Matters — March 2026

Charter School at Harry Hines & Wadley Lane (Z-25-000151)

An open enrollment charter school Specific Use Permit was proposed for property zoned for industrial research use, located at the intersection of Harry Hines Boulevard and Wadley Lane. The request would have allowed the school to operate in an area designated for industrial purposes. The proposal was denied on April 8, 2026.

Mar 25: Deferred

Estelar Mixed-Use Zoning at East Side Avenue (Z-26-000009)

Estelar, LLC applied for a zoning change at East Side Avenue and Carroll Avenue, seeking to convert the property from Commercial Service District to Mixed-Use District. The rezoning would have enabled mixed-use development combining residential and commercial uses on the site. The City Council approved the zoning change on June 10, 2026.

Mar 26: Carried: 13 to 0

Planned Development 171 Amendment at Oak Lawn (Z-26-000039)

The city is considering an amendment to the zoning conditions for Planned Development Subdistrict 171 in the Oak Lawn area, an established district bounded by Lemmon Avenue, Throckmorton Street, Bowser Avenue, and Reagan Street. The amendment would modify the development rules that govern what can be built or changed within this district. The City Plan Commission has reviewed the proposal, and the City Council is now holding a hearing to decide whether to approve it.

Mar 26: Carried: 12 to 0

Elsie Thurman Planned Development Amendment at Edd Road and Garden Grove Drive (Z-25-000233)

An application proposed amending Planned Development District 752 on the south corner of Edd Road and Garden Grove Drive. Staff recommended approval, subject to a revised development plan, a traffic management plan, and recommended conditions. The request was under review in Council District 8 and had no recent activity before it became inactive.

Mar 26: Carried: 12 to 0

Blas Garza MU-1 Mixed Use at South Polk Street (Z-25-000177)

Blas Garza is seeking to rezone property at South Polk Street and Nokomis Avenue from Multifamily District to Mixed Use District zoning. This change would permit a mix of residential and commercial uses on the site, creating opportunities for more diverse development on the corridor.

Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0

New Wabe Real Estate Investors Single Family Rezoning at North Carroll Avenue (Z-25-000203)

New Wabe Real Estate Investors LLC requested a change from a Parking District to an R-7.5(A) Single Family District, along with the termination of existing deed restrictions, on property in the Peak's Suburban Addition Neighborhood Historic District on the northeast line of North Carroll Avenue between Swiss Avenue and Gaston Avenue. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval, and the commission voted 14 to 0 in favor. The City Council approved the proposal.

Mar 25: Deferred

Voodoo Doughnut Late-Hours Restaurant (Z-25-000188)

An application proposed amending Specific Use Permit 2515 for a late-hours restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service on property zoned Planned Development District 842. The request was under review after the City Plan Commission recommended approval, but the matter became inactive without a final vote.

Late-Hours Bar Permit at Greenville Avenue (Z-26-000020)

A Specific Use Permit amendment seeks to allow a late-hours alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) on property zoned as Planned Development District 842 along Greenville Avenue. Late-hours establishments can affect nearby residents and neighborhoods through noise, traffic, and parking demands. The matter is under review by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Mar 5: Carried: 13 to 0

John Kim Specific Use Permit Amendment (Z-25-000187)

An application proposed an amendment to Specific Use Permit 2506 for a late-hours restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service on property zoned Planned Development District 842. John Kim was listed as the applicant, and the request was under City Council review without a final vote.

Tavern Specific Use Permit at N. Crowdus and Elm (Z-25-000234)

A Specific Use Permit is proposed to allow a bar, lounge, or tavern at the northwest corner of N. Crowdus Street and Elm Street. The site is located in the Deep Ellum/Near East Side District, and the City Plan Commission and City Council will review whether the use is appropriate for the area.

Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0

Street Frontage Relief at Park and Corinth (Z-26-000001)

An applicant seeks relief from standard street frontage requirements on property at the northwest corner of Park Avenue and Corinth Street, located in the Cedars Area Special Purpose District. This variance would allow the development to proceed with its site plan despite not meeting the typical setback standards. The City Plan Commission is reviewing the request.

Zoning and Specific Use Permit for Industrial Use (Z-25-000198)

This application seeks to rezone property to the Industrial Manufacturing District and obtain a new Specific Use Permit for an industrial use. The property is currently zoned Community Retail and Industrial Manufacturing, with an existing Specific Use Permit for an electric substation. The proposed industrial use would replace the current permitted use, and the City Plan Commission is evaluating the request.

Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0

Multifamily District at Ithaca Street (Z-25-000040)

A property on the north line of Ithaca Street between Ivanhoe Lane and Brundrette Street was proposed to be rezoned from Industrial Research to Multifamily District, enabling housing development on land previously zoned for industrial use. The rezoning would allow residential construction in an area that had been restricted to industrial and research facilities. The proposal was approved in October 2025.

Specific Use Permit for Alcohol Sales (Z-25-000123)

A business sought approval to sell alcoholic beverages at a large food and merchandise store over 3,500 square feet in an area with liquor control restrictions. The proposal needed approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council because of zoning overlay requirements in the area. The proposal was denied.

Mar 25: Denied

Multifamily Zoning at Ledbetter Drive (Z-25-000154)

A request was made to change property on the west line of Ledbetter Drive, north of Tyrone Drive, from a Single Family District to an MF-2(A) Multifamily District. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval. The proposal was approved on May 13, 2026.

Sewdat Persaud Commercial Service District Rezoning (Z-25-000045)

An application sought to rezone property in Council District 4 from a Community Retail District to a Commercial Service District, which allows a broader range of commercial and service businesses. City planning staff recommended denial of the request. The application was filed by Sewdat Persaud and was under review by the City Plan Commission before activity on the case stopped.

Paul Wieneskie Vehicle Sales Permit at South Buckner Boulevard (Z-25-000163)

Applicant Paul Wieneskie requested a new Specific Use Permit for a vehicle display, sales, and service use on property at the northwest corner of South Buckner Boulevard and Carr Street, within the Buckner Boulevard Special Purpose District. City staff and the City Plan Commission had recommended approval for a two-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions. The City Council denied the request with prejudice on April 8, 2026.

Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee Authority (26-1099A)

The City Plan Commission is amending its rules of procedure to expand the zoning ordinance advisory committee's responsibilities. This change would strengthen the committee's role in the zoning review process citywide.

Mar 26: Carried: 12 to 0

Group Dwelling Specific Use Permit at Laura Lane (Z-26-000006)

A new Specific Use Permit is being sought to allow a group dwelling unit for people with disabilities on property zoned for single-family homes on Laura Lane. The proposal would introduce a different housing type into a residential area that currently permits only single-family development, requiring special City Plan Commission approval.

Mar 26: Carried: 13 to 0

Dallas Wings Facility Development on City Park Land (26-884A)

The city approved an economic development grant agreement with Dallas Wings Development, LLC to construct a facility on city-owned parkland at 1200 North Cockrell Hill Road. The project involved up to $54 million in city funding plus a developer fee, representing a significant public investment in sports infrastructure and economic development. The proposal was approved as amended on March 25, 2026.

Mar 25: Approved As Amended