Matters — October 2025

PD 166 Multifamily Amendment at La Prada Drive (Z-25-000054)

An amendment to Planned Development District 166 rezoned the southwestern portion to the Multifamily (MF-2(A)) District, enabling residential development on property between La Prada Drive and Shiloh Road, south of Blyth Drive. This change affected development potential in the area and the character of adjacent neighborhoods. The amendment was approved on November 12, 2025.

Oct 9: Carried: 10 to 0

Chernock Multifamily Rezoning at North Boulevard Terrace (Z-25-000069)

Applicant Christian Chernock, represented by Audra Buckley, sought to rezone land between the north terminus of North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road from a single family district to a multifamily district, with city planning staff recommending a townhouse district instead before later supporting the multifamily request along with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. The City Plan Commission backed the change, and the City Council approved it as amended on April 22, 2026.

Oct 9: Carried: 10 to 0

Forest Overlay and Yard Regulations (DCA245-001)

The Dallas City Council amended the Development Code to introduce an application fee for neighborhood forest overlay designations and add Front and Corner Side Yard regulations. These changes were designed to protect trees in residential areas while clarifying setback requirements for new construction or modifications. The amendment was approved in October 2025.

Oct 22: Approved

Winners Assembly Church Mixed Use Rezoning at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Z245-200)

Winners Assembly Church seeks to rezone property at the north corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Colonial Avenue to a Mixed Use District, with consideration of a taller form-based subdistrict, within the South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District. The change would allow a wider mix of uses and building forms on the site than the current form-based zoning and shopfront overlay permit.

Oct 9: Carried: 10 to 0

ALMC Recycling Concrete Crushing and Batching at Luna Road (Z234-337)

ALMC Recycling Ventures, LLC asked to renew and amend Specific Use Permit No. 2078 for an outdoor, potentially incompatible industrial use limited to concrete or asphalt crushing, and to add concrete or asphalt batching, on industrially zoned land along the east line of Luna Road north of Ryan Road. City staff recommended approval for a five-year period subject to an amended site plan and amended conditions, while the City Plan Commission recommended denial. The request was denied without prejudice.

Oct 22: Deleted

Dallas Independent School District School at East Ledbetter Drive (Z-25-000003)

The Dallas Independent School District applied for a Specific Use Permit to allow a public school, other than an open-enrollment charter school, on land zoned for single-family homes bounded by East Ledbetter Drive, Veterans Drive, 52nd Street, and Horizon Drive. City staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval subject to a site plan, a traffic management plan, and other conditions. The City Council approved the request as amended.

Oct 23: Carried: 14 to 0

Vehicle Auction Specific Use Permit at Sheila Lane and Lakefield Boulevard (Z-25-000064)

Applicant Eddy Hackelman sought an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2047 to continue a vehicle auction and storage operation on industrial-zoned land at the east corner of Sheila Lane and Lakefield Boulevard in Council District 6. City staff recommended approval subject to conditions, and the City Plan Commission recommended approval for a two-year period with conditions. The amendment was approved on October 22, 2025.

Oct 22: Approved

PDD 512 Amendment at East Stark and Seagoville (Z-25-000161)

An amendment to Planned Development District No. 512 was proposed for the west corner of East Stark Road and Seagoville Road to accommodate changes to the existing zoning district. The proposal required a development plan and traffic management plan as conditions for moving forward. The amendment was approved as amended on January 14, 2026.

Oct 23: Carried: 14 to 0

Regional Retail District at Hillcrest and LBJ (Z-25-000085)

A property at the southeast corner of Hillcrest Road and LBJ Freeway was proposed to be rezoned from Neighborhood Office District to Regional Retail District. The application included deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant to address potential concerns from nearby residents and the city. The rezoning was approved as amended on December 10, 2025.

Oct 22: Deleted

The Crossing at Clear Creek Planned Development Amendment (Z-25-000111)

DHFC The Crossing at Clear Creek applied to amend Planned Development District 1113, a special set of zoning rules governing a site on the east side of North Walton Walker Boulevard north of West Davis Street in Council District 6. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval subject to amended conditions. The City Council approved the amendment on November 12, 2025.

Oct 9: Carried: 10 to 0

Specific Use Permit Amendment for Bar and Dance Hall (Z-25-000020)

A Specific Use Permit amendment was proposed to allow an alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) and commercial dance hall on property zoned FWMU-3. This type of land-use change typically affects neighborhood character by introducing entertainment venues and increased evening activity. The amendment was approved by the City Council on December 10, 2025 by a vote of 14-0.

Oct 9: Carried: 10 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.

Oct 22: Approved

Late-Hours Bar Permit at Greenville and Ross (Z-25-000128)

A Specific Use Permit amendment was approved to allow a late-hours bar, lounge, or tavern on property at the west line of Greenville Avenue, near Ross Avenue. The property is zoned as a Planned Development District, which required approval for such alcohol-serving uses. The permit amendment was approved on December 10, 2025.

Oct 23: Carried: 14 to 0

FIFA World Cup Truck Staging Lease at South Lamar (25-2849A)

The city authorized an eight-month lease with CCH Lamar Partners I, LP for approximately 114,000 square feet at 840 and 944 South Lamar Street to serve as truck staging and marshalling space for the FIFA World Cup, as well as for broadcasting and city staff operations. This facility provided essential logistics infrastructure for hosting the international soccer tournament. The city council approved the lease agreement.

Oct 22: Approved As An Individual Item

Street Resurfacing Contract Increase for World Cup Prep (25-2610A)

The city proposed increasing its 2025 street resurfacing construction contract with Estrada Concrete Company, LLC by up to $14,238,418.75, raising the total from $94,965,718.25 to $109,204,137.00, to cover additional street maintenance and construction at various locations in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and to advance the fiscal year 2026 roadway pavement treatment and roadway element repair and upgrade projects. Funding came from a mix of sources including a transit-oriented development tax increment financing district fund, 2024B certificates of obligation, convention center capital construction funds, Dallas Area Rapid Transit transportation project funds, and the street and alley improvement fund. The increase was approved on October 22, 2025.

Oct 22: Approved

Pearl Street at Flora Street Intersection Improvements (25-2807A)

The City of Dallas approved a construction contract with Urban Infraconstruction, LLC, the lowest of five bidders, to build roadway, pedestrian, and traffic signal improvements at the intersection of Pearl Street and Flora Street, including a pedestrian detection system at Pearl Street and Ross Avenue, at a cost not to exceed $1,340,917.00. The city also entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Dallas Arts District Foundation, which contributed up to $96,500.00 in advance funding toward the project, with the remainder covered by bond and other transportation funds. The proposal was approved on October 22, 2025.

Oct 22: Approved

Pearl and Flora Streets Intersection Improvements (25-3026A)

A partnership was proposed between the City of Dallas and the Dallas Arts District Foundation to provide advance funding for construction improvements at the Pearl and Flora Streets intersection. The project sought to fund infrastructure work at this location in downtown Dallas. The proposal stalled without final approval.

FY2026 Municipal Judge Timeline (25-2823A)

The Judicial Nomination Commission discussed the timeline and procedures for FY2026 municipal judge selections. The process is critical to ensuring qualified judicial leadership for the city. The matter was under review following hearings before the commission but stalled without final resolution.

Administrative Law Judge Appointments Update (25-2822A)

The Judicial Nomination Commission reviewed an update to the city's Administrative Law Judge appointments. The matter was under review but went inactive without reaching a final decision.

Alcoholic Beverage Permit at East Ledbetter Drive (Z-25-000061)

An amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2316 sought to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at a property on East Ledbetter Drive zoned for regional retail. Such amendments are significant because they determine where and how alcohol can be sold in the city. The City Council denied the amendment with prejudice.

Oct 8: Denied With Prejudice By Councilmembr Johnson