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 asked to rezone property between the north end of North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road from a Single Family District to a Multifamily District, with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. City staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval of the multifamily district with those restrictions. The City Council approved the request 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)

A request is proposed 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, more intensive Form subdistrict (FWMU-5) than the current FWMU-3 within the South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District. The applicant is Apostle Raphael Adebayo of Winners Assembly Church, and the request is reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Oct 9: Carried: 10 to 0

ALMC Recycling Ventures Specific Use Permit (Z234-337)

ALMC Recycling Ventures proposed renewing and amending Specific Use Permit No. 2078 for concrete or asphalt crushing and adding concrete or asphalt batching on property along Luna Road, north of Ryan Road. The application was denied without prejudice.

Oct 22: Deleted

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

The Dallas Independent School District requested a new Specific Use Permit, a special zoning permission, for a public school on land zoned as a single-family district. The land is bounded by East Ledbetter Drive, Veterans Drive, 52nd Street, and Horizon Drive, and city staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval with a site plan, traffic management plan, and conditions. The City Council approved the proposal with amendments.

Oct 23: Carried: 14 to 0

Hackelman Vehicle Auction at Sheila Lane (Z-25-000064)

Applicant Eddy Hackelman sought an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2047 allowing a vehicle auction and storage use on industrially zoned land at the east corner of Sheila Lane and Lakefield Boulevard. City staff supported the request subject to conditions, and the City Plan Commission twice voted 13-0 to recommend approval, backing a two-year permit period. The City Council approved the amendment 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

DHFC The Crossing at Clear Creek Zoning Amendment at North Walton Walker Boulevard (Z-25-000111)

DHFC The Crossing at Clear Creek applied to amend Planned Development District 1113, located on the east line of North Walton Walker Boulevard, north of West Davis Street. City staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval with amended conditions, and the City Council approved the amendment on November 12, 2025.

Oct 9: Carried: 10 to 0

Bar and Dance Hall Permit at Botham Jean Boulevard (Z-25-000020)

The proposal amended Specific Use Permit No. 2544 for a bar, lounge, or tavern and an indoor dance hall on the northeast line of Botham Jean Boulevard, southeast of South Boulevard. The amendment was approved as amended by a 14-0 vote on December 10, 2025.

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

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

Street Resurfacing Contract Increase (25-2610A)

The matter proposed a $14,238,418.75 increase to Estrada Concrete Company, LLC’s 2025 street resurfacing contract for additional maintenance and roadway repairs at various locations. The work supported preparation for the 2026 World Cup and fiscal year 2026 roadway projects. 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