Matters — Q1 2025

Duplex Zoning Change at Wayne Street (Z234-238)

An application sought to change the zoning on a property at Wayne Street to allow a duplex instead of a single-family home. This zoning amendment would have permitted a different type of residential use on the site. The City Council denied the proposal.

Jan 8: Denied

DART Sales Tax Funding Support (25-931A)

A resolution sought to express the city's support for full funding of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system at the current one-percent sales tax level. This funding level is critical for maintaining regional public transportation services. The measure was reviewed by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee but has remained inactive without further action.

Utility and Water Easement Abandonment (25-582A)

The city abandoned several utility, water, and sewer easements totaling approximately 12,492 square feet to Dallas Public Facility Corporation, the adjacent property owner. Easement abandonments remove restrictions that limit how property can be developed and used. The ordinance was approved.

Feb 26: Approved

Convention Center Design Services Contract (25-39A)

The city contracted with KAI Design to provide architecture and engineering design services for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Master Plan Component Four, which involves renovation and reconstruction of the facility. The renovation project was important for modernizing this major civic venue and supporting Dallas's public event infrastructure. The contract was approved on January 8, 2025.

Jan 8: Approved

Dallas Memorial Auditorium Renovation Design Contract (25-38A)

The City contracted with Gensler to provide architectural and engineering design services for the Dallas Memorial Auditorium renovation, a key component of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Master Plan. This work was essential to the modernization of one of Dallas's historic cultural venues. The contract was approved as amended on January 8, 2025.

Jan 8: Approved As Amended

Oak & Ellum Affordable Housing at Live Oak Street (25-923A)

The Dallas Housing Finance Corporation acquired Oak & Ellum, an existing apartment complex at 2627 Live Oak Street, to be converted into affordable housing. This acquisition preserved an existing building for affordable housing development rather than requiring new construction, making it a more efficient use of resources for the city. The City Council approved the acquisition.

Mar 26: Approved As An Individual Item

South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan (25-1011A)

A comprehensive area plan for the South Dallas Fair Park district was presented to the City Plan Commission for public review and consideration. The plan outlined proposed changes and development guidelines for the area. The matter stalled after the initial hearing and did not advance to a final vote.

Mar 20: Carried: 12 to 0

Tuscany at Goldmark Affordable Housing (25-562A)

An application sought Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for the Tuscany at Goldmark multifamily project, a proposed 184-unit development. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs application would have funded affordable housing in the area. City Council held a hearing to gather public comments, but the matter subsequently became inactive without advancing to a final decision.

Feb 26: Deleted

The Heights at UNT Station LIHTC (25-571A)

LDG Development sought 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for The Heights project at UNT Station. The credits would support the development of low-income housing in the community. The application was approved on February 26, 2025.

Feb 26: Approved

The Legacy on Belt Line Affordable Housing (25-569A)

LDG Development applied for federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to develop an affordable housing project called The Legacy on Belt Line. The project would provide housing units at reduced rents for residents with low incomes. The proposal was approved.

Feb 26: Approved

Duplex District Rezoning at University Hills Boulevard (Z234-257)

A property on University Hills Boulevard, south of Singing Hills Drive, was rezoned from Single Family District to Duplex District. The rezoning would have allowed the property to accommodate duplex housing instead of single-family homes. The proposal was approved in January 2025.

Jan 22: Approved

Planned Development District at East Northwest Highway and Arboreal Drive (Z223-347)

A request sought to rezone property at the northeast corner of East Northwest Highway and Arboreal Drive from a single family district to a Planned Development District allowing specific residential and nonresidential uses. City staff recommended denial, while the City Plan Commission recommended approval subject to a development plan and conditions. The City Council approved the change on January 22, 2025.

Jan 22: Approved

Oak Cliff Gateway Deed Restriction Termination (Z890-182)

An application proposed terminating deed restrictions on a property in the Oak Cliff Gateway Special Purpose District. The property owner sought to remove restrictions that had governed the property's prior development. The matter went before the City Council but stalled without a final vote.

Jan 8: Hearing Closed

Dallas Area Rapid Transit One-Percent Sales Tax Support (25-938A)

The City Council considered a resolution to express Dallas' support for maintaining full funding of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) at the current one-percent sales tax level. This action reflected the city's commitment to regional public transportation. The resolution was approved as amended on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved As Amended

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Funding at 1% Sales Tax (25-1101A)

The city proposed to express its support for maintaining Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) funding at the current one-percent sales tax level. The resolution aimed to affirm public commitment to regional transit without adding costs to the municipal budget. The measure was reviewed by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee but did not advance further.