Matters — Q2 2025

Bar and Dance Hall Specific Use Permit Renewal (Z234-329)

The property owner sought renewal of a Specific Use Permit to continue operating an alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) combined with a dance hall. This type of permit renewal allows the city to evaluate compliance with zoning regulations for mixed-use properties. The permit renewal was denied by the City Council on June 11, 2025.

Jun 11: Denied

Specific Use Permit Renewal for Wood Processing (Z056-308)

An application sought to renew a Specific Use Permit for wood or lumber processing operations on industrial-zoned property. The renewal was considered by the City Plan Commission and City Council over two separate votes. The proposal was denied without prejudice on May 28, 2025.

May 28: Denied Without Prejudice

PDD No. 598 Subdistrict Amendment at West Wheatland Road (Z245-210)

An application proposed creating a new subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 598 on property consisting of Tracts 2, 2A, and 3 along West Wheatland Road. The amendment would have affected zoning and development rules for property between South Polk Street and South Hampton Road, north of LBJ Freeway. The City Plan Commission held votes in 2025, but the matter has since stalled with no further activity.

May 22: Carried: 13 to 0

Alcohol Sales Permit at North Masters Drive and Tokowa Drive (Z245-115)

Applicant Pervez Plasticwala sought a Specific Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at a general merchandise or food store of less than 3,500 square feet on the southeast corner of North Masters Drive and Tokowa Drive in Council District 5. City staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval for a two-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions. The request was approved on June 11, 2025.

Jun 11: Approved

Reyes Gamino Commercial Service Rezoning at Data Drive (Z234-297)

Applicant Reyes Gamino sought to rezone property at the southwest corner of Data Drive and Executive Drive, north of East Northwest Highway, from a Multiple Commercial District to a Commercial Service District, along with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant to limit how the site could be used. The City Plan Commission recommended approval subject to those deed restrictions, and the City Council approved the zoning change and accepted the deed restrictions on June 25, 2025.

Jun 25: Approved

DA12 Planned Development District Amendment on West Mockingbird Lane (Z245-117)

Applicant Chris Schultz of DA12, LLC sought an amendment to Planned Development District No. 1065 for property on the south line of West Mockingbird Lane, east of Elmbrook Drive, in Council District 2. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval subject to conditions. The amendment was approved on June 11, 2025.

Jun 11: Approved

Industrial Concrete Crushing at Luna Road (Z234-288)

An application proposed to allow concrete and asphalt crushing operations on a property zoned for industrial manufacturing, with a Specific Use Permit requested for this use on Luna Road. The City Plan Commission reviewed the request across two hearings but the matter stalled without reaching a final decision. The use was flagged as potentially incompatible with the existing zoning district designation.

Jun 26: Carried: 13 to 0

MetalX Metal Salvage Facility on Singleton Boulevard (Z245-159)

Neal Rifkin of MetalX applied for a Specific Use Permit to operate a metal salvage facility on industrially zoned land on the north side of Singleton Boulevard between Pluto Street and Norwich Street in Council District 6. City staff recommended approval for a five-year period subject to a site plan and conditions, while the City Plan Commission recommended a three-year period with a site plan and conditions. The permit was approved by the City Council on June 11, 2025.

Jun 11: Approved

Bautista Lara Neighborhood Office at Lake June Road (Z245-185)

Diana Bautista Lara's application proposed rezoning property on Lake June Road from single-family residential to a Neighborhood Office District. The city planning staff recommended denial of the application. The matter stalled without a final city council vote.

Jun 26: Carried: 13 to 0

Bianchi House Historic Overlay (Z189-161)

The city considered an application for a Historic Overlay for the Bianchi House at 4503 Reiger Avenue. The overlay would have provided legal protections to preserve the historic building. The application was denied without prejudice on April 9, 2025.

Apr 9: Denied Without Prejudice

Valle Commercial Service Rezoning on South Ledbetter Drive (Z245-196)

An application sought to rezone a property on the west side of South Ledbetter Drive, between Millar Drive and Crystal Lake Boulevard, from multifamily and single-family residential districts to a Commercial Service district. City staff recommended denial, and the request was under review by the City Plan Commission, which twice delayed action before the case went inactive. The applicants were Marco Valle and Enrique Valle, represented by Rita Marquez.

Jun 12: Carried: 13 to 0

Homeless Initiatives Quarterly Report (25-1853A)

A quarterly report on homeless initiatives in Dallas was submitted for review, covering programs and strategies led by the Office of Homeless Solutions and Housing Forward. The report detailed the city's ongoing response to homelessness through prevention and housing initiatives. The matter remained inactive following committee consideration without reaching a resolution.

South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan (25-1977A)

The City Council reviewed an updated area plan for the South Dallas Fair Park neighborhood, bounded by Haskell Avenue to the north and Botham Jean Boulevard to the south, to establish development guidelines and land use standards for the area. The plan aimed to shape the future growth and character of this part of south Dallas. The proposal was approved as amended.

Jun 25: Approved As Amended

Multifamily Residential Mortgage Revenue Bonds (25-1619A)

The City of Dallas sought to authorize the issuance of mortgage revenue bonds to fund multifamily residential housing development. The bonds would have provided financing for affordable housing projects across the city's corridor areas. The City Council held a hearing but the matter subsequently stalled without final council approval.

May 28: Aprpoved

Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bonds (25-1622A)

The City Council authorized the issuance of multifamily residential mortgage revenue bonds to finance affordable housing development. These bonds allow the city to support private developers in building and preserving homes for lower-income residents at favorable interest rates. The authorization was approved on May 28, 2025.

May 28: Approved

KTC Holdings Planned Development District Request (Z223-290)

An application from Jorge Lariz on behalf of KTC Holdings LLC sought approval of a new planned development district, a custom set of zoning rules written for a specific property. City staff recommended denial, and the request was still under review by the City Plan Commission before the case went inactive without a final decision.

Jun 26: Carried: 13 to 0

South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan (25-1685A)

The city is developing an area plan for the South Dallas corridor around Fair Park, bounded by Haskell Avenue to the north and Botham Jean Boulevard to the south. This plan will guide future zoning and development in the Fair Park area, affecting both land use and how the district grows.

May 28: Deferred

Women's Museum Restoration Work (25-1892A)

The city authorized a work order with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC for construction services at The Women's Museum at 3800 Parry Avenue. The work was conducted under an existing Job Order Contract framework previously approved in November 2024. The work order was approved as an individual item on June 11, 2025.

Jun 11: Approved As An Individual Item

Convention Center Construction Manager Agreement (25-1698A)

The city authorized a construction management contract with HJ Russell - Phillips May - STSW, a joint venture, to oversee pre-construction and construction services for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center's Component Four renovation and reconstruction project. The vendor was selected as the best value proposer through a competitive procurement process. The agreement was approved on June 25, 2025.

Jun 25: Approved As An Individual Item

Atlético Dallas Cotton Bowl and Soccer Park Agreement (25-1906A)

The city approved three-year license and lease agreements allowing professional soccer team Atlético Dallas to use the Cotton Bowl and MoneyGram Soccer Park Complex, with options to extend for two additional one-year terms. These agreements provided facilities for the United Soccer League team's operations and matches in Dallas. The proposal was approved on June 11, 2025.

Jun 11: Approved As An Individual Item