Matters — Q2 2026

Liquor Overlay and Permit Modification, Bryan Area (Z-25-000117)

The city is considering removal of the current D Liquor Control Overlay and adoption of a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay, along with a new Specific Use Permit for selling alcoholic beverages on property in Subarea 11 of Planned Development District 298. This would modify the rules governing where and how alcohol can be sold in the Bryan Area Special Purpose District.

Wesley Inn Historic Overlay at Madison Avenue (Z-26-000030)

The Wesley Inn at 1159 N. Madison Avenue seeks a historic overlay designation and approval to add short- and long-term lodging accommodations to the property. The historic overlay protects the building's architectural character while enabling it to operate as a lodging facility, bringing new activity to the neighborhood.

Alberto Matos Cedano Vehicle Sales Permit at C.F. Hawn Freeway Frontage Road (Z-25-000207)

Alberto Matos Cedano applied for a new Specific Use Permit to allow vehicle display, sales, and service on property south of the C.F. Hawn Freeway Frontage Road, northwest of Ellenwood Street. The proposal was approved on June 24, 2026.

Jun 24: Approved

Planned Development Subdistrict at Newton Avenue (Z-25-000209)

A new Planned Development Subdistrict was established to permit multifamily housing uses in the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, on the north side of Newton Avenue between Throckmorton Street and Oak Lawn Avenue. This zoning change enabled higher-density residential development in an area previously restricted by the zoning code. The proposal was approved on June 10, 2026.

Jun 10: Approved

Walgreens D-1 Overlay Termination at Lemmon Avenue (Z-25-000066)

A request sought to terminate the D-1 Liquor Control Overlay on Walgreens Co.’s property on the southwest line of Lemmon Avenue, between McKinney Avenue and Noble Avenue. The matter remained under review before becoming inactive.

Devonshire Ventures Multifamily Development at Worth Street (Z-25-000015)

Devonshire Ventures, LLC applied to create a new planned development district allowing multifamily housing on property previously zoned for single family homes, on the east corner of Worth Street and North Peak Street. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval, subject to a development plan, façade plan, and conditions. The City Council approved the proposal on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Approved

D Lux Rentals Townhomes at Bonnie View Road (Z-26-000016)

D Lux Rentals, LLC requested a zoning change from R-5(A) Single Family District to TH-3(A) Townhouse District on property on the west line of Bonnie View Road, south of East 11th Street. City staff and the City Plan Commission had both recommended approval. The City Council denied the request without prejudice.

May 13: Deferred

Slate Properties Mixed-Use Rezoning at Empire Central Drive (Z-26-000050)

Slate Properties asked to rezone land at the south corner of Empire Central Drive and Forest Park Road from an Industrial Research District to a Walkable Urban Mixed-Use District, with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. City staff and the City Plan Commission, which voted 11 to 0, recommended approval. The City Council approved the rezoning and accepted the deed restrictions on August 12, 2026.

Jun 11: Carried: 11 to 0

RPC 1889 McKinney Zoning Amendment in Oak Lawn (Z-25-000158)

RPC 1889 McKinney LLC is seeking an amendment to Planned Development Subdistrict 154 within the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, covering property bounded by McKinney Avenue, North Akard Street, and North St. Paul Street. The request would change the rules that govern development on the site, including an amended development plan and landscape plan. The application is reviewed by the City Plan Commission and decided by the City Council.

Extra Space Storage — Avenue and Hedgerow Drive (Z-25-000230)

Extra Space Storage is proposing a new Light Commercial Subdistrict and a Specific Use Permit for a mini-warehouse for 20 years on the south corner of Lemmon Avenue and Hedgerow Drive. The proposal is subject to a site plan, landscape plan, and conditions.

2201 Main, LLC Videoboard Sign Permit at North Cesar Chavez Boulevard (Z-25-000126)

2201 Main, LLC requested an amendment to an existing Specific Use Permit for an attached projecting non-premise district activity videoboard sign on the east side of North Cesar Chavez Boulevard, between Elm Street and Main Street. City staff recommended approval with conditions. The proposal was approved.

Jun 10: Deferred

Springful Properties Retail District at Chalk Hill Road (Z-26-000034)

Springful Properties, LLC proposed changing property on the west line of Chalk Hill Road, south of Chippewa Drive, from a Single Family District to a Community Retail District. The City Plan Commission recommended approval, subject to deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. The proposal was approved.

May 21: Carried: 14 to 0

Stevens Park Village Conservation District Zoning (Z-26-000086)

A proposal to change the zoning classification of multiple city blocks from single-family residential (R-7.5(A)) to Stevens Park Village Conservation District was submitted for review. The rezoning aimed to establish conservation protections for the Stevens Park area. The proposal was approved on June 24, 2026.

Jun 24: Approved

Flea Market Specific Use Permit Renewal (Z-25-000175)

The city considered a renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 2175 for a flea market in the Farmers Market Special Purpose District. The permit renewal was approved on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Approved

TH-1 Townhouses at Compton Street (Z-25-000200)

New Wave Real Estate Investors LLC proposed changing property from Light Industrial District to Mixed-Use District. The matter was denied without prejudice on August 12, 2026.

White Dove Capital Light Industrial Zoning at Lancaster-Hutchins Road (Z-26-000042)

White Dove Capital, LLC requested a change from Agricultural District zoning to Light Industrial District zoning for property on the west side of Lancaster-Hutchins Road, north of Witt Road. The request came with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant, and city staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval. The City Council approved the zoning change.

Jun 25: Carried: 15 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.

Fonteneaux Walkable Residential District at East Overton Road (Z-26-000002)

Jeremy Fonteneaux of JAC Investment Holdings LLC applied for a new Planned Development District allowing Walkable Urban Residential uses on land zoned for single family homes, on the north line of East Overton Road, north of East Illinois Avenue. Both city staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval, subject to conditions. The proposal was approved.

Jun 24: Approved

Kimley-Horn Cell Tower at Pastor Bailey Drive (Z-26-000029)

Kimley-Horn, on behalf of the applicant, requested a new Specific Use Permit to build a single-pole cellular communication tower on land zoned Community Retail District at the northeast corner of Pastor Bailey Drive and West Camp Wisdom Road. Staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval, with a site plan and conditions. The proposal was approved.

Jun 24: Approved

H-E-B Planned Development Amendment (Z-25-000087)

An application proposed an amendment to Planned Development District 372 along Lemmon Avenue East, McKinney Avenue, Lemmon Avenue, and northwest of Oak Grove Avenue. The request was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and remained under review after a City Council hearing.