Matters — Q3 2026

Three Links Application (Z-26-000149)

Three Links applied for a new Specific Use Permit (a special zoning approval) to operate a bar, lounge, or tavern and a live music venue at 2704 Elm Street in the Deep Ellum/Near East Side District. The City Plan Commission voted 13 to 0 to recommend approval, and the proposal was approved as amended on October 28, 2026.

Sep 17: Carried: 13 to 0

Danny Balis Application (Z-26-000157)

Danny Balis applied to amend an existing Specific Use Permit, which is special permission for a particular land use, for a bar, lounge, or tavern and a live music venue at 2640 Elm Street in the Deep Ellum/Near East Side District. Planning staff recommended approval with conditions, and the City Plan Commission recommended approval for a four-year period. The City Council approved the amendment on October 14, 2026.

Sep 3: Carried: 14 to 0

Vaidya Private Community Center at Catalonia Drive (Z-26-000122)

A Specific Use Permit is proposed to allow a private accessory community center on property in a Single Family District at the northeast corner of Catalonia Drive and Galicia Lane. City staff recommend approval, subject to a site plan and conditions. The applicant is Tisha Vaidya, represented by Stephanie Murphy, in Council District 8.

Sep 17: Carried: 13 to 0

Off the Cuff / Ross Hines Application (Z-26-000152)

A Specific Use Permit is proposed that would allow a bar, lounge, or tavern at 2901 Elm Street, on the northeast corner of Elm Street and North Malcolm X Boulevard in the Deep Ellum/Near East Side District. The permit would be tied to a site plan and recommended conditions. The applicant is Off the Cuff / Ross Hines, represented by Audra Buckley of Permitted Development LLC.

Sep 23: Hearing Closed

Carey Chan Application (Z-26-000137)

A Specific Use Permit is proposed for 2610 Elm Street in Dallas's Deep Ellum/Near East Side District that would allow an alcoholic beverage establishment limited to a bar, lounge, or tavern along with an inside commercial amusement use limited to a dance hall. The request, filed by applicant Carey Chan, covers property zoned Tract A within Planned Development District No. 269 in Council District 2 and would be subject to a site plan and conditions.

Sep 9: Approved

Nafal Enterprise Specific Use Permit (Z-26-000037)

Nafal Enterprise, LLC proposed selling alcoholic beverages with a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 square feet on the west line of South Buckner Boulevard, north of Lake June Road. The proposal was approved on August 12, 2026.

Aug 12: Approved

Ken Reese / 3109 Carlisle LP Application (Z-26-000140)

A new subdistrict is proposed for property at 3109 Carlisle Street, on the west corner of Carlisle Street and Bowen Street, within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District. It would set uses and standards for the site that are separate from the existing O-2 Subdistrict rules, and would be tied to a development plan and conditions. The applicant is Ken Reese of 3109 Carlisle LP.

Sep 23: Hearing Closed

Therme Dallas Planned Development Changes and Skybridge Permit (Z-25-000094)

Therme Dallas LLC seeks to amend Planned Development District No. 800 and create and expand subdistricts for specified non-residential uses. It also seeks a new Specific Use Permit for a pedestrian skybridge on property along Cadiz Street and Riverfront Boulevard, northwest of Corinth Street.

Aug 20: Carried: 13 to 0

Planned Development District 437 Amendment at Kit Lane (Z-26-000124)

An amendment to Planned Development District No. 437 is proposed for the property at 13408 Kit Lane, on the southeast line of Kit Lane west of Emily Road. City staff recommend approval, subject to an amended development plan, landscape plan, and conditions. Jennifer Hiromoto of Buzz Urban Planning is the representative for the application.

Sep 17: Carried: 13 to 0

Munger Place Church Planned Development Changes at Bryan Street (Z-26-000131)

Munger Place Church Inc. seeks to amend and expand two tracts and create a new subdistrict within Planned Development No. 931 at 5200 Bryan Street, on the north side of Bryan Street between Greenville Avenue and Matilda Street. The land is currently zoned as a multifamily district with planned development rules.

Alcohol Sales Permit at C. F. Hawn Freeway and S. Woody Road (Z-25-000228)

A new Specific Use Permit is proposed to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages in a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 square feet. The site is on the west corner of C. F. Hawn Freeway and S. Woody Road, in an area zoned Commercial Service with a Liquor Control Overlay. The applicant is 14020 CF Hawn FWY, LLC, and the site is in Council District 8.

Aug 20: Carried: 15 to 0

5900 Bonnie View Rd LLC Community Retail Rezoning at Bonnie View Road (Z-26-000071)

A request is proposed to change the zoning of property at the southwest corner of Bonnie View Road and Highland Hills Drive from R-7.5(A) Single Family District to CR Community Retail District. The applicant, 5900 Bonnie View Rd LLC, is represented by S.I. Abed of DDC, Inc., and city planning staff recommend approval.

Aug 20: Carried: 15 to 0

Akinyemi Akintoye Application (Z-26-000142)

A request seeks to change property from a Single Family District to a Multifamily District, which allows apartment-style housing. The property lies on the north line of LBJ Freeway and the south line of Sandyland Boulevard, west of South Saint Augustine Drive. The applicant is Akinyemi Akintoye.

Sep 17: Carried: 13 to 0

Rob Baldwin / Baldwin Associates Application (Z-26-000110)

Rob Baldwin of Baldwin Associates requested an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2420, which allows a private school, on property at 9330 North Central Expressway zoned Regional Retail and Mixed Use. Staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval, subject to an amended site plan, a traffic management plan, and conditions, and the commission voted 14 to 0 in favor. The City Council approved the amendment on October 14, 2026.

Sep 3: Carried: 14 to 0

Keisha Kay / Mission Ridge Consultants Application (Z-26-000035)

Keisha Kay proposed a Neighborhood Office District and termination of Specific Use Permit 45 for a branch library on the south line of Royal Lane, between Netherland Drive and Royal Way. The proposal was approved on August 12, 2026.

Aug 12: Approved

BuildingCommunityWorkshop Community Center Permit at East 10th Street (Z-26-000074)

BuildingCommunityWorkshop, represented by Benje Feehan, requested a new Specific Use Permit for a private community center that serves an existing use on property on the south side of East 10th Street, west of East Clarendon Drive, within the Tenth Street Historic District Overlay. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval, subject to a site plan and conditions. The proposal was approved by the City Council.

Aug 12: Approved

Zoning Case at Trinity Forest Way (Z-26-000092)

A new Specific Use Permit is proposed to allow alcoholic beverages to be sold with a general merchandise or food store of 3,500 square feet or less, on land in a Regional Retail District with a Liquor Control Overlay. The site is at the southwest corner of Great Trinity Forest Way and Murdock Road in Council District 8. The applicant is Karim Pirani of Enigma Enterprises Inc.

Sep 3: Carried: 14 to 0

Zoning Case at Trinity Forest Way (Z-26-000148)

A new Specific Use Permit is proposed to allow alcoholic beverages to be sold alongside a general merchandise or food store of 3,500 square feet or less at 7602 Great Trinity Forest Way. The site is zoned Commercial Retail with a Liquor Control Overlay, and the applicant is Prabin Shakya / S Great Trinity Forest Way LLC.

Sep 17: Carried: 12 to 0

Specific Use Permit for Bar and Live Music Venue (Z-26-000133)

A Specific Use Permit is proposed for a bar, lounge, or tavern and an inside commercial amusement venue limited to live music at 2901 Commerce Street.

Aug 25: Hearing Closed

Scott Griffin / Racetrac Application (Z-26-000087)

Racetrac proposed an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2500 for alcoholic beverage sales at a general merchandise or food store of 3,500 square feet or less. The amendment was approved as amended on August 12, 2026.

Aug 12: Approved As Amended