Alpha Road site plan
Case 26-2890A
Approved
freeApprovedmoved by William Roth2 conditions of approval
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City Council, September 23, 2026
Denied: MU-3 mixed-use rezoning at MLK Jr. Blvd and Colonial Avenue, passed
6h 51m59,215 words
175 mentionsrezoningtabledapprovedresidentialzoningmotion to denydeferredpublic hearingdensitydeniedplanned developmentduplexshort term rentalcommercialsetbackland useheight restrictionsubdivisionhistoric preservationmixed useindustrialvarianceDallas, TX
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How this board votes
The City Council approved 80% of 311 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Zarin Gracey (43 of 93 recorded votes).
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See the full board record, member by memberWhat happened
On September 23, 2026, Dallas denied MU-3 mixed-use rezoning at MLK Jr. Blvd and Colonial Avenue.
The Dallas City Council approved a rezoning at Walnut Hill Lane and Betty Jane Lane (item Z11) for a 37-unit R-5A patio-home planned development on a 9-5 vote, with 12 three-story homes limited to the southeast corner and the rest capped at two stories/30 feet.
Meeting key facts
- Jurisdiction
- Dallas, TX
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- September 23, 2026
- Decisions
- 26 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Denied, passed
Projects in this meeting (2)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsPlanned development for R-5A patio homes
Approved 9-5North line of Walnut Hill Lane and east line of Betty Jane Lane east of Marsh Lane · Crescent Estates
8 conditions of approval
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Alcohol spacing
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Land acquisition for Cadillac Heights Phase II city service center
Authorized acquisition of three single-family dwellings and two vacant lots (approximately 28,178 square feet) near the intersection of McGowan and Nolan Streets for the Cadillac Heights Phase II project, not to exceed $800,500. Funds from 2006 land acquisition bond. Nine parcels remain to complete assemblage of a future city service/maintenance facility (envisioned to replace the Canton Street service center). Passed 9-5 with one absent.
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Key Decisions (26)
Approved
Land acquisition for Cadillac Heights Phase II city service center
Vote: 9-5
Denied
Architectural and engineering services contract with Tetra Tech for facilities condition assessment
Vote: unanimousMoved by Chad West
Approved
FY25-26 end-of-year appropriation adjustment ordinance
Vote: passed
Deferred
Forgivable loan to First Presbyterian Church / the Stew Pot
Vote: passedMoved by Chad West
Approved
Adoption of revised Dallas Cultural Plan
Vote: passed
Approved
DFW Airport speed limit reduction on International Parkway
Vote: passed
Approved
Resident company use agreement at Latino Cultural Center
Vote: passed
Approved
Agreement for future major international sporting event
Vote: passedMoved by Chad West
Approved
Convention Center management agreement extension with Global Spectrum/OVG
Vote: 8-6
Approved
Planned development for R-5A patio homes at Walnut Hill Lane and Betty Jane Lane
Vote: 9-58 conditions attachedMoved by Gaye Donnell Willis
Denied
MU-3 mixed-use rezoning at MLK Jr. Blvd and Colonial Avenue
Vote: passedMoved by Adam Bazaldua
Approved
SUP for alcohol with restaurant at 6465 Samuel Boulevard
Vote: passedMoved by Paul E. Ridley
Approved
SUP for commercial motor vehicle parking at 9300 Bonnevue Road
Vote: passedMoved by Paul E. Ridley
Approved
Amendment to PD 439 at 1002 West Brooklyn Avenue
Vote: passed1 conditions attachedMoved by Paul E. Ridley
Approved
R-5A single family at Elam Road and North Masters Drive
Vote: passedMoved by Paul E. Ridley
Approved
O-2 subdistrict at 3109 Carlisle Street
Vote: passed1 conditions attachedMoved by Paul E. Ridley
Approved
SUP for alcohol with general merchandise/food store at 9009 Bruton Road
Vote: passedMoved by Paul E. Ridley
Approved
Amendment to PD 17 at Alpha Road and Preston Road
Vote: passed2 conditions attachedMoved by William Roth
Approved
SUP for bar/lounge/tavern and dance hall at 2638 Elm Street
Vote: passed4 conditions attached
Approved
SUP for bar/lounge/tavern at 2901 Elm Street
Vote: passed
Approved
Planned development for light industrial at Cleveland Road
Vote: passed3 conditions attached
Approved
Resolution of no objection for Pemberton at Independence LIHTC development
Vote: passedMoved by Eric L. Johnson
Denied
Street name change of North Harwood Street to Exchange Place
Vote: 9-101 conditions attached
Continued
Alcohol spacing variance for La Reina's Micheladas near Stephen Temple Church
Vote: passed
Approved
Municipal setting designation near Singleton Boulevard and Vinton Street
Vote: passed
Deferred
Deferral of zoning item Z13 (Red Bird area)
Vote: passedMoved by Zarin Gracie
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Zoning Changes (10)
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Development Activity (10)
Cadillac Heights Phase II city service center
Infrastructure
Skillman Corridor TIF redevelopment at Walnut Hill (former car wash)
Mixed-Use
Dallas Zoo Safari Trail - African Shores (Phase 1)
Other
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Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
Council debate over the Walnut Hill patio-home PD highlights strong…
Commercial Demand
Dallas is repositioning its downtown financial district ('Y'all Street') to…
Infrastructure
Convention center is being reduced to ~300,000 sq ft of…
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Agenda results
Each land-use item on the agenda, with its recorded voteSouth Polk Street site plan
Case 26-2892A
Approved
freeApprovedmoved by Paul E. Ridley1 condition of approval
1 recorded conditions. Full condition text is available in Pro.
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Elm Street conditional use permit
Case 26-2893A
Approved
freeApproved4 conditions of approval
4 recorded conditions. Full condition text is available in Pro.
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Carlisle Street site plan
Case 26-2895A
Approved
freeApprovedmoved by Paul E. Ridley1 condition of approval
1 recorded conditions. Full condition text is available in Pro.
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Walnut Hill Lane site plan
Case 26-2900A
Approved 9-5
freeApproved 9-5moved by Gaye Donnell Willis8 conditions of approval
8 recorded conditions. Full condition text is available in Pro.
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Cleveland Road site plan
Case 26-3063A
Approved
freeApproved3 conditions of approval
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Elam Road rezone
Case 26-2894A
Approved
freeApprovedmoved by Paul E. Ridley
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance… rezone
Case 26-3062A
Continued
freeContinuedmoved by Zarin Gracie
More land-use items (7)
- Samuell Boulevard conditional use permitCase 26-2889AApproved
- Bonnie View Road conditional use permitCase 26-2891AApproved
- Bruton Road conditional use permitCase 26-2896AApproved
- Elm Street conditional use permitCase 26-2897AApproved
- A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for MU-3 Mixed Use… site…Case 26-2255ADenied
- Alabama Avenue varianceCase 26-2923AContinued
1 item with no recorded vote on this agenda
- Harry Hines Boulevard subdivisionCase 26-2886ANo vote recorded
Who spoke
37 distinct speakers; 20 identified names.
All speaker roles: 7 Public, 2 Clerk, 19 Councilmember, 1 Board Member, 5 Staff, 1 Mayor, 1 Attorney, 1 Applicant Rep.
Identified name roles: 2 Clerk, 11 Councilmember, 5 Staff, 1 Mayor, 1 Applicant Rep.
Speaker sample: Phillip Kingston, Applicant Rep.
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Zoning terms (22)
175 recorded timestamps
- rezoning (5 timestamps)
- tabled (1 timestamps)
- approved (28 timestamps)
- residential (15 timestamps)
- zoning (47 timestamps)
- motion to deny (2 timestamps)
Decision moments (26)
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