City Council, September 23, 2026

Denies MU-3 mixed-use rezoning at MLK Jr. Blvd and Colonial Avenue, passed

September 23, 20266h 51m59,215 words

175 mentionsrezoningtabledapprovedresidentialzoningmotion to denydeferredpublic hearingdensitydeniedplanned developmentduplex short term rentalcommercialsetbackland useheight restrictionsubdivisionhistoric preservationmixed useindustrialvarianceDallas, TX

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How this board votes

The City Council approved 81% of 283 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Chad West (41 of 82 recorded votes).

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What happened

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 (1)

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Planned development for R-5A patio homes

Approved 9-5

North 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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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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Meeting Summary

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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: unanimous

Approved

FY25-26 end-of-year appropriation adjustment ordinance

Vote: passed

Deferred

Forgivable loan to First Presbyterian Church / the Stew Pot

Vote: passed

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: passed

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: 9-5Conditions attached

Denied

MU-3 mixed-use rezoning at MLK Jr. Blvd and Colonial Avenue

Vote: passed

Approved

SUP for alcohol with restaurant at 6465 Samuel Boulevard

Vote: passed

Approved

SUP for commercial motor vehicle parking at 9300 Bonnevue Road

Vote: passed

Approved

Amendment to PD 439 at 1002 West Brooklyn Avenue

Vote: passedConditions attached

Approved

R-5A single family at Elam Road and North Masters Drive

Vote: passed

Approved

O-2 subdistrict at 3109 Carlisle Street

Vote: passedConditions attached

Approved

SUP for alcohol with general merchandise/food store at 9009 Bruton Road

Vote: passed

Approved

Amendment to PD 17 at Alpha Road and Preston Road

Vote: passedConditions attached

Approved

SUP for bar/lounge/tavern and dance hall at 2638 Elm Street

Vote: passedConditions attached

Approved

SUP for bar/lounge/tavern at 2901 Elm Street

Vote: passed

Approved

Planned development for light industrial at Cleveland Road

Vote: passedConditions attached

Approved

Resolution of no objection for Pemberton at Independence LIHTC development

Vote: passed

Denied

Street name change of North Harwood Street to Exchange Place

Vote: 9-10Conditions 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: passed

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Zoning Changes (10)

R-16R-5A3.7 acres

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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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Who Spoke (37)

MayorCouncilmember · 19Staff · 5Clerk · 2Applicant's RepPublic · 7

On the record: the mayor, 19 councilmembers, 5 staff members, 2 clerks, the applicant's representative, and 7 members of the public.

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Agenda scorecard

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Alpha Road site plan

Case 26-2890A

ApprovedNot forecast

freeApprovedmoved by William Roth2 conditions of approval

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