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Oaklawn PD Amendment and Liquor Overlay Removal Approved
The Commission reviewed an application for an amendment to PD 193 (Oaklawn Special Purpose District) to create a new sub-district for GR general retail uses and to remove a liquor control overlay. The property is bounded by Maple Avenue, Shelby Avenue, Fairmount Street, and Reagan Street. Staff recommended approval of the new PD sub-district and the removal of the overlay. The applicant, Cody Armbruster, spoke on behalf of the applicants, highlighting collaborative efforts. The Oaklawn Committee also supported the project. Commissioner Kingston moved to approve with a change regarding parking recommendations [cite: 729-731, 733-739, 742-745, 749-752, 755-761].
Plan Commission Briefs Private Recreational Center SUP
The Dallas City Plan Commission considered an application for a new specific use permit for a private recreational center club area on property zoned R-7.5 single-family district. The applicant proposed using the site for a private soccer and football field. Staff recommended approval for a five-year period, eligible for auto-renewal, subject to site plan conditions. The case was presented by Mr. Lee and discussed by Commissioner Koontz [cite: 67, 73-75, 77, 81].
One-Year SUP Approved for Live Music Venue in Deep Ellum
The Commission considered a new specific use permit for a bar lounge or tavern, with commercial amusements limited to a live music venue. The property is zoned Track A within PD 269 (Deep Ellum Near Eastside District). Staff recommended approval subject to site plan and updated conditions. Commissioner Hampton moved to approve for a one-year period with specific operational hours and conditions, including revised hours from 6 p.m. to 2 p.m. the next day on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on weekends. This item was reconsidered after an initial vote [cite: 769-770, 791-793, 801-808, 1430-1438, 1443-1458].
Plan Commission Considers Oaklawn PD Amendment for Game Courts and Restaurant
The Commission reviewed an application to amend sub-district 30 within planned development district number 193 (Oaklawn Special Purpose District) to allow for a new indoor game court center and a 2,000 sq ft restaurant without a drive-through. The amendment requested modifications to front yard setback and lot coverage standards. Staff recommended approval subject to the development plan and amended conditions. The case was presented by Ms. Levy and discussed by Commissioner Hall and others [cite: 110-113, 118, 123-126, 176, 180-195].
SUP for Commercial Vehicle Parking Held for Advisement
The Commission considered an application for a new specific use permit for commercial motor vehicle parking on property zoned LI Light Industrial District. Staff recommended approval for a 10-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals, subject to a site plan and conditions. The applicant, Human Barodi, raised questions about zoning consultations and the potential impact of adjacent agricultural zoning. This item was held open for advisement until August 20th after the applicant expressed concerns about the direction of the SUP and the impact of adjacent zoning [cite: 597-600, 602-612, 641-643].
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