A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting Subdistrict C on property zoned Subarea A within Planned Development District No. 134, on the northwest line of Lindsley Avenue and southwest line of South Munger Boulevard Recommendation of Staff: Approval Recommendation of CPC: Approval Z-25-000097 *In alignment with ForwardDallas.

This item concerns a public hearing and proposed ordinance to grant Subdistrict C zoning on property currently zoned Subarea A within Planned Development District No. 134. The property is located at the northwest line of Lindsley Avenue and southwest line of South Munger Boulevard. The applicant, Alan Rosales, representing owner Mark Pierce, seeks to change the subarea designation to allow commercial uses such as a coffee shop or office space. The existing structure is a vacant single-family house. The property is approximately 17,372 sq. ft. and is in Council District 2. Both staff and the Planning Commission have recommended approval. The proposed change aligns with the ForwardDallas comprehensive plan, which designates commercial and office uses as secondary land uses in the Community Residential placetype, particularly along collector streets like Lindsley Avenue and S. Munger Boulevard. The change from Subarea A (R-7.5) to Subarea C (NS) allows for a broader range of commercial and service uses while modifying development standards such as setbacks and lot coverage. For example, the proposed Subarea C allows for a 0' side yard for non-residential structures, compared to a minimum of 10' in Subarea A, and increases lot coverage to 40% for nonresidential uses from 25%. Parking requirements are also reduced for small retail, restaurant, or office uses under recent reforms.

This zoning change could allow for new commercial businesses like a coffee shop or offices in an area currently zoned for single-family residences. Residents may see increased commercial activity and potential traffic on Lindsley Avenue and S. Munger Boulevard, but also potentially more convenient local services.

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