A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a new Specific Use Permit for a public school other than an open enrollment charter school on property zoned MF-2(A) Multifamily Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 595, the South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District, in an area bounded by Malcolm X Boulevard, Park Row Avenue, Jeffries Street, and Al Lipscomb Way Recommendation of Staff: Approval subject to a site plan, traffic management plan, and conditions Recommendation of CPC: Approval subject to a site plan, traffic management plan, and conditions Z-25-000168 Note: This item was deferred by the City Council at the public hearing on January 28, 2026, and is scheduled for consideration on February 25, 2026. *In alignment with ForwardDallas.

This item concerns a public hearing and proposed ordinance to grant a new Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a public school, other than an open enrollment charter school, on approximately 1.63 acres zoned MF-2(A) Multifamily Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 595 (South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District). The property is located in an area bounded by Malcolm X Boulevard, Park Row Avenue, Jeffries Street, and Al Lipscomb Way. The applicant is Dallas ISD, represented by Katy Lenihan. The site is currently undeveloped. Both City Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval, subject to a site plan, traffic management plan, and specific conditions. This item was deferred by the City Council on January 28, 2026, and is rescheduled for February 25, 2026. The proposed use is generally consistent with the ForwardDallas 2.0 comprehensive plan and the Martin Luther King Jr. Station Area Plan.

Residents in the South Dallas/Fair Park area can expect the development of a new public school. The approval is contingent on a site plan and traffic management plan to mitigate potential impacts on local roads and pedestrian access.

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