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Special permit for a private university at 1301 W. President George Bush Hwy
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What this is
The council will hold a public hearing and consider granting a special permit to allow a private university to operate at 1301 W. President George Bush Highway, a property currently zoned TO-M Technical Office.
Why it matters
Approving this permit would bring a private university campus to that corridor, potentially affecting traffic, parking, and surrounding land uses.
Council action
Motion to approve the request and ordinance as presented
Moved by Arefin Shamsul. Seconded by Curtis Dorian.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — February 17, 2025 meeting
- February 17, 2025 Vote taken — February 17, 2025 meeting · Approved 7-0
- July 15, 2026 Agenda updated — February 17, 2025 meeting
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — February 17, 2025
Hold public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 4532
Official agenda language
PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING FILE 24-32, AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4532, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP BY GRANTING A CHANGE IN ZONING BY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1301 W. PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH HIGHWAY, RICHARDSON, TEXAS, ZONED TO-M TECHNICAL OFFICE. • City Council Rules of Order and Procedure: https://www.cor.net/RulesofOrderandProcedure
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