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Public hearing and special permit for a private university at 1202 Richardson Drive (ZF 26-03)
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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 1202 Richardson Drive, a property currently zoned O-M Office District in the Meadowglen Addition.
Why it matters
Neighbors near 1202 Richardson Drive would see a private university campus established on what is currently office-zoned land, which could affect traffic, parking, and activity in the area.
Council action
Motion to approve the request and the ordinance as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Arefin Shamsul.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — April 27, 2026 meeting
- April 27, 2026 Vote taken — April 27, 2026 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — April 27, 2026
Hold public hearing and adopt special permit ordinance
Official agenda language
PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING FILE ZF 26-03, AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHARDSON, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP BY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY FOR LOT B, BLOCK 10, MEADOWGLEN ADDITION LOCATED AT 1202 RICHARDSON DRIVE, RICHARDSON, TEXAS, AND PRESENTLY ZONED O-M OFFICE DISTRICT.
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