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Proposed sale of 604 Vernet to Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity
The Council will review a proposal to sell the city-owned property at 604 Vernet to Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity.
The sale would transfer a city-owned property to a nonprofit housing organization, potentially resulting in a new affordable home for a Richardson-area family.
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Amend property maintenance code definition of 'Family'
The council will consider amending the definition of 'Family' in Chapter 6 of the City Code (Buildings and Building Regulations), Article VIII (Property Maintenance), Section 6.311 (Definitions), to align with related zoning code changes.
Updating the definition of 'Family' in the property maintenance code affects how household occupancy rules are applied and enforced in residential properties.
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Public hearing and vote on city-wide zoning code amendments: family definition and protest rules — ZF 26-09
The council will continue a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance with city-initiated changes to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance: updating the definition of 'Family' and revising property-owner protest procedures for special permits and zoning changes.
Changes to the definition of 'Family' and protest rules affect who can live together in a home and how property owners can formally object to nearby zoning changes.
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Public hearing and ordinance on home-based business rules in residential zones (ZF 26-10)
The council will hold a public hearing and consider a city-initiated ordinance that updates the definition of 'Home Occupation,' adds a new category called 'Home-Based Business (No-Impact),' and adds that use to the list of permitted uses in nine residential zoning districts. New supplemental regulations for home occupations and no-impact home-based businesses would also be added to the zoning code.
These changes would formally allow certain low-impact businesses to operate out of Richardson homes in a wider range of residential neighborhoods, with new standards to protect neighborhood character.
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Ordinance updating the 'family' definition in the property maintenance code
The council will consider amending Chapter 6 of the city's Code of Ordinances — the Property Maintenance article — to update the definition of 'Family' so it is consistent with the zoning code change in Item 8.
Aligning the property maintenance definition of 'family' with the zoning code ensures consistent enforcement of occupancy rules across city regulations.
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Public hearing and ordinance on zoning code amendments: family definition and protest rules (ZF 26-09)
The council will hold a public hearing and consider a city-initiated ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to update the definition of 'Family' and revise the rules governing property-owner protests of zoning changes. These changes affect Articles I, XXII-A, and XXIX of the code.
Changing the definition of 'family' and adjusting protest procedures could affect who may live together in residential zones and how neighbors can formally oppose future rezoning requests.
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Review and discussion of the Community Development Block Grant program
Council will review and discuss the city's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which provides federally funded assistance for community development activities.
CDBG funds support services and improvements that benefit lower-income residents, so the program's direction affects which community needs receive federal dollars.
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Proposed sale of 604 Vernet to Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity
The Council will review a proposal to sell the city-owned property at 604 Vernet to Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity.
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Amend property maintenance code definition of 'Family'
The council will consider amending the definition of 'Family' in Chapter 6 of the City Code (Buildings and Building Regulations), Article VIII (Property Maintenance), Section 6.311 (Definitions), to align with related zoning code changes.
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Public hearing and vote on city-wide zoning code amendments: family definition and protest rules — ZF 26-09
The council will continue a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance with city-initiated changes to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance: updating the definition of 'Family' and revising property-owner protest procedures for special permits and zoning changes.
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Ordinance updating the 'family' definition in the property maintenance code
The council will consider amending Chapter 6 of the city's Code of Ordinances — the Property Maintenance article — to update the definition of 'Family' so it is consistent with the zoning code change in Item 8.
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Public hearing and ordinance on home-based business rules in residential zones (ZF 26-10)
The council will hold a public hearing and consider a city-initiated ordinance that updates the definition of 'Home Occupation,' adds a new category called 'Home-Based Business (No-Impact),' and adds that use to the list of permitted uses in nine residential zoning districts. New supplemental regulations for home occupations and no-impact home-based businesses would also be added to the zoning code.
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Review and discussion of the Community Development Block Grant program
Council will review and discuss the city's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which provides federally funded assistance for community development activities.
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Public hearing and rezoning of 4.747 acres from local retail/nursing home permit to residential (ZF 26-02)
The council will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning approximately 4.747 acres in the John Edmonds Survey from LR-M(2) Local Retail District (with a special permit for a nursing home/retirement center) to a Planned Development with a base zoning of R-1100-M Residential District.
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90-day pause on new short-term rental registrations in residential areas
An ordinance would temporarily ban new short-term rental (e.g., Airbnb/VRBO) registrations in residential, apartment, duplex, and patio home districts for 90 days while the city reviews its policies.
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Public hearing and vote on zoning changes near W. Belt Line Road (ZF 25-22)
The council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance with two related zoning actions: (1) amending and restating the existing Planned Development rules for a 40.625-acre tract (Tract "A") on the north side of W. Belt Line Road between Dogwood Drive and Holly Drive, which currently has a base zoning of R-1500-M; and (2) rezoning a separate 0.869-acre parcel (Tract "C") on the north side of Holly Drive between Dogwood Drive and Mimosa Drive from R-1100-M to a new Planned Development with a base zoning of R-1100-M.
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Public hearing and zoning change for 18.16 acres near Apollo Road (ZF 25-18)
Council will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning an 18.16-acre tract — bounded by Apollo Road, Amherst Avenue, and Syracuse Drive — from R-1800-M Residential to a Planned Development (PD) that retains the R-1800-M residential character but adds specific development regulations.
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Rezoning 951 Abrams Road from retail to apartment planned development
A property owner is requesting a zoning change for a 3.09-acre site at 951 Abrams Road — at the corner of Abrams Road, Buckingham Road, and Park Bend Drive — from R-Retail to a Planned Development with an A-950-M Apartment base district, which would allow multi-family residential housing to be built there. The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the ordinance.
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Discussion on Richardson's housing needs assessment and strategy
The council will discuss a housing needs assessment and strategy for the city.
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Variance No. 25-01: flag lot and irregular lot lines at 300 Wista Vista Dr.
A property owner at 300 Wista Vista Dr. is requesting two variances from the city's subdivision rules: one to allow a flag-shaped lot and one to allow a lot whose side lines are not at right angles to the street. The roughly 0.27-acre site is west of Abrams Rd. on the south side of Wista Vista Dr., and the variances would enable construction of a new single-family home.
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Review and discuss the city's Housing Needs Assessment and Strategy
Council will review and discuss a Housing Needs Assessment and Strategy for Richardson.
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Rezone 7-acre Shiloh Road site from local retail to townhome planned development
A public hearing and vote on changing the zoning of a roughly 7-acre parcel on the east side of Shiloh Road, north of E Renner Road, from LR-M(2) Local Retail to a Planned Development that allows RA-1100-M Residential Attached (townhome) uses. A concept plan would be adopted as part of the rezoning.
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Rezone 2-acre tract near Point North Parkway from R-2000-M to Planned Development
After a public hearing, council will consider rezoning a 2-acre tract on the south side of Point North Parkway, east of Synergy Park Boulevard, from R-2000-M Residential District with Special Conditions to a Planned Development for the R-2000-M district, with a concept plan and new use and development regulations.
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Rezoning a 4.09-acre tract on East Main Street for townhomes
The council will continue a public hearing and consider rezoning a 4.09-acre parcel on the north side of East Main Street, east of North Grove Road, from temporary residential zoning (R-1500-M) to a Planned Development for attached townhome-style housing, with an approved concept plan.
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Rezone 3-acre Jupiter Road tract from local retail to townhome planned development
Ordinance No. 4527 would rezone a 3.006-acre parcel on the west side of Jupiter Road, north of E Belt Line Road, from LR-M(2) Local Retail to a Planned Development for attached townhome residential use, with an adopted concept plan.
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Public hearing: rezone ~3 acres near E. Belt Line and N. Jupiter for 36 townhomes
A property owner is asking the city to rezone approximately 3 acres north of E. Belt Line Road, west of N. Jupiter Road — currently zoned local retail — to a Planned Development district to build 36 townhomes.
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Correct a scrivener's error in Ordinance No. 4498
Ordinance No. 4522 would fix a clerical (scrivener's) error in previously adopted Ordinance No. 4498.
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Public hearing: special development plan for health and wellness center at E. Kaufman St. and S. Texas St.
An applicant is requesting a special development plan to build a non-residential mixed-use health and wellness center with multiple buildings on approximately 1.37 acres at the southeast corner of E. Kaufman Street and S. Texas Street, instead of the residential development the current Main Street/Central Expressway Planned Development District zoning anticipates.
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Amend CityLine East planned development to adjust residential unit count (Ordinance 4503)
Council will adopt Ordinance No. 4503 to amend PD Planned Development Ordinance No. 4049 for the 62.5-acre CityLine East district on the east side of Plano Road between President George Bush Turnpike and CityLine Drive, changing the maximum number of residential units, minimum density, and the regulating plan.
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Public hearing: more apartments and smaller units proposed at 2000 E. Arapaho Rd (ZF 24-13)
A property owner is asking to change the development rules for a 25.28-acre planned development at 2000 E. Arapaho Road — near the corner of Arapaho and Jupiter — to allow more multi-family units and reduce the minimum unit size.
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Public hearing continued: rezoning to allow student apartments at Waterview Parkway site (ZF 24-08)
This is a continuation of a public hearing on a request to change the planned development rules for a 13.03-acre site located between Waterview Parkway and President George Bush Highway, east of Frankford Road. The applicant wants to replace a portion of the previously approved general apartments on the east side of the property with student-purpose-built apartments, along with other amendments to development standards.
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Public hearing on Zoning File 24-11: more homes and open space in CityLine-East PD
A developer is asking to amend the 62.5-acre CityLine-East Planned Development district, located on the east side of N. Plano Road between E. CityLine Drive and the President George Bush Tollway, to allow more residential units and to adjust the regulating plan to increase the amount of required and optional open space.
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Public hearing: Rezone 2251 N. Glenville Dr. from industrial to planned development for multi-family
A property owner is requesting to rezone approximately 2.22 acres at 2251 N. Glenville Drive — currently zoned I-M(1) Industrial — to a Planned Development (PD) district with modified development standards to allow a multi-family residential development.
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Public hearing: rezone 545 E. Buckingham Rd. for 89-lot townhome development
A property owner is asking to rezone approximately 6.5 acres at 545 E. Buckingham Road — north of Buckingham Road and west of Audelia Road — from Office/Commercial to Planned Development to build a townhome community with 89 lots.
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Review state and federal housing grant opportunities
Council will review and discuss available state and federal housing grant programs that Richardson may pursue.
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Ordinance 4449: rezone parcels on Fall Creek Drive near Central Expressway and Collins Blvd.
This ordinance would rezone a 5.2-acre tract on the north side of Fall Creek Drive between Central Expressway and Collins Boulevard, and a 0.44-acre tract at the southeast corner of Fall Creek Drive and Collins Boulevard, both to Planned Development, with concept plans adopted for each.
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Special development plan and multi-family permit near S. Sherman St and W. Spring Valley Rd
Ordinance No. 4406 would grant modified development standards under the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code and a special permit for multi-family housing on a 3.7801-acre site at the southeast corner of S. Sherman Street and W. Spring Valley Road.
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Public hearing: rezone 2520 N. Central Expressway for 5-story apartments (ZF 23-14)
A property owner wants to rezone about 4.44 acres at the northeast corner of Central Expressway and Glenville Drive — currently zoned C-M Commercial with Special Conditions — to a Planned Development to allow a five-story apartment building.
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Public hearing on mixed-use development amendment near W. Spring Valley Rd. and S. Sherman St.
Zoning File 23-13 asks the council to amend a Special Development Plan and Special Permit for a 3.7-acre lot at the southeast corner of W. Spring Valley Road and S. Sherman Street. The change would allow a 5-story mixed-use building with apartment units, live/work units, and co-working space, increasing the total number of units from what was previously approved.
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Public hearing on rezoning ~36 acres near Waterview Parkway for transit-oriented mixed-use (ZF 23-06)
Owners 3400 Waterview LLC (Jim Leslie) and the University of Texas at Dallas (Dr. Calvin Jamison) are requesting to rezone approximately 36 acres on the south side of Waterview Parkway, generally east of Frankford Road and bounded to the south by the DART Silver Line, from TO-M Technical Office and PD Planned Development to PD Planned Development for a transit-oriented mixed-use development. This is a public hearing where residents may speak before the council acts.
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Public hearing on proposed updates to building and residential codes
Residents may comment on proposed regional and local amendments to the 2021 International Building Code and the 2021 International Residential Code. These codes set construction standards for commercial buildings and homes.
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Ordinance adopting 2021 editions of multiple International construction codes
Ordinance No. 4464 would update the city's code to adopt 2021 editions of eight model codes covering building, residential construction, energy conservation, fuel gas, mechanical systems, plumbing, existing buildings, and swimming pools and spas, along with local amendments.
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Public hearing on special permit for a 215-unit apartment building at 1001 S. Sherman St.
Council will hold a public hearing on Zoning File 23-01, a request to approve a special development plan and special permit for a 2.5-acre lot at 1001 S. Sherman Street. The applicant wants to build a 5-story apartment building with 215 units in an area currently zoned as the Main Street/Central Expressway PD Planned Development (Creative Corporate Sub-District).
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Rezone 4.36 acres on Arapaho Road for residential planned development
Ordinance No. 4451 would rezone a 4.36-acre tract on the north side of Arapaho Road, east of West Shore Drive, from O-M Office to a Planned Development for the R-1100-M Residential District, including a concept plan and fencing exhibit.
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Public hearing: rezone ~4.4 acres on Arapaho Road for up to 31 single-family lots (ZF 22-18)
A request to rezone approximately 4.4 acres on the north side of Arapaho Road, east of West Shore Drive, from office zoning to a Planned Development that would allow up to 31 single-family residential lots.
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Public hearing: rezone Central Expressway hotel to apartments (ZF 22-17)
This public hearing covers two rezoning requests near 2301 N Central Expressway. The first would allow an existing 131-room suite hotel on approximately 5.2 acres to be converted into a 131-unit apartment building. The second would rezone approximately 0.44 acres at the southeast corner of Fall Creek Drive and Collins Boulevard to restrict it to open space only.
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Continued public hearing and vote on rezoning 13 acres near Bush Highway for mixed-use development
Council continues a public hearing and considers adopting Ordinance No. 4444 to rezone a 13.03-acre tract between Waterview Parkway and President George Bush Highway, east of Frankford Road, from Technical Office and Planned Development to a new Planned Development. If approved, the site could include up to 511 apartment and live/work units, a limited-service hotel, and up to 19,000 square feet of retail.
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Public hearing: amend mixed-use development plan at W. Spring Valley Rd. and S. Sherman St. (ZF 22-12)
A developer wants to amend an approved special development plan for a 3.78-acre site at the southeast corner of W. Spring Valley Road and S. Sherman Street. The site is zoned Main Street/Central Expressway PD Planned Development (Creative Corporate Sub-District) and is planned for a 4-story mixed-use building with apartment units, live/work units, and co-working space. The amendment would allow fewer parking spaces than currently required.
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Overview of infill development and pocket neighborhoods discussed
The council reviews and discusses infill development and the concept of pocket neighborhoods — small clusters of homes built on underutilized or vacant lots within existing neighborhoods.
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Public hearing: rezone 4.4 acres on Arapaho Road for up to 33 homes (ZF 22-05)
A property owner is asking to change the zoning of approximately 4.4 acres on the north side of Arapaho Road, east of West Shore Drive, from O-M Office to a Planned Development based on the R-1100-M residential district. The plan would allow up to 33 single-family residential lots under amended development standards.
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Public hearing continued: rezoning ~3.9 acres near Frankford Rd & Waterview Pkwy for 171-unit apartment building
This is a continued public hearing (from June 13, 2022) on a request to rezone roughly 3.9 acres northwest of Frankford Road and Waterview Parkway, south of President George Bush Turnpike. The applicant wants to change the zoning from Planned Development and Technical Office to a Planned Development for the A-950-M Apartment District, with modified development standards and a concept plan for a 5-story apartment building with up to 171 units accommodating 529 beds.
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Public hearing: rezone 16.4 acres at Glenville Drive and Lookout Drive for mixed-residential use (ZF 21-24)
A request to rezone approximately 16.4 acres at the northeast corner of Glenville Drive and Lookout Drive from I-M(1) Industrial to a Planned Development district. The proposed development would include apartments, an independent living facility, townhomes, and live-work units.
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Public hearing on mixed-use development with apartments at W. Spring Valley Rd and S. Sherman St
A developer is asking for a special development plan and special permit to build a 4-story mixed-use project on a 3.78-acre lot at the southeast corner of W. Spring Valley Road and S. Sherman Street. The project would include 299 apartment units, 3 live/work units, and co-working space on land currently zoned as part of the Main Street/Central Expressway Planned Development (Creative Corporate Sub-District).
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Public hearing to rezone 45.93-acre lot at N. Coit Rd and Melrose Dr to allow building and parking changes
A property owner is requesting amended development standards and a revised concept plan for a 45.93-acre lot at the northeast corner of N. Coit Road and Melrose Drive, currently zoned Planned Development for the R-1500-M Residential District. The changes would allow additional building square footage, relocated driveways, and construction of additional parking spaces.
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Public hearing: rezone 4.17 acres near Waterview Pkwy for 12-story apartment building
The council is holding a public hearing on a request to rezone 4.17 acres east of Frankford Road on the north side of Waterview Parkway from Technical Office to a Planned Development for apartments. The proposal would allow a 12-story building with 195 units and approximately 526 beds.
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Variance to allow angled lot lines for a townhome development at Renner Road and Red Moon Way
A developer is asking for a variance from the Subdivision and Development Code (Chapter 21) that normally requires side lot lines to be perpendicular or radial to street lines. The variance would allow non-standard lot angles needed to build a single-family attached (townhome) development at the northeast corner of Renner Road and Red Moon Way.
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Public hearing: rezone 10 acres near Waterview Pkwy and PGBT for 242-unit apartment building
A developer is asking to rezone about 10 acres located between Waterview Parkway and the President George Bush Turnpike, east of Frankford Road, from Technical Office zoning to a Planned Development for apartments. The project would be a 5-story building with 242 units designed to house approximately 800 residents.
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Public hearing on zoning changes for a 3-acre apartment development at 910 Spring Valley Plaza
A developer is requesting major modifications to the existing W. Spring Valley Planned Development standards for a 3.004-acre site at the northwest corner of W. Spring Valley and Spring Valley Plaza to allow an apartment development.
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Amend Galatyn PD to allow more multi-family units and adopt concept plan for 3.62 acres
The council would amend the Galatyn Planned Development (Ordinance No. 4093) to raise the maximum number of multi-family housing units allowed, and rezone 3.62 acres at the southwest corner of Performance Court and Plaza Boulevard under a new concept plan.
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Rezone 4.17-acre apartment site on Rockingham Lane to planned development
A 4.17-acre lot on Rockingham Lane west of Custer Road is currently zoned A-950-M Apartment. The request would change it to a Planned Development (PD) for A-950-M Apartment with specific development regulations. Council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance No. 4345.
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Update development standards for mixed-use project at Main Street and Central Expressway
A request to amend and restate Ordinance No. 4280, modifying the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code development standards for a mixed-use development on Blocks A, B, and C covering 14.214 acres at the northeast corner of Central Expressway and Main Street. The council will hold a public hearing before voting.
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Support application to rehabilitate Brandywine senior apartments
Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 20-02 expressing support for Brandywine Senior Housing Limited Partnership's application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) 2020 Competitive Housing Tax Credit (HTC) program to fund rehabilitation of the Brandywine Apartments.