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Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.

Public comments (15)

OpposedMay De La RosaJul 13, 2026

Encouraged the commission to follow the comprehensive plan and deny the high-density request.

Planning and Zoning Commission - Jul 13, 2026 · 30:52 →
OpposedBetty TaylorJul 13, 2026

Opposed the development, citing parking issues and safety concerns for children.

Planning and Zoning Commission - Jul 13, 2026 · 28:55 →
OpposedEmily BridgesJul 13, 2026

Opposed the townhome development due to traffic, congestion, and lack of fit for the neighborhood.

Planning and Zoning Commission - Jul 13, 2026 · 26:21 →
ConcernedMae De La RosaJun 8, 2026

Expressed concern about parking congestion and street crowding caused by multiple residents in group homes.

Planning and Zoning Commission - Jun 8, 2026 · 19:36 →
OpposedGeorge VegaMay 19, 2026

Argued that the zoning change was driven by developer profits rather than neighborhood benefit and urged denial.

City Council - May 19, 2026 · 2:33:46 →
OpposedNorma EstradaMay 19, 2026

Questioned the studies supporting staff recommendations and highlighted severe parking shortages.

City Council - May 19, 2026 · 2:38:14 →
ConcernedMary BrooksMay 19, 2026

Expressed concerns about traffic safety on Cockrell Hill Road and inadequate notification for residents regarding zoning changes.

City Council - May 19, 2026 · 37:01 →
OpposedMay De La RosaMay 19, 2026

Argued that the plan prioritized unit count over livability and warned against repeating past planning mistakes.

City Council - May 19, 2026 · 2:41:31 →
OpposedEmily BridgesMay 19, 2026

Expressed opposition to the Candlelight Avenue multi-family project due to traffic congestion, litter, and lack of neighborhood notice.

City Council - May 19, 2026 · 3:00:08 →
OpposedIsaiah SalazarMay 19, 2026

Highlighted unresolved infrastructure impacts, specifically parking spillover and lack of mitigation studies.

City Council - May 19, 2026 · 2:41:04 →
OpposedMelissa McDonnellMay 19, 2026

Spoke in opposition to the Cockrell Hill duplex rezoning, citing neighborhood impact and asking the council to uphold the P&Z denial.

City Council - May 19, 2026 · 3:57:30 →
OpposedPam McDonaldMay 19, 2026

Expressed opposition to the duplex development due to density, traffic, and potential rental conversion issues.

City Council - May 19, 2026 · 2:31:21 →
OpposedGabriel BadilloMay 19, 2026

Expressed concern that increased density would raise property taxes and worsen parking congestion for fixed-income seniors.

City Council - May 19, 2026 · 2:31:35 →
OpposedAnna SilvisApr 13, 2026

Opposed the high density and setback violations proposed for the Candlelight Avenue townhome project, noting past fire hazards in adjacent apartments.

Planning and Zoning Commission - Apr 13, 2026 · 1:27:12 →
OpposedBetty TaylorApr 13, 2026

Expressed strong opposition to the Candlelight Avenue multi-family rezoning due to severe existing parking congestion.

Planning and Zoning Commission - Apr 13, 2026 · 1:22:30 →

News & external sources (7)

Dallas Morning NewsSep 30, 2026

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