The proposed Pepper Square development in Far North Dallas was scheduled for a vote by the City Plan Commission. However, homeowners’ complaints that the city had not posted the public hearing date in accordance with its own regulations caused it to be postponed.
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The proposed Pepper Square development was delayed by opposing homeowners once again on Wednesday.
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Those opposing the 12-story high-rise argued that the city did not follow its own rules in posting the date of the public hearing.
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The City Planning Commission delayed its vote by two weeks on Feb. 6.
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The proposed Pepper Square development was delayed by opposing homeowners once again on Wednesday.
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Those opposing the 12-story high-rise argued that the city did not follow its own rules in posting the date of the public hearing.
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The City Planning Commission delayed its vote by two weeks on Feb. 6.
DALLAS—Opponents of a 12-story high-rise housing building in Far North Dallas won another battle this week.
At Preston and Belt Line, the projected Pepper Square complex would be constructed.
The city commission postponed the decision until Wednesday, when a vote was scheduled.
We know:
On Wednesday, the Dallas City Plan Commission was scheduled to make a decision about the rezoning of Pepper Square.
But after homeowners complained that the city had not posted the public hearing date in accordance with its own regulations, the commission postponed the vote.
What they’re saying:
The 12-story high-rise, according to the locals, would be out of place in the Dallas suburbs. They worry that homes in the shadow of the high-rise will lose their privacy and that traffic will increase.
Sandy Greyson, a homeowner, stated, “The zoning request is still being opposed by 1,000 people.” “We can sum up our opposition in less than 10 words: It’s too high, too dense and in the wrong place.”
“The zoning change application has not yet reflected or respected the wishes of the surrounding community, so I implore you to vote no,” said Janet Markum, president of the Northwood Hills Homeowner’s Association.
The opposing viewpoint:
The developer, Henry S. Miller Company, contends that there are other high-rises close by and that apartment traffic is lower than retail traffic.
Greg Miller, developer, at the city commission meeting on Wednesday.
“As you can see, we are spending a lot of attorney’s fees on this, and every day of delay is a huge economic injury to this property,” Greg Miller, the developer, said. “We are unable to make any significant new long-term leases because we are pending this development opportunity.”
Lee Kleinman, the developer’s representative, stated, “We continue to make concessions, including reducing the number of units requested by half.” “Keep it retail was the solution. cut in half the height. Keep it at retail.
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Dallas residents continue fighting proposed high-rise apartment tower
Residents of Far North Dallas who oppose a planned high-rise mixed-use building filed a lawsuit against Dallas on Friday. They contend that the developer failed to properly notify the public about the proposed zoning change.
The backstory
More than two months have passed since a judge decided in favor of homeowners who claimed the developer had improperly posted rezoning signs, and now there is yet another delay.
The developer must post five signs for four weeks, the judge decided. On Wednesday, the business provided thorough documentation of that.
Next steps:
In two weeks, on February 6, the City Planning Commission will now decide on the development. Early in March, the whole Dallas City Council will consider it.
The Origin:The Dallas City Plan Commission meeting on Wednesday and earlier FOX 4 stories provided the information for this piece.
