Agenda - City of Dallas

Z112-135(CH)
zoned PDD 225, Transition Zone subdistrict and is developed with residential uses. The
area to the south is zoned PDD 225, Fringe Transition subdistrict and is developed with
multi-family uses. The area to the west is zoned PD 193 and is developed with hotel
and condominiums uses.
The proposal includes two lots. The corner lot’s existing two-story building is currently
vacant. The applicant is proposing to use this building for six guest rooms. The
applicant is proposing to construct a new two-story building on the vacant lot, which will
contain six units. At this time, the applicant does not know if any of the units will be used
as offices for the operation of the hotel. The development standards for the Historic
District in City Code Section 51P-225.107(e) restrict the maximum lot size allowed in the
historic core, so the two lots can not be replatted.
The general provisions for a Specific Use Permit in Section 51A-4.219 of the Dallas
Development Code specifically state: (1) The SUP provides a means for developing
certain uses in a manner in which the specific use will be consistent with the character of
the neighborhood; (2) Each SUP application must be evaluated as to its probable effect
on the adjacent property and the community welfare and may be approved or denied as
the findings indicate appropriate; (3) The city council shall not grant an SUP for a use
except upon a finding that the use will: (A) complement or be compatible with the
surrounding uses and community facilities; (B) contribute to, enhance, or promote the
welfare of the area of request and adjacent properties; (C) not be detrimental to the
public health, safety, or general welfare; and (D) conform in all other respects to all
applicable zoning regulations and standards. The regulations in this chapter have been
established in accordance with a comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting the
health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the city.
The applicant’s request, subject to a site plan and conditions, complies with the general
provisions for consideration of a Specific Use Permit. The request is located in an area
anticipated for residential and office uses. Therefore, the proposed hotel is considered
an appropriate use for the location.
Parking:
Pursuant to §51A-4.205 of the Dallas Development Code, the off-street parking
requirement for the hotel or motel use is one space per unit (for units one to 250) and
one space per 200 square feet of floor area other than guest rooms. Therefore, the
proposed project, which consists of 12 guest rooms, will require 12 units.
If the applicant uses any of the 12 units as offices, parking will need to be recalculated.
Currently the existing parking lot has 5 additional parking spaces over the requirement,
if all units are used as guest units.
An existing parking lot at the rear of both of the lots contains 17 parking spaces. One
parking space is handicapped equipped. The parking lot has a buffer on the south side
consisting of a Red-Tipped Photinia hedge and a fence. For the east side of the parking
lot, the applicant is proposing a wrought iron gate with landscaping. Access to the
parking lot is off Fairmount Street.
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