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Dallas | 416-Unit Multifamily
5/22/24 | 3900 Lemmon Ave
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CC May 22, 2024 - CPC April 4, 2024
District: 14
416-Unit Multifamily | 3900 Lemmon Ave | Approved
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DISTRICT: 14
3900 Lemmon Ave 3900 Lemmon Ave
Oak Lawn | 3.08 Acres | 416 Units | Approved on Consent
Trademark is turning a city block in the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District into a community hub. The 416-unit mixed-use product incorporates a lot of design elements directly from residents.
What distinguishes this development is the developer's commitment to community engagement. Trademark hosted more than eight meetings with local residents to gather insights and incorporate feedback into the design process. This collaborative approach led to significant design elements, such as creating a community-accessible pocket park, preserving stunning mature trees, and narrowing sidewalks to harmonize with the neighborhood's aesthetic. The massing steps down from 88’ on Lemmon Avenue to 36’ to integrate into the surrounding neighborhood. A restaurant and community spaces on the ground floor look to foster a strong sense of connection among residents.
The Oak Lawn Committee and local HOA have expressed support for the inclusive and community-centric development, recognizing the value it will bring to the area.
‟This developer did extensive and above and beyond community outreach for in the neighborhood.
Notable features:
5% (20 Du) will be micro-units, providing naturally affordable housing.
Participation in the City's Mixed Income Housing Development Bonus (MIHDB) program.
Graywater recapture for irrigation, aligning with the City's CECAP.
Adoption of the habitat garden standard to support pollinators and reduce water consumption.
City Council approved 3900 Lemmon with the following changes and no discussion.
Height (Max, Feet):
85' within 155' of Lemmon
65' between 155-285' from Lemmon (with bonus)
36' beyond 285' from Lemmon
Throckmorton & Reagan setbacks:
≤60' height: 15' for ≤36', 25' for >36'
>60' height: 10'
City Plan Commission 4/4/24
Approved
Commissioners praised the proposal for its community engagement and alignment with city policies. Commissioner Melissa Kingston, District 14, commended the developer's responsiveness, stating:
‟The developer has rolled up their sleeves and really made substantial changes over the last year to get to the point we're at today. And I think that the project is much better for it.
However, concerns were raised about affordable housing. Commissioner Tabitha Wheeler-Reagan, District 7, urged the developer to consider "working class housing," emphasizing the need for housing options for those earning around “$18 per hour,” which is ~$37,440/year, 52% AMI (HUD ‘23). While Trademark includes micro-units and participates in the mixed-income housing program, some commissioners felt more could be done to address affordability.
‟I would hope that you all would consider some affordable housing, or what we should be calling ‘working class’ housing. So many in this District do not consider that they go to the end.
Despite these concerns, the Commission unanimously approved the rezoning application with several conditions and changes proposed by Commissioner Kingston. These included adjustments to sidewalk widths, tree preservation, and ADA compliance.
P.S. Trademark and architect GFF’s presentation design was heavily lauded by Commissioner Darrell Herbert, District 3 who thanked the developers for their detailed and visually appealing prep. We’ve linked it below for you to see.
‟Mr. Mann, you're coming to my area. We want this. We don't want this project, but we want this availability of detail when you present to our community, not only to Mr. Mann, but to everybody listening. Our presentations aren't as pretty as this. And, it helps me, drive home the importance of these projects when the developers come with their full fledge in hand.
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Developer: Trademark Chad Colley Phone: (817) 810-5390 Email: [email protected]
Owner: HEB Grocery Company, LLC
Attorney: Winstead, Tommy Mann Phone: (214) 745-5724 Email: [email protected]
Case Report: Z223-260(MP)
Project Plans 4/4/24: Z223-260(MP) Plan
Developer’s Presentation 4/4/24: Z223-260(MP) Pres
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