STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Economic Development
AGENDA DATE: January 11, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 7
DEPARTMENT: Development Services
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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A public hearing to receive comments and to approve an ordinance granting a request to change the name of Audrey Street, between Agnes Street and Greenbay Street, to “Dimple Jackson Street” - NC212-008 - Financing: New street blades to be prepared and paid for by the City of Dallas (see Fiscal Information for potential future costs)
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BACKGROUND
On August 31, 2022, the City Manager received a memorandum signed by three Council members to consider an application for a Street Name change of Audrey Street, between Agnes Street and Greenbay Street, to “Dimple Jackson Street”.
On September 14, 2022, notification signs were put up on Audrey Street, between Agnes Street and Greenbay Street in accordance with Section 51A-9.503(b) of the Dallas Development Code to change the street name to “Dimple Jackson Street”.
On September 16, 2022, the newspaper notice for the Subdivision Review Committee hearing was published. On September 16, 2022, notices were sent to 54 property owners notifying them of the proposed street name change. On Thursday October 6, 2022, the Subdivision Review Committee by unanimous vote recommended approval of the Street Name Change.
On October 17, 2022, the newspaper notice for the City Plan Commission hearing was published. On October 17, 2022, notices were sent to 54 property owners notifying them of the proposed street name change. On Thursday November 17, 2022, the City Plan Commission by unanimous vote recommended approval of the Street Name Change.
On December 26, 2022, the newspaper notice for the City Council hearing was published. December 23, 2022, notices were sent on to 54 property owners notifying them of the proposed street name change. The City Council hearing is scheduled on January 11, 2023.
WAIVERS ARE NEEDED FOR:
SECTION 51A-9.304(a)(5) “A street name may not contain more than 14 characters providing; however, that the street-type designation may be abbreviated to comply with this requirement.”
The proposed street name, “Dimple Jackson Street” contains 19 characters. The street-type designation “Street” can be abbreviated to “St.” but “Dimple Jackson Street” still contains 15 characters. The approval of this request will require a waiver of Section 51A-9.304(a)(5).
SECTION 51A-9.304(g) The city council, by a three-fourths vote of its members, may waive any of the standards contained in this section when waiver would be in the public interest and would not impair the public health, safety, or welfare. (Ord. Nos. 19832; 23407)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This request requires a waiver of Section 51A-9.304(a) (5). Staff recommends approval provided that the required waiver is granted.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On October 6, 2022, the Subdivision Review Committee by unanimous vote recommended approval of the Street Name Change of Audrey Street, between Agnes Street and Greenbay Street, to “Dimple Jackson Street”.
On November 17, 2022, the City Plan Commission by unanimous vote recommended approval of the Street Name Change of Audrey Street, between Agnes Street and Greenbay Street, to “Dimple Jackson Street”.
The City Council hearing is scheduled on January 11, 2023.
FISCAL INFORMATION
New street blades to be prepared and paid for by the City of Dallas; potential future costs to the City are estimated at $932.00.
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