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Pepper Square Update – November 1

A Temporary Restraining Order was filed by the 501(c)(4) Save Pepper Square Neighborhood Association. The TRO was granted, which prevented the Dallas City Council from discussing or voting on the rezoning request for the Pepper Square site at the October Council Meeting. A Temporary Injunction hearing was held on Friday, November 1 and will be continued on Friday, November 8. If the injunction request is not successful, the City Council will likely vote on the rezoning application at their next scheduled meeting (November 13). If the injunction request is approved, the vote on the rezoning application will be delayed further. The Save Pepper Square Neighborhood Association is relying on private donations to continue the legal battle. If you are unhappy with the way this rezoning application and city approval process has played out, and want to help fight for further revisions to the developer's plan before the City votes on it, they are asking for your support. To make a donation by check, send it to: SAVE Pepper Square NA PO Box 803174 Dallas, TX 75380 To make a donation by Zelle, send it to: savepeppersquare@gmail.com To make a donation by credit card, navigate to: https://tinyurl.com/savepeppersquare The Save Pepper Square [...]

By |2024-11-01T20:58:44-05:00November 1st, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

CANCELLED Pepper Square Rezoning Hearing – October 23

THE VOTE ON PEPPER SQUARE SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23RD HAS BEEN CANCELLED. DO NOT GO TO CITY HALL. Henry S. Miller and their consultant Masterplan have released an updated proposal regarding their application to rezone Pepper Square from Community Retail to Mixed Use 2. This appears to be the final version that will be presented to the Dallas City Council at the upcoming hearing on Wednesday, October 23rd. In summary, they are seeking to build 752 residential units over 3 phases, in buildings that range from 5 stories to 12 stories. They would have the option to add an additional 116 units if they are designated as retirement housing and another additional 116 units if they are made available to households earning less than the area median family income. (It’s likely they would opt to pay a fee in lieu of offering the mixed-income housing units). The total maximum number of dwelling units would be 984. Their most recent prior proposal had included a maximum number of dwelling units of 1,550. The first phase of their proposal would include a 5 story building with 300 units and two park spaces – one along Belt Line Rd and one interior [...]

By |2024-10-23T11:53:38-05:00October 20th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Good Neighbor Day 2024

Save the Date for NHHA's Good Neighbor Day Celebration coming up in the afternoon of Sunday, September 29th. This year we're planning pop-up area parties throughout the neighborhood to provide an opportunity to stop by, grab a drink or snack, meet your neighbors, and drop off donations for the Network of Community Ministries. This organization serves those in need in our zip codes (75254 & 75240), as well as 12 other zip codes inside RISD. Start gathering your donations now and see the flyer for examples of their most-needed items. If you can't stop by during the event, but still want to donate goods, just let us know! We're happy to pick up or arrange another day/time for drop-off. To fellowship with neighbors and/or drop off your donations, please plan to stop by one of the following sites on Sunday, September 29th between 2pm and 4pm: Area 1: 7714 Maplecrest Dr Area 2: 7054 Oakbluff Dr Area 3: 6623 Glenhurst Dr Area 4: 6532 Dartbrook Dr Area 5: 13826 Sprucewood Dr

By |2024-09-18T11:18:07-05:00September 9th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Pepper Square Rezoning Hearing – August 8

Henry S. Miller and their consultant Masterplan have released an updated proposal regarding their application to rezone Pepper Square from Community Retail to Mixed Use 2. This appears to be the final version that will be presented to the City Plan Commission at the upcoming hearing on Thursday, August 8th. In summary, they are seeking to build 752 residential units over 3 phases, in buildings that range from 5 stories to 12 stories. They would have the option to add an additional 116 units if they are designated as retirement housing and another additional 116 units if they are made available to households earning less than the area median family income. (It’s likely they would opt to pay a fee in lieu of offering the mixed-income housing units. There is no fee in lieu option for the retirement units). The total maximum number of dwelling units would be 984. Their most recent prior proposal had included a maximum number of dwelling units of 1,550. The first phase of their proposal would include a 5 story building with 300 units and two park spaces – one along Belt Line Rd and one interior to the site. The exact unit counts for [...]

By |2024-08-07T14:26:17-05:00August 2nd, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Pepper Square Updates and Community Meeting

COMMUNITY MEETING - Thursday, July 18th at 7pm at PTAA (Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy, 15720 Hillcrest Rd, across from the Dallas Bible Church) This meeting will provide a brief recap of the Pepper Square rezoning proposal and process, but it will primarily focus on organizing ourselves for the upcoming CPC meeting at Dallas City Hall. If you have strong feelings about the number of apartments proposed for Pepper Square, please attend this meeting. PRESENTATION SLIDES CAN BE FOUND HERE.  CITY PLAN COMMISSION HEARING - Thursday, August 8th at 1pm at Dallas City Hall, in the Council Chambers (1500 Marilla Street, Dallas 75201). This would be where the vote on rezoning Pepper Square takes place. It’s important that as many residents as possible show up and speak at the hearing.  Now is the time to write the City Plan Commissioners to let them know how you feel about the Pepper Square rezoning application. Please reference Zoning Case No. Z212-358. Send the email to the City Secretary, Yolanda, (yolanda.hernandez@dallas.gov) and ask her to forward to all City Plan Commissioners.  The neighborhood’s concerns can be summarized as: Density – Henry S. Miller’s proposal includes a large number of apartments (equates to 100 apartments/acre). [...]

By |2024-07-24T12:15:43-05:00June 10th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

4th of July sponsors and volunteers needed!

This year's event will be held on Thursday July 4th from 9am to 11:30am. In the meantime, we need your help ensuring the event will be a success. To offer all the concessions and activities free of charge to our residents, we rely on sponsorships and volunteers. To find out more about what a $400 sponsorship gets your organization or company, please reach out to us. We also accept family donations! Our thanks to the sponsors and donations we have received so far: Ready Roofing & Solar Melinda Spence, Compass Real Estate Willard Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, Electrical Leslie Pulaski, Ebby Halliday Realtors Craig Henderson, NHHA Member Mitra Shamsa, Ebby Halliday Realtors Robin Burch, NHHA Member The Redpath Team, Allie Beth Allman Van Wunnik and Marcum, CPAs Traver Construction We need volunteers for the morning of the 4th, starting as early as 6:30am, for numerous activities including setup, parade registration, judging, handing out concessions, supervising the kids games, and take-down. Please review the volunteer opportunities through this link and sign up if you can pitch in, even for just 30 minutes: Festival Volunteers. We could also use a few coolers, tables, and folding chairs. 

By |2024-06-24T22:59:10-05:00June 11th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Event Sponsors

The Annual Paper Shredding & Electronics Recycling Event is a very popular FREE event for our members. We were able to offer it again this year thanks to our sponsors! If you have the need for a service provider in these areas, please note that these sponsors have invested in our neighborhood! Leslie Pulaski, Ebby Halliday Realtors - Your Northwood Hills Neighbor & Real Estate Expert Lower My Texas Property Taxes - fight hard to have your tax value reduced Ready Roofing & Solar - Providing top quality Dallas roofing services to home and business owners since 1971.  Melinda Spence, Compass Real Estate - A Remodeled Approach to Real Estate Hilltop Securities, Inc. - Finding the right path takes experience.  Alair Homes - Living Better Starts Here

By |2024-06-10T10:59:53-05:00April 14th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

April 2024 Alley Clean-Up

The first weekend in April is the Annual April Alley Clean-Up. Since Bulk Trash pickup for Northwood Hills begins Monday, April 8, this is the perfect opportunity to tend to your alley and dispose of any brush or debris you clear out. Each homeowner is responsible for maintaining the area from their back property line to the center of the alley. That includes trimming bushes so they don't scrape cars or obstruct the alley. Trees that overhang the alley are required to be trimmed up 15 feet to allow clearance for garbage collection trucks. If trucks have to maneuver to avoid your branches, trash, or other debris, chances are they will cause damage to your alley in the process! Let's keep it clean.  

By |2024-04-02T11:39:23-05:00April 2nd, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Pepper Square Redevelopment Update 3

Neighborhood leaders recently met with property owner Greg Miller, representatives from Masterplan (consulting firm), D11 Plan Commissioner Brandy Treadway, and D11 Council Member Jaynie Schultz to discuss the status of the rezoning request for the northeast corner of Belt Line & Preston Roads, referred to as Pepper Square. The seemingly final proposal presented for feedback included many of the same aspects as prior proposals we've seen, with some variation in building height this time. To review the presentation, please click here. Essentially, the rezoning request is seeking approval for a mixed-use development to be built over the next 10 years that would include retail and/or restaurant options on the main floor and residential units above them. It would be built in 3 phases, with a 2 acre publicly-accessible park to be included in the first phase. If full allowable build-out is achieved, there would potentially be 1,550 residential units on the site, most likely all rental units, but possibly some owner-occupied units depending on market demand at the time future phases are started. The renderings in the presentation linked earlier show two options the property owner is considering. One would involve a 5-story building and the park, followed by a 12-story [...]

By |2024-02-28T17:19:15-06:00February 16th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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