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Dallas planning commission holds neighborhood daycare SUP under advisement after notice issues and safety concerns
Summary
The commission voted to delay action on a proposal to operate a 2,700‑sq‑ft daycare at a single‑family property on Mexicana Drive after staff reported required zoning signage may not have been posted and neighbors raised traffic and an unfenced pool safety concerns. The body held the case for additional community outreach and review.
The Dallas City Planning Commission held a decision under advisement for a proposed specific use permit to operate a daycare at a single‑family property on Mexicana Drive (case Z25‑000072), after staff and neighbors told commissioners required notice signs may not have been posted and several residents raised safety and traffic concerns.
Applicant Melinda Garcia told the commission she operates a long‑running childcare business and wants to relocate to 4563 Mexicana. She described partnerships with state and regional childcare assistance programs and said she provides sliding‑scale and emergency care to…
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