Board pauses debate on 8‑foot masonry wall for Buckner subdivision, sets Jan. 20 hearing
November 04, 2025 | Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
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Developer Rob Baldwin and owner Jeff Baron told the board the taller barrier and landscaping are intended to reduce noise, light and safety risks along the arterial — citing traffic counts the presentation placed at roughly 37,000 vehicles per day — and pointed to similar tall walls and dense hedges along nearby arterial frontages. Baldwin also said the project will dedicate right‑of‑way, install new sidewalks and create an HOA to maintain landscape screening.
Neighbors said they support improved safety and sidewalks but objected to an 8‑foot masonry wall that they described as visually out of character with Casa Linda Estates, likely to attract graffiti and expensive to maintain. Several neighbors also raised concerns about deed restrictions, tree loss, and whether TxDOT or the city actually required an 8‑foot wall. Board members said they were split: some were sympathetic to applicants’ safety claims, others were persuaded by residents’ concerns and asked for clearer evidence about why an 8‑ft masonry wall is needed rather than a lower barrier or vegetated buffer.
After extensive public comment the board voted to hold the item under advisement and continue it to Jan. 20, 2026 to allow further neighborhood outreach and plan refinements. The board called for more specific design detail, a clearer maintenance plan (HOA covenants) and documentation about whether higher barriers are a standard or required treatment along Buckner. The continuance was passed without prejudice — the developer may refile or modify the request in the lead time and must supply any revised materials by the posted deadline for the continuance.
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