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Adaptive reuse proposed for vacant Oak Cliff Methodist campus; developer to include 20% units at or below 80% AMI
Summary
Proxy Properties proposed an adaptive reuse of the former Oak Cliff Methodist Church at 549 East Jefferson into flexible commercial space and about 45 housing units; the TIP board recommended the project, which would include 20% of residential units at or below 80% AMI for 15 years.
Staff presented a proposal by Proxy Properties to rehabilitate and adaptively reuse the historic Oak Cliff Methodist Church property at 549 East Jefferson. The property, a local historic landmark (designation noted in the packet), would be converted into flexible commercial and retail space and approximately 45 multifamily units. As required by policy, 20% of the residential units would be affordable at or below 80% AMI for a 15‑year deed restriction.
Staff said the TIP District board of directors recommended the project unanimously on Dec. 15. Committee members praised the developer’s track record restoring historic properties and underscored the project’s potential transformational impact for the district. No formal committee vote was recorded on this briefing item.
Next steps: staff will continue underwriting and follow the standard review and approval process for TIP‑funded projects; council-level approvals will be required for any incentive awards tied to the project.
