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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0526-0452, submitted by Veronica Morales, for a change of zoning from R-3 Single Family Residential to R-3 Single Family Residential with a Conditional Use Permit to allow an Accessory Dwelling Unit with modifications to reduce the minimum lot size requirement from 21,780 square feet to 7,800 square feet, and reduce the

Presented in: City of Mesquite City Council on 2026-08-17
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Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (4 - 2)
“Approved”
JC
Jeff Casper
Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
KG
Kenny Green
Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
ER
Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
AH
Andrew Hubacek
Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
NO
BS
B.W. Smith
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
NO
BM
Brandon Murden
Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0526-0452, submitted by Veronica Morales, for a change of zoning from R-3 Single Family Residential to R-3 Single Family Residential with a Conditional Use Permit to allow an Accessory Dwelling Unit with modifications to reduce the minimum lot size requirement from 21,780 square feet to 7,800 square feet, and reduce the required number of parking spaces from four parking spaces to two parking spaces located at 1303 Buena Vista Street. (Seven responses in favor and none in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with certain stipulations. This item was postponed at the July 20, 2026, City Council Meeting.)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).