The Dallas Housing Finance Corporation on Sept. 9 approved a package of resolutions to enable development of Westmoreland Townhomes, a proposed 216‑unit senior housing project at 6600 Southwestmoreland Road, but the item drew dissent from two members and an abstention.

Staff introduced the matter as a return to the board after prior review; the developer, Blake Hopkins, refreshed the board on the site plan and the project’s senior‑housing focus. Hopkins described the site as townhome‑zoned and said the design is intended to fit townhome form with single‑story units and perimeter fencing. The developer noted challenges including site grading and geotechnical work but said the project has proceeded through the city’s SVP process and received city council approval on Aug. 27.

The board was asked to approve five actions including a memorandum of understanding with Lincoln Avenue Acquisition LLC (or an affiliate) for acquisition, financing, development and operation; and to authorize the formation of four limited liability companies with the corporation as sole member to serve as GP, developer, landowner and contractor entities for the transaction. Those documents were presented together as a package.

During roll‑call voting the board recorded two “do not approve” votes and one abstention: Treasurer Tatyona Farrow and Director Patty Collins voted against the package, and Director Kevin Hinton abstained. The motion carried with the remaining board members voting to approve.

Project details discussed at the meeting include a 216‑unit senior product for 55‑plus residents, on‑site amenities, and pedestrian connections: the developer said a bus stop is directly in front of the property and that sidewalks along the frontage and other pedestrian connections would be considered. Staff and the developer discussed site constraints (topography and stormwater detention) and fencing and access consistent with previous approvals.

Staff recorded the board’s direction and the resolutions passed; the project team will continue predevelopment work and return with required transactional documents.