Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingDenton, TX · February 28, 2024
Agenda
City Hall
City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Meeting Agenda
Planning and Zoning Commission
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 5:00 PM Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
Individuals may speak during a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting under one of the following
categories:
Comments on Agenda Items:
Public comments can be given for any item considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission,
EXCEPT work session reports or closed meetings. Individuals are only able to comment one time
per agenda item and cannot use more than one method to comment on a single agenda item. Public
comments are limited to three (3) minutes per citizen.
Public Hearing Items:
Individuals are limited to four (4) minutes per public hearing item.
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Individuals may participate by using one of the following methods:
1. In Person for Regular or Consent Agenda Items:
To provide in-person comments regular or consent agenda items (excluding public hearing items),
Individuals must be present at the meeting and submit a speaker card (available at the meeting
location) to the Secretary prior to the item being called.
2. In Person for Public Hearing Items:
For public hearing items, speaker cards are encouraged but not required.
3. eComment:
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The agenda is posted online at https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas. Once
the agenda is posted, a link to make virtual comments using the eComment module will be made
available next to the meeting listing on the Upcoming Events Calendar. Using eComment,
Individuals may indicate support or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda
item. eComments may be submitted up until the start of the meeting at which time the ability to
make an eComment will be closed. eComments will be sent directly to members of the Planning
and Zoning Commission immediately upon submission and recorded by the Secretary into the
Minutes of the Meeting.
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After determining that a quorum is present, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of
Denton, Texas will convene in a Work Session on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the
Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the
following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on any item listed on the Consent Agenda prior to
its consideration. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to address any item(s). Any
person who wishes to address the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding these items may do so
by utilizing the "By Phone" registration process as referenced under the REGISTRATION
GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION detailed at
the beginning of this agenda. Registration is required prior to the time the Planning and Zoning
Commission considers this item. Registrants may call in and remain on hold or receive a call back at
the time the Work Session is called to Order and are encouraged to ensure they remain accessible to
accept the call.
2. Clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for this meeting
This is an opportunity for Commissioners to ask questions of staff on the Consent and Regular
Agenda items, which may include a full briefing on an item in the order it appears on the regular
session agenda. Any such briefing will be repeated in regular session.
3. Work Session Reports
A. PZ24-030 Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding Denton’s Simply Sustainable
Framework.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
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REGULAR MEETING
After determining that a quorum is present, the Planning and Zoning Commission will convene in a
Regular Meeting on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City
Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which time the following items will be considered:
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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A. U.S. Flag
B. Texas Flag
“Honor the Texas Flag – I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible.”
2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
FOR:
A. PZ24-028 Consider approval of the February 14, 2024, and February 21, 2024, Planning and
Zoning meeting minutes.
Attachments: February 14, 2024
February 21, 2024
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Staff recommends approval of the following items because they meet the requirements of the Denton
Development Code. Approval of the Consent Agenda includes staff recommendations for approvals
and authorizes staff to proceed. The Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the applications
and has had an opportunity to raise questions regarding the items prior to consideration.
A. FP23-0012c Consider a request by Aimee Bissett of 97 Land Company on behalf of Agave
Ranch Development, LLC for approval of a Final Plat for Agave Ranch, Phase 2
Addition. The approximately 54.4-acre Agave Ranch site is generally located on the
east side of East Sherman Drive (FM 428), approximately 1,465 feet north of
Hartlee Field Road in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FP23-0012c,
Agave Ranch, Ph 2 Julie Wyatt)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Site Location Map
Exhibit 4 - LLC Members List
Exhibit 5 - Final Plat
B. FP24-0004a Consider a request by B.J.H. Johnson Properties, Ltd. for approval of a Final Plat of
Audra Oaks, Phase 2B. The approximately 10.5489-acre site is generally located
south side of Audra Lane, approximately 110 feet west of Barbara Street in the City
of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FP24-0004a, Audra Oaks Phase 2B, Julie
Wyatt)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Site Location Map
Exhibit 4 - Final Plat
4. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. FP24-0006 Consider a request by JPI Real Estate Acquisitions, LLC for a Final Plat of the
Jefferson Bonnie Brae Addition. The 31.51-acre site is generally located west of
Bonnie Brae Road and approximately 150.19 feet south of Bronco Way in the City
of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FP24-0006, Jefferson Bonnie Brae, Angie
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Manglaris).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Site Location Map
Exhibit 4 - Final Plat
Exhibit 5 - Extension Request
Exhibit 6 - LLC Members List
B. FP24-0005 Consider a request by B&T Group for approval of a Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1
Bowling Addition. The approximately 7.024-acre tract is generally located on the
north side of FM 2153, approximately 1,100 feet east of FM 2164 in the City of
Denton Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Division 1, Denton County, Texas. (FP24-0005,
Bowling - Cell Tower, Matt Bodine)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Site Location Map
Exhibit 4 - Final Plat
Exhibit 5 - 1st Extension Request
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
This notice authorizes the Planning and Zoning Commission to recommend and City Council to
approve a different zoning district which is equivalent to or more restrictive than that which is
requested by the applicant, as the different district may not have a maximum structure height, floor
area ratio, or density that is higher than the one requested or be nonresidential when the request is for
a residential use or vice versa. The different zoning district must be deemed consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Plan.
A. DCA24-0002 Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to City Council
regarding amending the Denton Development Code’s land occupancy process;
amendments include but are not limited to: Table 2.2-A: Summary of Development
Review Procedures and Section 2.5: Development Permits and Procedures. STAFF
IS REQUESTING THAT THIS ITEM BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE MARCH 20,
2024 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING. (DCA24-0002,
Land Occupancy, Julie Wyatt)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
B. Z23-0014 Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to City Council
regarding a request by Aimee Bissett, of 97 Land Company, on behalf of the
property owner, to rezone approximately 13.4 acres from a Rural Residential (RR)
zoning district to a Light Industrial (LI) zoning district. The subject site is generally
located on the south side of US 380 approximately 2,400 feet west of Masch Branch
Road in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (Z23-0014, RDO Equipment -
RR to LI, Ashley Ekstedt)
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Applicant's Project Narrative
Exhibit 4 - Site Location Map
Exhibit 5 - Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 6 - Existing Zoning Map
Exhibit 7 - Proposed Zoning Map
Exhibit 8 - Table of Allowed Uses
Exhibit 9 - Fiscal Impact Summary
Exhibit 10 - Notification Map
Exhibit 11 - Draft Ordinance
Exhibit 12 - LLC Members List
C. DCA23-0002 Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to City Council
b regarding amending the Denton Development Code; amendments include but are
not limited to Table 5.2-A: Table of Allowed Uses, Section 5.3.1 Use-Specific
Standards - Generally, Section 5.3.5: Commercial Use-Specific Standards, Table
7.9-I: Minimum Required Off-Street Parking, and Section 9.2: Definitions related to
the regulation of Short-Term Rentals. (DCA23-0002b Short-Term Rentals, Angie
Manglaris)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Redline Markups
Exhibit 4 - Short-Term Rental Preference Survey Results
Exhibit 5- Survey Summary Presentation
Exhibit 6 - Draft Ordinance
6. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PROJECT MATRIX
A. PZ24-029 Hold a discussion regarding the Planning and Zoning Project Matrix.
Attachments: Matrix 2024
7. CONCLUDING ITEMS
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A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the Planning &
Zoning Commission or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a
proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of
the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no
action will be taken, to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information
regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee,
or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body;
information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity
other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the
governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an announcement involving an
imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the
posting of the agenda.
NOTE: The Planning and Zoning Commission reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on
any item on its Work Session or Regular Session agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas
Government Code, as amended, including without limitation, Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas
Open Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website
(https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E.
McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on February 23, 2024, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as
applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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