Video index

1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items

2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for April 7, 2015.

3. Work Session Reports

A. ID 15-169 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding potential changes to Chapter 27, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances relating to vehicles for hire.

B. SI15-0008 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding local efforts to provide assistance to the homeless and those at-risk of becoming homeless.

A. ID 15-169 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding potential changes to Chapter 27, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances relating to vehicles for hire.

B. SI15-0008 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding local efforts to provide assistance to the homeless and those at-risk of becoming homeless.

Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:

2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

A. ID 15-212 African Cultural Festival Day

B. ID 15-211 National Community Development Week

C. ID 15-221 Arbor Day

D. ID 15-265 Blind Side Week

A. ID 15-212 African Cultural Festival Day

B. ID 15-211 National Community Development Week

C. ID 15-221 Arbor Day

D. ID 15-265 Blind Side Week

3. CITIZEN REPORTS

A. ID 15-224 Willie Hudspeth regarding concerns about the Building Inspections process.

B. ID 15-261 Gerald DeMarsh regarding the Senior Center.

C. ID 15-303 Willie Sellers regarding red light cameras.

A. ID 15-224 Willie Hudspeth regarding concerns about the Building Inspections process.

B. ID 15-261 Gerald DeMarsh regarding the Senior Center.

C. ID 15-303 Willie Sellers regarding red light cameras.

4. CONSENT AGENDA

U. ID 15-285 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, in opposition to Senate Bill 343 and any other legislation which would erode the authority of a home rule municipality; and providing for an effective date.

U. ID 15-285 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, in opposition to Senate Bill 343 and any other legislation which would erode the authority of a home rule municipality; and providing for an effective date.

5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION - CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS

A. ID 15-187 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas determining the public use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of fee title to properties described in the attached Exhibit "A" and located in and around the Township II area generally south and west of Colorado Blvd., south of Foxhollow, north and east of Angelina Bend Dr. and west of Valley Creek Rd., for park land; authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney, or their respective designees, to acquire the property including making initial and final offers, authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the properties; and authorizing the City Attorney, or her designee, to file eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, and providing an effective date. (Township II Park Property Acquisition project: Greenbelt tracts 1, 2, and 4, Greenbelt North, Street, and West - Denton 68 Joint Venture [ID 15-186])

A. ID 15-187 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas determining the public use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of fee title to properties described in the attached Exhibit "A" and located in and around the Township II area generally south and west of Colorado Blvd., south of Foxhollow, north and east of Angelina Bend Dr. and west of Valley Creek Rd., for park land; authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney, or their respective designees, to acquire the property including making initial and final offers, authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the properties; and authorizing the City Attorney, or her designee, to file eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, and providing an effective date. (Township II Park Property Acquisition project: Greenbelt tracts 1, 2, and 4, Greenbelt North, Street, and West - Denton 68 Joint Venture [ID 15-186])

6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

A. ID 15-198 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving an Economic Development Program Grant Agreement between the City of Denton and BAM Denton Management Ventures, LLC; and providing an effective date (Business Air).

B. ID 15-199 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving an Economic Development Program Grant Agreement between the City of Denton and WGBP Investments, LTD; and providing an effective date (West Gate Business Park).

C. ID 15-236 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the approval of a professional legal services agreement by and between Terry Morgan & Associates, P.C. and the City of Denton, Texas; providing for the expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date.

D. ID 15-240 Consider nominations/appointments to the City's Boards and Commissions: Health & Building Standards Commission and Human Services Advisory Committee.

E. ID 15-251 Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $98,925,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015" (including up to $8,258,000 for General Government activities, up to $10,542,000 for Solid Waste Fund activities, and up to $80,125,000 for Electric, Water and Wastewater Fund activities); authorizing the issuance of the Certificates; delegating the authority to certain City officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the Certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said Certificates; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.

F. ID 15-252 Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $49,120,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2015"; authorizing the issuance of the Bonds; delegating the authority to certain City officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the Bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said Bonds; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.

A. ID 15-198 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving an Economic Development Program Grant Agreement between the City of Denton and BAM Denton Management Ventures, LLC; and providing an effective date (Business Air).

B. ID 15-199 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving an Economic Development Program Grant Agreement between the City of Denton and WGBP Investments, LTD; and providing an effective date (West Gate Business Park).

C. ID 15-236 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the approval of a professional legal services agreement by and between Terry Morgan & Associates, P.C. and the City of Denton, Texas; providing for the expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date.

D. ID 15-240 Consider nominations/appointments to the City's Boards and Commissions: Health & Building Standards Commission and Human Services Advisory Committee.

E. ID 15-251 Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $98,925,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015" (including up to $8,258,000 for General Government activities, up to $10,542,000 for Solid Waste Fund activities, and up to $80,125,000 for Electric, Water and Wastewater Fund activities); authorizing the issuance of the Certificates; delegating the authority to certain City officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the Certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said Certificates; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.

F. ID 15-252 Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $49,120,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2015"; authorizing the issuance of the Bonds; delegating the authority to certain City officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the Bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said Bonds; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. S14-0008 Hold a public hearing and consider a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a Group Home on approximately 0.391 acres of land generally located on the west side of N Elm Street near the intersection with Ferguson Street. The subject property is located within a Downtown Commercial General (DC-G) zoning district (S14-0008, Wheeler House). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (5-1) with a condition.

B. S13-0007 Hold a public hearing and consider a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow for expansion of the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill and associated Solid Waste and Recycling ground services operations and equipment storage on approximately 156.9 acres. The subject property is zoned Industrial Center General (IC-G) and is generally located north of Spencer Road and east of Mayhill Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (5-2) with conditions.

C. ID 15-241 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance granting approval, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, of the non-park use of a part of Quakertown Park for the purpose of installing and maintaining a sanitary sewer line for the Senior Center connector of the Pecan Creek Interceptor III Project; providing for a notice by the City of Denton, Texas of non-park use for installation and maintenance of sanitary sewer line and reservation of easement in the event of sale of park; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommends approval (7-0).

D. ID 15-242 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance granting approval, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, of the non-park use of a part of North Lakes Park for the purpose of installing and maintaining a water line and a sanitary sewer line for the Vista Del Arroyo Offsite Utilities Project; providing for a notice by the City of Denton, Texas of non-park use for installation and maintenance of a water line and sanitary sewer line and reservation of easement in the event of sale of park; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommends approval (7-0).

E. Z14-0010 Hold a public hearing and consider an initial zoning of Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR-4) on approximately 17.76 acres and Neighborhood Residential 6 (NR-6) on approximately 22.57 acres of land on a tract totaling 40.33 acres in size. The subject property is generally located on the west side of Cooper Creek Road, approximately 750 feet south of Silver Dome Road and 1,250 feet north of Fishtrap Road (Z14-0010, Windsor Oaks). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (6-0).

F. ID 15-255 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting Standards of Care for Youth/Teen Programs administered by Denton's Parks and Recreation Department pursuant to Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.041 (b) (14); and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommend approval 7-0.

G. ID 15-262 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas designating portions of certain retail establishments, public buildings, and food establishments as nonsmoking areas; providing notification requirements; prohibiting smoking in designated nonsmoking areas; providing exceptions; providing penalties; providing a severability clause, repealing ordinance 2012-367, and any other ordinance in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date.

H. A15-0012 Hold the first of two public hearings to consider the annexation of approximately 678.49 acres of land contained in eight of the fifteen annexation areas, which received a Non-Annexation Agreement in 2010, and do not comply with the exemption requirements in the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 43.035 or did not execute a Non-Annexation Extension Agreement. Four annexation areas consist of approximately 508.79 acres, generally located in northwestern quadrant of the City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), Division 1, and are identified as PAA1, PAA2, PAA3, and PAA4. The remaining four areas include approximately 169.70 acres of land, and are unincorporated ETJ pockets located within the body of the City of Denton's corporate limits, and identified as DH2, DH3, DH4, and DH11; providing for severability and an effective date.

I. DCA14-0009f Continue a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance amending Subchapters 5, 7, 16 and 22 of the Denton Development Code, relating to Gas Well Drilling and Production, Definitions and Procedures; amending Ordinance No. 2013-248, relating to planning and development fees and road damage remediation fees relating to gas well drilling and production activities; adding new Subchapter 22A to the Denton Development Code, relating to Oil and Gas Pipelines, Definitions, Procedures; providing a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty; and providing for an effective date (DCA14-0009f). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial (4-3). A supermajority vote by City Council is required to adopt a motion to approve this ordinance.

A. S14-0008 Hold a public hearing and consider a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a Group Home on approximately 0.391 acres of land generally located on the west side of N Elm Street near the intersection with Ferguson Street. The subject property is located within a Downtown Commercial General (DC-G) zoning district (S14-0008, Wheeler House). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (5-1) with a condition.

B. S13-0007 Hold a public hearing and consider a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow for expansion of the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill and associated Solid Waste and Recycling ground services operations and equipment storage on approximately 156.9 acres. The subject property is zoned Industrial Center General (IC-G) and is generally located north of Spencer Road and east of Mayhill Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (5-2) with conditions.

C. ID 15-241 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance granting approval, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, of the non-park use of a part of Quakertown Park for the purpose of installing and maintaining a sanitary sewer line for the Senior Center connector of the Pecan Creek Interceptor III Project; providing for a notice by the City of Denton, Texas of non-park use for installation and maintenance of sanitary sewer line and reservation of easement in the event of sale of park; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommends approval (7-0).

D. ID 15-242 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance granting approval, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, of the non-park use of a part of North Lakes Park for the purpose of installing and maintaining a water line and a sanitary sewer line for the Vista Del Arroyo Offsite Utilities Project; providing for a notice by the City of Denton, Texas of non-park use for installation and maintenance of a water line and sanitary sewer line and reservation of easement in the event of sale of park; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommends approval (7-0).

E. Z14-0010 Hold a public hearing and consider an initial zoning of Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR-4) on approximately 17.76 acres and Neighborhood Residential 6 (NR-6) on approximately 22.57 acres of land on a tract totaling 40.33 acres in size. The subject property is generally located on the west side of Cooper Creek Road, approximately 750 feet south of Silver Dome Road and 1,250 feet north of Fishtrap Road (Z14-0010, Windsor Oaks). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (6-0).

F. ID 15-255 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting Standards of Care for Youth/Teen Programs administered by Denton's Parks and Recreation Department pursuant to Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.041 (b) (14); and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommend approval 7-0.

G. ID 15-262 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas designating portions of certain retail establishments, public buildings, and food establishments as nonsmoking areas; providing notification requirements; prohibiting smoking in designated nonsmoking areas; providing exceptions; providing penalties; providing a severability clause, repealing ordinance 2012-367, and any other ordinance in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date.

H. A15-0012 Hold the first of two public hearings to consider the annexation of approximately 678.49 acres of land contained in eight of the fifteen annexation areas, which received a Non-Annexation Agreement in 2010, and do not comply with the exemption requirements in the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 43.035 or did not execute a Non-Annexation Extension Agreement. Four annexation areas consist of approximately 508.79 acres, generally located in northwestern quadrant of the City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), Division 1, and are identified as PAA1, PAA2, PAA3, and PAA4. The remaining four areas include approximately 169.70 acres of land, and are unincorporated ETJ pockets located within the body of the City of Denton's corporate limits, and identified as DH2, DH3, DH4, and DH11; providing for severability and an effective date.

I. DCA14-0009f Continue a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance amending Subchapters 5, 7, 16 and 22 of the Denton Development Code, relating to Gas Well Drilling and Production, Definitions and Procedures; amending Ordinance No. 2013-248, relating to planning and development fees and road damage remediation fees relating to gas well drilling and production activities; adding new Subchapter 22A to the Denton Development Code, relating to Oil and Gas Pipelines, Definitions, Procedures; providing a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty; and providing for an effective date (DCA14-0009f). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial (4-3). A supermajority vote by City Council is required to adopt a motion to approve this ordinance.

9. CONCLUDING ITEMS

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1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items

2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for April 7, 2015.

3. Work Session Reports

A. ID 15-169 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding potential changes to Chapter 27, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances relating to vehicles for hire.

B. SI15-0008 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding local efforts to provide assistance to the homeless and those at-risk of becoming homeless.

A. ID 15-169 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding potential changes to Chapter 27, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances relating to vehicles for hire.

B. SI15-0008 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding local efforts to provide assistance to the homeless and those at-risk of becoming homeless.

Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:

2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

A. ID 15-212 African Cultural Festival Day

B. ID 15-211 National Community Development Week

C. ID 15-221 Arbor Day

D. ID 15-265 Blind Side Week

A. ID 15-212 African Cultural Festival Day

B. ID 15-211 National Community Development Week

C. ID 15-221 Arbor Day

D. ID 15-265 Blind Side Week

3. CITIZEN REPORTS

A. ID 15-224 Willie Hudspeth regarding concerns about the Building Inspections process.

B. ID 15-261 Gerald DeMarsh regarding the Senior Center.

C. ID 15-303 Willie Sellers regarding red light cameras.

A. ID 15-224 Willie Hudspeth regarding concerns about the Building Inspections process.

B. ID 15-261 Gerald DeMarsh regarding the Senior Center.

C. ID 15-303 Willie Sellers regarding red light cameras.

4. CONSENT AGENDA

U. ID 15-285 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, in opposition to Senate Bill 343 and any other legislation which would erode the authority of a home rule municipality; and providing for an effective date.

U. ID 15-285 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, in opposition to Senate Bill 343 and any other legislation which would erode the authority of a home rule municipality; and providing for an effective date.

5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION - CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS

A. ID 15-187 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas determining the public use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of fee title to properties described in the attached Exhibit "A" and located in and around the Township II area generally south and west of Colorado Blvd., south of Foxhollow, north and east of Angelina Bend Dr. and west of Valley Creek Rd., for park land; authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney, or their respective designees, to acquire the property including making initial and final offers, authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the properties; and authorizing the City Attorney, or her designee, to file eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, and providing an effective date. (Township II Park Property Acquisition project: Greenbelt tracts 1, 2, and 4, Greenbelt North, Street, and West - Denton 68 Joint Venture [ID 15-186])

A. ID 15-187 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas determining the public use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of fee title to properties described in the attached Exhibit "A" and located in and around the Township II area generally south and west of Colorado Blvd., south of Foxhollow, north and east of Angelina Bend Dr. and west of Valley Creek Rd., for park land; authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney, or their respective designees, to acquire the property including making initial and final offers, authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the properties; and authorizing the City Attorney, or her designee, to file eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, and providing an effective date. (Township II Park Property Acquisition project: Greenbelt tracts 1, 2, and 4, Greenbelt North, Street, and West - Denton 68 Joint Venture [ID 15-186])

6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

A. ID 15-198 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving an Economic Development Program Grant Agreement between the City of Denton and BAM Denton Management Ventures, LLC; and providing an effective date (Business Air).

B. ID 15-199 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving an Economic Development Program Grant Agreement between the City of Denton and WGBP Investments, LTD; and providing an effective date (West Gate Business Park).

C. ID 15-236 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the approval of a professional legal services agreement by and between Terry Morgan & Associates, P.C. and the City of Denton, Texas; providing for the expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date.

D. ID 15-240 Consider nominations/appointments to the City's Boards and Commissions: Health & Building Standards Commission and Human Services Advisory Committee.

E. ID 15-251 Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $98,925,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015" (including up to $8,258,000 for General Government activities, up to $10,542,000 for Solid Waste Fund activities, and up to $80,125,000 for Electric, Water and Wastewater Fund activities); authorizing the issuance of the Certificates; delegating the authority to certain City officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the Certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said Certificates; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.

F. ID 15-252 Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $49,120,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2015"; authorizing the issuance of the Bonds; delegating the authority to certain City officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the Bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said Bonds; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.

A. ID 15-198 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving an Economic Development Program Grant Agreement between the City of Denton and BAM Denton Management Ventures, LLC; and providing an effective date (Business Air).

B. ID 15-199 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving an Economic Development Program Grant Agreement between the City of Denton and WGBP Investments, LTD; and providing an effective date (West Gate Business Park).

C. ID 15-236 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the approval of a professional legal services agreement by and between Terry Morgan & Associates, P.C. and the City of Denton, Texas; providing for the expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date.

D. ID 15-240 Consider nominations/appointments to the City's Boards and Commissions: Health & Building Standards Commission and Human Services Advisory Committee.

E. ID 15-251 Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $98,925,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015" (including up to $8,258,000 for General Government activities, up to $10,542,000 for Solid Waste Fund activities, and up to $80,125,000 for Electric, Water and Wastewater Fund activities); authorizing the issuance of the Certificates; delegating the authority to certain City officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the Certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said Certificates; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.

F. ID 15-252 Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $49,120,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2015"; authorizing the issuance of the Bonds; delegating the authority to certain City officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the Bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said Bonds; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. S14-0008 Hold a public hearing and consider a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a Group Home on approximately 0.391 acres of land generally located on the west side of N Elm Street near the intersection with Ferguson Street. The subject property is located within a Downtown Commercial General (DC-G) zoning district (S14-0008, Wheeler House). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (5-1) with a condition.

B. S13-0007 Hold a public hearing and consider a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow for expansion of the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill and associated Solid Waste and Recycling ground services operations and equipment storage on approximately 156.9 acres. The subject property is zoned Industrial Center General (IC-G) and is generally located north of Spencer Road and east of Mayhill Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (5-2) with conditions.

C. ID 15-241 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance granting approval, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, of the non-park use of a part of Quakertown Park for the purpose of installing and maintaining a sanitary sewer line for the Senior Center connector of the Pecan Creek Interceptor III Project; providing for a notice by the City of Denton, Texas of non-park use for installation and maintenance of sanitary sewer line and reservation of easement in the event of sale of park; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommends approval (7-0).

D. ID 15-242 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance granting approval, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, of the non-park use of a part of North Lakes Park for the purpose of installing and maintaining a water line and a sanitary sewer line for the Vista Del Arroyo Offsite Utilities Project; providing for a notice by the City of Denton, Texas of non-park use for installation and maintenance of a water line and sanitary sewer line and reservation of easement in the event of sale of park; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommends approval (7-0).

E. Z14-0010 Hold a public hearing and consider an initial zoning of Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR-4) on approximately 17.76 acres and Neighborhood Residential 6 (NR-6) on approximately 22.57 acres of land on a tract totaling 40.33 acres in size. The subject property is generally located on the west side of Cooper Creek Road, approximately 750 feet south of Silver Dome Road and 1,250 feet north of Fishtrap Road (Z14-0010, Windsor Oaks). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (6-0).

F. ID 15-255 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting Standards of Care for Youth/Teen Programs administered by Denton's Parks and Recreation Department pursuant to Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.041 (b) (14); and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommend approval 7-0.

G. ID 15-262 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas designating portions of certain retail establishments, public buildings, and food establishments as nonsmoking areas; providing notification requirements; prohibiting smoking in designated nonsmoking areas; providing exceptions; providing penalties; providing a severability clause, repealing ordinance 2012-367, and any other ordinance in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date.

H. A15-0012 Hold the first of two public hearings to consider the annexation of approximately 678.49 acres of land contained in eight of the fifteen annexation areas, which received a Non-Annexation Agreement in 2010, and do not comply with the exemption requirements in the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 43.035 or did not execute a Non-Annexation Extension Agreement. Four annexation areas consist of approximately 508.79 acres, generally located in northwestern quadrant of the City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), Division 1, and are identified as PAA1, PAA2, PAA3, and PAA4. The remaining four areas include approximately 169.70 acres of land, and are unincorporated ETJ pockets located within the body of the City of Denton's corporate limits, and identified as DH2, DH3, DH4, and DH11; providing for severability and an effective date.

I. DCA14-0009f Continue a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance amending Subchapters 5, 7, 16 and 22 of the Denton Development Code, relating to Gas Well Drilling and Production, Definitions and Procedures; amending Ordinance No. 2013-248, relating to planning and development fees and road damage remediation fees relating to gas well drilling and production activities; adding new Subchapter 22A to the Denton Development Code, relating to Oil and Gas Pipelines, Definitions, Procedures; providing a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty; and providing for an effective date (DCA14-0009f). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial (4-3). A supermajority vote by City Council is required to adopt a motion to approve this ordinance.

A. S14-0008 Hold a public hearing and consider a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a Group Home on approximately 0.391 acres of land generally located on the west side of N Elm Street near the intersection with Ferguson Street. The subject property is located within a Downtown Commercial General (DC-G) zoning district (S14-0008, Wheeler House). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (5-1) with a condition.

B. S13-0007 Hold a public hearing and consider a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow for expansion of the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill and associated Solid Waste and Recycling ground services operations and equipment storage on approximately 156.9 acres. The subject property is zoned Industrial Center General (IC-G) and is generally located north of Spencer Road and east of Mayhill Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (5-2) with conditions.

C. ID 15-241 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance granting approval, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, of the non-park use of a part of Quakertown Park for the purpose of installing and maintaining a sanitary sewer line for the Senior Center connector of the Pecan Creek Interceptor III Project; providing for a notice by the City of Denton, Texas of non-park use for installation and maintenance of sanitary sewer line and reservation of easement in the event of sale of park; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommends approval (7-0).

D. ID 15-242 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance granting approval, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, of the non-park use of a part of North Lakes Park for the purpose of installing and maintaining a water line and a sanitary sewer line for the Vista Del Arroyo Offsite Utilities Project; providing for a notice by the City of Denton, Texas of non-park use for installation and maintenance of a water line and sanitary sewer line and reservation of easement in the event of sale of park; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommends approval (7-0).

E. Z14-0010 Hold a public hearing and consider an initial zoning of Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR-4) on approximately 17.76 acres and Neighborhood Residential 6 (NR-6) on approximately 22.57 acres of land on a tract totaling 40.33 acres in size. The subject property is generally located on the west side of Cooper Creek Road, approximately 750 feet south of Silver Dome Road and 1,250 feet north of Fishtrap Road (Z14-0010, Windsor Oaks). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (6-0).

F. ID 15-255 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting Standards of Care for Youth/Teen Programs administered by Denton's Parks and Recreation Department pursuant to Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.041 (b) (14); and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommend approval 7-0.

G. ID 15-262 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas designating portions of certain retail establishments, public buildings, and food establishments as nonsmoking areas; providing notification requirements; prohibiting smoking in designated nonsmoking areas; providing exceptions; providing penalties; providing a severability clause, repealing ordinance 2012-367, and any other ordinance in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date.

H. A15-0012 Hold the first of two public hearings to consider the annexation of approximately 678.49 acres of land contained in eight of the fifteen annexation areas, which received a Non-Annexation Agreement in 2010, and do not comply with the exemption requirements in the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 43.035 or did not execute a Non-Annexation Extension Agreement. Four annexation areas consist of approximately 508.79 acres, generally located in northwestern quadrant of the City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), Division 1, and are identified as PAA1, PAA2, PAA3, and PAA4. The remaining four areas include approximately 169.70 acres of land, and are unincorporated ETJ pockets located within the body of the City of Denton's corporate limits, and identified as DH2, DH3, DH4, and DH11; providing for severability and an effective date.

I. DCA14-0009f Continue a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance amending Subchapters 5, 7, 16 and 22 of the Denton Development Code, relating to Gas Well Drilling and Production, Definitions and Procedures; amending Ordinance No. 2013-248, relating to planning and development fees and road damage remediation fees relating to gas well drilling and production activities; adding new Subchapter 22A to the Denton Development Code, relating to Oil and Gas Pipelines, Definitions, Procedures; providing a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty; and providing for an effective date (DCA14-0009f). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial (4-3). A supermajority vote by City Council is required to adopt a motion to approve this ordinance.

9. CONCLUDING ITEMS

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