AGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
December 11, 2013

After determining that a quorum is present, the Planning and Zoning Commission will convene a Work Session on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 05:31 PM in the City Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which time the following items will be considered:

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1.	Clarification of agenda items listed in the Regular Session agenda for this meeting, and discussion of issues not briefed in the written backup materials.

Receive a report, hold a discussion and consider making a recommendation to City Council for a resolution to be sent to the Texas Historical Commission in support of a recommendation from the Historic Landmark Commission for the designation of 221 N. Elm Street, also known as City Hall West, as a State Historic Landmark. The Historic Landmark Commission recommends City Hall West be considered for State Historic Landmark designation (8-0). (HL13-0001, City Hall West, Cindy Jackson)

3.	Consider approval of the 2014 Planning and Zoning Commission calendar.

REGULAR MEETING

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 agendas at any time, 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.

After completing the Work Session, the Planning and Zoning Commission will convene a Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Denton, Texas which will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 and will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney at which time the following items will be considered:

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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. November 20, 2013

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. Consider a Final Replat of Lot 1 and 2, Block L of Parkview Extension Addition, being a replat of Lots 1 and 2, Block L of Parkview Extension Addition. The subject property is approximately 0.82 acres in size and is generally located at the northeastern corner of N. Bonnie Brae Road and Panhandle Street. The property is located in a Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use (NRMU) zoning district. (FR13-0026, Parkview Extension, Nana Appiah)

B. Consider a Preliminary Plat of Lot 1 &2, Block A of the BJ"s Brewery Addition. The subject property is approximately 4.75 acres in size and is generally located on the west side of Interstate I-35 East and north of Wind River Lane. The property is located in a Regional Center Commercial Downtown (RCC-D) zoning district. (PP13-0011, BJ’S Restaurant, Nana Appiah)

C. Consider a Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A of the BJ"s Brewery Addition. The subject property is approximately 4.75 acres in size and is generally located on the west side of Interstate I-35 East and north of Wind River Lane. The property is located in a Regional Center Commercial Downtown (RCC-D) zoning district. (FP13-0024, BJ’S Restaurant, Nana Appiah)

4. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:

A. Consider approval of a six month extension of the Preliminary Plat for Elk Springs Addition (PP08-0018). The approximately 38.45-acre site is located on the south side of I-35E Frontage Road and north of Unicorn Lake Boulevard. The property is located within a Regional Center Commercial Downtown (RCC-D) zoning district. (PE13-0004, Elk Springs, Erica Marohnic)

B. Consider approval of an Alternative Development Plan for the constructions of a 7,200 square foot restaurant. The approximately 2.57 acre property is located on the west side of Interstate I-35 East and north of Wind River Lane. The property is located in a Regional Center Commercial Downtown (RCC-D) zoning district. (ADP13-0005, BJ’s Restaurant, Nana Appiah)

5. PUBLIC HEARING:

A. Hold a public hearing and consider a final plat of Lot 23-R, Block B, Hickory Creek Ranch, Phase I, being a replat of Lot 23, Block B, Hickory Creek Ranch Phase I Addition. The 0.622 acre site is located at 2209 Acorn Bend approximately 1,300 feet west of Teasley lane and 300 feet north of Montecito Drive. The property is located within a Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR-4) zoning district. (FR13-0030, Hickory Creek Ranch, Michele Berry)

6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the Planning and 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.

7. ADJOURN

NOTE: THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN INTO A CLOSED MEETING AT ANY TIME REGARDING ANY ITEM ON THE AGENDA FOR WHICH IT IS LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE.

NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL ROOM IS ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER CAN BE SCHED�ULED THROUGH THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE.

CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of Denton, Texas, on the ________ day of _________, 2013 at _________ o'clock (a.m.) (p.m.)