AGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
November 4, 2009

After determining that a quorum is present, the Planning and Zoning Commission will convene a Work Session on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 06:38 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:

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.

2.	Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction concerning proposed amendments to the Denton Development Code, including Subchapter 13, regarding tree preservation and mitigation. (DCA08-0006, Tree Code Amendments, Chuck Russell)

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, November 4, 2009 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. October 21, 2009

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 approval 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:

4. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:

A. Variance to Subsection 35.20.4.D of the Denton Development Code regarding access to arterial streets. The 13.5722 acre site is located north and east of the intersection of Fort Worth Drive and Interstate 35E. The subject site is located within a Downtown Commercial General (DC-G) zoning district. (V09-0013, The Grove at Denton, Cindy Jackson)

B. Alternative Development Plan (ADP) for a professional office development. The purpose of the proposed ADP is to deviate from Section 35.13.13.2.A.1.c of the Denton Development Code (DDC) regarding parking area location and Section 35.14.4.B of the DDC regarding the number of required parking spaces for office developments. The subject site consists of approximately 2.53 acres and is located on the south side of W. University Drive (U.S. 380), approximately 3,840 feet east of Masch Branch Road. The property is located within an Employment Center Commercial (EC-C) zoning district. (ADP09-0007, Greater Denton/Wise County-Realtors, Nana Appiah)

A. Variance to Subsection 35.20.4.D of the Denton Development Code regarding access to arterial streets. The 13.5722 acre site is located north and east of the intersection of Fort Worth Drive and Interstate 35E. The subject site is located within a Downtown Commercial General (DC-G) zoning district. (V09-0013, The Grove at Denton, Cindy Jackson)

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to the Denton City Council on the following items:

A. Detail Plan amendment for the development of 52 residential lots and a golf course within the Robson Ranch Planned Development District (PD-173). The subject site is generally located east of Ed Robson Road, north of Robson Ranch Road, and west of Hunter Ranch/Inspiration. (Z09-0005, Robson Ranch Section 2-3 and Lot 4A, Block A Robson Ranch Golf Course A Phase 1, Nana Appiah)

B. Concept Plan and Detail Plan for property located within the Wheeler Ridge Planned Development District (PD-176). The Concept Plan contains approximately 9.08 acres and the Detail Plan contains approximately 4.05 acres within the boundaries of the Concept Plan. The applicant is proposing to develop a 176,537 square foot self-storage facility. The subject site is located at the southeast corner of Teasley Lane (FM 2181) and Robinson Road. (Z08-0019, Wheeler Ridge Commercial, Nana Appiah)

C. Rezoning from a Downtown Residential 2 (DR-2) zoning district to a Downtown Commercial General (DC-G) zoning district on approximately 1.76 acres. The property is generally located east of Bonnie Brae Street, north of Hickory Street and south of Oak Street. (Z09-0008, Pecan Grove Medical Offices, Erica Marohnic)

D. Amendments to the Denton Development Code, including Subchapter 13, regarding tree preservation and mitigation. (DCA08-0006, Tree Code Amendments, Chuck Russell)

B. Concept Plan and Detail Plan for property located within the Wheeler Ridge Planned Development District (PD-176). The Concept Plan contains approximately 9.08 acres and the Detail Plan contains approximately 4.05 acres within the boundaries of the Concept Plan. The applicant is proposing to develop a 176,537 square foot self-storage facility. The subject site is located at the southeast corner of Teasley Lane (FM 2181) and Robinson Road. (Z08-0019, Wheeler Ridge Commercial, Nana Appiah)

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.

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 _________, 2009 at _________ o'clock (a.m.) (p.m.)