1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,600 Good evening and welcome to the City of Denton's Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for 2 00:00:07,600 --> 00:00:11,180 Wednesday May 24th, 2023. 3 00:00:11,180 --> 00:00:15,360 With the quorum, President, I'll call us to order at 6.30 p.m. 4 00:00:15,360 --> 00:00:19,540 First item on our agenda is the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags. 5 00:00:19,540 --> 00:00:30,480 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for 6 00:00:30,480 --> 00:00:35,000 which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 7 00:00:35,000 --> 00:00:42,080 Under the Texas flag, I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one 8 00:00:42,080 --> 00:00:45,760 and indivisible. 9 00:00:45,760 --> 00:00:49,080 Thank you. 10 00:00:49,080 --> 00:00:51,980 Next item is Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda. 11 00:00:51,980 --> 00:00:59,260 Is there anyone here wishing to speak on the Consent Agenda items? 12 00:00:59,260 --> 00:01:02,920 Seeing none, we'll move to clarification on tonight's agenda. 13 00:01:02,920 --> 00:01:06,880 Commissioners, are there any questions that you need answered before we head into the 14 00:01:06,880 --> 00:01:09,800 agenda? 15 00:01:09,800 --> 00:01:11,720 I have a quick one. 16 00:01:11,720 --> 00:01:16,320 It's probably going to be for Haley because it's a gas well question. 17 00:01:16,320 --> 00:01:24,600 And it just has to do with the prelim plat for Riney Elementary. 18 00:01:24,600 --> 00:01:26,480 I know there's a gas well nearby, right? 19 00:01:26,480 --> 00:01:27,480 I'm assuming that... 20 00:01:27,480 --> 00:01:28,480 And it's a protected... 21 00:01:28,480 --> 00:01:35,440 Yes, the school would be a protected use, let's see. 22 00:01:35,440 --> 00:01:41,440 I just couldn't make that out when I was looking at that plat where things were there. 23 00:01:41,440 --> 00:01:47,480 It is most likely not shown because the well appears to be further away than 500 feet from 24 00:01:47,480 --> 00:01:48,720 the school property. 25 00:01:48,720 --> 00:01:49,720 Okay. 26 00:01:49,720 --> 00:01:50,720 And that was my question. 27 00:01:50,720 --> 00:01:51,720 Yeah. 28 00:01:51,720 --> 00:01:54,760 If you can see on the screen, the gas well, I believe this would be it over here. 29 00:01:54,760 --> 00:01:55,760 Okay. 30 00:01:55,760 --> 00:01:57,040 That's why I couldn't make it out on the plat. 31 00:01:57,040 --> 00:01:58,040 That answers my question. 32 00:01:58,040 --> 00:01:59,040 I appreciate you. 33 00:01:59,040 --> 00:02:00,040 Thank you. 34 00:02:00,040 --> 00:02:01,040 Okay. 35 00:02:01,040 --> 00:02:06,640 With no other need for clarifications, we'll move right into approval of our minutes for 36 00:02:06,640 --> 00:02:10,040 May 10th. 37 00:02:10,040 --> 00:02:11,040 Commissioner Smith. 38 00:02:11,040 --> 00:02:12,220 Motion to approve. 39 00:02:12,220 --> 00:02:13,220 Commissioner Villarreal. 40 00:02:13,220 --> 00:02:14,220 Second. 41 00:02:14,220 --> 00:02:15,220 Okay. 42 00:02:15,220 --> 00:02:16,360 We've got a first and a second for approval. 43 00:02:16,360 --> 00:02:17,360 Any questions? 44 00:02:17,360 --> 00:02:18,360 Okay. 45 00:02:18,360 --> 00:02:26,160 Let's vote on the board, please. 46 00:02:26,160 --> 00:02:28,600 That motion carries 7-0. 47 00:02:28,600 --> 00:02:33,600 That will take us to our consent agenda this evening with our three items there. 48 00:02:33,600 --> 00:02:34,600 Commissioner Villarreal. 49 00:02:34,600 --> 00:02:37,120 I move approval of the consent agenda. 50 00:02:37,120 --> 00:02:38,120 Commissioner Pruitt. 51 00:02:38,120 --> 00:02:39,120 Second. 52 00:02:39,120 --> 00:02:42,720 We've got a first and a second for approval of the consent agenda. 53 00:02:42,720 --> 00:02:43,720 Any questions? 54 00:02:43,720 --> 00:02:44,720 Okay. 55 00:02:44,720 --> 00:02:51,320 Let's vote on the board, please. 56 00:02:51,320 --> 00:02:57,440 That motion will carry 7-0, taking us to our items for individual consideration. 57 00:02:57,440 --> 00:03:02,280 First one is 6A FP23-0008. 58 00:03:02,280 --> 00:03:03,920 Ashley's here to tell us all about that one. 59 00:03:03,920 --> 00:03:04,920 Hi, Ashley. 60 00:03:04,920 --> 00:03:05,920 Good evening. 61 00:03:05,920 --> 00:03:11,680 Ashley Eckstead, Assistant Planner, City of Denton. 62 00:03:11,680 --> 00:03:16,560 This is a final plat for a warehouse use on approximately 20 acres on the west side of 63 00:03:16,560 --> 00:03:18,480 the I-35 service road. 64 00:03:18,480 --> 00:03:21,940 At this time, staff is recommending denial, but we have no objection to the requested 65 00:03:21,940 --> 00:03:24,440 extension to June 14th, 2023. 66 00:03:24,440 --> 00:03:26,880 Happy to answer any questions. 67 00:03:26,880 --> 00:03:27,880 Great. 68 00:03:27,880 --> 00:03:31,040 Any questions for Ashley? 69 00:03:31,040 --> 00:03:33,800 Thank you very much. 70 00:03:33,800 --> 00:03:34,800 Commissioner Smith. 71 00:03:34,800 --> 00:03:40,360 Make a motion to approve the extension to date certain of June 14th, 2023. 72 00:03:40,360 --> 00:03:41,360 Commissioner Cole. 73 00:03:41,360 --> 00:03:42,360 Second. 74 00:03:42,360 --> 00:03:43,360 Okay. 75 00:03:43,360 --> 00:03:45,360 We've got a first and a second to grant that extension request to a date certain of June 76 00:03:45,360 --> 00:03:48,280 14th, 2023. 77 00:03:48,280 --> 00:03:49,280 Any discussion? 78 00:03:49,280 --> 00:03:50,280 Okay. 79 00:03:50,280 --> 00:03:58,200 Let's vote on the board, please. 80 00:03:58,200 --> 00:03:59,800 That motion carries 7-0. 81 00:03:59,800 --> 00:04:05,040 That'll take us to 6B, PP23-0008A. 82 00:04:05,040 --> 00:04:11,080 Good evening, Angie Manglars, Senior Planner. 83 00:04:11,080 --> 00:04:16,080 This is preliminary plat 23-00-0. 84 00:04:16,080 --> 00:04:18,280 This is not the right plat. 85 00:04:18,280 --> 00:04:19,280 I apologize. 86 00:04:19,280 --> 00:04:20,640 It is this plat. 87 00:04:20,640 --> 00:04:24,960 This is for prominent square addition, phase 2B. 88 00:04:24,960 --> 00:04:28,660 It is for future single family and townhome development. 89 00:04:28,660 --> 00:04:31,520 The plat has received its one-time 30-day extension. 90 00:04:31,520 --> 00:04:35,920 At this time, it still does not meet our criteria for approval and staff is recommending denial. 91 00:04:35,920 --> 00:04:38,760 Happy to answer any questions you may have. 92 00:04:38,760 --> 00:04:39,760 Thank you, Angie. 93 00:04:39,760 --> 00:04:40,760 Any questions? 94 00:04:40,760 --> 00:04:41,760 Okay. 95 00:04:41,760 --> 00:04:43,040 I don't see any. 96 00:04:43,040 --> 00:04:44,040 Thank you. 97 00:04:44,040 --> 00:04:45,040 Commissioner Villarreal. 98 00:04:45,040 --> 00:04:47,320 I move denial. 99 00:04:47,320 --> 00:04:48,320 Commissioner Smith. 100 00:04:48,320 --> 00:04:49,320 Second. 101 00:04:49,320 --> 00:04:50,320 Okay. 102 00:04:50,320 --> 00:04:51,320 We've got a first and a second for denial. 103 00:04:51,320 --> 00:04:52,320 Any discussion? 104 00:04:52,320 --> 00:04:53,320 Okay. 105 00:04:53,320 --> 00:05:00,640 Let's go ahead and vote on the board, please. 106 00:05:00,640 --> 00:05:02,280 That motion carries 7-0. 107 00:05:02,280 --> 00:05:05,080 That will take us to 6C, FR23-0006. 108 00:05:05,080 --> 00:05:09,280 Angie, you're coming right back for us. 109 00:05:09,280 --> 00:05:10,280 Hello. 110 00:05:10,280 --> 00:05:11,280 Yes. 111 00:05:11,280 --> 00:05:12,280 Hi. 112 00:05:12,280 --> 00:05:13,280 Angie Manglars, Senior Planner. 113 00:05:13,280 --> 00:05:19,840 This is a final replat for a previously plotted tract of land north on University Drive. 114 00:05:19,840 --> 00:05:23,360 It is currently the site of Dutch Bros Coffee. 115 00:05:23,360 --> 00:05:26,040 At this time, they do not meet the criteria for approval. 116 00:05:26,040 --> 00:05:30,600 However, staff has no objection to the recommended or requested extension to a date certain of 117 00:05:30,600 --> 00:05:31,600 June 14th. 118 00:05:31,600 --> 00:05:32,920 Happy to answer any questions. 119 00:05:32,920 --> 00:05:33,920 Okay. 120 00:05:33,920 --> 00:05:34,920 Thank you. 121 00:05:34,920 --> 00:05:35,920 Any questions for Angie? 122 00:05:35,920 --> 00:05:36,920 Thank you. 123 00:05:36,920 --> 00:05:37,920 Commissioner Smith. 124 00:05:37,920 --> 00:05:42,720 Make a motion to approve the extension to date certain of June 14th, 2023. 125 00:05:42,720 --> 00:05:43,720 Commissioner Villarreal. 126 00:05:43,720 --> 00:05:44,720 Second. 127 00:05:44,720 --> 00:05:45,720 Okay. 128 00:05:45,720 --> 00:05:48,840 We've got a first and a second to grant the extension request to a date certain of June 129 00:05:48,840 --> 00:05:51,360 14th, 2023. 130 00:05:51,360 --> 00:05:52,360 Any discussion? 131 00:05:52,360 --> 00:05:53,360 Okay. 132 00:05:53,360 --> 00:06:00,280 Let's vote on the board, please. 133 00:06:00,280 --> 00:06:02,180 That motion carries 7-0. 134 00:06:02,180 --> 00:06:05,880 That will take us to our matrix agenda item. 135 00:06:05,880 --> 00:06:06,880 I'll turn it over to Tina. 136 00:06:06,880 --> 00:06:08,880 I think I have the longest presentation this evening. 137 00:06:08,880 --> 00:06:09,880 Very well. 138 00:06:09,880 --> 00:06:13,800 So with respect to the matrix, I'm going to start on the last page. 139 00:06:13,800 --> 00:06:19,120 So regarding the annual updates related to the Denton 2040 comprehensive plan and progress. 140 00:06:19,120 --> 00:06:22,160 So we are targeting bringing that back in June. 141 00:06:22,160 --> 00:06:24,160 So we'll have that conversation. 142 00:06:24,160 --> 00:06:25,160 My apologies. 143 00:06:25,160 --> 00:06:29,080 I know we were trying to get it to you a little sooner, but we were needing to allow for our 144 00:06:29,080 --> 00:06:31,800 colleagues to have a little additional time on assembling that information. 145 00:06:31,800 --> 00:06:36,480 So, but we'll have that report to you in June for that item. 146 00:06:36,480 --> 00:06:37,480 Council action. 147 00:06:37,480 --> 00:06:39,320 We had the Camelot rezoning request. 148 00:06:39,320 --> 00:06:43,880 If you recall, that was the city initiated zoning request that we did. 149 00:06:43,880 --> 00:06:48,200 And so Julie was the planner on that project that went to council last week, and that was 150 00:06:48,200 --> 00:06:49,200 approved 7-0. 151 00:06:49,200 --> 00:06:52,920 One of the critical items associated with that is receiving the super majority vote 152 00:06:52,920 --> 00:06:54,680 from council. 153 00:06:54,680 --> 00:06:58,720 Like the commission, you know, they were interested in trying to understand folks' concern and 154 00:06:58,720 --> 00:07:04,720 opposition, but we had no additional information to share with council beyond what we were able 155 00:07:04,720 --> 00:07:05,720 to share with you all. 156 00:07:05,720 --> 00:07:10,320 So, but council did see the benefit associated with approving that rezoning request. 157 00:07:10,320 --> 00:07:12,840 So it was unanimously approved. 158 00:07:12,840 --> 00:07:15,120 We continue to make progress on our area plan. 159 00:07:15,120 --> 00:07:19,280 So we've got a Northeast Denton steering committee meeting coming up on Tuesday, May 30th. 160 00:07:19,280 --> 00:07:22,120 I know at least one of you participates on that. 161 00:07:22,120 --> 00:07:25,260 So we continue our efforts related to that project. 162 00:07:25,260 --> 00:07:29,640 We also continue working on Southeast Denton, finding additional persons to serve on the 163 00:07:29,640 --> 00:07:31,120 steering committee. 164 00:07:31,120 --> 00:07:35,560 So if you know of anyone that is interested in participating, by all means, would love 165 00:07:35,560 --> 00:07:36,560 to hear from them. 166 00:07:36,560 --> 00:07:41,120 I'm really looking to target individuals that either reside within the area, own a business 167 00:07:41,120 --> 00:07:45,640 within the area, so we can bring that component to the committee. 168 00:07:45,640 --> 00:07:48,760 We do have five people that we were able to successfully get appointed, so we want to 169 00:07:48,760 --> 00:07:52,160 start with that core group and make sure we don't lose their interest. 170 00:07:52,160 --> 00:07:56,720 And also, in case there might be anybody listening out there, if the concern is that they're 171 00:07:56,720 --> 00:08:00,920 participating in a weekly meeting, that is not the case on the area plans. 172 00:08:00,920 --> 00:08:06,320 So I believe there are four steering committee meetings that are slated throughout the duration 173 00:08:06,320 --> 00:08:07,320 of the project. 174 00:08:07,320 --> 00:08:11,800 So it's not a weekly commitment, I can assure from that standpoint. 175 00:08:11,800 --> 00:08:15,680 And then downtown, we continue to work on getting the contract prepared in order to 176 00:08:15,680 --> 00:08:19,640 be able to send that to council so we can initiate that project. 177 00:08:19,640 --> 00:08:22,600 The Development Code Review Committee, they continue to remain hard at work. 178 00:08:22,600 --> 00:08:27,040 In fact, they just wrapped up discussion on reasonable accommodations process, as well 179 00:08:27,040 --> 00:08:30,200 as group homes, community homes, elderly housing. 180 00:08:30,200 --> 00:08:36,040 And so the committee did recommend to staff to go ahead and move forward with initiating 181 00:08:36,040 --> 00:08:37,360 the public hearing process. 182 00:08:37,360 --> 00:08:41,840 So we will be bringing that forth to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and we have that slated 183 00:08:41,840 --> 00:08:46,560 for your June meeting, so we'll be bringing that back then. 184 00:08:46,560 --> 00:08:52,360 And then we continue to work on developing a public engagement plan for short-term rentals. 185 00:08:52,360 --> 00:08:56,400 So that one is on just a temporary pause while we continue to work through that. 186 00:08:56,400 --> 00:08:59,560 In the meantime, we're going to go ahead and initiate the topic that I know you all have 187 00:08:59,560 --> 00:09:02,880 been waiting for, and that's to revisit minimum parking requirements. 188 00:09:02,880 --> 00:09:06,800 So that was prioritized, and that request came from Commissioner Villarreal on the Planning 189 00:09:06,800 --> 00:09:08,280 and Zoning Commission. 190 00:09:08,280 --> 00:09:12,680 So we will start having that conversation about minimum parking requirements, if any, 191 00:09:12,680 --> 00:09:17,280 what that looks like, and just initiate that conversation. 192 00:09:17,280 --> 00:09:21,520 And then last but not least, I would like to introduce Bryce VanArsdale. 193 00:09:21,520 --> 00:09:25,000 So Bryce has just recently joined us, like the second week on the job. 194 00:09:25,000 --> 00:09:31,600 So we hired Bryce from the city of, I want to make sure I pronounce this correctly, Burnet. 195 00:09:31,600 --> 00:09:36,080 From the city of Burnet, which is not far from Austin, but he joins us, like I said, 196 00:09:36,080 --> 00:09:37,080 second week on the job. 197 00:09:37,080 --> 00:09:41,720 So you'll have an opportunity to get to know Bryce as he presents projects before the Planning 198 00:09:41,720 --> 00:09:42,720 and Zoning Commission. 199 00:09:42,720 --> 00:09:44,720 So we're happy to have him with us. 200 00:09:44,720 --> 00:09:46,080 And that concludes my report. 201 00:09:46,080 --> 00:09:47,080 Thank you. 202 00:09:47,080 --> 00:09:48,080 Awesome. 203 00:09:48,080 --> 00:09:49,080 Thanks, Tina. 204 00:09:49,080 --> 00:09:50,080 And welcome, Bryce. 205 00:09:50,080 --> 00:09:53,920 We look forward to hearing your presentations. 206 00:09:53,920 --> 00:09:57,560 That moves us to concluding items or anything to add to the matrix. 207 00:09:57,560 --> 00:09:59,920 Commissioner Cole. 208 00:09:59,920 --> 00:10:00,920 Thank you, Chair. 209 00:10:00,920 --> 00:10:07,080 Following the legislature, I know there were two key things that would impact us that were 210 00:10:07,080 --> 00:10:09,200 on the docket in Austin. 211 00:10:09,200 --> 00:10:11,360 One was de-annexation. 212 00:10:11,360 --> 00:10:16,040 The other one was accessory dwellings on homes. 213 00:10:16,040 --> 00:10:17,960 What did anything come out of it? 214 00:10:17,960 --> 00:10:19,760 Did they make it out? 215 00:10:19,760 --> 00:10:21,880 What do you know? 216 00:10:21,880 --> 00:10:25,800 I know we're hoping to get a legislative update at some point, because it's on our matrix. 217 00:10:25,800 --> 00:10:26,800 Yes. 218 00:10:26,800 --> 00:10:31,120 So I don't recall the status of the bills right now off the top of my head as it relates 219 00:10:31,120 --> 00:10:32,120 to those two topics. 220 00:10:32,120 --> 00:10:33,920 But yes, we do have that on the matrix. 221 00:10:33,920 --> 00:10:39,440 So I know the session closes, what, on the 29th, and so I figured at that point, then 222 00:10:39,440 --> 00:10:43,920 we could come forth and bring a presentation to the group. 223 00:10:43,920 --> 00:10:49,320 And then because we've been working through a variety of items, just not related to de-annexation. 224 00:10:49,320 --> 00:10:55,280 I know there's concern regarding a short-term rental legislation that was proposed in addition 225 00:10:55,280 --> 00:10:58,960 to addressing accessory dwelling units. 226 00:10:58,960 --> 00:11:03,160 There was also a bill that was proposed that cities could not enact any regulations that 227 00:11:03,160 --> 00:11:07,320 would require a lot size greater than 1,400 square feet. 228 00:11:07,320 --> 00:11:12,080 So that pretty much then wipes out the majority of our residential zoning districts. 229 00:11:12,080 --> 00:11:14,280 So we had that. 230 00:11:14,280 --> 00:11:19,280 There was another bill related to manufactured housing, and it's my understanding that that 231 00:11:19,280 --> 00:11:23,680 one was not successful coming out, but that would have allowed for manufactured homes 232 00:11:23,680 --> 00:11:26,560 to be placed on any single-family residential lot within the community. 233 00:11:26,560 --> 00:11:31,360 So a variety of different topics, but happy to bring a report forth and be able to address 234 00:11:31,360 --> 00:11:34,240 those for you and give you the latest update. 235 00:11:34,240 --> 00:11:35,440 Thank you. 236 00:11:35,440 --> 00:11:37,360 Commissioner Villarreal. 237 00:11:37,360 --> 00:11:44,980 Just quickly, the ADU bill did fail by one vote, and the STR bill was changed to a study. 238 00:11:44,980 --> 00:11:49,200 So there's no restrictions on STRs coming out of this session, at least for the short-term. 239 00:11:49,200 --> 00:11:51,320 We'll see. 240 00:11:51,320 --> 00:11:53,360 Thank you. 241 00:11:53,360 --> 00:11:56,800 Anything else for the matrix or concluding items? 242 00:11:56,800 --> 00:11:58,640 Okay. 243 00:11:58,640 --> 00:12:01,480 With that, I will adjourn us at 6 42 p.m. 244 00:12:01,480 --> 00:12:02,000 Thank you, everyone.