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Home My WebLink AboutOctober 11, 2005 Agenda AGENDA CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL October 11, 2005 After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Closed Session on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas to consider specific items when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, as amended, as set forth below. 1. Closed Meeting: A. Consultation with Attorney - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. 1. Receive a report from the City's attorneys, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding legal issues associated with annexation of real property in the City's northern ETJ, under annexation case no. A05-0002, along with other legal issues related to the annexation, including zoning, land use and subdivision controls, annexation plans, development agreements, annexation agreements, service plans, utility service, and legal issues implicated by alternative proposals advanced by individuals owning property within the proposed annexation area. The City Council reserves the right to convene into closed session to consult with its attorneys under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding any legal issues related to this matter where a public discussion would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas or would jeopardize the City's legal position in any administrative proceedings or potential litigation. ANY FINAL ACTION, DECISION, OR VOTE ON A MATTER DELIBERATED IN A CLOSED MEETING WILL ONLY BE TAKEN IN AN OPEN MEETING THAT IS HELD IN COMPLIANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SUCH FINAL ACTION, DECISION, OR VOTE IS TAKEN IN THE CLOSED MEETING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF 9551.086 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE (THE 'PUBLIC POWER EXCEPTION'). THE CITY COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN INTO A CLOSED MEETING OR EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEX. GOV'T. CODE, 9551.001, ET SEQ. (THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT) ON ANY ITEM ON ITS OPEN MEETING AGENDA OR TO RECONVENE IN A CONTINUATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING ON THE CLOSED MEETING ITEMS NOTED ABOVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION 9551.071-551.086 OF THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT. Following the completion of the Closed Session, the City Council will convene in a 2nd Tuesday Session at which the following items will be considered: NOTE: A 2nd Tuesday Session is used to explore matters of interest to one or more City Council Members or the City Manager for the purpose of giving staff direction into whether or not such City of Denton City Council Agenda October 11, 2005 Page 2 matters should be placed on a future regular or special meeting of the Council for citizen input, City Council deliberation and formal City action. At a 2nd Tuesday Session, the City Council generally receives informal and preliminary reports and information from City staff, officials, members of City committees, and the individual or organization proposing council action, if invited by City Council or City Manager to participate in the session. Participation by individuals and members of organizations invited to speak ceases when the Mayor announces the session is being closed to public input. Although 2nd Tuesday Sessions are public meetings, and citizens have a legal right to attend, they are not public hearings, so citizens are not allowed to participate in the session unless invited to do so by the Mayor. Any citizen may supply to the City Council, prior to the beginning of the session, a written report regarding the citizen's opinion on the matter being explored. Should the Council direct the matter be placed on a regular meeting agenda, the staff will generally prepare a final report defining the proposed action, which will be made available to all citizens prior to the regular meeting at which citizen input is sought. The purpose of this procedure is to allow citizens attending the regular meeting the opportunity to hear the views of their fellow citizens without having to attend two meetings. 1. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the Compensation Study RFSP. 2. Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding proposed ordinance revisions related to Code Enforcement and property appearance. 3. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Recruiting and Hiring Policies in the Fire Department. NOTE: The City Council reserves the right to reconvene into a Work Session following the Special Called Regular Meeting. Special Called Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 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: 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. U.S. Flag B. Texas Flag "Honor the Texas Flag - I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one and indivisible." 2. PUBLIC HEARING A. Hold the second of two public hearings to consider the involuntary annexation and service plan for approximately 5,800 acres. The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of the City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). (North Denton Annexation, A05-0002) City of Denton City Council Agenda October 11, 2005 Page 3 3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION A. Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the Mayor to sign and send a letter addressed to officials of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ("TCEQ") requesting a public meeting on the Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for Hazardous Waste Permit Renewal and Major Amendment pertaining to TCEQ Permit No. 50163 (Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc.); and providing an effective date. 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 ,2005 at o'clock (a.m.) (p.m.) CITY SECRETARY NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ARE 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 SCHEDULED THROUGH THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE. AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET AGENDA DATE: October 11, 2005 DEPARTMENT: Human Resources CM/ACM: Mike Conduff. SUBJECT Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the Compensation Study RFSP. BACKGROUND During the budget process, the City Manager recommended that the Council authorize a compensation study, which would be funded over two fiscal years. Phase I of the study would include the positions in Utilities, Solid Waste, Police and Fire. Phase II would include the remainder of the positions in the organization. The approved budget for FY 05/06 includes $100,000 for the General Fund portion of Phase I. Utilities and Solid Waste has also included money in their budget to fund the study. The Human Resources department will be coordinating this study and will be working closely with the chosen consultant(s) to facilitate the process. Employee compensation is an important factor when recruiting and retaining quality employees. In a service organization, compensation typically represents the largest portion of the budget, which is true in our case for the General Fund. Therefore, before drafting and submitting an RFSP, staff would like to receive City Council input regarding the compensation study. PRIOR ACTIONIREVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions) There has been no prior action. FISCAL INFORMATION One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) has been included in the budget for FY 05/06 to cover the cost of Police and Fire. Another $100,000 has been included in the five-year financial forecast for Phase II of the study in FY 06/07. Utilities and Solid Waste will cover the cost for their positions from their budget. , , 1 Carla Romine Director of Human Resources 2 AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET AGENDA DATE: October 11, 2005 DEPARTMENT: Police ACM: Jon Fortune It SUBJECT Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding proposed ordinance revisions related to Code Enforcement and property appearance. BACKGROUND Matrix of Code Enforcement Issues In October and November 2004, staff presented a comprehensive review of the ordinances, procedures, and programs related to property appearance and Code Enforcement. Staff presented these issues in a matrix that outlined the proposed changes and identified the likely positive and negative aspects of the changes. Where applicable, staff included draft ordinances. This matrix addressed many issues that have been the subject of growing concern and interest within the community. Additionally, some of the issues, such as the enforcement process, were identified by staff as a hindrance to the efficient and effective achievement of compliance with current property appearance standards. Council subsequently approved revisions concerning grass and weeds, trash and debris, junk vehicles, graffiti abatement, administrative fees, and changes to the enforcement procedures. Citing the number of ordinance and procedural changes, Council postponed action on the remaining items on the matrix. Council did direct staff to bring back any proposed ordinances that dealt specifically with health and safety issues. In May 2005, Council adopted the proposed ordinance on stagnant water. In September 2005, Council directed staff to bring back the other items remaining on the matrix. Appendix 1 provides a color-coded matrix of the issues. Items in yellow are ready for consideration, items in gray have been completed, and items in blue need Council direction. The items needing Council direction include changes concerning garage sales (permits and signage), the creation of a mowing/litter/Right-of-way crew, and the creation of a special "livability" court. There are two draft ordinances ready for Council consideration: fence maintenance and parking regulations. The following information provides greater detail about each of these issues, including any potential negative impacts of the proposed changes. Photographs have been included where appropriate to illustrate the property condition that the proposed ordinance is designed to address. A draft copy of the two ordinances is included in the back-up packet for reference. 1 Fence Maintenance Requirements Currently, there is no ordinance requmng a property owner to maintain a fence. The only avenue of redress is to wait for the fence to fall down and then treat it as trash and debris. The proposed ordinance would require owners or occupants to maintain a fence such that it is structurally sound and has no broken, loose, damaged, removed, or missing parts. It also requires that the fence be repaired using material comparable to the original fence that is being repaired. (Section 20-171) Parking Regulations The proposed revisions to the parking regulations include three separate issues: parking on unimproved surfaces, parking of certain recreational vehicles on public streets, and the parking of cars for sale. 1. Prohibit Parking on Unimproved Surfaces Currently, there is no ordinance that prohibits vehicles from being parked on unimproved surfaces, such as front and side yards. This is a source of a number of complaints regarding the appearance of private properties. The proposed ordinance would prohibit individuals from parking vehicles on unimproved surfaces in the front yard of a residence. It would further require any vehicle parked on a side or back yard of a residence on an unimproved surface to be screened from public view by a fence or wall of at least six feet in height. Finally, the ordinance would limit individuals from improving the surface of more than fifty percent (50%) of the front yard of a residential lot. (Section 20-184) This ordinance would address many of the current complaints from neighborhoods concerning property appearance. However, one significant consequence of this ordinance will be a sharp increase in the number of vehicles parked on the street. In many neighborhoods, because of factors such as the width of the roadway and the presence of existing vehicles on the roadways, the addition of more cars will likely create traffic congestion, view obstructions, and additional parking complaints. 2. Prohibit On-Street Parking of Recreational Vehicles There is no ordinance that prohibits recreational vehicles, including RV's, travel trailers, boats and campers, from parking on the street. These vehicles are the source of complaints in residential neighborhoods. They detract from the overall appearance of a street, create traffic congestion, and obstruct the view of passing motorists. The 2 proposed ordinance would prohibit individuals from parking such recreational vehicles on public streets. It further prohibits parking vehicles in excess of eight feet six inches in width or forty feet in length in any residential district/neighborhood. (Section 20-184) Similar ordinances in several surrounding cities are currently being challenged. Specifically, the restriction of parking certain recreational vehicles on private lots has generated significant OpposItIOn. The restriction of parking these vehicles on the street has not generated as much concern. 3. Limitation of the Number of Cars for Sale There is currently no ordinance that prohibits individuals from parking used cars for sale on privately owned parking lots or open spaces. These vehicles are often parked on the property without the property owner's knowledge. Additionally, most cars for sale are parked along major thoroughfares, considered gateways to the city, and significantly detract from the appearance of those areas. The proposed ordinance would limit to one, the number of used cars that could be placed for sale on private property. While we do not believe that private property owners can be totally prohibited from parking cars for sale on their private parking lots, such activities have been limited through similar restrictions that apply to itinerant merchants; specifically that such vehicles must be parked at least one hundred feet from the edge of the right-of-way or easement. In many locations, this requirement would place the vehicle so far from the adjacent thoroughfare that it would defeat the purpose of placing the vehicle there. The ordinance does not apply to legitimate new or used car sales businesses. (Section 20-182) Staffing Analysis Currently, the Code Enforcement Unit consists of one first-line supervisor, five field officers, and one secretary. Four of the field officers are assigned to specific districts in the city. The fifth field officer is assigned to address graffiti, stagnant water, and sign complaints citywide. Appendix 2 provides a map depicting the four Code Enforcement Districts. The supervisor fills in for field officers when absent or where there are complex complaints at specific properties. These officers are currently housed in remote community offices to provide better accessibility to their assigned districts. Code Enforcement has handled 3,795 cases since January 1, 2005. Because of the way the Code Enforcement software program tracks cases, a single case number is assigned to a specific property, regardless of the number of violations that may occur on that property 3 in a given year. Therefore, the reported number of cases is far less than the number of actual violations that are addressed by the unit. The community generates the majority of the code complaints that are addressed. During inspections, the field officers target individual properties for reported violations. They also conduct inspections of other properties along the street of the original complaint to ensure equitable enforcement. Due to the number of complaints and the level of staffing, there is little time for proactive enforcement efforts. Given the current and projected growth, the staffing concerns will continue to mount. Appendix 3 provides a comparison of Code Enforcement staffing levels versus square miles for twelve metroplex cities. This information was included in the North Central Texas Council of Governments Code Enforcement Benchmarking Analysis Report released January 2005. For reference, the annual cost for adding a single Code Enforcement FTE is approximately $82,500 for the initial year. Subsequent years average $65,000 annually for salary, benefits, and equipment. Initial year costs include the purchase of a vehicle, start-up equipment, and training. Citation Resolution The Code Enforcement Unit has issued 416 citations for violations to date this year. These citations are issued after a property owner or occupant has still failed to abate the violation seven days after receiving notification. Appendix 4 shows the resolution of the citations issued by Code Officers from January through the end of September 2005. Generally, the issuance of Code Enforcement citations has been very effective in addressing the violations. Since November 2004, the Municipal Court Prosecutor has been authorized to place first-time code violators on deferred probation. This change was introduced at the same time as the new enforcement timeline, where citations are issued on all violations that are not abated within seven days of notice. Where there is a second code violation on the same property within a six-month period, the violator can be charged for the initial violation as well as the subsequent violation. The intent of the enforcement process is to gain voluntary compliance. Studies have shown that educating and gaining compliance is the most effective method for improving and maintaining property appearance standards. When voluntary compliance cannot be obtained, staff must resort to a combination of punitive measures. Court citations can be somewhat effective on local property owners. However, the issuance of citations does not necessarily equate to the abatement of the property condition. Many cases require staff to bring in a contractor to perform the necessary work. The cost for the work is charged to the property owner, and if not paid, a lien is placed on the property. The primary problem with contracting the work is the cost to the City. There is a limited amount of money budgeted for contract work. This includes clean up of trash and debris, as well as mowing properties with tall grass and weeds. When there is no money left in the contract account, Code Officers attempt to bring in volunteer groups and/or do the work themselves. This further limits the amount of time the Code Officers have to take proactive enforcement of the ordinances. 4 Property Maintenance Issues Over the past two years, in addition to those concerns addressed through the matrix of code ordinance revisions, there has been a marked increase in citizen complaints concerning property appearance. Many of these complaints can be tied to single-family residences being used as rental properties or subleased to a number of college students. Other complaints concern violations of a variety of City ordinances or where there are no existing provisions to enforce. Citizens have expressed a heightened expectation for enforcement of existing ordinances. As these citizens bring their complaints and expectations forward, staff members from a number of City departments work to find solutions. In trying to sort out the issues, City staff members have the ability to address single issues, but the larger picture typically involves several departments. In an effort to bridge the real and perceived gaps between the individual department approaches, representatives from a host of City departments have been meeting to take a comprehensive approach to these property maintenance issues. Internal Workgroup The internal workgroup includes representatives from Code Enforcement, Police, Building Inspections, Planning, Parks, Community Development, Keep Denton Beautiful, Solid Waste, Legal, Utilities Customer Service, and Public Information. This group began by trying to identify the most pressing issues and researching some potential solutions. The primary concern identified by this workgroup was the need to bring about a "cultural change" in the appearance of properties throughout the city. While many of the citizen complaints target rental-type properties, the workgroup found that the issues include rental and owner-occupied properties. In order to bring about this "cultural change," the group discussed several potential programs. 1. External Property Survey Several cities in the DFW Metroplex are utilizing a property condition survey as a means to establish a global analysis of their cities in terms of code compliance and general property condition. These surveys are performed by trained City employees who visually inspect the external conditions of individual properties and grade them using a structured score sheet. The grade sheets can be tailored to target any number of code ordinance violations, depending on the individual community expectations. The scores of the individual properties are used to color- code a GIS-based map of the city. This results in a visual representation of the property conditions of the city. Using this map, the City can develop prevention, intervention, and resolution strategies. These strategies can target the city as a whole, or they can be focused for a "blitz" approach in problematic neighborhoods. The surveys also serve to establish a benchmark for the City to use as a comparative model to assess the effectiveness of these strategies in subsequent years. 2. International Property Maintenance Code One of the concerns identified by the workgroup is the lack of a centralized grouping of property maintenance codes. Many of the applicable codes are spread out in several chapters of the Code of Ordinances, while others are found in the 5 Denton Development Code. The International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) provides a single, amendable compilation of applicable building and property maintenance codes. It is intended to provide a modern, up-to-date property maintenance code using code regulations that contain clear and specific property maintenance requirements. The code is founded on principles intended to establish provisions consistent with the scope of a property maintenance code that adequately protects public health, safety, and welfare; provisions that do not unnecessarily increase construction costs; provisions that do not restrict the use of new materials, productions or methods of construction; and provisions that do not give preferential treatment to particular types or classes of materials, products or methods of construction. The IPMC provides citizens, builders, and developers with a single location to research building and property maintenance requirements. Because the IPMC is amendable, the City has the ability to establish requirements specific to community standards. Further, because the IPMC is a nationally published document, it is kept up to date through a review process that includes code officials, industry representatives, design professionals, and other parties. 3. Rental Property Inspections Rental property inspections are a somewhat controversial concept. The intent is to provide some protection for renters and ensure that the properties they are renting meet applicable building and fire codes. These inspections can either be mandatory or voluntary. Both types bring with them a unique set of concerns for the City. Mandatory inspections of rental properties ensure that all rental properties meet City codes intended to protect the renter and the general public. These inspections can be tied to a change in occupants or based on specific timeframes. There are some communities that have enacted legislation requiring mandatory inspections. In checking on these programs, many of them appear to be run differently from the written enabling legislation. Mandatory inspections demand a number of City resources. Maintaining sufficient staffing levels to provide timely inspections is paramount. Currently, each building inspector averages 4,500 building inspections a year. A mandatory inspection program could add up to 18,000 inspections each year. Without an adequate number of inspectors, there will be a negative impact on both the renters and the property owners. Depending on whether or not the inspections are based on timeframes or on occupant changes, there may be additional problems with determining the need for inspections and gaining the necessary access to the property. A voluntary inspection program would appear to mitigate some of the problems created by mandatory inspections. Because they are requested by the owner/occupant, there are few concerns with property access or meeting timelines. However, the issue of providing a sufficient level of inspectors remains a significant concern. Even if these inspections were voluntary, the City does not have sufficient staff to adequately service the potential number of inspections. 6 The major issue with installing a voluntary inspection program, outside of the staffing issue, is making the inspection worthwhile to the property owner. Maintaining or improving property to meet existing City requirements can require a significant financial investment. The inspection is voluntary, however any violations of City ordinance found during the inspection would require the owner to bring them into compliance. While there are a number of rental properties that meet or even exceed City standards, there remain many rental properties that are below current standards. As it stands, property owners have little incentive to incur the added costs. Provided they are locating tenants for their properties, they have no real need to make improvements. Only when there is a competition for tenants will there be a reason for all property owners to improve the condition of their rental properties. Because of this, it is necessary to entice the property owner to invite City inspectors on to the property. To accomplish this, the City would need to provide a tangible benefit to the participating property owner. The workgroup is researching some form of City-sponsored rental property certification program. Rental property owners would be able to apply for this certification, which would require the property to pass a voluntary City inspection and could possibly include additional property requirements/amenities. The properties would be able to use this certification as a useful marketing tool to attract potential tenants. Determining and attaching an additional valuable incentive(s) for participating property owners is paramount to creating an effective voluntary inspection program. 4. Centralized Hotline Currently, there is no centralized location for a citizen with a complaint or a renter with questions about existing building codes to contact for answers. Because of the organizational structure in the City, there are a number of departments that handle specific portions of the applicable codes. One solution to clarifying the issue for the citizens and helping to coordinate a comprehensive city approach is to create a centralized hotline for complaints. Staff is still researching the ability to accomplish this, but the general concept appears to offer some positive help. External Citizen Task Force In order to accomplish the desired "cultural change" in property appearance, the internal workgroup determined that there was a need to include input from the community. Many of the proposed changes have the potential for a negative impact on any number of stakeholders. Any change to existing codes can create confusion (and potential frustration) for everyone. Because of the potential for significant conflicts of interest between stakeholders, the workgroup did not believe the external community group should be involved in the specific development of the strategies. However, the workgroup did believe that a community task force would be essential to developing a marketing strategy designed to explain the concepts to the groups they represent. This marketing strategy should be designed to relieve potential fears among those affected by the changes. Finally, the task force should be able to offer insight into potential conflicts of the changes. Representatives on the task force should be drawn from those community groups most likely to be impacted by these changes. Further, they should be able to help 7 facilitate this "cultural change." While the selection process for determining the individual representatives is best determined by Council, the workgroup felt that it should include representatives from the following groups: Property Management Companies, Rental Property Association, Denton Apartment Association, NAACP, LULAC, University of North Texas, Texas Woman's University, REACH, Chamber of Commerce, Realtor's Association, Denton Housing Authority. OPTIONS Ordinance Revisions 1. Council can direct staff to bring the proposed ordinances back for approval. 2. Council can direct staff to conduct further research and bring back amended ordinances for approval. Property Maintenance Issues 1. Council can direct staff to continue with research on any or all of the proposed programs. 2. Council can direct staff to not pursue the identified programs and look for other potential solutions. 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'" t;j ~ -- OIl] to;'s ~ .. 0.. ~ ...:>, ...... i:: ] S... ... ...... -0 ... e 0 ...... ~ "0 ~ ;;:::... ~ "0 'E ~ ~ 5 Q) r~ ~ ~ < ...... ~u~~'"" S: lOur Documents IOrdinances I05\F encesOrdinance. doc ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 20 BY CREATING ARTICLE V ENTITLED "FENCES"; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $500 FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Article V titled "Fences" of Chapter 20 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton is hereby created and it shall read as follows: ARTICLE IV. FENCES Sec. 20-171. Definitions. Designee means the city manager or his duly appointed representative. Owner means any person or entity shown as the property owner on the latest property tax assessment rolls or any person having or claiming to have any legal or equitable interest in the property, including any agent who is responsible for managing, leasing or operating the property and including any tenant. Sec. 20-171. Maintenance of fences. (a) The owner of any property shall replace broken, damaged, removed or missing parts of a fence within ten (10) days of, the day the owner received notice from the designee, with the same material, or material with comparable composition, color, size, shape and quality of the original fence to which the repair is being made. The designee may, upon written notice from the owner that unusual circumstances prevent the timely repair of a fence, extend the replacement time as required. The designee shall not extend the replacement time longer than reasonable necessary. The owner requesting a replacement time extension shall provide the designee a written scope and schedule detailing materials and estimated time period of the completed replacement for approval. No person shall use materials not specifically manufactured as fencing materials such as plywood, corrugated steel panels, or fiberglass panels as fencing materials. (b) An owner shall maintain all fences in sound structural condition. (c) All owners shall maintain fences, including those existing prior to the adoption of this chapter, at all times in a state of good repair, safe and secure condition with all braces, bolts, nails, supporting frame and fastenings free from deterioration, termite infestation, rot, rust or loosening, and able to withstand at all times the wind pressure for which they were designed. (d) The construction of a fence or wall on the property line shall not preclude the property owner's responsibility to maintain and keep the area defined between the S: lOur Documents IOrdinances I05\F encesOrdinance. doc property line to the back of the curb or edge of the pavement free and clear of debris and high weeds. Sec. 20-172. Abatement and notice procedures. The abatement and notice procedures provided for in Sections 20-131 through 20-134 shall apply to violations of this section and this article. Sec. 20-173. Proof requirements. Neither allegation nor evidence of a culpable mental state is required for the proof of an offense defined by this article. SECTION 2. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or word in this ordinance, or application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance, and the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas here by declares it would have enacted such remaining portions despite any invalidity. SECTION 3. Save and except as amended hereby, all the proVISIOns, sections, subsections paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of the Code of Ordinances shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4. Any person found guilty of violating this ordinance by a court of competent jurisdiction shall be fined a sum not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per day. Each day that a provision ofthis ordinance is violated shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 5. This ordinance providing for a penalty shall become effective fourteen (14) days from the date of its passage, and the City Secretary is hereby directed to cause the caption of this ordinance to be published twice in the Denton Record-Chronicle, the official newspaper ofthe City of Denton, Texas, within ten (10) days ofthe date of its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this the _ day of ,2005. EULINE BROCK, MAYOR ATTESTED: JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY BY: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: EDWIN M. SNYDER CITY ATTORNEY BY: ~_..... .". "..- ... ..--. - ~ ~-~i ..-.~..-.. ;- -.:.: .-. "';. ---~. or -~ - ... - .-.-- Page 20f2 S: lOur Documents IOrdinances I05\RecreationalCommercialV ehicleParkingOrdinance.doc ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 20 BY CREATING ARTICLE VI ENTITLED "CERTAIN PARKING REGULATIONS"; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $500 FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Article VI titled "Certain Parking Regulations" of Chapter 20 of the Code of Ordinances ofthe City of Denton is hereby created and it shall read as follows: ARTICLE VI. CERTAIN PARKING REGULATIONS Sec. 20-181. Parking for certain purposes. No person shall park a vehicle upon any street in the city for the purpose of: (1) Displaying such vehicle for sale; (2) Washing, greasing or repairing such vehicle, except repairs necessitated by an emergency; (3) Advertising or soliciting business; or (4) Selling merchandise from such vehicle. Sec. 20-182 Vehicles for Sale. (a) No person may have or allow more than one used vehicle for sale on private property. (b) No vehicle for sale may be on any right-of-way or easement nor may any vehicle for sale be within 100 feet of the right-of-way or easement. (c) Subsection (b) shall not apply if the vehicle for sale is parked on the improved portion of the residential property. (d) This section shall not apply to any new or used car dealerships provided that the car dealership is in compliance with all state laws and city ordinances. Sec. 20-183. Parking not to obstruct traffic. (a) No person shall park any vehicle upon a street, other than an alley, in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than ten (10) feet of the width of the roadway free for the movement of vehicular traffic. S: lOur Documents IOrdinances I05\RecreationalCommercialV ehicleParkingOrdinance.doc (b) No person shall park any vehicle upon the street in any manner so as to obstruct the loading or unloading of any solid waste container. Sec. 20-184. Parking nuisances. (a) Parking regulations. It is a nuisance and shall be deemed illegal for any person to park in violation of the following provisions: (1) It shall be unlawful for a person to park or store or allow another to park or store any vehicle in excess of eight feet six inches in width or 40 feet in length, including recreational vehicles, travel trailers, boats or boat trailers, in any residential zoned district. (2) It shall be unlawful for a person to park or store or allow another to park or store a recreational vehicle, travel trailer, boat or boat trailer on a public thoroughfare in any residential zoned district. (3) It shall be unlawful for a person to park or store or allow another to park or store a vehicle in the front yard of any property, upon any surface other than an improved surface. (4) It shall be unlawful for any person to park or store or allow another to park or store a vehicle in the side yard or in the rear yard of any lot, upon any surface other than an improved surface unless such vehicle is concealed from view from all points along public street and alleys by a solid, opaque fence or wall providing full screening from the ground to a minimum height of six feet; or (5) It shall be unlawful for any owner of a residential lot to allow a driveway, improved parking surface or combination of the two to cover more than 50 percent of the front yard of the lot. (6) It shall be unlawful for any person to park or store or allow another park or store a vehicle on any unimproved lot, easement, or right-of-way. (7) It shall be unlawful to use a vehicle for living or sleeping quarters, or for the storage of trash, debris or personal property not normally associated with the vehicle. (b) Maintenance of improved parking surface. It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to maintain all improved parking surfaces in good and safe condition, and free of any defects affecting the use, safety, appearance or drainage of the surface or of the adjoining property. SECTION 2. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or word in this ordinance, or application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance, and the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas here by declares it would have enacted such remaining portions despite any invalidity. Page 20f3 S: lOur Documents IOrdinances I05\RecreationalCommercialV ehicleParkingOrdinance.doc SECTION 3. Save and except as amended hereby, all the proVISIOns, sections, subsections paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of the Code of Ordinances shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4. Any person found guilty of violating this ordinance by a court of competent jurisdiction shall be fined a sum not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per day. Each day that a provision ofthis ordinance is violated shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 5. This ordinance providing for a penalty shall become effective fourteen (14) days from the date of its passage, and the City Secretary is hereby directed to cause the caption of this ordinance to be published twice in the Denton Record-Chronicle, the official newspaper ofthe City of Denton, Texas, within ten (10) days ofthe date of its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this the _ day of ,2005. EULINE BROCK, MAYOR ATTESTED: JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY BY: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: EDWIN M. SNYDER CITY ATTORNEY BY: ~d"- n. .. .- - ~ .....". -. - . .... - .... . - - . . . - ......... . - - - -. --............. ........-;.-:'=:..". ..i".. Page 3 of3 AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET AGENDA DATE: October 11, 2005 DEPARTMENT: Fire Department ACM: Jon Fortune II SUBJECT Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Recruiting and Hiring Policies in the Fire Department. BACKGROUND The City of Denton Fire Department realizes the importance of ensuring that the make-up of its members reflects the community it serves. The Fire Department values the benefits that a diverse workforce provides to the City's overall organization and especially to the community. This work session will allow the City Council to participate in a discussion on where the Fire Department has been, where it is today and where Staff recommends going in the future. Unfortunately, the Denton Fire Department has not garnered the results in diversity Staff would like. The City of Denton markets itself as an equal opportunity employer and the Fire Department along with the Human Resources Department have worked very hard in that end to recruit all classes of applicants, yet the Fire Department does not yet reflect the racial makeup of citizens of Denton. Therefore, Staff will recommend proceeding in a different direction than the one we have traveled over the past several years. Although our intentions have been good and our efforts extensive, our success has not achieved our goals! Following are various pieces of background information to give Council a good foundation for the discussion on hiring and recruitment in the Fire Department. Denton Fire Department Strate2ic Plan Goal 2-3 The Denton Fire Department should continue its aggressive recruitment program working closely with the City's Human Resource Department. Strategy 2-3-A: Strategy 2-3-B: Develop a new Denton Fire Department recruitment video. Develop an updated Denton Fire Department informational brochure to be used for marketing and recruitment in accordance with Diversity Task Force's Marketing Plan. Page 1 of 17 Denton Fire Department Strate2ic Plan Goal 2-4 The Denton Fire Department should make every effort to attract and hire protected classes. It should work closely with the City's Workforce Diversity Task Force for assistance and guidance. Strategy 2-4-A: Strategy 2-4-B: Continue and expand the Fire Explorer Program. Continue to pursue non-civil service job assignments in the Fire Department in support services. Make every effort to talk to local community groups to encourage minority participation in the Fire Recruit tests. Strategy 2-4-C: Fire Recruit Job Description The Fire Recruit will be appointed through competitive Civil Service examination as required by Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code. The fundamental reason this classification exists is to protect life and property through firefighting and EMS activities often performed under conditions that require strenuous physical exertion. This is an entry-level firefighting trainee position and is under the close supervision of a Fire Captain. Upon successful completion of probation, the Fire Recruit moves into a civil service Firefighter position. Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 143 Overview The City of Denton became a Civil Service City on August 10, 1948 under what eventually became Chapter 143 of the Texas Government Code. To be classified as a Civil Service city, the city's population must be 10,000 or more, the city must have a paid fire and police department, and the citizens must have voted to adopt Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code or the laws codified by the Chapter. The purpose of Chapter 143 is "to secure efficient fire and police departments composed of capable personnel who are free from political influence and who have permanent employment tenure as public servants." To help ensure this, Chapter 143 outlines the procedures associated with the following: · classification and appointments including, but not limited to, eligibility requirements, examination notices and procedures for filling positions, · compensation, · disciplinary actions, · leaves, and · miscellaneous provisions including, but not limited to, personnel files, strike prohibition, determination of physical and mental fitness, efficiency reports, etc. Civil Service Commission A three-member Civil Service Commission is appointed by the Chief Executive Officer (City Manager) to oversee and ensure compliance with this chapter. The governing body (City Council) confirms the Chief Executive Officer's appointment. As outlined by Chapter 143, to be eligible to serve on the Commission, a member must: Page 2 of 17 · be of good moral character; · be a United States citizen; · be a resident of Denton, Texas, and must have resided in Denton for more than three years; · be over 25 years of age; and · not have held public office within the preceding three years. Commission members are appointed to serve staggered, three-year terms, with the term of one commissioner expiring each year. The City of Denton strives to ensure the Commission best reflects the demographics of the community and has been successful in this goal over the past several years. Commission meetings typically are held the third Thursday of each month. Civil Service Director Chapter 143 also includes a provision for a Civil Service Director. Section 143.012(a) states, "upon adoption of this chapter, the office of Director of Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service is established in the municipality. The Commission shall appoint the director. The director shall serve as secretary to the Commission and perform work incidental to the civil service system as required by the Commission...". The Director of Human Resources has traditionally served and currently serves as the Civil Service Director for the City of Denton. Entry- Level Positions Under Chapter 143, applicants for the Fire and Police Departments can only be hired from the eligibility list produced from a competitive written examination. Since Chapter 143 specifies that an entrance examination must be given, in order to be in compliance, the City of Denton has elected to use an outside agency to develop the written examinations for Fire and Police entry-level positions. 143.025. Entrance Examinations (a) The commission shall provide for open, competitive, and free entrance examinations to provide eligibility lists for beginning positions in the Fire and Police Departments. The examinations are open to each person who makes a proper application and meets the requirements prescribed by this chapter. (b) An eligibility list for a beginning position III the Fire or Police Department may be created only as a result of a competitive examination held in the presence of each applicant for the position. . . Pursuant to section 143.025(i), "...each applicant's grade on the written examination is based on a maximum grade of 1 00 percent and is determined entirely by the correctness of the applicant's answers to the questions. The minimum passing grade on the examination is 70 percent. An applicant must pass the examination to be placed on an eligibility list." Page 3 of 17 Examination Notice Section 143.024(a) states, "before the 10th day before the date an entrance examination is held, the Commission shall cause a notice of the examination to be posted in plain view on a bulletin board located in the main lobby of the city hall and in the Commission's office. The notice must show the position to be filled or for which the examination is to be held, and the date, time, and place of the examination." The City of Denton makes every effort to ensure this notice is posted at least 30-60 days before the exam date. The notice is posted at the main City Hall and City Hall East. The Commission does not have an office, but the Civil Service Director who supports the Commission is located in City Hall East. Additionally, the "notice of examination" is posted in the lobby of the Police Department and at the fire stations. Notifications of examinations are also posted on the City's website and newspapers along with fliers that are distributed through fire academies and military bases. Civil Service Testin2 and Hirin2 Process The Human Resources Department has used approximately three different tests for Fire entry-level examinations over the last fourteen years. The Wollack and Associates' examination has been used for Fire Recruit exams since 1988. In 1997, however, the Fire Department switched to a different examination offered by W ollack that included a study guide for test candidates. It was the intent of the City to provide the study guide as a tool to enhance the test taking skills of the candidates by providing sample questions and preparing them for the examination format. The City purchased the Wollack "Alpha" test in 2003 to use in its Fire Recruit entrance examinations. Based on validity and certification studies, this examination has reportedly met with success in the testing and the hiring of protected classes. On the day of the test, all applicants must display valid picture identification at check-in at the testing site. Failure to display valid picture identification disqualifies the applicant from testing. All applicants must be on time. Failure to check-in prior to the posted start time will disqualify the applicant from testing. The Civil Service exam is scored on-site immediately after completion by a candidate and the list of raw scores posted within 24- hours. The Fire Department, with assistance from the Human Resources Department establishes an eligibility list that is presented to the Civil Service Commission for approval at the next scheduled Civil Service Commission meeting. In the event that candidates are tied with identical scores, the Fire Department currently uses the following tiebreakers (which can be changed in the Local Rules to reflect the desires of the community) to determine the final rank of applicants on the certified list: 1. Firefighter certification 2. Paramedic certification 3. EMT certification 4. Highest raw score 5. Bachelor's degree 6. Associates degree Page 4 of 17 7. Bilingual 8. Earliest registration date Taking the Civil Service test is just the first step in the hiring process. These steps follow the entrance examination for candidates scoring high enough to continue in the process: background check; oral review board; psychological evaluation; a polygraph examination (if necessary); physical ability examination; criminal and driving history checks; a complete doctor's physical; a Chief s interview; and, finally a conditional job offer by the City of Denton. The number of applicants that sign up for the exam is often deceiving. A large number never have a chance to be employed because they will not meet the minimum requirements of our hiring standards and will not make it through the entire process without being disqualified. In the past several years, the Fire Department goes through approximately eight (8) candidates to hire one (1) new employee. The biggest eliminator is the background check that reveals things in the candidates' past that disqualifies them. The disqualifiers are made known prior to the test and are clearly listed in the Department's hiring criteria; however, many candidates who score high enough to continue in the process are eliminated later. DENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT RECRUITING/HIRING HISTORY The Fire Department has tried many strategies to include greater numbers of minority applicants without success in hiring an adequate number. The Fire Department uses every opportunity to recruit individuals. Programs such as the Citizen's Fire Academy, the FireCATS and the Fire Explorer Youth Program provide individuals with knowledge about the overall operation of the departments. Though participants may not be interested in employment with the Department, they may have friends or relatives who they could refer for employment. The Fire Department still attends all career fairs that cover all of our objectives as far as target groups, which includes African Americans, Hispanics, females, and certified firefighters and paramedics. The Department attempts to attend at least two career fairs that promote each group as the budget allows. Recruiters attend the EMS Conference in San Antonio each year as well as at least two military job fairs. In addition, it always attends local career fairs that become available. Over the years many recruiting attempts have been aimed specifically at diversifying the Fire Department as indicated by Table 1. Page 5 of 17 DENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT RECRUIT FIREFIGHTER HIRING HISTORY Test Date Type Test Total African Hispanic Female Other Number Candidates American Hired 1991 a Non-certified 225 N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A* 4 1992 Non-certified 223 N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A* 9 1993 Non-certified 135 N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A* 4 1994 Non-certified 185 N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A* 0 1995 b Certified 33 N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A* 9 2/1996 b Certified 54 N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A* 7 7/1996 b Certified 55 1 1 0 2 (100%) (1.8%) (1.8%) 2/1997 c Non-certified 224 7 11 14 4 1 (100%) (3.1%) (4.9%) 71997 Non-certified 150 9 10 8 5 4 (100%) (6.0%) (6.7%) 1998 d Non-certified 219 7 10 13 3 2 (100%) (3.2%) (4.6%) 634 36 46 28 1999 e Non-certified 581-Denton (5.7%) (7.3%) 33 1 Female 53-Marshal (100%) 2000 Non-certified 654 5 12 14 3 4 (100%) (0.8%) (1.8%) 2 Females 1 Am Indian 2001 f Non-certified 323 13 23 19 4 3 (100%) (4.0%) (7.1%) 1 Hispanic 2002 Non-certified 403 24 44 35 12 10 (100%) (6.0%) (11%) 446 18 29 6 2003 g Non-certified (100%) (4.0%) (6.5%) 25 11 1 Female & 1 Hispanic 2004 Non-certified 516 17 45 15 13 4 (100%) (3.3%) (8.7%) 2005 h Non-certified 644 25 46 25 11 0 (100%) (3.9%) (7.1%) Average 421 16 28 20 since 7/1996 (100%) (3.2%) (6.6%) (4.8%) Current City 100% 9% 11% 50% Demographics Table 1 No statistical information was gathered regarding the demographics of candidates taking the Civil Service Fire Recruit test prior to 1996. a In 1992, a suit was brought by the Denton Fire Fighters Association on behalf of eight people who were bypassed on the 1991 eligibility list because they were not certified. The Fire Fighters Association won the suit and the two candidates who were not certified were hired. Page 6 of 17 Between 1995 and 1996, the City only tested certified or certifiable firefighters for the position of recruit firefighters. This testing philosophy met the City's immediate need to place firefighters on fire engines in the fire stations as quickly as possible. Hiring only certified/certifiable firefighters reduced the time to have qualified firefighters on duty, which ultimately saved the City substantial money and expedited the reopening of a needed fire station (Central Fire Station in April of 1996). Three tests were administered and averaged only 47 applicants per test with less than 5% representation of protected classes. Based on a report prepared by the Human Resources Department, prior to the certified/certifiable rule, the City averaged 162 applicants per test with an average of24% of the participants being protected classes. In 1997, based on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, the City Council and Civil Service Commission changed the eligibility requirements for Recruit Firefighter to 18 years old and a high school graduate. The recommendation was made based on the fact that, in a civil service system, the first step to getting protected class individuals hired is to assure a strong representation at the test. The City determined that hiring non-certified candidates would attract more protected class applicants in ratios mirroring the community. While the number of minority test takers increased, unfortunately, no minority candidate scored high enough to receive a job offer. As part of the 1998 City budget, the Fire Chief proposed a Non-Emergency Ambulance Transport Program, which recommended using civilian positions. This non-Civil Service program was a strategy to diversify the sworn workforce with the increase in civilian staffing of non-emergency positions. Recruiting qualified, protected class individuals to fill these positions would have provided them more exposure to the Civil Service positions in the Fire Department. The Police Department's Jailer program was used as an example of the success possible in bringing in civilians in support positions and then actively recruiting them to take Civil Service tests. After considerable debate, the City Council did not approve the program. In 1999, the Denton Fire Department mapped out a comprehensive strategy for improving the recruitment of protected class individuals for the Recruit Firefighter examination. Staff identified this year's entrance test as a great opportunity to hire protected classes due to the fact that many new positions would be filled with this list (28 new employees actually ended up being hired off this list). It was decided to have examinations in Denton and Marshall, Texas that would be given at the same exact time in accordance with State Civil Service laws. The place for the examination in Marshall was Wiley College, a historical African American college. The college agreed to facilitate the exam at their facility. A recruiter from the Fire Department was on the Wiley College campus in October and December 1998 organizing the test. A recruiter also spent two days on the campuses at TWU and Wiley College just to hand out brochures; speak with young Page 7 of 17 people about becoming a firefighter; obtain information from potential candidates so Human Resources could mail applications and study guides to them for the examination; and, give out information concerning the number of career opportunities, salaries, work schedules and benefits of being an employee of the City of Denton. Recruiting efforts also included trips to the Corpus Christi, Kingsville Campus of Texas A & AM. The Texas A & M at Commerce was visited along with Prairie View A & M, Southeastern Oklahoma at Durant, Oklahoma, and Southern Arkansas in Magnolia, Arkansas. Recruiters also went to the Texas EMS conference in Austin, SACUP A (San Antonio area recruiting event), and other local area recruiting seminars. The University of North Texas campus diversity group gave the Fire Department a list of predominantly African American schools that included Texas College in Tyler, Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Grambling in Ruston, Louisiana, and Southern University in Shreveport, Louisiana. Fire Department staff recruited at all these institutions. The results of all these efforts were not rewarded at the test site in Marshall as only 53 people showed up to take the test. The number of African Americans that responded was 37. In a sense, the recruiting effort was successful because 581 people were present at the exam in Denton. In Marshall, no African American applicant made above a score of 89 and, therefore, had no impact on the list. In October 1999, sixteen people were hired off the list. In February 2000, still using the February 1999 list, twelve more candidates from this large list were hired, including one female. All 28 candidates who were successful in being hired scored a 93 or higher. One Caucasian applicant from the Marshall list was hired. Because Fire staff had not been satisfied with the results of the intensive and extensive efforts to hire protected class individuals, in 2001 the Fire Chief requested that the City Council approve a Fire Department Diversity Task Force to review the recruitment and hiring procedures. The task force was chaired by Davina Tomlinson (African-American) of the Human Resources Department and consisted of three African-Americans and three Hispanics from the community who were appointed by former City Manager, Michael Jez, and confirmed by the City Council. The task force met three times. The focus of the task force was to make recommendations to assist with attracting, recruiting, and hiring protected class individuals. The task force made several recommendations. Their key recommendation was that the focus of recruitment should shift from outside the community to the local level. The Fire Department almost exclusively recruited in the Denton area to prepare for the 2001 Recruit Firefighter test. Based on the input from the Diversity Task Force, the Fire Department met with local church groups, recruited at local retail outlets to get the word out to these target groups; worked with the local universities; and recruited at all the City's neighborhood recreation centers. The test produced the first Hispanic firefighter for the Denton Fire Department. Page 8 of 17 In July 2003, the Fire Chief proposed that a new Diversity Task Force be assembled to further address the problem of enlisting qualified minority applicants to take the entrance examination. City Manager, Mike Conduff appointed ten African American community leaders to serve on the new Diversity Task Force, three of whom also served on the Department's first task force. Pastor Kenneth Davis of the St. Andrew Church of God in Christ in Southeast Denton volunteered to chair this committee. The Chief also enlisted the Denton Fire Fighter Association President as well as the Fire Department's recruiting officer and representatives of the Human Resources Department, including the Civil Service Director. The Diversity Task Force met several times with Fire and City Staff to discuss the Fire Department's hiring and testing procedures for Civil Service employees. They identified several major concerns that they wanted addressed: · Invite in outside consultants. · Develop a Youth emphasis. · Determine what is the best way to effectively reach out to minority communities. · Perform a self-assessment of the Department. · Focus on 18-36 year olds. · Look at advertising and marketing opportunities. · Focus locally on study groups. · Look at civilian positions such as a fire protection intern. · Develop a marketing plan, a youth emphasis and a study program. In 2005, the Diversity Task Force continued to meet with Fire and City Staff to discuss the Fire Department's hiring and testing procedures for Civil Service employees, especially related to the June 11, 2005 entrance exam due to the possibility that the fifteen new firefighters for Station #7 might be hired off the list. Fire Department Staff attended the opening fundraiser for the Quakertown House at the United Methodist Church on May 15, 2005. 300 flyers were handed out asking the question "Do You Want to be a Firefighter?" and inviting interested candidates to attend one of two study sessions on taking civil service tests as well as an orientation on the Denton Fire Department. The Master of Ceremonies of the event, Cassandra Berry, who is also a member of the Department's Diversity Task Force made a strong point to invite participates to attend study sessions for the upcoming Civil Service test on June 11,2005. Fire Department Staff distributed another 500 "Do You Want to be a Firefighter?" flyers to be handed out to all predominantly black churches prior to the test, inviting interested candidates to register to take the Civil Service test and attend one of two study sessions on taking civil service tests as well as an orientation on the Denton Fire Department. Fire Department Staff conducted two study sessions on May 26 and June 4 to prospective candidates. One was on a weekday evening and the other on a Saturday afternoon. Both were conducted at St. Andrews Church of God in Christ. Of the total 135 attendees of the study sessions, eight African Americans attended. Page 9 of 17 Date Total Candidates African American Hispanic Female Other May 26,2005 41 1 1 3 0 June 4, 2005 94 7 5 3 1 Total 135 8 6 6 1 Table 2 The Fire Department received 1,735 applications to take the June 11, 2005 Fire Recruit Civil Service test. Unfortunately, the percentage of African American candidates who signed up to take the test was only 5.9%. Applicants'Race Number of Percentage of Applicants Total Applicants Caucasian 1 ,423 82.0% Hispanic 149 8.6% African American 103 5.9% Indian/Alaskan 23 1.3% Asian/Pacific 16 0.9% Other 21 1.2% Total 1,735 100.0% Table 3 Applicants'Race Number of Percentage of City of Denton Applicants Total Applicants Demographics Caucasian 542 84.2% 76.0% Hispanic 46 7.1% 11.0% African American 25 3.9% 9.0% Indian/Alaskan 4 0.6% 1.0% Asian/Pacific 7 1.1% 3.0% Other 20 3.1% NA Total 644 100.0% 100.0% Table 4 The test was given on Saturday afternoon, June 11, 2005, on the floor of the "Super Pit" at the University of North Texas with a total of 644 candidates taking the Civil Page 10 of 17 Service test. Only twenty-five, or 3.9%, of all 644-test takers were African Americans. Of those taking the test, 616 passed with a 70% or better. All Diversity Task Force members were invited to attend the test and view the procedures as well as take the test. Fire Department Staff handed out personal information forms to be filled out by all candidates who scored a 97 or above to continue in the process. There were a total of 70 applicants who were in this category with no African Americans. Following is the racial breakdown of those who scored a 97 or above. Applicants'Race Number of Percentage of Applicants Total Applicants Caucasian 64 91.4% Hispanic 2 2.9% African American 0 0% Indian/Alaskan 0 0% Asian/Pacific 1.4% Other/Unknown 3 4.3% Total 70 100.0% Table 5 IDENTIFIED ISSUES IMPACTING MINORITY HIRING Over the past several years, many issues have been identified from various sources as possible barriers to recruiting and hiring minorities, especially African Americans, in the Denton Fire Department. 1. Many social and economic issues affect the problem of qualified candidates, including physical tests of strength and endurance, receiving expensive advanced training (EMS and fire academies), and cultural attitudes. 2. Word of mouth brings in a high number of candidates for testing. There are very few minorities currently employed, which limits the potential minority employees at testing facilities. In addition, word of mouth throughout the fire service community will normally increase the number of test takers at any given site. The lack of minorities already on the Denton Fire Department leads people to believe that they will not be hired by the Department. 3. There is no local mentoring program in place to bring applicants along and support them through the process of getting into the fire service. Page 11 of 17 4. There are very few actual jobs for a large number of qualified applicants. 5. The problem may not be the recruiting program itself, but in other areas. The City's pay structure for the Fire Department has not kept pace with the market. The Denton Fire Fighters Association has argued that the Police Department has fewer troubles recruiting minorities because their pay is higher with more steps to increase their future compensation. There's a perception that if the pay were higher, minorities might be more encouraged to pursue employment in the Department. Our recruiters are often told that minority recruits would rather go to work in Dallas where the pay is higher, minorities are in larger numbers and they can promote faster. 6. The Denton Fire Department cannot attract sufficient numbers of minority applicants to the take the entrance exams to ensure equal distribution on the entry- I evelli st. 7. The small number of minorities who are already firefighters in Denton offer little opportunity for a support system. There is no minority union, such as the Black Firefighters Association in Dallas, to help them along the way. Without a support system or at least some members of the same race to act as mentors, many minorities are reluctant to pursue the Denton Fire Department as a serious career choice. 8. The small number of firefighters hired off of each list also reduces the chances of minorities being hired. Since the turnover rate is almost nonexistent, vacancies usually occur due to retirements rather than transfers to other departments. Promotions also playa part in the vacancies for hiring. Promotions occur at about the same rate of attrition, therefore limiting the chances to go lower on the list, thus deepening the pool of applicants. 9. The civil service selection process removes virtually all hiring discretion. Thus, efforts to achieve diversity are frustrated primarily by the existence of civil service. 10. The community at large has loudly voiced their opinions of why the Denton Fire Department has not hired more minorities, specifically African Americans. An article in the Denton Record Chronicle on August 15, 2005 entitled "Residents criticize lack of black firefighters" with the sub title of "Fire officials say diversifying department not easy," contained the following quotes from African American community leaders: Some residents led by Willie Hudspeth, a civil rights activist, criticize the city's lack of a black firefighter. He says the city's hiring rules place too much emphasis on the results of a test with questions "skewed" against minorities. "We've got this racist method of keeping a certain race out of the fire department, and other city departments." Hudspeth said "It's pretty obvious that the city Page 12 of 17 wants to keep blacks out of the top echelon of the city, and for sure, the fire department. " Carolyn Phillips, head of the Southeast Denton Neighborhood Association and a task force member, said the lack of a black firefighter "doesn't speak well of the city." But she's not sure why the department lacks diversity. She said it might be a cultural issue, or that blacks don't feel welcomed by the city. The Rev. Kenneth Davis, head of the task force and minister at St. Andrew Church of God in Christ in Southeast Denton, said minorities may not believe they have a fair shake with city employment. "There's a perception out there that there's no upward mobility or opportunities for minorities," Davis said at a recent City Council meeting. CURRENT HIRING SCENARIO OPTIONS Essentially we have two scenarios to consider in regards to hiring off the June 11, 2005 Civil Service list. Since the eligibility list from the June 11th test is only for six months, a strategy for the next regularly scheduled Civil Service test on December 17, 2005 also needs to be addressed in the scenario options. Keep in mind that this current list is for non-certified candidates which requires a ten- month lead in time before becoming a fully functioning crewmember permanently assigned to a fire engine or ambulance company. Staff recommends using the data from the results of the June 11th test along with the historical figures to fully evaluate which scenario works best for the City of Denton and the community. Hirin2 Scenario Option #1 Using the eligibility list from the June 11th test, the Fire Department would fill the current vacant positions (4 currently) and any vacancies that may occur before the list expires in accordance with State law. The Fire Department's original goal was to seriously consider hiring the 15 new firefighters with a hiring date of December 2005 for Station #7 from this list due to an anticipated opening date for Station #7 of October or November 2006. However, the schedule to open Station #7 has been extended to December 2006. Thus, this schedule will require administering a civil service test on December 17, 2005 with the same existing requirements for non-certified candidates with an anticipated hiring date of January 2006 for the 15 new firefighters off this December 2005 list. Hirin2 Scenario Option #2 Just as in option #1, the Fire Department would fill the current vacant positions and any vacancies that occur before the list expires using the eligibility list from the June 11th test. Page 13 of 17 However, using scenario #2, the City would give its next Civil Service Fire Recruit test on December 17, 2005 to certified firefighters and/or paramedics only. This Civil Service list would be used to fill the firefighter positions for Fire Station #7 with a hire date of October 2006 rather than the January date in scenario option #1. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Test and Hire Certified Firefighters and/or Paramedics from the December 17, 2005 Fire Recruit test with a one-year eligibility list. (Probable reduced costs due to the fact there will be less candidates taking the test.) Since we currently anticipate an opening date for Station #7 of December 2006, Staff's recommendation is to use the hiring scenario #2 option and test for certified firefighters and/or paramedics on the December 1 ih test. The Department would hire only certified firefighters or certified paramedics with the best solution being someone who was both a certified firefighter and paramedic. Staff believes that this action would allow the Fire Department to recruit certified minority firefighters currently working in other fire departments or graduates from fire academies not yet employed and minority paramedics who currently work in low paying jobs for private ambulance companies. Staff believes that they can actually increase the minority representation percentage at the entry tests due to having a more focused audience for recruitment efforts. There are many advantages of hiring new firefighters who are already certified. This is the preferred method of hiring firefighters throughout Texas. Denton remains one of the few municipalities that does not hire certified only firefighters. · A list of certified firefighters allows the Department to fill vacancies immediately as they occur, rather than wait until there are enough vacancies to justify sending several employees to a fire academy and paramedic school. Having this capability means that the Department always works at full strength and does not have to fill vacancies with overtime positions. Currently, the Department has four vacanCIes. · Firefighters serve a one-year probationary period from date of hire. Non-certified firefighters take up to ten months for training away from the Fire Department's supervisors, which means when those firefighters finally get assigned to a company, they have a much shorter time to be evaluated while on probation. A certified firefighter will have the full one-year for evaluation. · The cost to train new employees who are not certified continues to increase. Certified firefighters save the City considerable amount of training funds. · Candidates who have taken the initiative and gone to the expense to put themselves through a fire academy and/or paramedic school show they are serious about being in the fire service profession. They will have experienced the Page 14 of 17 occupational hazards such as extreme conditions and sick and injured patients before coming to work for Denton. It eliminates some of the applicants that will otherwise come to work and then find this is not the job for them. This recommendation would allow the City to hire 15 trained firefighters in the fall of 2006 resulting in savings to the FY200512006 budget for the costs currently allocated for hiring and training non-certified firefighters beginning in January 2006. 2. Redevelop and implement a comprehensive Explorer/Cadet program. ($20,000 annually) We believe this will allow the Fire Department to recruit local African American and Hispanic youth as well as other youths to be firefighters. This program would target youth - boys and girls - in the 16 to 21 year range. As part of the program, the Fire Department would offer scholarships to a certified fire academy for members 18 years or older of age based on a minimum of one year performance, attendance and attitude in which they have met all requirements as well as maintained good citizenship and grades in high school (if in high school). This would enable them to apply for our firefighter positions as well as other certified firefighter positions in the State of Texas. The annual cost represents the estimated expenses for uniforms, printing and incentives for the program as well as scholarships. 3. Advance the funding of the Fire Captain's (Civil Service) position identified in the Five-Year Financial Forecast for the Public Safety Training Facility in FY2006/2007. ($120,000 one time) This position would be the Assistant Training Officer and be responsible for assisting the Training Chief with a primary duty of overseeing the explorer/cadet program. The position would also be in charge of our fitness/wellness/safety program. Since this position will interact with shift personnel, it is very important that the position be Civil Service. We have allowed for this new position as part of the Training Facility's 2006/2007 O&M costs so this would not be an ongoing new cost. This position would report to the Training Battalion Chief. 4. Fund a new civilian (non-Civil Service) position as Fire Training/ Recruitment Manager. ($110,000 annually) This position would be a new civilian (non-Civil Service) management position responsible for managing an explorer/cadet program with the purpose of attracting young minorities to develop into certified firefighters. This position would also be the Civil Service liaison and a recruitment specialist to assist in the recruitment, testing and hiring process for new recruits as well as a community Page 15 of 17 liaison available to assist the Battalion Chief over hiring. Possible projects would include developing more comprehensive study groups for civil service tests. The position would have close interaction with DISD as well as both universities. This position would also assist the Assistant Training Officer in specialized training programs. This position would be assigned directly to the Fire Chief. 5. Assemble a Recruiting Task Force for response to the Gulf Coast area. ($10,000 one time) This task force would be made up of two Diversity Task Force members, two Denton Fire Fighters Association (DFF A) members and two Fire Department Management Staff along with the new Assistant Training Officer and the Fire TrainingIRecruitment Manager. The task force would respond to the Gulf Coast area in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi to recruit and meet with minority firefighters, especially African American firefighters. The Fire Association has received several calls from the Gulf Coast by firefighters wanting to relocate out of the area, especially New Orleans. The unfortunate tragedies of Hurricane Katrina and Rita may open up opportunities to recruit African American firefighters to take the Denton Fire Department test on December 17, 2005. 6. Conduct an off-site Civil Service Fire Recruit test in the Houston area in conjunction with the Denton test on December 17th. ($5,000 one time) The off-site testing location in the Houston area would allow all those firefighters recruited in the Gulf Coast area to take the test in an area closer to their homes saving them time, effort and money. In addition, the City could advertise this test throughout the Houston region to the large contingent of minority firefighters in that locale. 7. Complete the Marketing Plan as proposed by the Diversity Task Force. ($10,000 one time costs) John Baines of the Diversity Task Force proposed a Marketing Plan as a tool to assist in recruiting more minority applicants for the Fire Department. Part of that plan should be the development of a recruitment video and a new informational brochure to be used on recruiting trips. 8. Present the City Council's Direction to a Town Hall Meeting in November 2005. Because the lack of diversity in the Denton Fire Department has become such a heated community issue, Staff recommends a Town Hall type meeting where the community can come and hear exactly what's going on. In addition, the Town Hall meeting should be televised. Since the City Council's work sessions limit Page 16 of 17 input from citizens, this would present a forum to allow their input and reaction to whatever direction the City Council gives to Staff. A highly recognized African American leader from outside our community - perhaps someone from the NAACP, a university, the media, or a judge, etc. - should facilitate this meeting. A knowledgeable panel could discuss these issues as well as answer questions from the community. The setting could possibly be: "Here is where the City Council thinks the Denton Fire Department's hiring should go but we would like to hear from the community first before we implement that direction." If you have any questions, please give me a call at 349-8830. A :: . -, ~ -' ~ ,,- - ._,;~_"..lJ..K::-" L "-" ,-, ".~ ROSS CHADWICK Fire Chief Page 17 of 17 AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET AGENDA DATE: October 11, 2005 DEPARTMENT: Planning and Development Department CM/DCM/ACM: Jon Fortune, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT A05-0002 (North Denton Annexation) Hold the second of two public hearings to consider the involuntary annexation and service plan for approximately 5,800 acres. The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of the City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). BACKGROUND Applicant: City of Denton Denton, TX An involuntary annexation proceeding is being considered by the City of Denton for the Craver Ranch development site, city water treatment plant, and intervening properties. In accordance with the City's annexation policy plan, approved in June 1993, the City will "assess on a case by case basis" the annexation of areas in the ETJ when significant developments are proposed. The subject area to be annexed contains 146 separate parcels owned by 61 property owners, portions of FM 428 (Sherman Drive), FM 2153, Elm Bottom Circle, Green Valley Circle, Warschun Road, PR 2718, Shepard Road, and Burger Road. FM 428 and FM 2153 are state roads under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). A 54-inch city waterline runs along Burger Road, FM 2153, and FM 428. The property where the proposed city wastewater treatment plant will be located (along Hartlee Field Road) is also included in the proposed annexation. '" August 30, 2005, staff received direction from the City Council to pursue involuntary annexation proceedings. '" The City of Denton issued a letter of intent to annex to property owners on September 2, 2005. '" The entire area proposed for annexation is located in the extra territorial jurisdiction and is not zoned. Currently, there are approximately 60 residential units, a convenience store, a horse arena, a church, and a city water treatment plant. '" Due to outdated parcel information three property owners, encompassing approximately 94 acres, were not notified about the proposed annexation. The State law requires that all property owners included in an annexation be notified 30 days prior to the first public hearing. Due to the improper notification staff removed the three properties from the proposed annexation. '" The Comprehensive Plan identifies this area to be within Rural Area, Existing Neighborhood/Infill Compatibility Area, and Neighborhood Center land use designations. '" Property owners were notified of the involuntary with an "intent to annex" letter and official public hearing notification. To date, staff has received two letters in support, one letter neutral, 1 and 23 letters in opposition from property owners within the proposed annexation area. (Refer to Attachments 2 and 3.) OPTIONS 1. Maintain land area. 2. Delete land area. 3. Amend service plan. 4. Deny. RECOMMENDA TION Staff recommends that the first public hearing for A05-0002 is held as scheduled, and pending comments received; determine if additional information is needed. Staff recommends that the public hearings proceed as scheduled, finding that: The need to manage and coordinate development in an orderly manner is a significant city objective that the City of Denton will pursue. ESTIMA TED PROJECT SCHEDULE The annexation process will be completed by December 6,2005. (Refer to Attachment 4.) PRIOR ACTIONIREVIEW Intent to Annex Notification Mailed 18t CC Public Hearing September 2, 2005 October 4, 2005 FISCAL INFORMATION Development of this property will increase the assessed value of the city, county, and school district. It will require no short-term public improvements that are the responsibility of the city. Proposed annexation area will add additional tax base to the city. City of Denton fire and police services are required upon annexation. ATTACHMENTS 1. Service Analysis 2. Notification Map 3. Property Owner Response Letters 4. Annexation Schedule 5. Draft Annexation Service Plan Deborah Viera, AICP Comprehensive Planner II 2 Respectfully submitted: ~~ Kelly Carpenter, AICP Director of Planning and Development 3 ANNEXATION REQUEST SERVICE AREA ANALYSIS A05-0002 The Planning and Development Department is processing an involuntary annexation for approximately 5,800 acres of land generally located between the City's current northern city limits and Lake Ray Roberts along both sides of FM 2153 and FM 428 north of Hartlee Field Road in the northeastern area of the City of Denton Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ET J). Refer to map below. Size. 5,800 acres Location. Between the City's current northern city limits and Lake Ray Roberts along both sides of FM 2153 and FM 428 north of Hartlee Field Road in the northeastern area of the City of Denton Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ET J). Proposed uses. 1. A proposed master-planned community with homes, retail and possibly a golf course on 1,900 acres near Lake Ray Roberts. The extension of City's utility facilities or the creation of a water district are under consideration by the developers. 2. The construction of a City wastewater treatment facility that would service the Clear Creek and Milam Creek watersheds. The purpose of the service area analysis is to determine how the city would provide services to the area should it be annexed into the city. A service area analysis form is attached. Please provide the requested information and any other pertinent information you deem necessary. To determine the city's ability to provide services to the proposed area it is necessary to document: . Each department's existing capacity to provide an adequate level of service to the proposed area; . Additional personnel and capital equipment/facilities necessary to provide an adequate level of service to the proposed area; and . Cost of providing additional service. Existing Conditions: Proximity to existinq arterial and collector roads. The Mobility Plan designates FM 428 as a Primary Major Arterial, FM 2153 as a Secondary Major Arterial, and Hartlee Field Road as a Collector. Forty-two (42) tracts have actual frontage along FM 428; forty-one (41) tracts have frontage on FM 2153; and thirteen (13) tracts have actual frontage along Hartlee Field Road. Future Land Uses. The proposed annexation area contains three future land use designations: Rural Areas, Existing Neighborhoodllnfill Compatibility Areas, and Neighborhood Centers. The vast majority of the area is within Rural Areas. Existing Neighborhoodllnfill S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1 0-05\1 0-11-05\2 - Compiled_Service Analysis.doc Compatibility area locates north of Hartlee Field Road. Neighborhood Centers locate within the boundaries of the proposed Existinq land uses. The vast majority of the area is undeveloped/pasture land. There are approximately 60 residential units, including single-family residential units and mobile homes; approximately 64 structures (barns, sheds, shops); one convenience store; one church; and a city water treatment plant Prominent natural features. The area to be annexed includes the Milam Creek and Clear Creek basins. Environmental Sensitive Areas (ESAs), including floodplain, stream buffers, water-related habitats, and upland habitats, are spread through out the proposed annexation area. See map attached map. Proximity to other service providers. The annexation area is along the northeastern border of the City of Denton. Based on current data, there is a 54-inch waterline along FM 2153 and FM 428. The annexation property is located within Denton's wastewater Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN), which is a utility service area permit authorizing a specified utility to be the retail service provider. The water CCN holders for the annexation property include the City of Denton, Bolivar Water Supply Corporation and Green Springs Water Supply Corporation. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Please submit any other information that you believe is pertinent to evaluate the provision of services to this area to Deborah Viera in the Planning and Development Department at deborah.viera@cityofdenton.com by September 16, 2005. You may reach her at 349-8368 if there are any questions. LOCATION MAP OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION AREA ---..~. ~..~ ...)- ... . .. .... .i .1~1.. ...~ .~ ~ ~/ . . .... ~ .:' = =. :;;~~:t= .~~ ~- ~r."'ik: .. ~'J'~ ~ '...~ ~ ~~l~~. "r .~' .. ~:!' .....~\, +J- "r't-' t:t!, 'I~)"~' . ~ ;;::;:. ........... .' !L ...>>'. ;::" ~..., . . . . ,r'l:j\ ~'o n'j\1 '. ~ '.f--l . .' =_.. r'-~\JlP \ I \ 1 11>-...>=j.1 -L-.U f--J!:J r. ~: ..... ..' . . l~ f---'..: '"", A'~.. M. .. . F :--;:.- . . /" TI"'"..... . . . . 11 l . .. =-=- . I . · In~. .~. I( .I~ \ L' .rb . . ::.: .~ . ~. - -+..1 iuiir t::s!\-.. I ~. ~ i~ . ~ 11.t!J . '"' l '1 1\ ~ .l~ 0 ill' "~~ .. "~ "". \~$ ... _,.... ~ 1!1- :~.:. it .~ ,,~..w.:~ : t::: (.!lP~ Q': '-l .S . . rfro ~ 1 '.' . . .. ~ ~ : ~H \ 1 t;1~ ~ . ~. . :' c ". :.' r ,~~~ I;';'::.... . ~ ? . .:!!!I L s:\ 1 11. J: ! d.. .~~. "'1"1 .~T'9' . r; A ~11iR"ll= --'----i 1 I'. .U H - ( ~ _ . ,,~ }I...{l ~ Lj'---'--i "1.; Ait. ~ ! fJ 1M"." Parcels Proposed for Annexation C Current City Limits T I 1.. r---- '~IY. I~ (f..--./ l:: L, \ T-- . "......,.-uFl I-- -:I 't: '--'- _...J .. ~. . .... . . ~m:..' 'f r iii. . AERIAL OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION AREA SERVICE ANALYSIS A05-0002 Fire 1. Fire and Emergency Medical Services can be provided to the area from station( s) # 4 & 5, located at 2210 E. Sherman Dr. and 2250 W. Windsor St . 2. Estimated response time. 10 minutes 3. Appropriate response time in the City. 5 minutes 4. Is a new fire station approved in the CIP that could serve this area? NO If yes, what is the CIP program year? N/A 5. Will a new fire station be requested in upcoming CIP proposals to serve this area? NO. If yes, when should this station be operational? N/A 6. Total estimated funding for equipment, employees and/or facilities needed to serve this area strictly based on annexation and proposed development. N/A 7. Please comment on the cumulative impact of annexation and development. At what population level would another fire station facility be required? N/A Is there an accepted facility/equipment to population ratio that can be used for planning purposes? N/A Is there an accepted fire fighter to population ratio that can be used for planning purposes? N/A Additional Comments: Dean A. Brav Person to contact if there are questions 09/15/2005 Date S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1 0-05\1 0-11-05\2 - Compiled_Service Analysis.doc SERVICE ANALYSIS A05-0002 Parks and Recreation 1. What neighborhood park and recreational facilities are currently serving this area or are capable of serving this area if annexed and/or developed (federal, state, or local)? None are within the proposed annexation. The closest Denton Parks properties to the proposed annexation area are, Water Works Park and Natatorium Pool complex .5 miles to the south, and the Greenbelt Trail and Clear Creek Nature Center approximately 2 mile to the east. The lake Ray Roberts State Park areas are to the north and east approximately 1 to 5 miles. Current residents will be able to use existing City of Denton parks, facilities and programs. 2. What projects and/or equipment will be needed to adequately serve this area if annexed and/or development based on the parks and recreation master plan or similar standards? The 2000 Denton Park and Recreation Master Plan does not extend to the general area of the proposed annexation. Existing open space land at Clear Creek Nature Center and the Greenbelt trail along with facilities of lake Ray Roberts will provide regional park needs. As neighborhood subdivision development occurs neighborhood parks and community parks with athletic facilities will be necessary. Neighborhood Parks: 2.5 acres per 1,000 population (to be dedicated at time of development) 5 acres minimum size. (by developer) cost per acre Community Parks: 3.0 acres per 1,000 population 30 acres minimum 3. How much additional funding will be needed for maintenance if additional park facilities are developed to serve this area? None required for Parks at this time. However addition mowing for street right of ways will be needed. Annual Cost for street right of way mowing is estimated at $1,432.00 for the 11.63 miles or 34.94 acres of new right of way mowing areas to come into the city. Service Standard: Based on $41.00 per acre per mowing cycle. 4. How many additional personnel would be needed to properly serve this area if annexed and developed? No additional personnel for Parks maintenance required at this time. However additional resources will be required for road right of way mowing along FM428, S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1 0-05\1 0-11-05\2 - Compiled_Service Analysis.doc SERVICE ANALYSIS A05-0002 FM2153, FM2718, Woodland Hill, Hartlee Field, Elm bottom Circle, Warschun Road, Shepard and Burger Roads. Additional Comments: Denton Parks and Recreation Department will attempt to coordinate placement of park facilities proposed for development by the developer or use funds from the Park land Dedication requirements to purchase or expand existing parks within the service area of this development. Bob Tickner, Superintendent of Park Planninq and Development Person to contact if there are questions 9-1 5-05 Date S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1 0-05\1 0-11-05\2 - Compiled_Service Analysis.doc SERVICE ANALYSIS A05-0002 Police 1. Estimated average response time for this area based on current department conditions: Priority 21 minutes Non-priority 42 minutes Average 34.5 minutes 2. Appropriate average response time in the city based on current department conditions: Priority 11 minutes Non-priority 27 minutes Average 19 minutes 3. If annexed and developed as proposed will additional personnel be needed as a specific result of this proposal? Yes If yes, how many? 5 What type? Patrol Officers. Five patrol officers would provide one officer per shift around the clock and dedicated to this area. 4. Will additional equipment and funding be needed to serve this area? Yes If yes, what type? Five additional patrol cars fully equipped. 5. Will a police substation or other facility be needed to serve this area as a result of annexation and development? No If yes, when should the new facilities be operational? 6. Please comment on the cumulative impact of annexation and development. Last year (2004), the Denton County Sheriff's Office responded to approximately 200 calls in the proposed area. The Denton Police Department expects to respond to a similar number of calls after annexation, at least in the short term. Uncommitted patrol time would be dedicated to proactive community policing activities. For failure to specifically dedicate officers to this area would mean a dilution of existing resources committed to other areas of the city and an proportionate increase in response times in those areas. At what population level would another police facility be required? Projected additions to the current police facility will accommodate any population increases resulting from this annexation project. Future annexations of this size may be an issue. Is there an accepted facility/equipment to population ratio that can be used for planning purposes? No. S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1 0-05\1 0-11-05\2 - Compiled_Service Analysis.doc SERVICE ANALYSIS A05-0002 Is there an accepted officer to population ratio that can be used for planning purposes? Currently, 1.79 officers per 1000 citizens. Geographical considerations and estimated response times to calls for service without additional officers override ratio considerations as it relates to this annexation. Additional Comments: An important consideration is that an annexation of this size and type will clearly require additional resources if we're to maintain service delivery at the current level for the remainder of the community. For failure to add resources sufficient to provide service delivery at a level already deemed insufficient would be to exacerbate existing staffing concerns. Animal Services: One staff person and one vehicle will be needed to cover the area. Code Enforcement: One staff person and one vehicle will be needed to cover the area. Charles Wiley, Chief of Police Person to contact if there are questions 9/12/2005 Date S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1 0-05\1 0-11-05\2 - Compiled_Service Analysis.doc SERVICE ANALYSIS A05-0002 Librarv 1. Estimated additional funding needed strictly based on proposed annexation and development. $150,000 in additional funding is needed based on the proposed annexation. 2. Please comment on the cumulative impact of annexation and development. The proposed annexation will have no direct impact on library services in the City of Denton. 3. At what population level would another library facility be required? 125,000 4. Is there an accepted circulation to population ratio that can be used for planning purposes? Yes. 7.4 per capita 5. Is there an accepted employee to population ratio that can be used for planning purposes? Yes. One professional degreed librarian with Master of Library Science per 1,000 of population or .11 and one full-time equivalent staff per 1,000 population or .462. 6. At what population level would another library facility be required? 125,000 7. Is there an accepted circulation to population ratio that can be used for planning purposes? Yes. The same per capita as listed in #4 above. 8. Is there an accepted employee to population ratio that can be used for planning purposes? Yes. The same per capita as listed in #5 above. 9. If annexed, can anticipated service demands be met using existing materials, facilities, and personnel? No. The number of staff will need to be increased. S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1 0-05\1 0-11-05\2 - Compiled_Service Analysis.doc SERVICE ANALYSIS A05-0002 10. If not, how many additional employees and what type of facilities and materials will be needed to provide services? 3 additional employees (librarians) will be needed to meet anticipated customer demand at our North Branch facility. Additional Comments No additional comments. Eva Poole, Director of Libraries Person to contact if there are questions September 7,2005 Date S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1 0-05\1 0-11-05\2 - Compiled_Service Analysis.doc SERVICE ANALYSIS A05-0002 Solid Waste 1. Is residential solid waste service available to the proposed area for annexation? Yes 2. Is commercial solid waste service available to the proposed area for annexation? Yes 3. What is the estimated cost to provide this area with solid waste service? FY 2006 service rates will apply. 4. What is the typical revenue collected per: Residential Household: $17.25/ month - Large Refuse Cart $16.50/ month - Medium Refuse Cart $3.50/ month - Residential Curbside Recycling Cart Commercial Service: Various container sizes are available. Rates vary by container size. Contact Customer Service at 940-349-8787 to discuss. 5. Will additional equipment be needed to serve this area if annexed or developed? No 6. Will additional employees be needed to serve this area if annexed or developed? No 7. Please comment on the cumulative impact of annexation and development. At what population level would additional equipment be required? Unknown. Servicing this area will be added in with our existing service requirements for the City of Denton. As this area and Denton's other service areas continue to grow additional equipment and additional staff will eventually be required. Is there an accepted equipment to population ratio that can be used for planning purposes? No. Is there an accepted employee to population ratio that can be used for planning purposes? No Additional Comments: Scott Lebsack 940-349-8069 Person to contact if there are questions Sept. 15, 2006 Date S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1 0-05\1 0-11-05\2 - Compiled_Service Analysis.doc SERVICE ANALYSIS A05-0002 Electric Utilities 1. What is the distance to, location of, and size of the nearest City of Denton electric line? Not applicable 2. What type of lines and facilities would be required to serve this area? Not applicable 3. Are any new lines or facilities proposed for construction to serve this area? Not applicable 4. Are there any potential responsibilities if this area is annexed? Not applicable 5. Please comment on the cumulative impact of annexation and development. Not applicable At what population level would additional equipment be required? Not applicable Is there an accepted equipment to population ratio that can be used for planning purposes? Not applicable Is there an accepted employee to population ratio that can be used for planning purposes? Not applicable Additional Comments: Denton Municipal Electric is not certified by the State to provide electric utility service to the annexation area beyond Elm Bottom Circle should a request be made by a property owner. Don McLauqhlin Person to contact if there are questions Auqust16,2005 Date S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1 0-05\1 0-11-05\2 - Compiled_Service Analysis.doc SERVICE ANALYSIS A05-0002 WaterlWastewater 1. What is the nearest City of Denton water line? Size of water line. 54 inch Location of water line. FM 428 & FM 2153 Distance from proposed annexation. Within 2. What is the nearest City of Denton sewer line? Size of sewer line. 12 inch Location of sewer line. 650 feet south of Loop 288 on Sherman Distance from proposed annexation. 2,500 feet 3. According to the City of Denton master plan what type of lines and facilities would be required for this area and when are those lines and facilities proposed for construction. Size Year Location Water lines 54 2003 FM 428 and FM 2153 = Sewer lines Construction of proposed Clear Creek Water Reclamation Plant and a interceptor sewer line sized to serve the draining area based on zoning and land use established in the proposed annexation requirements. Timeline is dependent on development activity in the Clear Creek watershed 4. Are there any City of Denton lines included in the proposed annexation? 54 inch transmission pipeline along FM 428 and FM 2153 5. Please comment on the cumulative impact of annexation and development. At what population level would additional equipment be required? 18,750 Is there an accepted equipment to population ratio that can be used for planning purposes? One crew per 18,750 population. Is there an accepted employee to population ratio that can be used for planning purposes? One employee per 5,770 population. Additional Comments: A. WaterlWastewater Facilities Currently, the area to be annexed is provided water service by Bolivar Water Supply Corporation, Greens Springs Water Supply Corporation or private water wells. Wastewater service is provided by individual private onsite wastewater systems (septic tanks and aerobic spray irrigation systems). A major City of Denton waterline exists within the annexation area. Water service is available from this transmission pipeline at designated connection points that were designed into the pipeline. S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1 0-05\1 0-11-05\2 - Compiled_Service Analysis.doc SERVICE ANALYSIS A05-0002 The proposed Clear Creek Water Reclamation Plant has been permitted by TCEQ to provide wastewater service in the Clear Creek/Milam Creek/Culp Branch watersheds. The current zoning for the majority of the proposed annexation area is agriculture. The sewer line size required to serve the proposed annexation area will be determined based on the zoning and land use per the annexation requirements. The City shall provide a level of water and wastewater service, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance that is comparable to the level of services, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance available in other parts of the city with topography, land use, and population density similar to those reasonably contemplated or projected in the area. Tim Fisher, Assistant Director of Water Utilities P. S. Arora, Assistant Director Wastewater Person to contact if there are questions Sept. 7, 2005 Sept. 7, 2005 Date S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1 0-05\1 0-11-05\2 - Compiled_Service Analysis.doc SERVICE ANALYSIS A05-0002 EnQineerinQ and Transportation 1. What existing roads, bridges and other transportation facilities will be impacted by this proposed annexation and development in terms of needed improvements or upgrades? Name and location See comments below Type of Improvement Upgrade of traffic signs Approximate Cost $5,000.00 2. Are any of these improvements presently scheduled to be done at state or federal expense? NO. If yes, please identify facility and anticipated date improvements will begin. 3. Please list any drainage improvements that may require local funding, and include estimated cost (if no specific improvements can be determined, please make general comments concerning drainage). For any new development, existing drainage facilities must be improved, or new drainage facilities constructed to comply with the City's drainage standards in the Development Code Subchapter 19. All costs for drainage facilities for new development, including dedication of right-of-ways and drainage easements, and acquisition of drainage easements are the responsibility of the developer. A significant portion of the area is contained within special flood hazard areas designated (floodplain areas) by FEMA on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps. The City participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, and developments will be required to comply with the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program and the City's Flood Prevention and Protection Ordinance. Special flood hazard areas cannot be developed and will be designated as Environmentally Sensitive Areas. 4. Will additional equipment and facilities be needed as a specific result of this annexation and development? YES. If yes, what type of equipment or facility? When development happens, an increase in signs and markings will be realized, thus more maintenance time and supplies will be required. 5. Please comment on the cumulative impact of annexation and development. At what population level would additional equipment be required? See response under Additional Comments section. Is there an accepted equipment to population ratio that can be used for planning purposes? See response under Additional Comments section. Is there an accepted employee to population ratio that can be used for planning purposes? See response under Additional Comments section. S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1 0-05\1 0-11-05\2 - Compiled_Service Analysis.doc SERVICE ANALYSIS A05-0002 Additional Comments: There is an insufficient existing and proposed roadway system in this area to service the proposed development. A comprehensive roadway study (location, type, etc) will be required as a part of the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) and a change to the mobility plan: roadway component, pedestrian & bicycle component and rail & trucking component may be required as a result of the TIA's findings. FM 2153 and FM 428 are unfunded TxDOT roadways in this area. Hartlee Field Rd is an unfunded City roadway. The TIA will be required to show ultimate and interim improvements to these roadways, as well as phasing, as a result of development in the area. Edward Witkowski, P.E. Senior Engineer, Drainage and Floodplain Administrator Person to contact if there are questions 9/16/2005 Date S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1 0-05\1 0-11-05\2 - Compiled_Service Analysis.doc SERVICE ANALYSIS A05-0002 Denton Independent School District 1 . Education services are currently provided by: Denton and Sanger Independent School districts 2. If annexed, can anticipated service demands be met using existing materials, facilities and personnel? No responses have been provided. 3. If not, how many additional employees and what type of facilities and materials will be needed to provide services? No responses have been provided. 4. Estimate additional funding needed strictly based on proposed annexation and development. No responses have been provided. 5. Will projected school taxes from this development provide that additional funding? No responses have been provided. 6. Please comment on the cumulative impact of annexation and development. No responses have been provided. 7. At what population level would other school facilities be required for the City of Denton? No responses have been provided. 8. Is there an acceptable employee to population ratio that can be used for planning purposes? No responses have been provided. Additional Comments: Person to contact if there are questions Date S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1 0-05\1 0-11-05\2 - Compiled_Service Analysis.doc Legend CNTY COD D 500' Notification Limits Proposed Annexation ~ V L ~ ~ IJ: i+ [\ -- e--------- tl j---'-:14 LII $: .11 t::~ ----i l--I--IT ~ ~ OJ W W ~ ::::J D ~~~~ 0 l )/<) l \ "l V'" cO'G RD / , "~'~~:E~ay~ / ~JI; 0~ -" Wi IL je-l- j r-1lr" ::l II ~'~~ o 11 I r ~ ~ ~ l 0 ,on n-~ e-- -~ 0 - f--- f- '---- =f---- f- -- I ~ '"U' AO R9 ~ ~ ~ ~ - -c LII 01 ~f-- I 'j IJ :2 L- _".- J f=.:.::jl ~ ~.. WA Cf-lUN RD f-J , 37 - I L r-1\ PC ,...., ~ !I~(;Cp ,n - !jJ z T IT I / /\ lDIlf -.J [I 'nILJ~ V / R I \V I I u '.F )7'" \\ ! IL TI~ Pi be ~ ~ ,\~ C H28 IJ ~ > == r-c \jl .11 ~ ,;~J~ TI u, BO r Io,n TTl I \ L ~ \ ::~~" ~ 1-0 co f\_~ If ) (~~< GENERAL DESCRIPTION. SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER A MORE SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION IS PREPARED. SHERMAN DRIVE - RAY ROBERTS TREATMENT - CLEAR CREEK RECLAMATION & CRAVER RANCH f-J ~III I ~I T NORTH DENTON ANNEXATION Planning and Development Department - City of Denton 221 N Elm St. Denton, Texas 76201 , (940) 349-8350 ~ 1,250 2,500 5,000 Feet , ;:;r 09/21/2005 13:10 19403829995 ROBERT S JEHVIHS F~i~,'3E 01 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the first of two public hearings onluesday, October 4, 2005, to consider annexing approxImately 51900 acres into to the corporate city tne City of Denton, Texas. The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area tt..!~,=;ty of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclosec vour information is the annexation and z.one change request schedule, which notes all the required (ncetillgs The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold separate public hearings, on the same on Wednesdll~ OctOber .12, 2()()S, to consider making II I'eCDmmend.;JtJon to City Council regarding the proposed annexation and zoning the unzoned propet1:y. The public hearing will start at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall locatec at r.:: McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexation arei3.' tht) Oty. CounLiI would like to hear how you feel about this annexation reauest and invites you to atten(1 hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and jp order for your opinton to be taken into account, ptease return the enclosed form. with your tomments to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohIbits you from attending and participating pue/le hearing.) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address beio'.'\, u it off tn-person; Planning and Development Department 221 N. Elm ST Denton, Texas 76201 Attn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manager ~os~~ to ;;u:;:;'j .,r-rY ----'" Comments: r I DOKT .:SE~ U ~ BENErl lING F{</:'.i.:.,,~L"., "'JM,:> R~a.()tr~T At Atr/..., W<.-::: WON'T 6~T wATe;:7,i? 5F~FR. eL~c-rR/~ u--J H~ W e ~ ~ y ,{<ASH B'L.~~c_:~.j~~~ _lJo~sN'r Ne:-1E""O /0 ~D uP e:, iHE~, No Itl-A"'~s c~-~~~ In favor of reQuest Please circle one: Neutral to request ~~ Signature: Printed Name: i!>f3I:~ ~,...4. ~ Mailing Address: 3'1 \~ 5~h \.. <1.t\. City, State Zip: ~ ""~'(',,.t.'-1 ,TJr J (a;! (}. '1 \ 7 Telephone Number: Cji..i()- ~8a~ '~'"-l.1tt Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: ~~- ~t=s--- y~----~"~<~ CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CliY HALL WEST. DENTON. TEXAS 76201 . 940.349.8541 . (F) f!4C3';'S -w....~___ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the first of two public hearings on TuesdaYl October 4, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate city limits of the City of Denton, Texas. The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of the City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclosed for your information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the required rneetings. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold separate public hearings, on the same propert'y~ on Wednesda~ October 12, 2005, to consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed annexation and zoning the unzoned property. The public hearing will start at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area the.' otv Council would like to hear how you feel about this annexation reauest and invites you to attend Dub/Ie hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and comrnem. In order for your opinion to be taken into account please return the enclosed form with your comments prior to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and participating in the public hearing,) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address below or drop it off in-person: Planning and Development Department 221 N. Elm ST Denton, Texas 76201 Attn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manager Please circle one: Comments: In favor of request Neutral to request . /1.. ',~'. ..../< // /l II "A- 7'<;; ''-- ,-.......... Opposed to request .F ('"5.f'.:c.- /'~~~ .-- ~ "\~,<.....--~- ~~--- - ~-~-\ ,/ / ......-/_. ./ ..........~_/ S. \. /~'-'~-~i'L;6 ':'::}B/b/ Ignature>/< .... ..'- ~/,..;..Jo(._ ./-...<.... ._~. ..... /. . . L' ___"-. _._..___e~ .c",-, . / PrintedfName:///:- ) ~C<}'\ t [') . !,,/'J)'C?<:) Mailing Acld~~;s: I CJ ~/(// /~~'-/i/j~/d_.~( 0 City, State Zip: }'~J-(. /, /' c TK' >"'" r:~ ..-J;;' / , r I ,- ..' ,. Fe--" L I-"~ "". ~ Telephone Number: (~:"'/'!I t> - -~3 KI" 'I _I J t '!: " Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST. DENTON, TEXAS 76201 . 940.349.8541 . (F) 94C.349. Attn: Deborah Viera City of Denton From: Jane B. Ray 10744 FM 428 Aubrey, Texas 76227 Opposed to request: I chose to build my home in its present location because I did not want to be in the City of Denton. My wishes have not changed and T am violently opposed to this annexation. The City of Denton cannot and will not furnish me services. This property has been in my family 1()l" over 50 years and we have done very well without the city and object to being sucked in to assist in the Craver Ranch Development. If this development is so important to the city why aren't the present developments being included in the annexation? -_.) -- . - I <.i! __i j' \j _~ i , -' Jane Bay NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the first of two public hearings on Tuesday, October 4, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate cIty Of the City of Denton, Texas. The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area City' of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enc:loserj your information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the requirec meetings. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold separate public hearings/ on the same on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, to consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed annexation and zoning the unzoned property. The public hearing will start at 2:00 p,m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall 10c:ateC1 at 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area the City Council would like to hear how you feel about this annexation reauest and invites you to attend Dubl/e hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and cornrnent.. In order for your opinion to be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with your con,tnents pnor to the date of the publiC hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and participating in the pub/ie hearing.) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address: below, elf drop it off in-person: Planning and Development Department 221 N. Elm ST Denton,Texas 76201 Attn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manager In favor of request Please circle one: Neutral to request ~_.- ( Opposed to req:~~~",\ ""'--., // ...... . Comments: /" S<.e-.... h,,1) 1.'\-"-. ~::.L ~' 6 ,,'- 5. i .<:-/:1 Q h Signature: /:' - .,/} (\1 ..~~ .J.t.l.'. J / /[,;l"rru-v-- /. A .i.-',"- Pri nted Name :"Ic,a.<~_~__:-~~,c_J:-~).. ..,K.ej{.., _ ,. _________ Mailing Address: f, c, B 6- 'Y-- ") '3 t -------------_.~--~ -. -~._._-~,~._--~---_..-.-.....-._,-~ -,..__.,----"-^,"'-_..--,-.--.- City, State Zip: ( /~=~~-ttf=J.,:17~~S+----~~=.J:~-~-___~1-~...~~.~,m?=_.___._____ Telephone Num~ir: C-'1:1" )_____.__J___~_2..:=__.j__':LJ__,?==_.____m._._ Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST, DENTON. TEXAS 76201 . 940.349.8541. f!4C3i'j NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the first of two public hearings on Tuesday, October 4, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate city Iim:ts City of Denton, Texas. The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclosed fo! information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the required The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold separate public hearings, on the sameDropen',/~ on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, to consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed annexation and zoning the unzoned property. The public hearing will start at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall located at McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area Council would like to hear how you feel about this annexation reQuest and invites you to attend the public hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and commenCe In erder fer yeur opinion to be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with your c:omrtwntc to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and participating public hearing.) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address below it off in-person: Planning and Development Department 221 N. Elm ST Denton,Texas 76201 Attn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manager In favor of request Please circle one: Neutral to request ( /7 '/6[-(/ 112/1<2" ff.1 .oli h:',t1.4 </ r:: t:{ v . ~/ Llzz/-L1f-1.thttl L j) ct...... f./ /1.'Y. ~i r/f1:.';j i/I/[L J!.~i.f2t.'E/1 1'''''Zi , -.' / f.'i /' ,; ,1,_,._ ~fl ~=i-~//, .1.-1"7:;;-> ,i...,;1- _ .----;1---/ i-~/:,/l/ '--- ~ ,.OJ ;-~/ -- . -:<;1 /, -. > /1/1/IU'f"1" o<vF.C,,! c(...I1./"L",r:"'o-'-':...R;Y'~f..__'/ //r, ..f'..<1-L,:(O.c? ,/... J. ,;1/6<......./...,., i7'/.bi/I (l..:.,.;.. Ii ) . j . n . "",. t..' :1._. .-". ...- "----c.,-r....--7o...., .---.j .- [~- ..-~. t;.''1 (-- -'--{ -:",. ,--....- --\:.---- ~ Signature: \....cA..LJ;/ "<...\..\ l( /{l0~ {/l / - . <--)/ ,rF . /! Printed Name: l( CLU k.J U I/o.. ~l I, ,! /1 / " ... .. i/ ,~ (/ tv, .. - / v;) I"J Mailing Address:,,) /; I j /j"'u-e..lcL- [/ tL r:. t:i r..{ (L( City, State ZiP:cC;~>;g .(titLeo<! ./)/>;1 <<-:J 1{,;oz 1--1 Telephone Number: (..4.~' ?~:}/,?1'- ,~J{5;< Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: SEP 2 ::; [iL=: CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST, DENTON, TEXAS 7 ..E.. 1.9.. P) (d) r.; J\i,T7-;} -~.. .. ..cr::- .~4l~J. ts~ l:u, 't.d , '-'- j' NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the first of two public hearings on Tuesday, October 4, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of r:he City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclosed Tory-our information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the required meetmgs. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold separate public hearings, on the same propefty; on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, to consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed annexation and zoning the unzoned property. The public hearing will start at 2:00 p.m, in the City Council Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area the Otv Council would like to hear how you feel about this annexation reauest and invites you to atteno the public hearings, Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and comment. In order for your opinion to be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with your cornme:lts prior to the date of the public hearing, (This in no way prohibits you from attending and partic~'Jatlng in the public hearing.) You may tax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address below or dro it olfin-person: Planning and2~'r'~~o:.:es~ Department 0 ~~~U!~ 0 Denton,Texas 76201 SEP 2 6 lUll] -j. Attn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manage P. ,liNG & nEVELOPMENT In favor of request Please circle one: Neutral to request Printed Name: Mailing Address: City, State Zip: CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST' DENTON, TEXAS 76201 . 940.349.8541 . (F) 940.)"19, ~ + /) ,..>e.y .--' ,r5 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the first of two public hearings on Tuesday, October 4, 200S, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate city limi1:~; of City of Denton, Texas. The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area the of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclosed your information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the required meetings. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold separate public hearing~ on the same property, on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, to consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed annexation and zoning the un zoned property. The public hearing will start at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area Council would like to hear how you feel about this annexation reauest and invites you to attend hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and .c, In order for your opinion to be taken into account: please return the enclosed form with your comrnents prior to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and participating In the public hearing,) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address below, or drop it off in-person: Planning and Development Department 221 N. Elm ST Denton,Texas 76201 Attn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manager In favor of request Please circle one: Neutral to request ~~~~~_~t~..~=~-~~~f Comments: '. (i Co" /f '.~~~<J < . / l/t; -( 0 /1, ":;'. j,..,j tL ,L./j ~.- '7/;):j'q f f1 ,") j,!;' 3 fihl~fe it ) 77\' 76;) .:), 7 Telephone Number: r if/} .Ii 'y'3- :2.. ;':/ f C; Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: /." U!Pli/ /)ut Signature: Printed Name: Mailing Address: City/ State Zip: CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST' DENTON, TEXAS 76201 PLANNING & D NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the first of two public hearings on Tuesday, October 4, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate city limits of the City of Denton, Texas. The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of the City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclosed for your information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the requirea meetings. The Planning and Zoning Commission wi/I hold separate public hearings, on the same property on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, to consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed annexation and zoning the unzoned property. The public hearing will start at 2:00 p.m, in the City Council Chambers of City Hall locatea at 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area the City Council would like to hear how you feel about this annexation reauest and invites you to attend the public hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and comment. In order for your opir-ior. to be taken into account, p!easa,r:eturn the enclos.ed form with YOl!rcomments prior to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and participating in the public hearing.) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address below! or drop it off in-person: . Planning and Development Department 221 N. Elm ST Denton,Texas 76201 Attn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manager In favor of request Please circle one: Neutral to request ..../- Lv'7:t>.i't..o( ). Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: I I PLANNI~G & ~~y'EL~~MENT I CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST. DENTON, TEXAS 76201 . 940.349.8541 . IF) 940.WJ7707 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the first of two public hearings on Tuesday, October 4, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate city limits of the City of Denton, Texas. The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of the City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclosed for your information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the required meetings. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold separate public hearings, on the same propertv/ on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, to consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed annexation and zoning the unzoned property. The public hearing will start at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area the Oty CounCIl would like to hear how you feel about this annexation reauest and invites you to attend tf]e public hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and comment. In order for your opinion to be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with your comments prior to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and participating in the public hearing,) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address below, or drop it off in-person: Planning and Development Department 221 N. Elm ST Denton, Texas 76201 Attn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manager In favor of request Please circle one: Neutral to request ~~ /' 011= o/lJ't ~ if '\, "- Opposed to request ;' __,,,,f Mailing Address: City, State Zip: Telephone Number: Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST' DENTON, TEXAS 76201 . 940.349.8541 . (F) 940:j4{,TlU7 09/27/2005 11:04 9408983556 COtiFERENCE SERVICES NonCE OF INTENT TO ANNEX September 21, 200S City or Denton PlaDning aDd Develop..t Department 211 N. Elm neatOD, Teus 76201 Re: 9451 F.M. 411 Aubrey, Teus 16227 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN; After mUt!b thoapt and t!onslde....tioato your proposal to annel., I d<<ided that I Deed to voice my opiaio.a. I have bOWd ..any developers iD my tilDe, add believe .me laow daat tben .is ODB} one thiDI on tllei.. mind and that is to "make mODey". Then b nothiag new about tbo pbellolDenon. What I wo.lclllke to see 0 if jllS. onu tbe "little guy" un voice the.lr opinioa add the "big guys" aduaDy li.teD. It is Dot always about the big developen aad what th.ey can offer tbe city. Whether you OW'll just ad atl"e lot or 500 aeres, there iJ a rcuoa that people IIlOVf; '0 .Aub~. We bad a t!boite - move to Deaton or move to Aubrey. We tho.e Aubrey aad 10 did lIle rest of the people tbat live here. It wU not 0Il1y for ill beauty. iu calmllell, itl serenity. but for prattical reason. like lower taxes a. welL We wanted out of the city to have 6re works if we wanted it, to bave uimaIJ roaming tbe propeny, to have big gatheringl of family and friends witllou. worrying about parldns "UeI. There has been so muth DUnst in our couotry .. harricaDes, evatuees, loss of bolO~~ and ramily, and thou or u. dealing with loved ooes at war. It seems .utb a minor thing to a.k that the peatefulnal of our bome itay tllat way and to Jgve UI in Aubfty. nank you for your colJsidention. Sioeerely, EJ~ rr= ~ (-~-"\ :-.:::;:.:J (l ,c;'I~'IL_J II L~ "'::::!J 6 U -=-~. i~~'\: i~~ , u: !i I' n SEP 27 ZOUS . ,'J M. Deboralt GiBespie Proud Property Owner in Aubrey , i PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ! -_I -----_._---_.._-------...--_._--._---~~~-_.._--- .__._._..._--~.- ---_. .._-------~~--_.__. ..- FPOt1 : FLClDPS R( FOUTCH FA>< NO. : 940 383 4499 Sep. 26 200~ os: D3F'tl ;:; 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A05-0002 (North Denton Annexation) The City Counel of the City of Denton will hold the first of two public hearings 011 IJ,.\esday, October 4, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate ciN of the City of Denton, Texas, The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern are,;! tnf.: City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. EncloSt~d,!,our information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the required ~Y1eetfng5c The Planning and zoning Commission will hold separate public heating~ on the same proptmy/ on Wednesday, October 1.2, 2005, to cons/dllr making a I'SC011ImendatJon to City Councif regarding the pl'Op9ssdannexationaDdzonlng the unzanBd.p~,~.,,_. _ The public hearing will start at 2:00 p.m. in the City Coundl Chambers of City Hall locatf>c i?t 215 E McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexatIon art:'!} the CounCIl would like to hear how yoll reel about this annexation request and invites you to attend N,E! hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and c0i11menL order for your opinion to be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with your comme':ts to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and patticlwi:im,;/ public hearing.) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address hela'x, ~ jrop it off in person : Planning and Development Department 221 N. Elm ST . Denton, Texas 76201 Attn: Deborah Viera, Alep, Case Manager -, '\ In favor of request Neutral to request Opposed to request I ...../ Comments: f.))e It (~ V(f.r<.y t>,,,os@ +0 1M (;" R.!.; &Il~,"t:l AN.Nl;)( A'r/oO . -----.:fF,;,.; ~<-\".,jlE:J' 73 U IIJ TilE e.try we QJ()tA..t..1> JHrve BOIJ.~f/.r IN THe CJ-ry. ALSd ,.,. /tiAKes AID ~AJs€ /.j(j~1li.Ji:. i>s.,KJ:Je~k:5 ~f!..U.TAIN AUftS OF PE!'r&1...CRe:1> Oi... /J.A}J:ie Vb-j."P/;./.) J..ft.tJ7::>.--W~"[jTOI.u.b1.Jie1/..fST.t;;=~=_~~~ THe fl..AN/VltJ (;. .. ~ol\J ING /?;0II~1> JflGMf;G.~. THEIl{ N Itmr;s. v- P;JoAJri NMftlaEl!slio tJJ e c.~It"';~~~.~ -' ~ , "'T1tLK.. fb 71I~fr\ t>Io.Fo~~ 11J1;; mt;~lItJt;S. ~ U()i.I..LJ) fj-L$o /...II<~ '1b 'KJJbcJ WJlfd P1...tlt,,'1."!1f;5. ~A>>€' SoL); IN -r'H 15 el1 1#7YJe /....liST ~ lI'-o#lH5. Please cirde one: Signature: ~ W. (~ Printed Na cI- 'D,Ps",) Go U). FOI.J---rCH Malling Address: 55S5 WaoDLAIJ"D MILLS "DR/Uj; . City, State Zip: Dg~JJJ I n 11,~J-E~/5' . Telephone Number: Q40 - 3g OJ - 39;;<1 I ql.kJ- .3t1- 1337 r"PiX Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: 5555 LJqJ7)LA1J1:> JJ/LLS ])R)/JE; CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST . PENTON. TEXA r~:~ -\ i :,' ~ ~ : H . ~&~8d41 ......J PLANNING & DEVELOpfv1 FRor'1 FAi< NO. 5633590484 Se:P. 27 2005 01: 1Bpr,) f'1 -'-"'--,'.-~~--........_--~--- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) I IThe boundaries of the proposed annexation have been revised. Pleas~see the attached maDS for details. The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the second of two public hearings on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, to consider annexing approximately S,900 acres into to the corporate cit'f lim'ts c;f the City of Denton, Texas. The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of of Denton's Extraterritoriai Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Encloser;: Ilnformation is the anne~a. tion and .'2o.ne ch~nge request schedule: which. notes all the required The Planning and Zonmg CommIssIon will hold separate pub/lc heanngs, on the same I we. dnesday, October 14 200~ to consider making iil recommendation to Oty Council propnsed annexation and zoning the unzoned propelty. IThe pubHc hearing will start at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall located ~1;~ McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because yol./ own property within the proposed annexation ar,'{j CO{fiJcITWoo/dli!?tTto7ri:!lJr1rlJwyoa fe-el about this' annexation -reClClest'ahd-fnVitesyotttcr attC{}(j tht, hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen Involvement and cornmfO;;;=c order for your opinion to be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with your cornrnen:s to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits yol./ from attending and participiJtt!ir; publiC hearing.) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it it off in-person: i Icomments: I I I Planning and Development Department 221 N. Elm 5T Denton, Texas 76201 ii S E P 2" Attn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manage , , ' Please circle one: PLANNII\ll1 8, -~..._-~. , Neutral to request Opposed to request .1)J ;::~vc 11.- t i!..C',-Plt.4# I -.,.....-.-.'. --"-,.,',--.._~.,.._- -~--'----"---_.._..__. -"-. .._._...-.......__.~..... .--". Signature: Printed Name: Mailinq Address: City, State ZIP: Telephone Number: Physical Address of Pro erty within 200 feet: 7.6'.227 /' if 'I CITY OF DENTON$ TEXAS CITY HALL WEST' DENTON. TEXAS 76201 . 940.3498541 . (F) 940c31H. ~i ~~,,:~-:::,:;~~_::_:::~';'~c:~~:~:::'::~~=----:::':~~~:<::";':-_~_~--=-~-:' -'I 1! !; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING i: I' ;; AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) r ,j! I: ~iThe City Council of the City of Denton will hold the first of two public hearings or: Tuesday, II ~iOctober 4, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporat!' the Ii j!City of Denton, Texas. The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastE"'j ({ the Oty ii ~!of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. your- Ii ~iinformation is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the meetings. !j i! The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold separate public hearings, on the same . -on 1:1 II Wednesday, October 12, 2005, to consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding I II the proposed annexation and zoning the unzoned property. I: liThe public hearing will start at 2:00 p,m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall at 215 E. Ii 1;:MCKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area the Oty \1 ...1 Council would like to hear how you feel about this annexation request and invites you to attend the PUblIC/'.) I hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement CJnl'llent In I) i!ordet for your opinion to be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with ::, i:jto the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and [he ;\ "'j _ ." _ h 1!(;''::~:7~=;~~! You ma: fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address below, or drop Ii \~~f.[~- !~~W~~) Planning:::;?r~l~~~~::;artment I, I, c:~? 2 8 2U05 Attn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manager .! : u ~~ ~~ i Please circle one: Neutral to request ql.2~6/ Opposed to PLAroNI~m 8,- OF LOPMENT 1i ----------Irrfcw&o request ~!Comment5: h ":; ;: :1 ~~ .. . '~7.~~~ ff11' rrl"- c-{ h,;j~ /.j.c.&c.(;J)'u... ---. ~i ~~_'il.1 ~ Tf ~ avrc. ~ ~ Lt/ ,#-:;~'r:!r.~k//;~~> 1\ "'i"t. ~~.e1 ~ hrP';t 2RJ' If/~it:. tn-t ~et<.. ./j_/'. ,/< ~.r'- JI./6'. ,,,-!' ..-J"" :isignature: 1(/ (J. (~~1~'d-Yl'?~ !! Printed Name: fI Le.E ~C{. 7> . 61/ l 121 (" ,...; ijifVlailing Address: .5b33 Wl!"'PvJ,.F/ Jv D HI"'/. 5 ~ R .. 1jCity, State Zip: r'!)pNTuN) IX "1t2.oq :j\Telephone Number: q V {/ ~,g7 -~ :$1 13 ~ Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: t'.~.::...-.-.-_ 7f" 112<1 17JV" CITY OF DENTON. TEXAS CITY HALL WEST . DENTON, TEXAS 76201 . 940.349.854i . TlO7 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the first of two public hearings on Tuesday, October 4, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate city of the City of Denton, Texas, The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area the City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclosed "IX your information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the required rneetings. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold separate public hearings/ on the same propert}.~ on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, to consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed annexation and zoning the unzoned property. The public hearing will start at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area tilE' CllY CounCl! would like to hear how you feel about this annexation reauest and invites you to attemj pUblic hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and commep:. In urder for your opinion to be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with your comments pnor to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and participatmg in the public hearing,) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address below! or drop it off in-person: ~jl S~~~~J i anning and Development Department 221 N. Elm ST Denton, Texas 76201 n: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manager I I ~AN~I~G&IR1}'v~~~~o~~J Please circle one: Neutral to request Com~en~s~. ... . J ../. _ /' _ '-. .-cr 1-1/ r. i,))/e' 1/1' Lb PJ/j?tll \) C~4 W,l i);1 q ::7 ~l::;,j7 C {.co} /).Jf /~~ .",/' / :" . 0/;7-"/ i/rO.-f>.1 a~" e -jq:n.t? 5,:2 71"" <i45 ~ }/}/1?// Ie) D! ~i~~~f- s,.t.... '7 /........ . ,-+.. ;.::z:. .J w'? (j ,"'.. <' c.:'> f1 y; c: < . ~.~.. C7 , / I "/ ~~ (7 r b e~'cj: .~ <:~ )r::~cf;Y?c t/:'; .6llr PT /l/J/r , Signature: R F:!!J ;/i--tP L/??p Printed Name: 13 C? 17)/ }!.,. if}} ))/ Mailing Address: .5'-~l-:>- '73~- h r'ecn VoJ/ey {'}/1 (i')('-' r' City, State Zip: A LIb r e y IX /7 If; ;,,:;;;;.:; ,/ Telephone Number: 9 {i:-: () ~ :.3 8 '/ c' /73 -9 Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST' DENTON, TEXAS 76201 . 940.349.8541 . (F) (l4(JJ, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the first of two public hearings on Tuesday, October 4, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate city limits of the City of Denton, Texas. The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of the City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclosed for your information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the required f'"leetmgs. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold separate public hearings, on the same property; on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, to consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed annexation and zoning the unzoned property. The public hearing will start at 2:00 p,m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area the Qtv Council would like to hear how you feel about this annexation reauest and invites you to attend public hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and comment. In larder for your opinion to be taken into accounL.. please return the endosed form with your cornrnenLs prior to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and participating in the public hearing.) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it n n r; or drop it off in-person: ~. r. Ie ~ \vl ' U;; \,~ l!;; U - Planning and Development De 221 N. Elm ST Denton,Texas 76201 Attn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Mana SEt> '2 8 2DO~) er In favor of request Please circle one: Neutral to request PLANNING & OEVEL.. .. -F,e:ueSl '"-=--~~-"--~.~ ,~~~---,-.-~,.- Comments: ~.-? i/ . 9,r;7~-o '_0.r f _'e~wl" Mailing Address: /' C) :J y I , ) _ .....-r City, State Zip: A i...dDrj/ /d Telephone Number: 9L/O j:? 3 Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: Signature: Printed Name: /C/ .,-(-.- ~Jt ~ f;;' ? Cd.;] 7 ~Yf;' / /'cJ:J '1/ P J._ 1../;; fI ~t'/."b?"l",-,;':.,.,_,_'i <~,~:~/ CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST, DENTON, TEXAS 76201 . 940.349.8541 . (F) 940.349. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the first of two public hearings on Tuesday, October 4, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate city limits of the City of Denton, Texas. The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of the City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclosed for your information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the requirec rneetings, The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold separate public hearings, on the same property. on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, to consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed annexation and zoning the unzoned property. The public hearing will start at 2:00 p,m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall located dt 21.5 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area the City Council would like to hear how you feel about this annexation reauest and invites you to attend tfle public hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and comment. In order for your opinion to be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with your comments prior to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and participating in the public hearing.) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address below; or drop it off in-person: r~, - - --- --.-- - -:--c'-' anning and Development Department ! / L'.: '_.J~! I L.J 221 N. Elm ST i '-<\ --- Dento~f Texas 76201 I Sf:.P 2 8 L U I L . .... I Please circle one: _ ~I~.~~~~~~f Neutral to request Co~,nents: 1'+ . . \ -- ..~ f -\- ( ,"~~?.., I~'\C\ li":t~\..j u\= }...~ ~j J- l'i.<)/.{ IN...* 'eu_ Signature: ~,2i(.,;n il'!J f~lr~L Printed Name: JY}eG'l~j (\ 'RG\~ L !:jn{ll, Mailing Address: !:!,1j 2:/7 G;,'-Cl::i\ U~ If Pj, t}fyt{ e.... City, State Zip: AL<hl"~ j - / r XCt S ~'J tn ad.. I Telephone Number: C)J/D '.. :::S8~ - J '811 Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST' DENTON, TEXAS 76201 . 940.349.8541 . (F) 940 34:}. Sep 28 05 12:01p p. 1 i I AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) IThe boundaries of the DroDosed annexation have been revised. the attached maDS for details. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -: l \! I Please see 1 The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the second of two public hearings on TUHsdaYf October 11, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate city City of Denton, Texas, The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern arec, of Denton's ExtraterrItorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Encio5('(j information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the requiter: The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold separate public hearings, on the same Wednesdafj October 1.<. 200~ to consider making a recommendation to Dry Council proposed annexation and zoning the unzoned property. The public hearing will start at 6:30 p,m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall located i:t McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed anne)(atiofJ arei; [COUncil would like to hearhowyou feel about this annexationlcauest and fiwliC!$ you to attend hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and con iiJ'2tiL order for your opinion to be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with your convr,t'/,ts to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and partrcipadr,'g in public hearing.) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address it off in-person: ----::-__. '. _ . Planning and Development Departmen ~ ~ (t:; . Li I 221 N. Elm ST Ei' ~ -'~I ' Denton, Texas 76201 , ~__~ Attn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manag SE? 2_ : ' //(~::~:Of~ ~::: :::u::e: 0 PLAN~I~FV~I- - . t COll"ne~_______ __ _ r ., Signature: Printed Name; ~ ~~,..._~--"-~~--- .,.--"':7 ,;<, / ./::> ~--:.c~'2"'-- ~ /;:YG.~---....-'~ ~.-'7 ~:c:::::-'?~ V ~1' L?-,.-" ..::..,.. /'-( C6..( .qi~A7 ,r f " ""-_,,-,," t;;., &' ....-<.....~ If\tJailing Address; 65>0 /t~ C....t..<"'A?,4... ;;=-lcPf> . 7, -J'k ~)z :-'.C) C-" /CitYr State Zip: ~~)c:. (./7 c;. ,t '-"_ !Telephone Number: .'2(..L-( ?bC) 05-0 g Physical Address of Pr?perty within 200 feet: ~~~ /1'-;> 0 :1 f ,t CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST. DENTON, TEXAS 76201 . 940.349.8541 . (F) 94Q:]'~9 03/23/2B20 14;54 3404823838 Vi;;Ut.1 POST OFFICE p~; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) The boundaries of the DroDosed annexation have been revised. Please see he a 5 fo The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the second of two public hearings onruesday, October 11, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate i~mjts~r the City of Denton, Texas, The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern Cllel;; uf t~'e City Of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclo5e;j 'iour information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the requlrec meetings.. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold separate pUbbc heatings, on the same pn~!Jert}> an Wednesday, October 12, 200~ to consider making a recommendation to City Council Ic'?fjardilJ{j the proposed annexation and zoning the unzoned property. The public hearing will start at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall locatei:] a: E McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area ttJe CYty Councl! would liktFfoliear fJoWYOfll'eel1ilJlJOt t/1fSt1nnexatioil request and Invites you' to attefii:/ /)ub/JC hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and In order for your opinion to be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with your com;:-1erts prior to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and partlcipiJtlrJg Ny:: vb/Ie healing:) _. x it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address droo . ~~~ pele:~ W ~ [D~ Planning and Development Department 221 N. Elm ST S E P 2 !-\ (0:; Denton, Texas 76201 Attn: Deborah Viera, Alep, Case Manager P ,A,N~JlNG & DEVELOPMENT <."'--....... " ---'"", Please circle one: In favor of request / /~i:.:7~:~ Signature: Printed Name: Mailing Address: City, State Zip: Telephone Number: Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: .....: CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HAl.L WEST' DENTON. TEXAS 76201 . 940.349.8541 . (1') 94G.;IS' NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002(North Denton Annexation) The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the first of two public hearings on Tuesday! October 4, 2005! to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate city limits of the City of Denton, Texas. The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of the City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclosed for your information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the required meetings. The Planning and Zoning Commission WI'll hold separate public hearings/ on the same properf:yj on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, to consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed annexation and zoning the unzoned property. The public hearing will start at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall locatec at 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, Because you own property within the proposed annexation area the City Council would like to hear how you feel about this annexation request and invites you to attencf the public hearings, Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and comment. In order for your opinion to be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with your comments prior to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and participating in the ublic hearin. You ma fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address belOW, or drop i .~~~~ O lanning and Development Department 221 N. Elm ST S E P 2 ~ ZUU::J Denton, Texas 76201 : Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manager PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT In favor of request Please cirde one: Neutral to request Opposed to request Comments: :y:: c?.m &P;1c.e/n~ rI +Ao..+-Iw/lf he. /JOryrJ ell,/ !'fOJK;;'! 70-;<'7 ~},'f~~-f ('cca-,'v,';) 07 r,(!l~/fd 'zo1'Y"(,d~{,"\ lf1..C crfn / k f)~/, ,'be:! a:rr -I {.1M t' r WfJ. t""br/'("~ "1 f.. 11/ rYO nc>, 1\ ecd Ci -1"\/ 'd L'...L / L ;, J ~. I' y,,r t.' ~ a /I oe I, ~ v~ ,... C ,'"'7 pre I'Vl ~ of", ~ fp Of f1 J/I e Xl i-r! I ~ C, /'('~ /C>'.- /1 ./,,: . dCY~(ollYl~n/' /j>/v"(PrL~r (~LYl..7, ' Signature: ~/~' Printed Name: A 0)1~ f d //'^.). ( L-- ---- Mailing Address: t...f[O ') tfc,rll<. '- p, (' /J Ac.J.___ City, State Zip: f)(lt-\,k,y> )~' 76~rSfiE -'~-'~-- Telephone Number: C/o Jr_# F{.., J~ 97~ -7Cf'S--- ~700 ^ /) '7{J._.._~_ Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: CfTY 01= DENTON, TEXA> cr:Y J..j,0,LL 'NEeT ODJTm:, TCX.\C 7G201 040<3>l:J.gS~" CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST' DENTON. TEXAS 76201 . 940.3491\54'[ . IF) ,u: 71e7 'WI~rv .....v V-l- """....... -'r...,.,.... r" " -- FRll'1 :RSW and OCT FAX K). :94B3811B47 Sep. 27 2e05 11:~ Pl NOTICEOFPUBUC HEARING A05-0002 {ltCHth DeI'doA annexatiOn) OtyCouncUrsftheOty Of ...DentDoWfJI hoIdthe....ClflWDpJllJlfc:llellJingson T....." 0c:taIaer4, 200S,toconsider annedngappruxirnall!lyS,9GOilQ'eSlnIotDthecorparate dty limits of lt1e CftyofOenton, Tecas. The pt'OJJeftytDb&annexedis9f*lJlVloaDdln thenortJ1easbln area of the CIty of DentoJfsE41a-.ltallilll .Jurisdiction as .'showo ..shaded In ..ti1e'.endased map. Enclosed fer your Informatlon;stheannexattonand zone .chBngerequest '.sdIedufe,'whfch notesalJ the required meetings. n.e"..",..., Zaa6rgQJaMr if bJlwlllhdd SJ1IpIfII/.f! fJltIc ~tJllthesame ptf1pi!I1.y, on ~_~.a.~.4!II1f~""..IIal.......t:IlyD1llllldl~ .pmptJI"'''''''''''''''''''~.IIIIIJIIMd",~... e publiC hearing wfJIsblrtatl.:0Dp.m.mthe.CityQu1Q1 CbafJlbelsofOtyHa11 Iocaredat215 E. MCIOnnE!YStreet,Den\lJn, ....exas.lIet:1Just! rouDrtf1PfJ1P1fi'lrWllJ1/nthefJfl1/fJOl.fll!~ .. the CIty CoIIncJlWDUldllketD :/1esrhtTHYl1IJfeelabtJutthis~~ nI(!'-t MtUntl/tesJlDfJtD attend.tiIe public nBBrlfJgs.PubJicllearingsare designed tnpmvideopporturlliesfa' c:RI2enll'lVOlwment and camment. In order:forygur.api~.~pleJsereUn.tbe'endosedQmwJth'YDurmrnmtmtsprior to the dim! of C.' .(17Jls inllDwaypmh/blts }lDUfmmaltt!nlJfngandpiJrtJr:/pIII:Jng In the ~.!!.tfttnumberleelfldattMbGItDm,mall'ttn.the add,. b8low,er dror3 SEP 3 0 LUU~ .............~.....b........ m N.ElmST DII_,...,75201 D.....~AXP, c.e......... In faVor Of request "- c:Int8... .NeutraI to request r~ _~tDrequest~ -~ ,- ~uS ~ /ffJd~ Signature: Printed Name: Mailing Address: :g7-f)~ Bm C( Ie- t 1-<- City, State Zip: 4- l4.Qr ~ 'F-6.'dS '76 '2--l--7 TefephoneNum~ ' . 1 I/o :JfY4?~.? / h cal Address of within200fIIet: /}C-JZ.es.- q j/..cve:z #{ ~ ~ fJ/~fJ" /?D:.3 ~ff -:f ~C{ ,h ;'i-t ~ t ":fiC--" -79. J"- j7[ Y.RJ /!-cJ'j2f?11- 'Z5 [)o'1ffTh,ff/' ~Ik-f 36 /i2 0 I}u 2--2- 7/1 J IJ (r~k 112* I Ii.> 9. ~ S- {)-r:.,p oC fi- CITY OFlJEN'TON. lEl"AS cnv...."'.....".... --.........-. . 0ENT0N. TEXAS 76.201 . ..3411.11541 .(F) 940.349.7107 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) The boundaries of the orooosed annexation . have been revised. Please see the attached maDS for details. The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the second of two public hearings on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate city limits of the City of Denton, Texas. The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of the City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclosed for your information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the required meetings. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold . separate public hearings, on the same property, on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, to consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed annexation and zoning the unzonedproperty. The public hearing will start at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, Because you own property within the proposed annexation area the City Council would iiketo hear howyvu feelab{)i1t~tl;isannf!}xation reauestand invites YOll to atteno the public hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and comment. In order for your opinion to be taken into account/please return the enclosed form with your comments prior to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and partic/pat/rJg in the public hearing.) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address below, or drop it off in-person: ~) rc. ,"::::-;: r~" I j \\/i r= ~ Planning and Development Department u;;~I~u ~I ~ 0 221 N. Elm ST ~..;< Denton, Texas 76201 .. '" OCT 0 3 2005 Attn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manager please circle one: ~.u<; I'-{ '\ F ANNI~~ & DElIt:~Jest Neutral to request ( / o~po~ to request ~ Comments:. . I () ~ v.( ;; lJ~.eJ l1eL~ ~tl :; 7y~~Lv~/tlf(J/{ 11-/1 lv( Need t>1y tvl-fe ~d "J::.. ~. M.fri~ I rOI,v'7:_<9,v .4- {2rVeJ. 1/1ICD~C.. Jho~e ~'Ke$ w/ i 1 ~_I9-KP u..s (? ~(!)_~J<. k~L.e,u ~cxi 40- Ih ed {~ II-ho';,i;. (;i)LcbP 7- /Ve..! 10 fL(PIf<J7 ~ ,:Iy f-eA-t/eJt.S It tJi {'}.-e S e~ po --'" ~ 'I . fS;.><-< €.S ~A--/-. V""-< <!. ~y r /O<!> '-"" /111';"/ I ~ . Signature:~~t~~ -- :~~I~~:~::::S: ~q;;ECv~~I<^;it-= City, State Zip: ~!J 1C;;j. N 7~;;.:r7 ~.- Telephone Number: Ot 40 '?3cf7U'7~ physical Address of property within 200 feet: '-I7f.h;\tolJ./.-s.ch~1/J 2d CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST' DENTON, TEXAS 76201 . 940.349.8541 . (F) 940::A9 Oct 03 05 11:13p Mark Hannah 9403828111 p. I ; I The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the first of two public hearings on Tuesdav October 4, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate city lirrlits liT:' City of Denton, Texas. The property to be annexed is generafiy located in the northeastern area of t,e of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclosed to rnformation is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the requireci The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold separate public hearings, on the same property. Wednesda~ October 12., 200Sr to consider making a recommendation to City Council regardinq the proposed annexation and zoning the unzoned property, The public hearing will start at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall located at fVlcKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area toe COline!! would lIke to hear how you feel about this annexation reQuest and invites you to attend the hearinqs. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and comrTlcr'L iorder for your opinion to be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with your comment; to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you /Tom attending and participalirJ9 . !/;J.;...!;earrn. You ma fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address below} ;y ~~~~U NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1 AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) ~, I il ;5 Janning and Development Department 221 N. EJm ST I ': r T 0 3 2005 Denton, Texas 76201 , L, l~ , n: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manager I P MiNiNG & DEVELOPMENT Please drde one: __-." ,i] L_ In-favor of- Neutral to request Opposed to request. ,. !~omments: I --~._--- : p ~/""""~ ~~'.,oQ C<M."'''~ 4 !l I h / . I !Signature: . ~ Uf_' : - i' !Printed Name: __~ ~Z ;::~ '/ :1 l"ailingAddcess: ~[: ~~~y (lr : ICity, State Zip: ~-M~K 71d 2/tJ-"5SZ.f> il "~ c; Telephone Number: CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST. DENTON, TEXAS 76201 . 940.3498541 . [F) 940349.770:' Oct 03 05 Il:I3p Mark Hannah 9403828111 p.2 I I I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING I AOS-0002 North Denton Annexation I The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Denton will hold a public 1 Wednesday, October 12, 2005, at 6:30pm at 215 E. McKinney, Denton Texas to i making a recommendation to City Council regarding the annexation and zoning of 15,800 acres into the corporate city hmits of the City of Denton, Texas. The property annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of the City of Denton's 1 Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclosed for your information ; annexation request schedule, which notes all the required meetings. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area the City CounCIl would like to how }IOU feel about this annexation reauest and invites you to attend the public hearings~ hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and comment. In your opinion to be taken into account! please return the enclosed form with your commenc: to the date of the publiC hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and partic/park;:;1 the public hearing.) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, maH it to the below I or diQP it off in- r on: ---- '--'-i:~ \-i .- -.r~ ~O~ Planning and Dove lopment Department c:::= lJ L~ 221 N. Elm Sf Denton, Texas 76201 . c; Attn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manager I DC1 0 3 20UJ i L- NN\NG & OE~[tr~MEtrr st ents- .---.--- /ll..." ;;'I1',~e.r'7 / F / Q7 LI.I/, . Please circle one: "' Opposed to request j Neutral to request I- i i ~~~ I Signature: . ~ i Prjntc"d Name: ~ ~. ~AV~~ d~ I rvlaiitngAddress: ~~ ?~L.-::r I City, State lip: ~~ ~n ~ . 7" 2../L) ..- 5":;~8 ~!ePhOne Numb." tfl/(l ,s-9/-130~6 Pi'1ysicai Address of Property within 200 feet: 51 CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST' DENTON, TEXAS 76201 ' 940.34ge54~ . (F19.t[v1'jf?Of ---, i I , I it ',t .' ,I :1 it ., I I 'I ;1 \: I :i i it ;, .\ .1 f I :1 J 10/83/2005 15:50 18774640900 ALLEN RESTORATION r I I f I P A~jN_!~~~_~,DEVij~~MION~Q est "._~.~--............_- '~~~'."F.'___~", AOS-0002 North Denton Annexation The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Denton wili hold a public Wednesday, October 12, 2005, at 6:30pm at 215 E. McKinney, Denton Texas making a recommendation to City Council regarding tile annexation and zoning of 5,800 acres Into the corporate city limits of the City of Denton, Texas. The annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of the City of Denton's Jurisdiction as shown shaded in tile enclosed map. Enclosed for your informaticn annexation request schedule, which notes all the required meetings. 8ecause you own property within the proposed annexatiOn area the City Council would how you feel about this g]]nexation request and invites you to attend the public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and comment your opiniolJ_~o be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with your to the date of the public hearing. (ThiS in no way prohibits you fromatt~nding and the public hearing.) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it tr , (~r-:E1fAAjt.off' - erson: ~,;: ~ U \W I D~ p~nning :::~~:E~:~rtment OCT 0 ;j 2UOJ Attn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manager NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING Comments I - ----- , '-- Please circle one: Neutral to request ~-"^--""--~~-- -~~,--^"'-~~~ ---- ~..........,.~~~- _._.~---.----'~~._.~--'-' -..-- -- ,-."..-~_.__._.~------'~--'"-~----"=' ...--' ~ ~-'--~-~.~------_._._-----~ -~=--""-"-----'------"~--~--"""- _.___.__~_~~._._._J----_._-'-~' --- ._._._---""--_.>--_._---._~._~-""-~.__._~ ,..........".,..._~_~-_.--_.-"or-~- ~ -----~....-"'"~-~..._-_.,~~."'-'._"- '. ..--.....-~'~........_._.-_.. ._~~_.~~~~_..-~'" CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CiTY HALL WEST' DENTON, TEXAS 76201 . 9403498541 . (F: 03;03/2005 04:16 9403872131 JEFF HOE ~J/\Gc NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) The boundaries of the DroDosed annexaJ:ion have been revised. Please see he m s for '. The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the second of two public hearings Of! Tuesday! October 11, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate city :1mits ot the City of Denton, Texas, The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area Of tne Cty of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. EnclosecyCu! information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the requIred meetings, The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold separate public hearings, on the same pr{)()ert'y/ ()l'J Wednesday, October 12, 2005, to consider making a recommendation to Oty Counci/ rEqar(Jlr~g the proposed annexation and zoning the unzoned property. The public hearing will start at 6;30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall foca~d ;'It 215 E McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area the (~7ty Council would like to hear how you feel about this annexation /'t!!tJuest and invites you to attend t;,enubl!c hearings, Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and c:or:menL In order for your opinion to be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with your corfxnents prior to the date of the public hearing, (This in no way prohibits you from attending and partlopc1tJ;'Jg the piJblic hearing.) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the addressJr drop it off in-person: ----t; ~ 1]'1# ~ ~D~ ~anning =E:~::rbnent ttn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manager OCT 0 3 LUU') Please circle one: I I I l ANNING 8.J Dl!V~t'ffill~t~U st ments:-. t~~ ;:: ~~ lAil:~;; ~ ~~ r;/~:;:f~~.~ , ", c.,.NI~ If' ' "" s:e rv.. G4S. Neutral to request ~::- w No~ Mailing Address: 15 6 'f F m '1 zt City, State Zip: ----D~...\.a--. ~r ~ '76 ~ Telephone Number: ~O ~ g 2. ~9~'fL Physical Address of property within 200 feet: 5'~ Signature: Printed Name: CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST. DENTON. TEXAS 76201 . 940.349.8541 . IF) R4D.:~m NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the first of two public hearings on Tuesday, October 4, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate city limits of the City of Denton, Texas. The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of the City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map, Enclosed for your information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the required meetings. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold separate public hearings, on the same proper/:yj on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, to consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed annexation andzoning theunzonedproperty. The public hearing will start at 2:00 p,m, in the City Council Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area the City Council would like to hear how you feel about this annexation reauest and invites you to attend the public hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and comment. In order for your opinion to be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with your comments prior to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and participating in the public hearing,) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address below! or drop it off in-person: I';;:"~". Planning and Development Department 10>1(] /D) \\ '7 *nW-~r[o~ Den;'~~ ;~~ ~~201 \':::> ~ lJ )1 . . . Attn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manager '1/Z7/0.5'- t OCT 0 ~ 2U05 Please circle one: of re uest Neutral to request ~~fVELOPMENT v e e "i! t t q c h f? c.[ C (17 f'h m e h t s . co;posed to requ~l Signature: '/.~ ~u- L Printed Name: / (1;/ ~(~ r;- Y.l~ On 'v1.lY'f J f'~ Mailing Address: :t] 2J" F "JI L.f Z ff City, State Zip: /\. IJ R R E:~ T X 7&" 2 Z 7 Telephone Number: 9 Lj 0 " 3 ~ 2,- 3 C-3 ? Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST' DENTON, TEXAS 76201 . 940.349.8541 . (F) 940.34n. PROTEST NOTIFICATION NORTH DENTON ANNEXATION M / M HARRY DOWN 9325 FM 428 AUBREY, TEXAS 76227 OCTOBER 1, 2005 CITY OF DENTON 215 EAST MCKINNEY DENTON, TEXAS OCT 0 3 2005 Attn: Deborah Viera, Case Manager Honorable Mayor Euline Brock Members Of The City Council Members Of The Planning And Zoning Board PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Dear Ms Viera: Please let this letter serve as my written "Notice Of Protest" pertaining to the proposed annexation of the property referenced above, and also shown as Property #18 on THE NORTH DENTON ANNEXATION MAP. My reason is checked on your NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002, and for the additional following reasons: 1. If this proposed annexation is allowed to pass, it won't currently impact one iota of your quality of life, but without any equivocation it will certainly impact the quality of our lives, and the lives of all the residents in the depicted area, thru the burden of increased taxes, regulations, and ordinances. The City Of Denton cannot contribute anything that this community does not currently have at its' disposal, such as utilities and a quiet private, and peaceful life style. The regulations and ordinances that may be applicable in an urban area would be totally inappropriate for this suburban Green Valley Community. 2. My wife and I will have been married 55 years in December, We are both retired, and living off our retirement investments, I am just two months shy ~ Page 20f3 of my 85th birthday, and am no longer able to put in a full days' work to supplement our income. I am a WW II Veteran B-24 pilot who survived 46 missions in the China Burma Campaign in 1945. I feel like I have already paid my dues. Increased taxes will put a big dent in our discmtionary spending. 3.. Since I am no longer able to put in a full.days' work, I have let a portion of this property return to nature and it has become a wildlife sanctuary for deer~ coyotes, raccoons, possums, bobcats, skunks, armadillos, beavers and many species of wild birds and waterfowl. Everyday we enjoy a different live exhibit of nature at work in our back yard. ':>.. . .......... .'... ." ...... '.' .,. '" . .... . .:c:~~~:\.~~li'teLatld.to raise our children in a rural setting. We built this home in 1964.1 believe it was the first brick home built on Hwy iO-Now FM 428- northeast of Clear Creek. It helped establish the trend for nicer homes in the area. In order to continue this trend we subsequently d,?veloped High Meadow Subdivision, a subdivision of 2000+ square foot homes situated on,2.5 to 3.0 acre tracts approximately 1/2 mile north of our homestead. This enhanced, and accelerated the trend for more high-end residences in the Green Valley Community. If I remember correctly, it has been less than six months since the City Council was advocating bringing more high-end housing to Denton. This is already happening in our community, and incidentally without having to burden its' citizens with increased taxes and regulations. 5. We have two Boliver Water Meters, CoServ COOP Power, Verizon Telephone, IESI Trash pickup, and have had excellent and courteous Sheriff Department .r~s.ponse.' .to... .......s..~~~~~!> .i~~~~.~i,{llllS;,;>~Il(j..~~Y"~~~l\inadvertent triggerings of our alarm system over the years, plus their close surveillanoe of our property when we are out of town. All of these amenities are available to the JNC Partners of the proposed Craver Ranch Development without additional City of Denton taxes to the citizens of this community. 6. I haven't a clue concerning what plans JNC Partners envisions, but' the Craver Ranch Development is approved there is probably a good chance that there will be a sea of identically colored roof-tops on similar shaped houses and apartments with little, or no individuality, such as the houses and apartments one can observe in numerous areas of Denton, and in Flower Mound east of the intersection of Interstate Highways 35 E and Highway 3040 at VISTA RIDGE MALL. If your perception of quality Uving Page:3 of3 embraces, these types of developments, It would seem to be reasonable for you to examine the issues that constitute QUALITY LIVING, and our quality of life that you-in conjunction with JNC Partners-are proposing to destroy. 7. FM 428 is a two lane county road crowded with heavy traffic during rush hours, as well as during the day -one cannot safely walk across the road to get the mail and back again-without taking a chance of getting run over. Furthermore, it is the only reasonable direct route between the Craver Ranch Development and Denton, and to the Dallas and Fort Worth accesses to I 35 via Loop 288. FM 428 will ultimately need to be 'widened in order to accommodate the increased traffic. Who is going to pay for this construction cost? I am saddened and surprised that you would even consider this proposed annexation and urge you to do some serious, soul-searching. thinking about what you are proposing to do to our way of life. 8. In the seventies, Denton's Chamber of Commerce Industrial Development slogan was: "A HALF HOUR FROM THE HUB AND A LIFETIME FROM THE HUBBUB." Well, The "HUBBUB" is here now in the form of frustrating traffic jams, and trying to get from one end of the city to the other, due in part to incomplete thru ways and what appears to be poor planning to alleviate this problem. Now, all of that having been said, I'm making an educated guess that the real reason for this proposed annexation is to raise taxes to make up for the financial deficit of the WATERWORKS, and its' projected losses. The NATATORIUM and the C.H. COLLINS ATHLETIC COMPLEX are quality pieces of planning and development and a real credit to the community. The WATERWORKS leaves a lot to be desired for such a prominent facility on two of the MAJOR thoroughfares into and around Denton. Sincerely, y~ j} .w.~" Harry Down CC. Honorable Mayor Euline Brock Members Of The City Council Members Of The Planning And Zoning Board NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the first of two public hearings on Tuesday, October 4, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate city limits of the City of Denton, Texas. The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of the City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclosed for your information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the required meetings, The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold separate public hearings/ on the same property, on Wednesday, October 1.2, 2005, to consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed annexation and zoning the unzoned property. The public hearing will start at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E, McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, Because you own property within the proposed annexation area the City Council would like to hear how you feel about this annexation reauest and invites you to attend the public hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and comment. In order for your opinion to be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with your comments prior to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and participating In the public hearing,) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address below, or drop it off i!l~person: [E (f; [E UW ~ r(D~ Planning and:Z~~~":.:~ Department Denton,Texas 76201 OCT 0 3 iUU5 Attn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manager ANNING & DEVELOPMENT est Please circle one: Neutral to request Signature: Printed Name: Mailing Address: City, State Zip: Telephone Number: Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: 55 /J '~f!, /J - ~ A . J. /tjif:;~J,) cl.;J 7 ~~ ~"if.:.~. / CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST' DENTON. TEXAS 76201 . 940.349.8541 . (F) 940.3.19 i'U: ,". ;:,:/l NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) The boundaries of the proposed annexation have been revised. Please see the attached maps for details. The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the second of two public hearings on Tuesday, October 11,2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate city limits of the City of Denton, Texas. The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of the City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclosed for your information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the required meetings. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold separate public hearings, on the same property/ on Wednesday, October 12, 2005;. to consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed annexation and zoning the unzoned property. The public hearing will start at 6:30 p,m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall locatea at 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area tne City Councilwould like to hear how youfee! about this annexationreauestafld invites you to attend rhe pUbliC hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and comment. In order for your opinion to be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with your comments prior to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and participating in the public hearing,) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address belOW! or drop 'f'~~~~u~~ ~ Planning and Development Department 221 N.Elm ST Denton, Texas 76201 Attn: Deborah Viera,AICP, Case Manager In favor of request Please circle one: Neutral to request NNING & DEVELOPMENT ----."..-.---.....,..--'. ."-".~...'"",,,.-..... it Mailing Address: City, State Zip: Telephone Number: Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST' DENTON, TEXAS 76201 . 940.349.8541 . (F) [14C::;4JTC( AOS-0002 North Denton Annexation The Planning 'and Zoning ,comm,ission of the City of Denton will hold a public heanng on Wednesday, october 12, 2DD5,atfj:3Dpmat215 E. McKinney, Denton Texas to consider making a recommendation to City council regarding the annexation and zoning of approximately 5,800 acres into the corporate city limits of the City of Denton, Texas. The property to De annexed Is generallY located in the northeastern area of the City of Denton's Extraterritonal Jurisdiction as shown shaded in thr endosed map. Endosed for your information is the annexation request schedule, which rlotesall the required meetings. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area the City Councii would iike to hear hOW you feei about this annexation reauest and Invites you to attend the public hearings. Pubiic hearings are designed to provide opportunitiesfot citizeninvoivement and comment. In order for )lour opinion to be taken 'into ,account, piease return theendosed form with your comments ",ior to the date of the pUbliC hearing. (This inno,wayprohibits youlrornEttendlng and part:icipafJng In the p. ubiichearing.) You may fax it to the number located at the, J U(~it to th.e... address beiow, or drop it off in-person: ~ ! IJ';, """ If; U "r;~ planning and~~:O~:e;: oepartme [irf.il " . 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Mn c[H='~, Signature: f1., -iL f7 ;h :1._. } j~'-;!\fip ,If<n.',~,,,,-,, ) -~'iC2 'J ~~ - \ ~:7 ' ~ . ~ Printed Name: '11'." I., r:. n ",('\ -l"lP "".,i p L n ,.... . 1../0 be, 1'lVlL' Mailing Address: ?,I!,-i-f) \(1;rviln 1M --IT I 1 "" ~--- City, State Zip: ~,,,,,..,Y\ '\ \l I c., ~f-fi<.'=" =- Telephone Number: . c(L,n- ~ 9,1:! 1~<.\A;;2.-- . Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: ~t:)+ j . \.0mc1\ fl'. Art.1;l:1 II c:, ..'=== NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF DEN. TON, TEXAs.. C!TYHALL WE~I:..DENTON. TEXAi' 76201 .. 940.349.85~ . .(!b).~C.<'...C "'.3:UGI ~...b~ oUJL. (Y~ cWtW.ANV \C(b'il ~ ~ ..'. .. ~~ OA rUM () "', . . .\C\~.'JJ ~ lAJ)Q.....-;~~ tIs ~~,,,V'(Dl.t), 'JJLtJ0 J:(_~:~\()~~.tA ;aJ;~~ ~C~, NOTICE OF~PUBLIC HEARINIG AOS-OOO.2 (North Denton AnnexatiQn) The boundaries of the orooosedannexatio'nhavebeen revised. Please see theatta(:hedmaosfordetails. The City Council of the City of Denton will ho/d,thesecond of two public hearings on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate city limits of the City of Denton, Texas. The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of the City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclosed for your information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the required meetings. The Planning and Zoning Commission willhoit/separate pLJblichearing~ on the same propef"t}j on Wednesda~ October lZ 200~ to consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed annexation and zoning the unzonec/ prdpei1:y. The public hearing will start at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area the City Council would like to hear howyou feel about this annexation reCluestand invites you to attend the public hearings. . Public hearings are designed to providebpportunities for citizen involvement and comment. In order for your opinion to be taken into account, pl.eas~ return the enclosed form with your comments prlor to the date of the public hearing. (This in /70 Way prohibits you from attending and partic/patmg in the public hearing, ) You ma fax' it to the number located at the bottom,' mail it to the address below! or drop ~U~lE rty OCT 0 . ZUUJ l1dJ Planning and Development Department 221 N. Elm ST Denton,Texas 76201 Attn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manager ANNING & DEVELOPMENT In favor of request PIE!aSe circle one: Neutral to request "- Opposed to request ) . ".,_.....--_..._-~.._. Signature: Printed Name: Mailing Address: City, State Zip: Telephone Number: Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: :e Cf4 () ,. (/~ - 30( ,e; CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST. DENTON, TEXAS 76201 . 940.349.8541 . (F) 94C.34~!' tiJ ~J- f2~ [t;,+l~ ardZu 6~ ,./:hj/.1.L _ + .d~ v~........., ~~ {LV.' ~ \f-'~. /~ /0--"-'"1"-'" I (j .eel 0 'j .'.", J.~, / '/~~,~0,-,~.~ f~ ~. V7'--' .. a . . /t/~~ ~ /L:~ V-l\-.A../ .-t ,.... ~) (~~ A~~h ~ ~_?:I:~ ~~l<. Jf,L-'~.~ac~ ~~~~.,p~zr-,~ t~ ~trj&A: &~/~ W~t&W.~~~~. .1;~ ~~~~~.~-f6 G,~~~~. '.'........ ~~-iI .' '.' ...................... :', ". .' ".. 6fl ~. cbluv/ ~~' ,,'.c...,. .' ~ .. ~./ .""'--' I .... .'. i.....,......'........ .~.,. . ../ I.. .:.. ... ..... , . ........ i'.' ~ ~M~44r~C&j_! . 7t~t4 ~~~ ~~ /u- .~ ti~, 0) Jlv ~ ~ ~ .~~ {&2I~ ....~' '.. .~ ~ ~.'( ~.'.1J1.42., U/. jI,L ~ ~+~"2~~~~~ ~Y-*~~h~ C~t~~ I ~J .1 .J/ gj,... /~ _ ;/. IJ '. . ' .;t' /) -~JLC_/~L. ~-/ ~l/~~ .CZ/,~ tk~~bLr-r:; .~~ .., /i) (11, ,/I V..- ....,-~,. ..J. ' CA. / . ~"l..(t.cI '%... U~ \-I~ 4..- / '-1& . tv~ V~~ ~. I, A ~ " . v /.---....., /' ./ A/.J- .: . / 'j tv . ~/z;;,;;; tlH.v ~ fOf'L O'f ~.."'~ ~.~, ~7 L~ ~ . ~ ~ (0u/~. o ~~~u\J!..~~ Cl .)C,n~\ ~ OCT 0 u Lv',)..) PLANNIN~_ &_D~~~~?PMENT --., NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AOS-0002 (North Denton Annexation) The City Council of the City of Denton will hold the first of two public hearings on Tuesday, October 4, 2005, to consider annexing approximately 5,900 acres into to the corporate city limits of tne City of Denton, Texas, The property to be annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclosed for your information is the annexation and zone change request schedule, which notes all the required meetings, The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold separate public hearings, on the same propertj~ on Wednesday, October 14- 2005, to consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposedannexation and zoning the unzonedproperty. The public hearing will start at 2:00 p,m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall located at 215 E McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area the Oty CounCIl would like to hear how you feel about this annexation reauest and invites you to attend thE' public hearings. Public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and commenL In order for your opinion to be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with your comments prior to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and partidpatinq In the public hearing.) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to the address belowf or drop it off in-person: ~ V ~ rc ~ U%7 ~ [D~ Planning :::~~v:~~~:oe;rtment i r ~' Attn: Deborah Viera, AICP, Case Manager U IL OCT 0 ;~ t.\JVJ Please circle one: ~ ~c,NN!~1G & DE\i~Lfil.!".M~~ uest ~al to requ~ Opposed to request o~~~.~~~~~~ ~R ~OF\ ~ lJf~Uq *^b~_"fOW- ~. ~~ ~ ~ ~k-~ ~ ~a~lrr:z./~ ~ ~J~~k~./' Signature: ~J;r[j)~ ~ cJw.Jj; LEJ~ Printed Name: Tr<uv'\:- E-.()~~ iT' cJv...s1)t /..... o.~~ Mailing Address: J 1f'4 8~ /lA... Cityf State Zip: Avb~ Tr 7(,').2...7 Telephone Number: ~4U- '-t 'SO ~/'A Physical Address of Property within 200 feet: CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST' DENTON, TEXAS 76201 . 940.349.8541 . (F) 94CLl49 10/83/2085 14:46 19403829995 ROBERT S JEHVINS NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING ~r AOS-0002 North Denton Annexation The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Denton will hold a pubHcDn Wednesday, October 12,2005, at 6:30pm at 215 E. McKinney, Denton Texas tc c;'.,nslder' making a recommendation to City Council regarding the annexation and zoning of app;~lxjrT1ateIY 5,800 acres into the corporate city limits of the City of Denton, Texas. Thebe annexed is generally located in the northeastern area of the City of Denton's::'xtr,':ll:erritorial Jurisdiction as shown shaded in the enclosed map. Enclosed for your lnforrna!\o:,s the annexation request schedule, which notes all the required meetings. Because you own property within the proposed annexation area the City Council WOUld how you feel abOut this ~nnexatlon reauest and invites you to attend the public hearings are designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and commenL your opinion to be taken into account, please return the enclosed form with your prior to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you fromattenqing imd paftdpltting In the public hearing.) You may fax it to the number located at the bottom, mail it to addft~ss below, or drop it off in-person: ,- .,,--~--".,' -~~, . ...._....,......~._.,~~~--..- ~ Planning ilnd Development Department O 221 N. Elm ST Denton, Texas 76101 TO:) iUUj Attn: Deborah Viera, Alep, case Manager ,J & DEVELOPM~f r of request Comments Please circle one: Neutral to request ~~;~-'~~..",.\ -....._.,.~,_.,._.,,~.__~ ..~,~..J _.._.__,~~_,..c,..__~__,.__.>.._._m~-- ~~"'~ ~... . l \ ~ .. 5~ ~ Dl ...."" I.. ," \ -" JI' ~ -'I,.ic.'~'~'K","- _~~:'...<-~J:."'~~. ' "~",,, r-"~;; "\". I T'(')~d.-/t)+f::"~~i~,.~,"~ ~ ,,~~~~ =-~. ) ~ X'f\.~' \ ~~\f" u \ '" ~ \ \~'- ~ 4- t)~.t>~,...L:iuc ~-i~ ~.. I":) ~ o\..... \f" ~ <:;) V\.. c... ~" i\.. S--._~~~._~.j_.~.. ---'---~..~' ._---_._.._~---~ -....~_._-"-_._-~~---_.=~-.__..-' I Signature: Printed Name: Lt~'Pt . ~~"'-.~~"" ~ I Moiling Address: 1; 'i I '\ S""".....b \0;,\ City, State Zip: ~ ~ '{ "- '-..A . ---rx I v, a rl.. "\ \ . . Telephone Number: Cj '"-fa - .3% ci- 3 <-f ~" \ I Physical Address of Property within 200 feet; ( ~___~__'" .._~.~_~.____~___.___"~_0 __.-....-_..___.,..~~_..__o~.__-'-'-"------'.< ~__...,~w__~~__~.~_._..-_."'" ~._.._-~~-_._-"'-~----'-"----- CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY HALL WEST' DENTON. TEXAS 7620' . 940,349.8541 . ANNEXATION SCHEDULE Potential Annexation (A05-0002) Notices to Intent to Annex (30 day prior to 1st PH) will be send on September 2nd. Tuesday, 10/4/05 Tuesday, 10/11/05 Wednesday, 10/12/05 Tuesday, 11/01/05 Friday, 11/4/05 Tuesday, 12/6/05 City Council conducts first public hearinq. . Public notice must be no less than 10 days and no more than 20 days before public hearing. o Annexation Study prepared and available for public review. o Service Plan prepared and available for public review. City Council conducts second public hearinq. (Special Called Meeting) . Public notice must be no less than 10 days and no more than 20 days before public hearing. Planning and Zoning Commission public hearings - make a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed annexation. City Council by a four-fifths vote institutes annexation proceedings. First readinq of annexation ordinance. . Action must be more than 20 days after the second public hearing but less than 40 days from the first public hearing. Ordinance published . The ordinance cannot be acted upon until at least 30 days after publication. City Council by a four-fifths vote takes final action. Second readinq and adoption of the annexation ordinance. (Special Called Meeting) . Council action must be more than 30 days after publication of ordinance and less than 90 days after council institutes annexation proceedings (adopts ordinance on 1 st reading). Annexations must be rigidly coordinated in conjunction with the City Council public hearing schedule due to specific timing mandates established by Texas State Law. The Texas Local Government Code requires that City Council institute annexation proceedings (1st Reading of the Ordinance) more than 20 days after the second City Council public hearin2: but less than 40 days from the first City Council public hearin2:. - 1 - EXHIBIT B CITY OF DENTON ANNEXATION PLAN FOR A05-0002 (North Denton) I. AREA ANNEXED The Planning and Development Department is processing an involuntary annexation for approximately 5,800 acres of land generally located between the City's current northern city limits and Lake Ray Roberts along both sides of FM 2153 and FM 428 north of Hartlee Field Road in the northeastern area of the City of Denton Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). II. INTRODUCTION This service plan has been prepared in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Sections 43.021, 43.065, and 43.065(b)-(0) (Vernon 1999, as amended). Municipal facilities and services to the annexed area described above will be provided or made available on behalf of the City in accordance with the following plan. The City shall provide the annexed tract the levels of service, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance that are comparable to the levels of service, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance available in other parts of the city with similar topography, land use, and population density. III. AD VALOREM (PROPERTY OWNER) TAX SERVICES A. Police Protection, Code Enforcement, and Animal Control Police service, including patrolling, response to calls, and other routine functions, will be provided to the property upon the effective date of the annexation using existing personnel and equipment. Code enforcement and animal control services will also be provided to the property upon the effective date of the annexation. B. Fire Protection Fire protection (within the limits of existing hydrants) and emergency medical services will be provided to the property upon the effective date of the annexation. The estimated emergency response time in this area is 10 minutes, which is similar to responses for surrounding properties within the city limits. The City of Denton will provide emergency medical services ("EMS"). C. Roads and Streets Roads and streets, which have been properly platted, duly dedicated, and accepted by the City of Denton andlor Denton County shall be maintained by the City of Denton on the effective date of the annexation. Installation and maintenance of street signs, street lighting and traffic control devices 1 S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1O-05\1O-11-05\6 - SelVice Plan-North Annexation A05-0001 Revised 9- 21-05.docS:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1O 05\10 11 05\7 SClVicc Plan North Annexation A05 0001 Revised 9 21 05.doc will be maintained by the City of Denton on the effective date of the annexation. D. Parks and Recreation Facilities Parks and recreational facilities in the area to be annexed will begin upon the effective date of the annexation according to the 2000 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. No parks are currently located within the proposed annexation area. Denton neighborhood park facilities are located within reasonably close distance of the proposed annexation area. Residents of the proposed annexation area will be able to use existing City of Denton park and recreation facilities and programs. E. Library Services Library services will be made available on the effective date of the annexation on the same basis and at the same level as similar library facilities are maintained throughout the city. F. Building Inspections and Consumer Health Services Building inspections and consumer health services will be made available on the effective date of the annexation on the same basis and at the same level as similar facilities are maintained throughout the City. Both services are provided on a "cost recovery" basis, and permit fees offset the costs of services delivered. Incomplete construction must obtain building permits from the Building Inspections Department of the City of Denton. G. Planning and Development Services Planning and development services will be made available on the effective date of the annexation. The Planning and Development Department currently services this property by way of administration of the Development Code, concerning subdivision and land development regulations. City Council adopted The Denton Plan, the city's 1999-2020 comprehensive plan, by Ordinance 99-439 on December 7, 1999. The Future Land Use Plan addresses both land in the city and its ETJ, and the subject tracts contain Rural Areas, Existing NeighborhoodlInfill Compatibility Areas, and Neighborhood Centers. The Denton Plan designates future land uses to manage the quality and quantity of growth by organizing the land use patterns, by matching land use intensity with available infrastructure, and by preserving floodplains as environmental and open space corridors. The Denton Plan will be used as a basis for final zoning classifications after the properties are annexed. 2 S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1O-05\1O-11-05\6 - SelVice Plan-North Annexation A05-0001 Revised 9- 21-05.docS:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1O 05\10 11 05\7 SClVicc Plan North Annexation A05 0001 Revised 9 21 05.doc IV. UTILITY (RATEPAYER) SERVICES A. Solid Waste Collection The City of Denton is the exclusive residential and commercial Solid Waste service provider within Denton's city limits. The City Ordinance requires Solid Waste services for all residences and commercial businesses located in the City. The City of Denton Solid Waste Department is fully funded through the service fees charged, and receives no funding from city tax revenues. Solid waste refuse collection services will be provided to the newly annexed property immediately upon the effective date of the annexation. All residential homeowners and commercial businesses should telephone the City of Denton Solid Waste Customer Service Department at 940-349- 8787 to initiate service. Commercial customers are required to complete and submit a Service Agreement to Solid Waste Customer Service prior to . . . receIvmg servIce. Residential Solid Waste Services Each residential address will be provided a 96-gallon wheeled refuse cart, which will be serviced one time per week. Residents are required to place their refuse cart(s) at the curb prior to 7:00 a.m. on their collection day. Carts should be placed at the curb for collection no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the evening prior to their collection day. Carts are to be removed from the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on the day following their collection day. All refuse placed in the cart for collection must be bagged to eliminate wind blown debris and littering. Refuse that is not placed in the cart with the lid closed will not be collected. Additional carts may be provided for an additional monthly charge. Weekly yard waste service is provided. Weekly curbside recycling services are provided by Trinity Waste Services. Contact Trinity at 1-800-766-1758 to obtain curbside recycling information. Each residential customer's refuse cart service, curbside-recycling service, and yard waste service will occur on the same day each week. Please telephone Customer Service, 940-349-8787, to find out which day your refuse, yard waste, and recyclables will be collected. Commercial Refuse Service Each commercial business will be provided with a commercial container(s), which are available in a variety of sizes and frequencies of 3 S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1O-05\1O-11-05\6 - SelVice Plan-North Annexation A05-0001 Revised 9- 21-05.docS:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1O 05\10 11 05\7 SClVicc Plan North Annexation A05 0001 Revised 9 21 05.doc collection, based on the waste type and volume generated. All refuse placed in the container for collection must be bagged to eliminate wind blown debris and littering. Refuse that is not placed in the container with the lid closed will not be collected. Refuse placed outside the container is subject to code enforcement regulations, including potential fines. Landfill Service The City of Denton Solid Waste Landfill hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays. For information regarding disposal charges, call the Landfill Office at 940-349-7510. B. Water/Wastewater Facilities The annexation area is along the northeastern border of the City of Denton. Based on current data, there is a 54-inch waterline along FM 2153 and FM 428. The annexation property is located within Denton's wastewater Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN), which is a utility service area permit authorizing a specified utility to be the retail service provider. The water CCN holders for the annexation property include the City of Denton, Bolivar Water Supply Corporation and Green Springs Water Supply Corporation. Currently, the area to be annexed is provided water service by Bolivar Water Supply Corporation, Greens Springs Water Supply Corporation or private water wells. Wastewater service is provided by individual private onsite wastewater systems (septic tanks and aerobic spray irrigation systems). A major City of Denton waterline exists within the annexation area. Water service is available from this transmission pipeline at designated connection points that were designed into the pipeline. The City of Denton has current plans to construct a new wastewater treatment plant in the Clear Creek watershed to provide wastewater service to this portion of their wastewater CCN. The City has obtained a wastewater discharge permit from the TCEQ for this facility and has an engineering firm under contract to complete the construction plans and specifications for these planned facilities. The project has funding approval in the Water Utility Department's Capital Improvements Plan and the project will proceed foreword on a schedule to match the developments needs in this area as they occur. The City shall provide a level of water and wastewater service, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance that is comparable to the level of services, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance available 4 S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1O-05\1O-11-05\6 - SelVice Plan-North Annexation A05-0001 Revised 9- 21-05.docS:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1O 05\10 11 05\7 SClVicc Plan North Annexation A05 0001 Revised 9 21 05.doc in other parts of the city with topography, land use, and population density similar to those reasonably contemplated or projected in the area. Water and sewer mains shall be extended as development occurs within the area in conformance with standard extension regulations and rules at the initial expense of the property owners, subject to and consistent with the City's participation policies, Tex. Loc. Gov't Code ch. 395, and the City's impact fee regulations. C. Drainage Services Drainage maintenance will be provided to the property upon the effective date of the annexation. The City shall provide a level of drainage services, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance that is comparable to the level of services, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance available in other parts of the city with topography, land use, and population density similar to those reasonably contemplated or projected in the area. D. Electrical Services Denton Municipal Electric is not certified by the State to provide electric utility service to the annexation area beyond Elm Bottom Circle should a request be made by a property owner. V. OTHER SERVICES Other services that may be provided by the City, such as municipal and general administration will be made available on the effective date of the annexation. The City shall provide a level of services, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance that is comparable to the level of services, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance available in other parts of the City with topography, land use, and population density similar to those reasonably contemplated or projected in the area. VI. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CIP) No new construction of additional water, sewer, street, and drainage facilities is contemplated within the annexed area as a result of this annexation because the annexed area on the date of annexation will have a level of full municipal services equal to other areas within the City having similar characteristics of topography, land use, and population density. Thus, no construction of public improvements is contemplated as a result of this annexation that would begin within two and a half (2 IIz) years after the effective date of the annexation. The City shall consider construction of other public improvements as the needs dictate on the same basis as such public improvements are considered throughout the City for areas having similar characteristics of topography, land use, and population density. 5 S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1O-05\1O-11-05\6 - SelVice Plan-North Annexation A05-0001 Revised 9- 21-05.docS:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1O 05\10 11 05\7 SClVicc Plan North Annexation A05 0001 Revised 9 21 05.doc VII. UNIFORM LEVEL OF SERVICES MAY NOT BE REQUIRED Nothing in this plan shall require the City to provide a uniform level of full municipal services to each area of the City, including the annexed area, if different characteristics of topography, land use, and population density are considered a sufficient basis for providing different levels of service. VIII. TERM This service plan shall be valid for a term of ten (10) years. Renewal of the service plan shall be at the discretion of City Council. IX. AMENDMENTS The service plan may be amended if the City Council determines at a public hearing that changed conditions or subsequent occurrences make this service plan unworkable or obsolete. The City Council may amend the service plan to conform to the changed conditions or subsequent occurrences pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Section 43.056 (Vernon Supp. 2000). 6 S:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1O-05\1O-11-05\6 - Service Plan-North Annexation A05-0001 Revised 9- 21-05.docS:\CC Backup\2005 CC Backup\1O 05\10 11 05\7 Service Plan North Annexation A05 0001 Revised 9 21 05.doc AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET AGENDA DATE: October 11, 2005 DEPARTMENT: Utilities Howard Martin, Utilities, 349-8232 .. ACM: SUBJECT Consider approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City Council to provide for and hold a public meeting regarding the "Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision" of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality pertaining to TCEQ Permit No. 50163; providing for an effective date. BACKGROUND On 9-26-05, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality released a "Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for Hazardous Waste Permit Renewal and Major Amendment" related to Permit No. 50163. Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc., Denton Recycling Center, initiated this permit renewal with amendments during March 2004. The "Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision" is simply a statement by the TCEQ acknowledging the permit renewal request, stating the results of TCEQ's technical review, and announcing the release of the draft permit. The announcement also states that the executive director of the TCEQ has made a preliminary decision that the draft permit, if issued, will meet all the statutory and regulatory requirements related to a permit of this type. The Notice provides a 30-day period for affected entities to submit public comments and I or request a public meeting. PRIOR ACTIONIREVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions) On 9-21-04, the City Council authorized the Mayor to sign and send a letter addressed to officials of the TCEQ requesting a public meeting for the original permit renewal and amendment application made by Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. The TCEQ granted this meeting, which was held on December 13, 2004 at Hodge Elementary School. EXHIBITS 1. TCEQ Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for Hazardous Waste Permit Renewal and Major Amendment, Permit No. 50163. 2. Resolution 3. 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WHEREAS, Safety-Kleen Systems Inc, 1722 Cooper Creek Road, Denton, Denton County Texas, 76208 has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ("TCEQ") for a permit renewal and major amendment to authorize continued receiving, storage and processing of industrial and municipal hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, and WHEREAS, this application also includes a revision to include a new "Container Storage Area NO.5" and additional Environmental Protection Agency waste codes; and WHEREAS, the TCEQ Executive Director has completed the technical review of the application, prepared a draft permit, made the preliminary decision that the permit, if issued, meets all statutory and regulatory requirements, and accordingly has issued a "Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision" regarding said permit; and WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Denton have expressed an interest regarding the above-referenced permit renewal; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires that all concerned citizens have an opportunity to publicly submit comments and to ask any questions that they have regarding the "Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision;" issued by the TCEQ; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the public interest of the citizens of the City of Denton to enact this resolution which will provide for a public meeting to be held regarding the "Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision" that pertains to TCEQ Permit No. 50163; NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES: SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas on behalf of its citizens, hereby requests that a public meeting be held in Denton, Texas, to provide an opportunity for citizens to submit comments and to ask questions about the "Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision" pertaining to the Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. request for renewal of, and major amendments to TCEQ Permit No. 50163. SECTION 2. That the Mayor of the City of Denton, Texas is hereby authorized by the City Council to write a letter to the appropriate officials of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, regarding the City Council's formal written request for a public meeting on the above-referenced application for renewal and amendment. 1 EXHIBIT 2 SECTION 3. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the _ day of ,2005 EULINE BROCK, MAYOR ATTEST: JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY By: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: EDWIN M. SNYDER, CITY ATTORNEY l/ILM;4ffD By: S :IOur DocumentslResolutionsl051 TCEQ-Safety Kleen-Public Meeting- Resolution- 200 5 .doc 2 "CCDOOO <,;" or D O(j ,.;>...~. "+~~ Q- 00 c:::Iv -:;Q = = '" '" 0-.0 '":0 ~ <? <"+ ,.. ~ .,;?t' TO \'i,"'t-~~ OOaNo'oo"" EULINE BROCK MAYOR October 11, 2005 Office of the Chief Clerk Texas Commission on Environmental Quality MC-105 P.O. Box 13087 Austin, Texas 78711-3087 Re: Request for Public Meeting in Denton, Texas Regarding Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for Hazardous Waste Permit Renewal and Major Amendment by Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. [Permit No. 50163] Dear Sir or Madam, On behalf of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas and their constituents, I am requesting a "Public Meeting" in Denton, Texas concerning the Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on September 23, 2005 and received via mail by the City of Denton on September 26, 2005. This notification is related to Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc., a facility located in Denton, Texas that is mainly involved in spent solvent recycling, solvent reclamation, fuels blending, and recoverable fuels marketing. Under this permit renewal request, Safety-Kleen Systems is pursuing the authorization to continue operations on seven existing container storage areas, thirty-eight existing tanks, and five container storage areas (permitted but not constructed) for the storage and processing of industrial and municipal hazardous wastes and Class I, Class 2, and Class 3 industrial solid wastes. Safety-Kleen is also requesting a major permit amendment which will allow the business to create a new container storage area, and to receive, store, and process additional categories of industrial and municipal hazardous and non-hazardous wastes by adding USEP A waste codes to the existing permit. Safety-Kleen submitted its application for permit renewal to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ("TCEQ") on March 9, 2004. The City of Denton, Texas first received notification concerning the permit renewal and amendment application from the TCEQ via a memo dated August 11, 2004. At the Denton City Council's regularly scheduled meeting of October II, 2005, the City Council unanimously authorized me to write this letter requesting that the TCEQ hold a Public Meeting in Denton, Texas regarding the Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision. Please note that the City Council is expressing neither support for nor opposition to this Notice. However, we think that a Public Meeting is justified, due to our interests in the proposed permit CITY OF DENTON OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 EAST McKINNEy STREET. DENTON, TEXAS 76201 · (940) }49-7717 . FAX (940) 349-8596 . mayor@cityofdenton.com EXHIBIT 3 amendments and to give Denton citizens and opportunity to provide comment. and receive information. Therefore, we greatly appreciate the support of the TCEQ in this endeavor to provide our community with information and an opportunity to comment on the aforementioned Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision. We understand that if a Public Meeting is granted by TCEQ, that we will receive written notification of the date, time, and location of the meeting. Also, please also place us on the mailing list to receive any future public information related to this Application from the Office of the Chief Clerk. Should you need any additional information to consider this request, please do not hesitate to contact me at (940) 349-7717, or by writing me at the address below. You may also contact Kenneth Banks, Division of Environmental Quality Manager, who may be reached at (940) 349-7165. Very truly yours, C~~~ Euline Brock Mayor, City of Denton, Texas 215 East McKinney Street Denton, Texas 76201 2