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AGENDA
CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL
D!ay 24, 1986
Work Session of the City of Denton City Council cn Tuesday, Ma I
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24, 1968, at 5:30 p.m. in the Civil Defense Room of City Hall
at which the following items wi!1 be considered:
5:30 P.M. 1. Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the r
Director of Utilities to execute contracts with
electric utility customers to reduce electrical power
demand and authorizing credits on utility bills for
customers who execute such contracts. (the Public
Utilities Board recommends approval.)
Z. Hold a discussion regardii,g the proposed Landscaping
and Tree Preservation ordinance.
3. Hold a discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Articles 4.01 through and iic!ud.rg Article 4.06 of
Chapter 1V of Article III 3f Apppendix A (Denton
Development Code) of the Code of Ordinances to provide
for new and amended regulations and requirements for
streets, driveways, parking lots, and sidewalks;
repealing Articles 4,17 and 4.Ii of Appendix A (The
4 Planning and Zoning Commission ►ccommends approval.)
Hold a discussion regarding %he proposed time schedule
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of the Denton Development Plan.
5. Hold a discussion regarding the proposed solicitation
ordinance.
6. Hold a discussion regarding the median design on
Teasley Lane.
7. Hold a discussion regarding the collection of
delinquent taxes.
b. Hold a discussion regarding the timing of a Utility
Revenue Bond sale.
9. Hold a discussion regarding the feasibility study )f
the IWU pool.
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City of Denton City Council Agenda
May 24, 1',bb
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10. Executive Session:
A. Legal Matters Under Sec. 2(eArt. 6252-17 tt
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1. Hold a discussion on Maverick vs. City of k
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B. Real Estate Under Sec. 2(f Art. 6252-17 ~i
V.A.T.S.
G. Personnel/Board Appointments Unde* Sec. 2(g),
Art 6252-17 V.A.T.S.
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1. Consido- appois..ments to the Low/Moderate
Income Housing Task force.
1. Consider appointments to the Solid Waste
Blue Ribbon Committee.
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C E R T I F I C A T E
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the
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AGENDA
CITY 01' DENTON CITY COUNCIL
May 24, 1988 PP
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Work
at of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, May
at which the following items will be considered:
5:30 P.M.
1. Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the
Director of Utilities to execute contracts with
electric utility customers to reduce electrical power
demand and authorizing cr-dits on utility bills for
customers who execute such contracts. (The Public
Utilities Hoard recommends approval.)
2. Hold a discussion regarding the proposed Landscaping
and Tree Preservation ordinance.
3. Hold a discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Articles 4.01 through and including Article 4.06 of
Chapter 1Y of Article III of Appendix A (Denton
Development Code) of the Code of Ordinances to provide
for new and amended regulations and requirements for
streets, driveways, parking lots, and sidewalks;
j repealing Articles 4.17 and 4.I6 of Appendix A (The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval.)
4. Hold a discussion regarding the proposed time schedule
of the Denton Development Plan.
I S. Hold a discussion regarding the proposed solicitation
ordinance.
6. Hold a discussion regarding the median design on
Teasley Lane.
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Hold a discussion regarding the collection of
delinquent taxes.
6. Hold a discussion regarding the timing of a Utility
Revenue bond sale.
1 9• hold a discussion regarding m e feasibility study of
r` the ThU pool.
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May 24, 1968
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10. Executive Session:
A. Legal Matters Unde: Sec. 2(e), Art. 625:-17
V.A.T.S.
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1, hold a discussion on Maverick vs. City of
Denton. j
2, hold a discussion on Robertson and Perez
claims.
B. Real Estate Under Sec. 2(f), Art, 6252-17
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C. Personnel/Board Appointments Under Sec. 2(g),
Art 6252-17 V.A.T.S.
1, Consider appointments to the Low/Moderate
Income Housing Task Force.
2. Consider appointments to the Solid Waste
Blue Ribbon Committee.
C E R T I F I C A T G
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 , 1966 at o'clock
(a.m,} - p.m.
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hiay 24, 19bb
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
TO: MAYUH AND NEbBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Lloyd Harrell, City ;aanager I
SUBJECT: CUNSIDER CONTRACT TO TEWURARILY REDUCE Kh DEMAND.
NECOMMENDATION: `
The Public Utilities board, at their meeting of March 9,
1986, recomm,ndeo to the City Council approval of
l proposed contract to temporarily reduce Kk demand. i
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this contract is to reduce the on-peak
summer load. An improvement in the system load factor
will reduce the fixed costs from Texas Municipal Power
Agency (TNPA). A reduction in the summer peak demand
will improve the system load factor. Therefore, methods
to accomplish the above were anaivzed. The result is the
attached contract.
Ueneral terms and conditions of the contract are as
follows:
I o The contract is on a voluntary basis and is
I available to up to twenty-four customers who can
N reduce their demand KF, by a minimum of IOU KM,,
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C o Months affected are July, August and September 1908.
o The peak hours are defined as from two PM to seven
PM Monday through Friday.
o Customers will continue to be billed in the same
manner and rate they are currently billed, but will
receive a credit on their October 1986 electric bill
in the amount of $18 for every demand 0 they reduce.
o The City and the Cus.amer will agree upon an
estimated demand for the months of July, August and
September.
o The City will monitor its system load and notify the
customer by 12 noon of the day the customer nerds to
put this reduction into effect. It then becomes the
responsibility of the customer to reduce their
demand according to contractural arrangements.
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o The City will have recording instruments un the
customer meter to determine the reduction in Kt
demand.
The plan is to contact approximately thirty-six (36) f
customers with a total load reduction of approximately
eight (6) megawatts,
An improvement in the system load factor by rcdur:ing the f`
peak demand will reduce the monthly billings from TMPA
for the 1969 fiscal year, E
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the City's peak load during the summer months will
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will have etermine the portion of TMPAIs fixed costs that the City ;
to the next fiscal ear. A
substantial savings could during result. Therefore, yreducing 4
the peak load during the 1988 summer months will benefit
the customers and the City alike. The City will have the
benefit of lower fired costs from TMPA while the
customers will receive an immediate (October 1968) credit
on their electric bill,
PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENTS OR GROUPS AFFECTED:
City of Denton, Utility Administration, Customer Service,
Bata Processing, and the citizens,
F15 CAL IMPACT:
This project is anticipated to save the city
approximately $128 per KF per year. This savings will be
in the form of a eduction in the fixed charges on the
TMPA billings,
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Department of Utilities
EXHIBIT I Ordinance
II Proposed Contract
III Minutes PUB Mtg, of 3/9/88
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRiCTOR OF UTILITIES TO EXECUTE
CONTRACTS WITH ELECTRIC UTILITY CUSTOMERS TO REDUCE ELECTRICAL
POWER DEMAND; AUTHORIZING CREDITS ON UTILITY BILLS FOR
CUSTOMERS WHO EXECUTE SUCH CONTRACTS; AND PROV:DE AN EFFECTIVE
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton, TexaE j
hereby finds that the reduction of consumption of peak electric
power serves a public purpose by allowing the City to postpone
the construction of additional generation facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, acting upon the recommendation
of City staff and the Public Utility Board, desires to reduce
electrical power demand by the customers of the City of Denton
Utilities; and
WHEREAS, the ( ty Council finds that the offering of
electric utility bill credit incentives to customers who agree
to reduce peat. demand upe>> request by the City would reduce
electric demand and tae efficient utilization of the City's
existing electric power utility system would be enhanced; NOW,
THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That based upon the findings set forth in the
preambie`Fereof, the City Council hereby authorizes the City
Manager to establish a program to provide electric utility bill
incentives at a rate ofeighteen dollars per kw demand to City
of Denton customers who execute contracts autnorizing the city
to interrupt power under the terms and conditions set forth in
the contracts, the program being authorized for the months of
July, August and September of each year.
SECTION Ii. That the Executive Director of Electric
Util t ee is hereby authorized to execute such contracts on
behalf of the City.
SECTION III. That this ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon its passage and approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of 1988.
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JENNIFER WALT R S
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
DEBRA ADAMI DRAYOVIICH, CITY ATTORNEY
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THE STATE OF TEXAS § CONTRACT FOR
TEMPORARY REDUCTION IN DEMAND
COUNTY OF DENTON § !
The City of Denton, Texas, a Home Rile City sit;:ated in Denton
County, Texas, hareinafter called "CITY", acting herein by and i
through its Executive Director of Utilities, Robert E. Nelson and
whose address is I
ere na ter called OMER," hereby mutually agree as follows:
1. APPLICATION OF CONTRACT: This contract is applicable only 4
when CMOKER rece.ves service during the months of July,. August
and September, 1988, when service is subject to load reductions
of a minimum of one-hundred KW (10OKW) upon tw3 hours
notification by telephone by CITY'S Representative.
The CITY and CUSTOMER have determined the peak loads for
the months of July, August: and September, 1988, for CUSTOMER to
be as follows:
Peak Demand: KW
Address:
2. DEFINITIONS: The following definitions shall apply to
thiq agreement:
Peak KW Demand (July. Aukust and September, 19881: The
actua: or estimated pe&X KW usage, w:i c ever is greater, for the
months of July, August and September, 1988, based on historical
billing records plus estimates of changes in load, equipment, etc.
Maximum Demand Du~ringg~ Reduction: Maximum (or peak) demand
KW that occurs curing any reduction requested by end City.
Demand Reduction: Peak KW demand less maximum demand dur-
ing reduct on.
3. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED: The City has a public ::terest
in reduc ng the System pea KT~fn order to maximize the efficiency
of its utility system and thus agrees to pay CUSTOMER eighteen
(;1800) dollars per kw demand for each reduction of at least
one-hundred " (100 KW) during the months of July, Augu9t and
September, 1988. CUSTOMEk calculates the Maximum Estimated
Reduction in Demand to be an estimated KW. The actual
reduction shall based upon measuremeute taken by City's
repreAentatives.
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CITY agrees to monitor its system load and determine if a
reduction in peak KW is required. CITY shall notify CUSTOMER by
twelve noon of a day if such reduction is required during that
day. CUSTOMER agrees to acknowledge such reSuest and reduce its
load for that day between the hours of 2:00 o clock p.m. and 7:00
o clock p.m.
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4. GENERAL BILLING INFORMATION: CUSTOMER will be charged
according to the current rate sc e u e applicable to the CUSTOMER
for the months of July, August Land September, 1988. A credit
shall be applied to CUSTOMER'S October, 1988 bill, which shall be
calculated its follows:
Peak KW Minimum demand.July-September, 1988 xx KW
i LESS Maximum demand during reduction ( xx KW
Total Demand Reduction xx KW
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Total Credit: $ xx.xx
6. TERM OF CONTRACT: This contract is in effect for the
period ouly1,19$9 rough September 30, 1988.
EXECUTED this day of r , 1988.
CUSTOMER CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
DEBRA A. DRAYOVITCH, CITY ATTORNEY
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EXCERPT
MINUTES
PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD
March 9, 19BB
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1. CON5IDER CONTRACT TO TEMPORARILY REDUCE KW DEMAND.
Nelson briefed the Board Lhaf approximately 4850,000 was saved
last year by the demand reduction program. Last year for August
and September billings, the customers were given 412/XW to
reduce their demand. Nelson proposed giving 118/XW for July,
August and September this year. LaForte made a motion to
recommend to the City Council approval of subject demand
reduction program, Second by Chew. A11 ayes, no nays, motion
carried.
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DAIL: O5/24/6b
C11Y COUNCIL REPORT FUR° AT
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FkOM: Lloyd V. Harrell, City Manager {
SUBJECT: DENTON LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the dtaft recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
SUMMARY:
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Protects trees larger than 10 inches in diameter by requiring permits i
for their removal in many circumstences. Provides landscaping and
s screening standards for multi-family and non-residential development.
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Beautification task Force recommended adopting an ordinance. Council
directed that a draft br prepared. Builders and developers have been
consulted and participated in draiting.
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PROGRAMS, DEPARTNENTS OR GROUPS AFFECTED:
Development . approval process will include standards for tree
protection and landscaping, Planning, building Inspection, and
Engineering departments participate in review.
FISCAL IMPACTt
The marginal additional review time required of staff will not
necessitate additional staff. Additional permit or review fees
have not been recommended.
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Lloy Harrel
City anager
Pre red by 11 WW/au
Frank b, Robbins
Executive Director for
Planning and Development
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CITY of DENTON# TEXAS 215E. WKINNEYI DENTON, 7EXAS 762011 TELEPHONE (817) 566.8200
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Dates May 19, 1988
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Frank fl. Robbing, Executive Director for Flanning
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l Subjects Denton Landscape Ordinance
Enclosed are$ 1) Draft Ordinancel rz
3 2) Comparison and Summary of Beautification Task Force
and Committee Drafts-
3) An Overview of Other Cities' Landscape Ordinanceal and
6) A Fros and Cons Paper.
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1. The Beautification Task Force, among other recommendations, worked through
1987 on a draft.
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2. This draft was provf,ded with other recommendations to the City Council,
and the Commission was briefed on it on February 10, 1988. j
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3. The staffs of the Planning and Legal departments, in an attempt to improve
the ordinance, prepared several revised drafts that were reviewed by a com-
mittee made up as follows:
a) John Adami - Denton County Apartment and Home builders Association-
b) Joe Benzdick - Apartment Owner and Builder;
c) Walter Blake - Executive Vice President, North Texas Chapter of
National Association of Industrial and office Parkel
d) J.V. Strange - Developer;
e) Euline Brock - Planning sod Zoning Commission
f) John Coopcr - Beautification Task Force and Denton County Agricultural
Extension Agent
g) City staff from planning, Legal, and the Manager's office.
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May 19, 1968
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4. 1'he Committee met during ed withuthe Band eaut`ificationBTaand sk }'orce'sddraftato the
This draft was present 19yg, The Council was provided
planning and Zoning commission on 11,
meeting.
the Commission's packet for that May llt
members of both the Beautification
S. The May 11th meeting was attended by
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Task Force and the Ad Hoc Committee. comnitteea' members made com-
ments to the Commission. 9s draft At the tte 6, The Commission dhe dCoto work mmissionrdirecteddstHoc affCto makeespecific•amendments
May 11th meeting, , the
the committee's draft, and tabled consideration.
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7. The Commission considered the revised draft at its meeting on May loth.
Further amendments were made, and they recommend to you the enclosed draft.
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APPENDIX C
TREE PRESERVATION, LANLSCAPE, AND
SCREENING REQUIRMENTS AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
100. Purpose.
101. Short Title. II
102. Definitions.
103. Illustrations.
104. Appeals,
105. Fees.
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ARTICLE II. TREE PRESERVATION REGULATIONS i
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200. Permit for Removal of Protected Treesj Exceptions.
201. Permit Requirements and Procedures,
202. Capital Improvement Projects,
ARTICLE III. LANDSCAPING, TREE, AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
300, Properties Subject to Requirements= Exceptions.
301. Landscape Requirements for Street Yards.
302. Tree Requirements for Street Yard,
303, Landscape Requirements for Parking Lots.
304. Screening of Parking Lots.
305, Screening of Abutting Residential Uses,
306, Screening of Vaste Storage Containers.
307. Landscaping and Use of Public Parkways and Easements.
306. Traffic Harriers.
309. View Obstructions.
310. Determination, Review and Approval Procedures,
311. Compliance Requirements.
312. Maintenance Requirements.
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APPENDIX C
TREE PRESERVATION, LANDSCAPE, AND
SCREENING REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
100. Purpose. ff~
the purpose of this ordinance is to provide for the preservation of native I
trees within the City of Denton, to prevent the clear cutting of land, and to
provide for minimum landscaping and screening requirements, in recognition
that trees, landscaping, and screening protect the health and welfare of the s
community ty serving one of more of the following purposes:
a. Providing for the preservation of larger native trees which provide a
valuable amenity to the urban environment, and that once destroyed, can only
be replaced after generations.
b. Providing for shade, windbreaks, and the cooling of air, thereby
reducing the requirements for air conditioning and heating and the utilization
of scarce energy sources.
c. Providing for the screening and buffering of residential areas from
the noise, glare, and visual effects of nonresidential uses and generally
providing breaks from the monotony of urbanized development on the land.
d. Providing for open space, reducing the effects of soil erosion, the
conservation of water, and providing for more efficient drainage of land,
thereby reducing the need for additional drainage facilities.
101, Short Title.
This Appendix C shall be known and may be cited as the Denton Landscape Code.
102, Definitions.
The following words, as used in this Appendix C, shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them, as follows:
Code shall mean Appendix C, the Denton Landscape Ordinance.
Department shall mean the Building official or his designated agents, or
the department, division, or personnel otherwise designated by the City
Manager to administer or enforce any or all of the provisions of this Code.
Drip live shall mean the periphery of the area underneath a tree which
would be encompassed by the perpendicular lines dropped from the outermost
edges of the crown of the tree.
Grass shall mean any of numerous grass specious that will attiin a thick
green cover of turf over the available soil area.
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Ground Cover shall mean any woody or herbaceous plant that effectively
shades out sod and that will not generally reach a height of over two feet
(2'). k
Landscaped Area shall mean an area within the boundaries of properties
which is devoted to and consists of trees, plant material, Ovate: forma, and
any planters, brick, atone, water forms, aggregate and other features used f
primarily for landscaping purposes, but not including the use of smooth f
concrete or asphalt. i
Nonresidential Use shall mean any use of property other than for a one or E
two i mily dwelling, as defined by Appendix b-Zoning of the Code of Ordinances. E
Parkway Shall mean the area lying between the street right-of-way line of
any public street, which is nec an alley, and the curb line of the street, or `
It there is no curb liue, the shoulder ut the street, or if there is no
shoulder or curb, the traveled edge of the pavement of such street.
Plan shall mean the Landscape Site Plan required to be submitted and
rpproved in accordance with Article III of this Code.
Plant Materials shall mean living trees, shrubs, vines, grass, ground
covers and flowering annuals, biennials, and perennials.
Plant List shall mean the lift of plant materials maintained by the Parke
and Recreation Department, shown i-st Attachment 2.
Protected Tree shall mean a living tree whose trunk is at least ten
inches (10") in diameter, measured twelve inches (12") above the ground.
Property shall mean the real property included within the boundaries of
any lot approved and recorded in the plat records of Denton County, or an
unplatted tract or parcel of land as described and recorded in the Real
Property Records of Denton County, Texas.
Removal as applied to protected trees, shall mean the uprooting or
severing of the main trunk of the tree, or any or other act which causes or
may reasonably be expected to cause the tree to die.
Shrub shall mean a woody perennial plant distinguished from a perennial
herb 6y it.q persistent, woody stem and from a tree by a mature height of less
than fifteen feet (15') and no distinctive elevated crown of foliage.
Street Yard shall mean the area of a lot which lies between the street
right-of-way line and the front wall building line, determined in accordance
with the provisions of Article 111.
Tree shall mean a self-supported woody plant which usually produces one
main trunk and a more or less distinct and elevated head with many branches.
Vine shall mean a woody or herbaceous plant of the type which may climb
by twining or which normally requires external support to reach its mature
form.
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103- Illustrations.
The illustrations attached to this Code, designated as Attachment 1
('llustrations No. 1 through Illur.--ation No. 10), are adopted as part of this ff
Code. The illustrations are intended to show in pictorial form, the I
requirements of this Code. When necessary, the adopted Illustrations shall
also be used in conjunction with the written text to interpret or apply any
provision or requirement of this Code.
104. Appeals.
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Any person aggrieved by the application or interpretation of any provision of
this Code, including the denial of any certificate or permit required herein,
may appeal the application, interpretation, or decision to the Planning and E
Zoning Commission, by filing a written notice of such appeal with the !
Department within ten (10) days of the action complained of. The Planning and
Zoning Commission shall affirm, uphold, or modify
interpretation, or decision appealed from, based upon the the application
p of this
Code, as it deems appropriate. The reason for its decision
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to writing or be read into the minutes of the Commission.
` 105. Fees.
The City Council may adopt s fee or fees, in the amount to be established by
ordinance, to administer and enforce the provisions of this Code.
ARTICLE II.
TREE PREkERVATION REGULATIONS
200. Permit for Removal of Protected Treeal Exceptions.
No person shall remove or cause the removal of any protected tree from any
property within the City of Denton without first securing a permit from the
Department, except as followst
a. The protected tree to be removed is approved in accordance with the
required Landscape Site Plan as provided for in Article III of this Code.
b. The protected tree to located on property upon which there is located
a one or two-family dwelling for which a final plat or replat has been
approved and rccorded in the plat records of Denton County, Texas.
C, The prutected tree Is located within a street right-of-way or a
utility easement required as part of an approved final plat.
` d. The protected tree is located on property which, on the effective
I date of this Wet Is being lawfullo -.sed primarily for the business of mining
or extracting natural resource:,, sj,h as sand, gravel, clay, or stone.
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e. The protected tree has sustained damage in the form of a broken
trunk, broken limbs, or uprooting, which creates an immediate hazard to life
or property, and the removal is effected before the beginning of the fifth
business day following the occu.rence of the damage. In any case where the '
City suffers widespread storm damage, the Department may extend the time '
period allowed for removal.
f. The protected tree is to be removed pursuant to improvements
constructed under the City's approved Capital Improvement Plan, provided the
removal has been approved in accordance with this article.
g. The prote,.ted tree is to be removed in order to make improvements to t
property in accordance with an application for the building permit properly
submitted prior to the effective date of this article and the improvements are j
to be made in accordance with such permit issued.
201. Permit Requirements and Procedures.
a. Application Required. Any person required to obtain a permit to
remove any protected tree shall submit a completed application to the
f Department, along with a site plan, in the form and manner specified by the
Department, containing the following Information:
1. The sire of the property, the location of any existing buildings,
and the location of any proposed buildings or improvements for which
removal of A protected tree is being requested.
2. The location and the diameter, measured twelve inches (12") above
ground level, of the protected tree to be removed, and the reason why
removal is necessary.
3. Such other information, as specified by the Department, as may be
reasonably necessary to administer and enforce the provisions of this
article.
b. Issuance of Permits. A permit authorizing removal may include one or
more protected trees on any one property. Each permit shall automatically
expire within one year of the date of issuance. The application for removal
of a protected tree shall only be granted, as determined by the Department, in
accordance with the followings
1. Tree Conditions. The application is for removal of a protected
tree which is dying or so severely diseased or damaged that its
restoration to sound condition is not practicable) its disease can be
expected to be transmitted to other trees and to endanger their health
it to a hazard to life or property which cannot be reasonably mitigated
without removal= or removal is necessary to insure the survival of other
protected trees,
2. Trees hot Within Street Yards. Where the application is for
removal of a protected tree on property used or to be used for
multi-family or nonresidential use, and the tree preservation and
Landscape Site Kam requirements of Article III do not apply, the
application shall be granted if the protected tree is not located within
the existing street yard, as determined in accordance with this code.
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3. Trees Not Within_ Front, Side, and Rear Yards, Where the
w application is for removal of a protected tree located on property zoned
for one or two-family dwelling use and for which a final plat or replat
has been approved, but on which no dwelling exists, the application shall
be granted if the protected tree is not located within any front, side,
or rear yard, as shown on the required site plan.
4, Construction, Repairs, or Improvements on Property. Where the
provisions of paragraphs 201.2.a, b, or c do not apply, and the
application for removal of a protected tree is requested in order to
undertake any construction, repairs, or make any improvements to any
property, the Department shall grant the application for removal if it
determines, after review of the plans for the proposed repairs,
construction, or improvements, that reasonable efforts have been made to
avoid removal of the protected tree. In making its determination of
whether reasonable efforts have been made, the Department shall consider
the followings
(a) The feasibility of using alternative repair or construction
methods or techniques;
(b) The feasibility of rerouting or relocation of sewer, water,
electric, gas lines or equipment, drainagc facilities, sidewalks,
driveways, or other utilities, equipment, or improvements required or
needed to serve any building or use located or to be located on the
property or other property. Where strict compliance with the design
standards, requirements, or regulations or Appendix A would prevent
the rerouting or relocation of the improvements, the Department may,
upon approval of the Development Review Committee, allow a
modification of the standard, requirement, or regulation to allow
preservation of the protected tree so lorg as there would be no
substantial aeverse effect from such modificationt and
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consequence of insuring preservation of the protected tree.
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202, Capital Improvement Projects.
All City capital improvement projects shall be designed and constructed so as
to preserve protected trees to the degree that is reasonably possible. If the
proposed project would result in the removal of any protected tree, the
department responsible for the project shall, at or prior to the final design
of the project, submit to he PJanning and Zoning Commission infor&:..tfon as to
what protected trees would be removed as a result of the project. If the
t Commiesion determines that the },vposed project would unrecesaarily cause the
removal of any protected tree, the information submitted to the Commission,
along with the Commission's recommendation thereon, shall be submitted to the
City Council for its approval.
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300, Properties Subject to Requirements; Exceptions.
After the effective date of this Code, all properties for which a building or
parking lot permit is required to make any improvements to any property used f
or to be used for multi-family or any nonresidential use, shall comply with
the requirements of this article. unless it meets one of the following I
exceptionst
a. the building permit issued is for the repair or restoration of a
building to its prior condition within twelve months of the date it was IE
damaged or destroyed by fire, explosion, wind, flood, tornado, or ot?.er I
accident or weather phenomena.
b. The building permit issued is for the purpose of remodeling or
expanding an existing building or the construction of one or more additional
buildings which does not result in the placement of any front wall building
line into the existing street yard.
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c. The building permit issued to for a building located on property
toned as a planned development district for which a landscape plan was
approved with a detailed plan prior to the effective date of this Code. Any
request submitted for amendment of a detailed plan after the eftective date of
this Code which would result in any change to the approved landscape plan,
shall require compliance with the provisions of this article.
d. An applicrtion for the building permit for property to which this
article applies, wgs properly submitted prior to the effective date of this
Code and the improvements are to be made in accordance with such permit issued.
301. landscape Requirements for Street Yards.
a. Az ea Requirement. The street yard shall contain a permanently
landscaped area of at least twenty percent (20X) of the total area within the
street yard; provided, however, that whin the building permit is issued for
the expansion of an existing building into the existing street yard, or where
a new parking lot or the expansion of an existing parking lot is to be made
into the existing street yard, the street yard shall contain a permanently
landscaped area which is at least equal to the area calculated as followat
the total area to be occupied by the building expansion in the existing front
yard, divided by the total area in the existing street yard, and the result
multiplied by twenty percent (20X). (See 1114strations No. 1 and No. 2.) The
landscape area requirements of this section shall not apply to any property
` used solely for a parking lot.
b. Credits.
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1. Each square foot of permanently maintained permeable irea within
the drip line of a protected tree located within the street yard shall
count as 1.5 square feet of required street yard landscaped area.
Overlapping drip lines of protected trees shall only be counted once
toward the required street yard landscaped areas.
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2. All lrndscaping in the permanent parkway created by the applicant
shall be credited toward the street yard landscaping area requirements.
c. Water Supply. Exterior water supply outlets, sufficient in number F
end location, shall be pror.ided for maintenance of the required trees and
landscaped areas.
302. Tree Requirements for Street Yard,
a. Number Required. The street yard of each lot shall contain trees, of f
a minimum of two inches (2") in diameter, measured at ground level, Ii the
following ratios: E
1. For street yards less than 11U,000 square feet, one tree per
2,500 square feet, or fraction threof, of street yard. f
2. For street yards equal to or over 1100000 square feet, fifty (50)
trees, plus one tree per 5,000 square feet, or fraction thereof, rf
street yard.
b. Preservation of Protected Trees. The number of trees required in the
street yard shall be met, whenever possible, by the preservation of existing
protected trees, if any, located within the atteet yard. Where parking lots
are to be constructed to serve any development, the development shall be
designed where possible, so as to avoid locating any parking lot, or portion
thereof, in a atteet yard if such locating would result in the removal of any
protected tree that Is necessary to meet the number of trees required for the
street yard. The Landscape Site Plar. required by this article, which shows
removal of any such protected tree from the street yard, shall only be
approved as follows:
1. The removal would leave sufficient number of other protected
trees within the street yard to meet the tree requirements of this
articled or
2. Where the protected tree to be removed would otherwise be
necessary to meet the number required for the street yard, and removal is
requested for the purpose of constructing any sewer, water, electric, gas
lines or equipment, drainake facilities, sidewalke, driveways, parking
lots, or other utilities, facilities, or improvements within the street
yard to serve the property, the Department ma/ approve the Plan, if it
I determines reasonable efforts have been made to avoid removal of the
protected tree. In determining whether reasonable efforts have been
made, the Department shall consider the following.
(a) The feasibility of rerouting or relocating a; of tbs
improvements that requires the removal, including the relocation of
any parking lot, or portion thereof, where sufficient land is
available$ and
(b) The additional cost, if says that would be incurred in
insuring preservation of the protected tree.
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c. Tree Credits. Any protected tree located within the street yard and 40
which is preserved as shj,#n on the approved landscape Plan, shall count as two
trees toward the numbrr of required trees, if it is healthy and without t,l
substantial damage or dafett. !i
d. Permeable Areis. So as to insure the viability of the required trees I
in the landscape area, a permeable area shall be maintained around each tree.
For protected trees, a permeable area encompassing the area within the drip f
line of the tree shall be maintainel. Fos newly planted trees, the required
permeable area shall be 'n size as specified in the Plant List, based on the
size end species of tree planted. A "permeable area" shall mean an area that
is not covered with asphalt or concrete or other similar impervious material,
except for landscaping materials as approved by the Department.
4 303. Landscape Requirements for Parking Lots.
a. Street Yard Parking Lots. Any parking lot or portion thereof which
is constructed within a street yard and which is to contain more than twenty
(20) parking spaces, shall provide landscaped areas consisting of islands,
pec.inaulas, or medians within the interior of the lot, which in total area are
equal to or greater than live percent (5%) of the total area of the parking
lot or portion thereof located within the street yard, except as othetwise
provided for herein. The required five percent (52) landscaped area for the
parking lot, including any other tree of landscape credits provided for in the
landscaping requirements for the street yard, shall be credited toward the
re-,Ared twenty percent (20%) of the landscaped area for the street yard.
b. Other Parking Lots. Any parkin lot or portion thereof which is
constructed other than in a street yard and which has more than twenty (20)
parking .paces, shall provide landscaped areas consisting of islands,
peninsulas, or m^dians equal to or greater than four (4%) of the total area of
the parking lot.
c. Where a pro~•irty is used solely as a parking lot, the landscape
requirement shall be five (5) percent of the lot and in addition the screening
requirements of Section 3U4 shall also be required. No credit shall be given
toward the five (5) percent landscaped area for required screening4
d. Distribution of Landscaped Areas, The required landscaped areas for
perking lots shall be more or less evenly distributed throughout the parking
lot, although adjustments may be approved by the Department, where the shape
or site of the parking lot, the location of existing trees, or other natural
constraints, reasonably prevent such distribution.
304. Screening of Parking Lots,
a. Perimeter Requirements. The perimeter of each parking lot, excluding
driveways, which fronts upon or is adjacent to a public street, other than a
public alley, shall be provided with a visual screen of a minimum of three
feet (31) in height, measured from the surface of the parking lot perimeter.
b. Screening Materials. The required visual screen shall consist of one
or more of the followings
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I. An earthen berm, with a slope not exceeding one foot in Leight
for each three feet in width, plantea and maintained with grass or ground
cover (Illustration No. 3).
2. A solid atone or masonry fence used in conjunction with plant E
materials, as approved by the Department. (Illustration No. 4)
3. Plants which are of a species specified in the Plant List
recommended for local use and which would be expected to provide a screen j
of the required height within three years of planting. The plant I
material must be located within a planting bed which is at least five j
feet in width. The minimum plant materiel shall include one tree at f
least two inches (2") in diameter, measured twelve inches (12") above
ground level, selected from the approved plant list, for every fifty (50) I
linear feet of street frontage, four (4) evergreen shrubs per tree, and
turf grasses. (Illustration No. 5)
4. Screening with plant material or berm with plant material is
preferred rather than solid fence screening with plant material,
c. Credits. Where the required perimeter screening is to be provided by
' plants, the required area of the planting bed which is located within the
atreet yard, shall be credited toward the required landscaping area for the
street yard, it any, except that where property is used solely as a parking
lot, no credit shall be given for the screening requirements of this section.
305. Screening of Abutting Residential Uses.
a. Requirements. In order to preserve and protect the use and enjoyment
of existing residential uses, any property to which this article applies,
shall construct a screen of a minimum of six feet (61) in height, measured
from ground level, along the entire property line of any abutting residential
use. The required visual screen shall. be of materials or plants as provided
for in the required screening for the perimeter of parking lots and/or a wood
fence which is used in conjunction with plant materials, as approved by thr
Departments
b. Waivers and Modifications. the Planning and Zoning Commission may,
upon the written request of any owner to which this section applies, and after
a publi.: hearing for which abutting reaio~ntial occupants shall be given
written notice, waive or modify in whole or in part the required screening if
all or part of the required screening is clearly not necessary to protect or
preserve the enjoyment and use of the abutting residential property as
currently used or designed to be used. In making the determination, the
Commission may consider the compatibility of the uses of the abutting
properties{ the distance and locations of the adjoining uses= the topography,
1 shape, site, or natural features of the adjoining properties( the suitability
`r of any alternative screening or buffering proposalel and other similar factors.
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306. Screening of Waste Storage Containers.
Any property to which this article applies, which will make use of any y
commercial or industrial waste storage containers for the disposal and removal 6
of garbage or trash on the property, and which are visible from a public or
private street, shall construct, and thereafter maintain, a permanent screen
of a minimum height of six feet (61) on three (3) aides of the waste E
container. T'he required screen shall consist of a wood, stone, or masonry
fence, or shrubs that will reach the required height within three (3) years of
planting, or a combination thereof.
307. Landscaping and Use of Public f.:.ays and Easements,
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The following regulations shall apply to all public parkways and public
easements on or abutting any property to which this article applies.
a. 1'he owner of property abutting upon parkway shall landscape and
maintain the abutting parkway with grass or ground cover or a combination
thereof. Parkways or public easements may be planted with trees and shrubs ifs
1. They are not located so as to interfere with the use,
maintenance, or repair, of any natural or man-made drainage facilities,
public water or sewer lines, or other public utilities or facilities
2. They are not located within five feet (S') of an electrical
utility pole and will not reach a mature height which will pass within
eight feet (80) of an electric transmission or distribution lines and
j 3. They are not located so as to create a view obstruction for
vehicular traffic in violation of any City ordinance.
b. All landscaping in permanent parkway shall be credited toward the
street yard landscaping requirements.
c. No sprinkler or lighting system, plautera, dividers, fences,
decorative columns, fixtures, equipment, or similar materials, used as or for
maintenance of landscaped parkwaya, shall be placed within any parkway or
public easement abutting a public street under the control of the City, except
upon written agreement between the City and the property owner abutting the
parkway.
308. Traffic barriers.
All landscaped areas, including the permeable areas and drip lines around
trees and planting beds used for visual screens, which abut any parking lot or
vehicular travel area shall be protected with curbs, parking blocks, or
similar barriers sufficient to protect them from vehicular intrusion.
309. View Obstructions.
I All landscaping, trees, screening devices required by this article shall be
constructed, installed and maintained so as not to obstruct the view of
I motorists between the street and the access drives and parking aisles near the
street yard entries and exits, nor shall any landscaping which creates an
obstruction of view be located in the radius of any curb return.
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310. Determination, Review, and Approval Procedures.
The following provisions and procedures shall apply to the determination, }t(
review, and approval of the requirements of this article.
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a. Determination of Stceet Yard. For purposes of applying any provision
or requirement of this Code relating to street yards, the street yard shall be
determined in accordance with the following provisionst
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determined by drawing a line along the front building wall of each
building on the lot facing or fronting the street right-of-way line; and
where there is more than one building on the lot, by extending the line
in a straight live between the outermost corners of each front building
wall line of each buildings and then extending the line from the
outermost corners of the front building wall line of each building or
M buildings nearest the side lot lines, parallel to the street right-of-way
line, to the side lot lines of the property. (Illustration No. 6)
4 2. The front wall building line shall not include porches'and steps,
and those portions of any sign, roof, window and other projections from
the front building wall which extend beyond the building wall, as located
at ground level.
3. The street right-of-way line to be used in determining the street
yard shall be the right-of-way line along all public streets that are not
alleys, 'Where any property is approved with a private street, the street
yard of each lot fronting thereon shall be determined by using the curb
line of the private street as the right-of-way line.
4. The street yard shall apply to each separately platted lot, or
each portion of each lot which is leased for a business contained in e
separate building.
5. Where property is developed with more than one building, such
that one or more smaller isolated buildings are placed between the street
right-of-way line and one or more other larger buildings located on the
property, the street yard shall be determined by the front wall building
' line drawn along the front wall of the building or buildings which have
the most linear feet of front wall facing the street right-of-way line.
(See Illustration Co. 7)
6. Where a property is used solely as a commercial or private
parking lot, the street yard shall Include the whole property.
7. Where any property on one lot is to be developed in phase, so
that only a portion of the determined street yard is to be used (such as
parking lots for the current phase), the Department may define or limit
the street yard to the area befog currently developed or used.
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purposes of In calculating the area contained within the street yard for F
article, the arearoccupiedhby tbuildings shall not landscaping be requirements counted as the area
within the street yard.
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b. Common or Phased Development. When any property is developed in
phases, or is a common or unified development including more than one platted
lot, the Department may apply the requirements of this article to each phase
of the development, or to all the lots being developed in common as though
they were one lot, or otherwise apply the ragn.iremeots, as is reasonably
necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this article.
c. Landscaye Site Plan Required. The owner ak an
this article applies, shall submit a Landscaping Site Plan r('Plan")toto tithe
Department, in the form and manner specified by Vie Department, prior to the E
Issuance of a building permit for any building on the property, or prior to
making use of any parking lot to which this article applies. The Plan shall
contain sufficient detail, as specified by the Department, to show the
following=
1. The location of all existing or proposed buildings which define
the street yard, and the square footage included within the defined
street yard.
2. Now the tree requirements for the street yard are to be met,
including the number, size, and location of all protected trees which are
located within the street yard, those which are to be removed, and those
which will remain.
3. How the requirements of landscaping of twenty percent (202) of
the street yard are to be met, including the location and size of all
areas in the street yard that are to be permanently landscaped.
4. When the inrernal landscaping requirements for parking lots
supply or the requirement of perimeter screening of perking lots applies,
the size and location of the parking lot, the number of parking spaces,
and how the requirements for screening are to be met.
3. When the property is required to provide screening for abutting
residential uses, how the requirements are to be met.
6. When the property is required to provide screening for waste
storage containers to be used on the property, how the requirements are
to br met.
74 Such other information, as specified by the Department, as may be
reasonably necessary to administer and enforce the previsions of this
article,
d. Review ana A ravel of Plan. When properly submitted, the Department
shall seathe P so to t e Development Review Committee for its review and
approval. The Committee shall return the Plan to the Department noting
knereon its approval or disapproval. If disapproved, the Committee shall
specify the reasons why the Plan does not comply with the provisions of this
article.
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e. Alternative Plan Approval. Upon the request of any owner of property
to which this article applies, the Planning and Zoning Commission may approve
an alternative Plan which is not in strict compliance with the requirements of
this article, if the Commission finds that such alternative Plan meets the
purpose and intent of the requirements of this article and the alternative
Landscape Plan is clearly superior to a Plan that would be In strict
compliance with this article. In making the determination, the Commission may
consider the topography, shape, size, or other natural features of the
property; the suitability of any alternative screening or buffering proposals;
and other similar factors, y
f. Conflicts_ with City Development Standards. In any case where
compliance with the design standards, requirements, or regulations of 1
Appendix A would result in a condition that would require removal of a
protected tree, the Development Review Committee may allow a modification of
the standard, requirement, or regulation to allow preservation of the
protected tree so long as there would be no substantial adverse effect from
arch modification.
g. Amendment of Plan. ho owner of property to which the provisions of
the article applies and for which a Plan has been approved for the property,
shall allow or cause any construction or improvements to be made on the
property which would result in the property not being In compliance with the-
approved Plan after the construction or improvements are completed, unless and
until an application tor amendment of the approved Plan is submitted and
approved in accordance with the provisions applicable to initial Plans. No
application for an amended Plan that does not comply with the requirements of
this article shall be approved.
311. Compliance Requirements.
a. Compliance with Plan and Requirements. When the Plan has been
approved, it shall be retained on file with the Department. No Certificate of
Occupancy shall be issued for any building until and unless the tree,
landscaping, and screening requirements, as shown on the approved Plan, and
other requirements of this article, not required to be shown on the approved
plan, are met. Where the provisioos of this article apply to the construction
or expansion of a parking lot on property where no construction or
I modifications of any buildings occurs that would require the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy, the owner of the property on which the parking lot
was constructed shall not make use or allow the use of the parking lot until
all requirements of this article are met.
b. Plant Materials. Any plant materials used to meet the landscape
requirements of this article shall be of the species contained on the Plant
List. The Parke and Recreation Department, however, may approve the use of
other plant materials not shown on the Plant List if it Is satisfied that they
1 are suitable for the climate and conditions of this area. Required landscaped
areas may make use of brick, stone, aggregate or other inorganic material, it
not predominate over the use of organic plant material.
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c. Extension of Time for Compliance. When, because of adverse seasonal
conditions, compllan_e with all or part of the approved Plan would be
impractlcal, the Department may issue one or more temporary Certificates of
Occupancy, not to exceed a total of 16U days, to allow compliance with the
Plan.
312. Maintenance Requirements.
a. After complying with the requirements of this article, the owner and
each successive owner of the property to which this article applies, shall
maintain the required trees, landscaped areas, and screening devices in good
condition, and shall otherwise maintain the property so as to comply with any {
other requirement of this article,
b. Where any owner of property to which this article applies, fails to
reasonably maintain the required trees, landscaping, or screening devices, or
maintain the property so as to romply with any requirement of this article,
} the Department may Issue a written notice and order to the owner requiring the
owner to replace any dead or dying trees or landscape plant materials that
were required by the Plan of this article; repair or replace any man-made
screening fence required by this article which Is destroyed, removed, or
becomes dilapidated or in disrepair; or require any other action otherwise
necessary to abate or correct any condition to meet the requirements of this
article.
c. Within ninety days of issuance of the notice and order, the owner
shall comply therewith. The Department may grant an extension of time beyond
the required ninety day period for the replacement of required plant material,
where seasonal or adverse weather conditions, make replanting or replacement
within such period of time impractical.
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Carye IIIInoensis Pecan $0-100 30-100 900 IS'
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texensis (106) Texas Redbud 1540 12-30 144 i2'
Chilopsis linearls (123) Desert Willow 10-20 <-12 36 6'
Cotlnus coggyrla (100) Smoke Tree 12.10 10-12 100 10'
Meditate triacanthos
inermis (80) Thornless Honeylocust 10-75 2540 625 12'
Ilex vomltoria (41) Ysupon Holly 5-25 6-15 36 6'
Juntperus 41roensts (9) Chtneso Juniper 10-30 I0-20 100 10'
Juntperus m oularum (10) Rocky Mt. Juniper 15-30 6-12 36 6'
Juntperus vlrg'nlana (16) Eastern Red Ceder 20-40 10-30 too 10'
Laporstroamla le(Ica (122) Crape Myrtle 6-20 5-10 25 5'
Maalura pamifere %r.
'Park' (95) Frultiess Sots d' Arc 30-60 2540 625 12'
Photinla serrulate (50) Chinese Photinla 10-20 8-15 64 at
Pinus eldarice (24) Afghan Pine 2545 15-30 225 lo'
Pisfecle chtnens)s (102) Chinese Pisteche 20-40 :'0-30 400 10'
Populus delfoldes (73) Cottonwood (Cotfemiless) 60-125 10-80 900 IS'
Prunus carasifera (104) Purple Leafed Plea 15-25 10-12 100 10'
Prunus mexicana Mexican Plum 45-25 10-15 100 10'
Pyrus calleryana (99) Bradford Pear 30-40 15-35 225 10'
Q4jGrcus fusiformis (47) Escarpmant Live Oak 25-60 15-W 225 10'
Qusreus macrocarpa (90) Sur Oak 50-75 30-75 900 15'
Quer us shunerdll (93) Shumard Oak 60-100 30-60 900 15'
Quercus texana Taxes Oak 25-40 20-30 400 10'
Rhus lanceolata (139) Fla eleaf Sumee 10-15 5-10 25
Sapindis drumaondl (109) Soapberry 2548 20-40 400 10'
Taxodlum distichun (69) Sold Cypress 5-100 25-50 625 12'
Ulmus cressifolla (77) Cedar Elm 40-75 30-50 900 15'
Ulmus porvlfolle (77) Lacebark Elm 30-60 30.60 900 IS'
Vltex egnus-castus (141) Vitex 5-15 5-10 25 5'
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COMPARISON AND SUMMARY
BEAUTIFICATION TASK FORCE DRAFT AND COMMITTEE DRAFT
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ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS C
100 Purpose - New section
101 Short Title - New section j
102 Definitions - Some new including code, parkway, plan and property. I}
Description of street yard has been moved to another section. Only the
general definition is indicated in this section.
103 Illustrations - New section (Previously attached without reference)
104 Appeals - Moved to earlier asetion. Appeal to Planning and Zoning
Commission within 10 days of administration action.
10! Fees - Optional - Moved to earlier section
AR'."ICLE II. TREE PRESERVATI0V REGULATION
200 Permit for removal of protected tree referred. Exceptions to permit
requirement. Language he- teen revised and exceptions to requiring a
permit have been expanded. '.he exceptions include where rthere eto a one
-)r two family dwelling, if a Landscape Plan has been app e
removal, lawful operation prior to ordinance of a business for mining or
extracting natural resources, tree damage or illness, CIP projects in
accordance with a later provision, a building permit was approved prior
to the effective date of the ordinance, or within dedicated right-of.•way
and utility easement.
201 Fermit requirements. Reduce informatio,. required with the addition of a
provision that the department will specify the application requirements.
Additional provisions for removal of a protected tree were added including
tree condition and tree is not located within the specified front, side,
or rear yard setback of a single family or two family zoned lot on which
a building is not located. A section elaborating on construction and
repairs which provides an option for relocation.
202 Capital Improvement Projects. New section. Requires the submission of
information on removal of any protected tree because of a CIP to the
Commission for approval. If the Commission determines that the proposed
project vould unnecessarily cause the removal of trees then the
Commission recommendation would be submitted to Council.
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ARTICLE III. IANDSCAPINO, TREES, AND SCREENING
310 Properties subject to requirements. The exemption regarding remodeling
has been revised but a new section has been added under 302. A new
provision was added concerning property where a building permit has been
issued. No exception for historic landmark land.
301 Landscaping requirements for street yard. New language added concerning
expansion of buildings or parking into the street yard. A formula has
been added to determine the amount of landscaping required. 20% of
street yard is to be landscaped with credits for area around protected i
trees and parkway landscaping.
302 Tree requirements. 4
1. One requirement of one tree for 2,500 square feet of landscaped area
with a diameter of two inches. Task Forte draft had the number of
trees to be based on the entire street yard as follows: one tree
for every 2$00 square feet for the first 110,000 square feet of
street yard, and one tree for every 5,000 square feet over 110,000
square feet of street yard.
2. New provision added concerning preservation of protected trees
including option to determine if relocation of improvements is
feasible.
3. Replacement of protected tree possible.
303 sLandscape ame. R of r,equirempents
arking lotsparkingwithinlostts, d; 4% forbotheriparkinge
lots. Even distribution required.
304 Substantially revised from former draft. New drafts
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1. Eliminates use of wood screening.
2. Lawera screen height from four to three feet.
3. Defines required plant screen as one tree for every 50 linear feet,
with four shrubs and turf grasses and encourages use of plant screen
1 Over solid fencing.
modificationifollowing the procedure provided. iseioa to
305 gran[nanwaiver abuttiog
Screening of waste storage containers. Deleted by Committee.
306 Landscaping and use of public parkways and easements. Language is
substantially the same, except decorative rock or gravel eliminated and
parkway landscaping credit noted.
307 Traffic Barriers. Language revised but intent is the same.
30B View Ubstruction. Language is substantially the same.
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309 Determination, Review and Approval Procedures.
1. Language and requirements revised and a provision added that other
information, as necessary, may be required.
2. Determination of street yard was previously in definition section.
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3. Common or phased development includes language revised and moved to
new section.
Amend►.et.t of plan. Section added to permit amendments but to not
allow approval of an amendment that causes a site to not meet the
requirements.
310 Compliance requirements. Revised. The Landscape plan shall be retained
on file with the department and the time extension for a temporary I
Certificate of Occupancy Is revised to 180 days from 120 days.
311 Maintenance requirements. Language is substantially the same.
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CITY APPL[CARLR LARD DRRR
LAxDlCAP[RC RROU[A lx lxTB TREI PARSERVATIC0 RIOUTA"NOTS i
Addison Recall, corercial, and Five to tvent `
Industrial zoning districts. Y percent None,
total lot, varies according i to Inning district.
j off-street packing areas must
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landscaping. Thoroughfare
buffer requited.
Austin All Jana In city except
Twenty percent of atctet yard
I t Single family, duplst, suet be landscaped, trot Tree survey required.
II f ell planned devolopsent-e. C[D, planting requirements ver Raluls rtnq large and
■nd historic district. Y aceclmer, n trottess.
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inraing to mile of Ptoperty
metenance required.
Ceaat hill All non-Mingle family Twent
real de ntI el uses. Y percent of stroot yarn Ee thin creel e be used as
landscaped. All required credit. Replacement Of trees
tree planting$ In the street designated for presecvatlon
yard, xueber of trot plantings necessity,
vary according to site of the
stteet yard.
College station All non-Minglt family and
non-duple[ dew el opsa nt. Utilises Point system based subject to community
on either total square Appearance committee and city
footage or total number of Forester.
Packing spans tot pcopo ad
project, whichever is greater,
fifty Percent of total points
must be on trees. Replacement
t of dead landscaping mandatory.
rf Dallas xu1eJ-family and
non-resident Ll. suffering betveen residential credit@ awarded for trees planted and
I and non-residential land itees not removed In development.
uses. off-stteet patting rust be screened and landscaped.
Maintenance teluJced. Use of
point system,
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IN SSLSCTSD TLfAS CITING
C1TT APPLICASU LAND 0626 LANDSCAPING RNGUIRSMNNTS Tiles 39SERVAIXON
Parsers stanch All coning districts except Five percent of entire area None.
residential and multi-family. not covered by buildings,
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Flower Poona 1104-tealdentlal. Five to tea percent of total Tree survey required. Tree planting
E lot landscaped, varies by toning requited along thoroughfares.
district. Off-street parking
buffeted And thoroughfares must be
Maintenance required.
Port North Davelopsent *that than Lanfscape plan required. No None.
single family and duples flat percentage of lot
construction. required. minisus ten foot
landscaped buffer between
parking lot and right-of-way for
lots of ten of wrs vehicles.
Ten percent of interior of any
parking area landscaped, buffer
excluded.
Galveston Off-street parkingr to# Plftaen equate feet of None.
vehicles tot residential$ landscaped open space/psching
le vehicles lot non- apace and/or service space or
residential, and car washes, five percent lsialmus) of
service stations, or drive-in total packing/service arts,
astabli"into. whichever is greater. each
E apace must be a sinimum of
Million square fact of land-
G acaping it it is to count.
Georgetown multi-family and off street Trees and landscaping none.
parking areas, only in requireeents are based on
non-reaidential. number of dwelling units.
Landscaping required in all
off-street parking areas.
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Cin &PPLICANd LID Dttt LANDWAVilm ASQUIRRRtMTB
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Grand Prairie four percent landscaping of site none.
area. Bundled percent of this
to he in front yard areas.
living All parcels of land adjacent Landscape plan requited Preserving of *rioting tease credited
to the rlght-of-ray for twenty percent of street- toward landscaping requirements.
No- natal designated scape area to he landseaped. Placement of rseetvation trees r s
thonwghfates and freeways. specific Iraq planting D squired.
rpuinfgne depending on
also o'
sttestscape atlas.
We Dallas All new constr,tctloa except Fifteen percent of total site All tree removal regulated erupt those
mingle family detached area devoted to feature diseased or unsafe conditions exist
dwelling units. landscaping. Not less than (omception - desquite, Rfllow, Thornl.
fifty percent of this devoted Replacement required if trees removed
to front Yard. Ten percent of outside buildable ateas.
grsaa parking areas devoted to
living landscaping.
I Las Colinas Commercial lase City of Landscape plan required. Preserve existing trees to the astent
Irving also). minimum one tree/40500 square practical.
feet of atom between building
Linea and street pcopotty lines.
piano Pon-ruidentlal• Five percent or total lot site specifications foe voluntarily
landscaped ISO% must be in planted trees.
the Street yatd of propettyl.
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IN SELECTS9 TRW MISS
CITT APPLICARLfI LAND USES !A-M-C"ING RSOOIRENENTE THEE PR RS RRVATIOiI RBWIR pENTs
Richardson Noe-rosidentlal. Parcels of land having None.
buildings less than 15,000
squats feet - minimum seven
i percent landscaping of gross
I+( land area. Greater than 75,000
square feet - minimum tea
percent landscaping. off-street
' patting requires twenty percent
of landscaping internal to
parting areas.
fan Antonio Non-residential (except Rinisa■ tae feet landscaped None.
planned developsenta). buffer yard abutting
undeveloped of non.
residential areas. Number of
plants varles according to
5114. Off-street parting
requites two canopy, one ,
anderstory, and tour shrubs
per twenty-tour automobile
spaces.
Waco Nultl-Gaily and Open space on site to he Preservation of eslsting mature vegetation
non-residential. permanently landscaped. Of native vegetation through avoldance of
Boundary landscaping to be clear cutting and/or cetentton of existing
done in office, commerclel vegetation in various required areas,
and multi-f roily districts
along abutting tight-of-rays.
for parting areas over tan
.paces, ten square feet of
landscaping to he provided
it for every 100 equate feet (.f
parting.
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LANDSCAPING AND TREE PRESERVATION
PROS AND CONS
Pros:
1. Beautifies the community and environment.
2. Beautifies site and structure.
3. Enhances the value of the structure - increased real estate values.
4. Modifies the climate in and around the building significantly. EEE
Example: A city planner in New Haves, Connecticut is quoted in the
Dallas Morning News on May 18, 1987 that "one big Sugar Maple tree can
remove from the air the bad emissions from 1,000 gallons of gasoline
burned in cars". The article continues, "in St. Louis, 4400000 maples
filter 340 tons of soot and dust per year".
5. Based on information from the City of Dallas, an additional 1% or less
would be added to the total cost of development or approximately $1,500
on a $150,000 project (Dallas estimates .05%). Cevelopers such as The
Trammel Crow Company estimate 2 to 4% of total development is expended
on landscaping.
6. Estimates by the staff indicate costs would be approximately $.05 per
square foot to review the plans.
7. Trees and landscaping, if planted properly, may conserve water and
reduce demand on energy for cooling and heating. Studies indicate
that trees planted on the south and west sides of a building can
reduce inside temperatures by up to 8°. Trees on the north and west
can reduce heating costs by 10 to 40%.
' 8. American Society of Landscape Architects indicates that well planned
landscaping should reflect 1U% of the future value of the project
including trees, plants, patio areas, fencing, etc.
9. The 1986 Denton Citizen Survey by James Glass indicated that 82.4%
supported the requirement to plant trees and shrubs and 72.2% supported
landscaping medians.
10. The 1985 Denton Citizen Survey states "...general support for
beautification of highly visible areas in Denton and a forestation
program for the City.
11. Other benefits of tree preservation include:
a. Moderation of summer heat by evaporation of water from leaves
humidifies the dry climate and shading of walls sad roofs reduces
internal building heat,
b. Diffusion of rain allows better absorption into the soil.
f c. Trees convert carbon dioxide into oxygen.
d. Trees provide a favorable habitat for birds, insects and mammals,
both peat and predator, which promotes the balance of nature.
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12. Allows developers to be sure that those around them will develop
attractive sites, thereby insuring the maintenance of a high value
on their property.
13. City can ensure that new areas are attractive and well landscaped.
14. Landscaping becomes more equal since everyone will be required rather
j than subjective. Puts all developers on an equal basis.
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15. Attracts businesses and corporations as the community that are
interested in quality of life for employees and plants.
16. Control erosion and stabilize soil by planting trees, shrubs and grass.
17. Following cities have landscape ordinances, landscaping requirements
in toning ordinances, or landscaping guides that require plan approval:
Addison Irving
Arlington McKinney
Dallas Plano
Oaklawn Richardson
Farmers Branch Lake Dallas
Fort North Cedar Hill
Garland Flower Mound
Grand Prairie
Cons:
1, Review time for projects increased.
2. Staff will be required to review plans which increase workload.
3. Existing built out areas will not be improved.
4. Developer's initial investment will be higher.
5. A developer providing more than the minimums may not be rcwarded.
6. Maintenance costa are increased.
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CITY COUNCIL REPORT FORMAT
70: Mayor and Members of the City Council
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FROM: Lloyd V. Harrell, City Manager
SUBJECT: AN C"DINANCB AMI;NUING AkIICLES 4.Ul IhRUUt:H AND INCLul)ING AR'ICLE 4.06 OF
CHAPTER IV OF ARTICLE III OF APPENDIX A (Vi:NTON DEVELOPMENT CODE)
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RECOMMENDATIUN:
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval at its E
April 1., 1.988 meeting by a vote of 4-1.
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SUMMARY:
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A summary of the proposed ordinance is attached. The summary outlines the
key different^s between the existing regulations and proposed regulations.
BACKGROUND:
Ordinance 83-70 was adopted on July 5, 1983 establishing our present
Subdivision and Lend Development Regulations. In 1985, the City Council
reactivated the Adviscry Committee for the writing of the 1983 Regulations.
The Committee provided input oa numerous items before directing the staff
to prepare revision in 1986.
?ROGRAMS, DEPARTMENTS OR CROUPS AFFELTED:
Staff involved in the development process, Planning and Zoning Commission,
developers, and citizens.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City of Denton currently participates in perimeter street paving by
paying for seven (7) feet of paving, and the developer pays for seventeen
(17) feet of paving. The development generates the nred for two-way traf-
fic; therefore, the regulations, as proposed, require the developer to
construct the street without City participation. A long range fiscal
impact comes from the requirement in the regulations for better on-site
traffic management, i.e., in parking lots. Ultimately, this will reduce
congestion at driveways and entrances and, therefore, delay the need for
expansion of roadways.
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rrepared by; Lloyd . Harrell
City Manager
Cecile Carson
Uruan Planner
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Executive Director for
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CITY of DEN TON, TEXAS 215 E. MCKINNEYI DENTON, TEXAS 76201 /TELEPHONE (817) 566-8200
MEMURANDUM
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Date: May 18, 1988
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Cecile Carson, Urban Planner
Subject: ARTICLES 4.(1 ThROUGh 4.06 OF CHANTER IV OF ARTICLE III
OF APPENDIX A
This memorandum is intended to answer questions asked by the Council
at the study session on May lU, 1988. In addition, staff would like
to expand on information about the process that has been followed to
draft the document,
In 1985, the City Council reactivated the Advisory Committee for
writing of the 1983 Regulations. The Committee discussed the regula-
tions and made recommendations for revisions, Staff began organizing
materials and prioritizing sections of the Regulations for revisions.
Following review by the Development Review Committee, representatives
of Planning and Development, Engineering and Legal Departments pre-
pared a draft ordinance, the document was submitted and discussed
with developer representatives. The comments from these represen-
tatives were reviewed and were included in the recommendations to
the Commission. The developers specifically suggested alternatives
in the requirements for medians and sidewalks. The Commission's
recommendation includes revisions to the median section, but after
discussion, the sidewalk provisions were not amended.
In regard to specific questioi.s by the City Council:
1. Council requested additional information about the installation
of utilities under sidewalks. City specifications now require
the extension of sewer lines to the property line and water lines
to the meter located two feet back of the curb when construction
begins. It would not be necessary under current specification
for the sid.walk to be cut to install the sewer line, but to
construct the water line a sleeve would have to be placed under
the sidewalk before it is installed or the developer bore under
the sidewalk to install the water line. In both cases, cutting
is not necessary. Specifications will also be incorporated into
the Utility section of the Regulations and will include place-
ment of sleeve, boring, or removable sections of side~,,alks, etc.
to reduce the need to cut the sidewalk. According to the Utility
Department, unless a break occurs directly under the sidewalk,
it would not be necessary to cut the sidewalk to install or
inspect the lines.
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2, The staff recommended at the study session deleting ."unless
it is a State or federal highway, in which case, a sidewalk
shall be required" (p. 15). This provision would have required G
sidewalks along a State or Federal highway even if an exception `
to perimeter street paving was provided in the code. The intent If
of altering the wording in the section is to give an exemption
of the sidewalk requirements for a property located more than
61000 feet from an existing city water line where a water line
will not be extended to the property. Along a highway, the
sidewalk would be placed in the right-of-way or in an ease.ient
if the right-of-way width cannot be defined by the City Engineer.
3. Parking lot screening is required by the proposed Landscape and
Tree Preservation Ordinance, and the ordinance will be discussed
as a separate item on the agenda.
4. The Landscape and Tree Preservation ordinance contains a pro-
vision that when feasible, rerouting or relocation of sidewalks
should be approved by the Development Review Committee. The
ordinance states "the department may, upon approval of the LRC,
allow a modification of the standard requirement, or regulation
(of Appendix A) to allow preservation of the protected tree so
Iong as there would be no substantial adverse effect from such
modification."
S. In regard to the use of materials other than asphalt or concrete
in parking lots, the proposed Landscape and Tree Preservation
ordinance states that a permeable area must be maintained around
each tree and the department. may approve other landscape mater-
ials in this permeable area as long as the area is not covered
with asphalt, concrete or other similar impervious materials.
The use of pavers as pare of the requirement was not specifi-
cally mentioned. Any material other than concrete or asphalt
would be required to meet the same weigh tests for parking
construction.
6. The application for a driveway/parking lot (p. 17), section
states that if all information necessary is submitted under
any other ordinance, "including an application for a building
permit, a landscape plan, or a planned development detailed
plan, no separate application for a permit shall be required."
Staff will be glad to explain the information or answer additional
questions at the meeting.
cQ~tG C~~.t; Cecile arson
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLES
4.01 THROUGH AND INCLUDING ARTICLE 4.06 OF CHAPTER IV OF ARTICLE
III OF APPENDIX A (DENTON DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES TO PROVIDE FOR NEW AND AMENDED REGULATIONS AND REQUIRE- k
MENTS FOR STREETS, DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS, AND SIDEWALKS;
REPEALING ARTICLES 4.17 4.18 AND 4.19 OF CHAPTER IV OF ARTICLE i
III APPENDIX A; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A E
PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $500.00 FOR VIOLATIONS 'THEREOF;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. }
WHEREAS, the City of Denton, Texas, has found that revisions
of the Denton Development Code are weeded to provide for more
understandable, effective, and efficiant land development
requirements and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton has undertaken a scheduled pro-
gram to revise and implement the new and amended land develop-
ment regulations and requirements; and
WHEREAS, the revised reggulations applicable to streets,
driveways, parking lots, and aidewalks have been completed; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that immediate implementa-
tion of those regulations would be in the best interest of the
comaunity; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed regulations has
been held in accordance with the provisions of the Local Govern-
ment Code; NOWs THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON:
SECTION I. That articles 4.01 through and including article
4.06 o -Mapter IV of Article III of Appendix A of the Code of
Ordinances are amended to read as follows:
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REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS AND GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS
DIVISION I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Article 4.01 Purpose and Intent.
(A) The following standards and requirements are adopted for
the purpose of insuring that all developments provide, at no cost
to the City, for the streets, sidewalks, street lights, parking
lots, water and sewer facilities, drainage facilities, and other
public and private improvements and facilities which are reason-
ably necessary and adequate to serve the development.
(B) These requirements are adopted with the intent of
requiring each development to provide for those public facilities
and improvementL to serve the development to the extent that the
required facilities and improvements bear a reasonable connection
to the need created by the development, and to the degree that
the development is benefitted by.
Article 4.02 Application and Interpretation of Standards and
Requirements.
(A) All persons developing property to which this Cod!• appppli a
shall design, construct, install, and provide for the acilities
and improvements herein specified in accordance with the standards
and requirements of this Code and the City's master plans.
(B) The Commission shall have final authority over the inter-
pretation and application on any required improvements or design
standards, except as otherwise provided in this Code. These
standards and requirements shall be liberally interpreted and
applied so as to achieve the purpose and intent of the standard
or requirement. Where literal application of a requirement in a
particular case would clearly not achieve the purpose or intent
of the requirelent, the Committee may recommend and the Commission
may impose a stricter requirement so as to comply with r:,e purpose
and intent of the requirement.
(C) These standards and requirements shall be cumulative of
any other regulations or requirements of the Uniform Fire Code,
Uniform Building Code, zoning ordinances, flood prevention and
control ordinances, or any other ordinances.
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Article 4.03 City Partpation in Public Improvements.
(A) In any case where this Code requires any development to
provide for streets, sidewalks, water or sewer lines, drainage
facilities or other public improvements, the City may, at its I
option, choose to participate in the cost of increasing the size
or scope of the improvements otherwise required by the develop- f
ment, so as to meet the needs of the general public.
(B) Where the City chooses to participate, the developer and
City shall enter a written cost participation agreement setting
forth the respective duties of the parties. The public improve- k
ments to be constructed pursuant to the agreement shall be deter-
mined by the public bidding procedures required by State law for
public projects. Bids shall be solicited so as to obtain the
proportionate costs of the developer and City for the work to be
performed under the bid to be awarded. In accordance with State
law, the City may choose to participate in the cost of public
improvements without public bids when the City's cost is thirty
percent or less of the total contract price.
DIVISION II.
STREET AND SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN STANDARDS
Article 4.04 All developments shall provide for streets and
sidewalks to serve the development in accordance with the
following requirements and design standards and the City's Master
Thoroughfare or Street Plans.
(A) STREET CLASSIFICATIONS.
For the purpose of determining the street requirements of
this Code, all streets shall be classified and defined as follows:
(1) Alley. A public or private vehicular access way,
es goad for the special accommodation of the
property it serves and not intended to be used for
general public use.
(2) Collector. A street whose main purpose is to
collect and direct traffic from local streets to
arterial streets; to carry traffic between arterial
streets; or to provide access to abutting commercial
or industrial properties, or hi3her intensity
residential land uses. It is designed to handle no
more than 10,000 vehicle trips per day.
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(3) Cul-de-sac. A street which terminates in a vehicular
turnaround.
(4) Estate Subdivision. A local street, without curb
an gutter, w ose sole purpose is to provide direct
access to single family lots of one acre or more,
each lot having 100 or more feet of street frontage. }
(5) Local/Residential. A street whose sole purpose is }
to prov a access to abutting single family or two
family residential properties. It is designed to
serve no more than 5,000 vehicle trips per day.
(6) Mar anal Parallel Access. A street which is parallel
an a scent to an arterial street. It is designed
to provide access to abutting properties so that the k
properties are sheltered from the effects of the
through traffic on the arterial street, or so that
the flow of traffic on the arterial street is not
impeded by direct driveway access from abuttingg
properties. When used as a private drive, itshall
be referred to as a "private paralle3 driveway."
(1) Off-site.
ends Any beyond street, the other boundary of perimeter
the m development.
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(g) Perimeter. That portion of any street, of any
classification, abutting the boundary of the
development.
(9) Primary Arterial. A street, including freeways,
w ose man purpose is to serve as a major route
into, out of, or across the City, or connect one or
more of Lhe City's major activity centers. These
streets are shown on the City's thoroughfare plan
and are usually located at leas;. one mile apart.
(10) Secondary Arterial. A street whose main purpose is
to serve as a major route from one area of the City
to another, as a connection between one primary
arterial to another, or to provide a major route to
one or more of the City's moderate activity centers.
These streets are shown on the City's thoroughfare
plan.
(B) VEHICLE TRIPS.
Any requirement or design standard of this article which is
based upon or determined in accordance with a specified number
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of "veh.cle trips", shall be determined by the City Engineer in
accordance with the latest edition of the Transportation and
Engineering Handbook published by the Inst Lute o ranspor-
tat on Engineers.
(C) COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS. E
(1) All required street improvements shall comply with the
"Street Design Specifications", as contained in Appendix A-1. E
Right-o -way widths in excess of the Street Design Specifica-
tions shall be required whenever, due to topography, additional
width is necessary to provide adequate earth slopes.
(2) All required street improvements shall be constructed
in accordance with Division II ("Materials") and Division III
("Method") of the City's Standard Specifications for Public
Works Construction North entry exas, as amended .
Standard pec cat one ere any provision of this Code
conflicts with a provision or requirement of the N.T.C. Standard
Specifics- Lions, the provisions of this Code shall control.
(D) STREET CAPACITY.
(1) All developments shall provide for those streets,
including new streets, the improvement of existing streets, and
the associated improvements and rights-of-way, which are
necessary to provide adequate capacity to carry the traffic to
be generated by the property at full development. "Adequate
capacity" shall mean a level of ser41ce "C", as defined by the
latest edition of. the Hi hwa Ca acct Manual as published by
the Transportation Researc oar o the ational Research
Council.
(2) Any streets required by the provisions of this section
shall also include any drainage structures that are part of the
street improvements and are necessary to serve the development
in accordance with the drainage requirements of this Code. In
the case of estate subdivision streets, no underground drainage
Improvements, other than driveway culverts, shall be required,
but adequate barrow ditches with 4:1 aide elopes shall be
provided.
(3) To provide for future street improvements, any develop-
ment may elect upon the approval of the Commission, to dedicate
rjre street right-of-way than would otherwise be required for
the development, in lieu of constructing the total street system
otherwise required of the development by this Code, when:
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(a) The additional right-of-way will be needed for
a proposed arterial street, as shown on the
City's thoroughfare plan;
(b) Omitting the street improvements that would i
otherwise be required would not substantially
impair the safe movement of traffic created by
the development; and
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(c) The market value of the additional right-of-way
would, as determined by the City Engineer, be
equal to or greater than the cost of the street
improvements which are to be omitted.
(E) PERIMETER STREETS.
(1) New Perimeter Streets. Street systems shall be laid out
so as to avoid the nee or new perimeter ppartial streets, i.e.
streets that have less than the full required right-of-way and
pavement width for the class of street. However, if an arterial
street is proposed by the master plan on the boundary of the
development or tho development creates the need for a new
perimeter street, the development shall provide the portion of
the Fn street for which it reasonably creates the need,
but in no case shall that portion of the street provided be less
than a pavement width of 25 feet. All perimeter streets shall be
provided with curb and gutter along the side abutting the devel-
opment. If the perimeter street is ultimately proposed to serve
as a divided arterial street, and the development is required to
install half of the arterial street, then curb and gutter shall
be provided on both sides of the perimeter street so as to
provide the curb for the future median of the arterial street.
(2) Existing Perimeter Streets.
(a) Any development on the perimeter of an
unimproved perimeter street shall dedicate the
right-of-way and improve or reconstruct the
street to the same extent as is required for
new perimeter streets, unless the perimeter
street has already bean partially improved, in
which case the development shall dedicate the
additional right-of-way and make the additional
street. improvements necessary to complete the
perimeter street to the classification required.
For the purpose of this paragraph, an "unim-
proved perimeter" street shall mean a perimeter
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street which does nrc h,ve curb and gutter or
which does not substantially comply with the
street design specifications or requirements of
this Code.
(b) Where any development would be required to
improve an existing unimproved perimeter street f
as provided herein, which is designated in the
City's master plans as an arterial street, to
less than its full width, and the City's approved r
Capital Improvements Plan proposes improvement
of the existing perimeter street to City speci-
fications within two years of the date the
required improvements are to be undertaken, the
development may elect, in lieu of making the
required perimeter street improvements, to pay
to the City, prior to beginning construction,
the total construction cost, excluding engineer-
ing and design cost, of the required street
improvements. The amount to be paid shall be
determined by the City Engineer, based on the
actual cost of providing for the improvements0,
as shown in the most recent public bids for the
same or similar type street improvements. If
the money ppaid to the City is not used for the
required improvementa within five years of
payment, the funds shall be returned to the
person making the payment.
(c) Any development whic'~ is to generate more than
100 vehicle trips par daymat full development
and which is excepted fro making improvements
to exiting perimeter streets in accordance with
City specifications for new streets, as herein-
after provided, shall make the improvements and
repairs to the existing perimeter street to the
same extent as is required for off-site streets,
as hereinafter provided.
(3) Exceations to Perimeter Street Requirements. The pro-
visions -o t s section requiring the improvement of existing
unimproved perimeter streets t) City specifications for new
streets shal] not apply to:
(a) A plat for a single-family residential lot
where such lot is not part of a larger genera{
scheme of development or subdivision of land
containing more than cone residential lot;
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(b) A development that abuts 100 or leas feet of an
existing perimeter street, where the existing
off-site perimeter street on eitF - aide of the f
abutting perimeter street is no. improved to
City specifications and there are no proposals
or plans for improvements to the perimeter street
on either side of the abutting
as evidenced by the City's CapitaliImprovements
Plan or plats approved or pending approval;
(c) A development which:
(f) Is not required or does not propose to
extend a City of Denton water line to the
property to serve the development; and,
! (ii) Is located more than eight thousand (8,000)
feet from an existing City of Denton water
line, measured along a straight line from
the nearest boundary of the development to
the nearest water line; or
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(d) A state or Federal highway,
1 (4) Off-site Connecting Streets. Any perimeter street
required to be mpio- ve3 to meet t e specifications for new streets
shall be connected to existing off-site streets in accordance
with the horizontal design specifications shown in Appendix A-2.
(5) Desi in S ecifications for Perimeter Streets. Perimeter
streets s a o e u t or mprove w t cur an gutter and the
ne-Assary drainage facilities in accordance with tha specifics-
t: ! and provisions of this Code applicable to other streets.
Uf recommendation of the City Engineer, a required perimeter
st .et meeting design standards, but without curb and gutter and
related underground street storm drainage facilities may be
approved whenever:
(a) The required perimeter itrest is for a residen-
tial development in a low intensity area, as
shown in the City's master plena;
` (b) The development is not located in an area where
` the pattern or intensity cf development would
create the need for improved urban drainage
4 .,cilities in the foreseeable future; and
I (c) There are no existing or propposed improved
drainage facilities, as shown by the City's
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Capital Improvements Plan or by plats approved
or pending approval, in such proximity to the
watthat ers would to or d re.,elve the
drainage development
drainage improvements.
(F) IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING OFF-SITE STREETS.
(1) Any development which is to generate more than 100
vehicle trips per day at full development shall improve or repair
connecting off-site streets as necessary to provide a safe and
adequate paved surface for the amount and type of traffic
generated by the development.
(2) The off-sit,> street improvements or repairs need not
meet the specifications for new streets, but shall include such of at oveas
patching, reconstructio
determined to be necessn,ary or by tthepCityd Engineer stoaprovide lfor
the safe movement of vehicular traffic generated by the
development, pursuant to a "distress" rating performed by the
City Engineer in accordance with Appendix A-3.
(3) 0£f-site street improvements shall not be required
beyond the nearest intersecting arterial or collector streets.
{ (4) The requirements to improve any existing off-site street
shall not apply to that portion of a street proposed to be
improved to City specifications in the City's approve! Capital
Improvements Plan within one year of the date th'i off-site street
improvements are required to be made, if the street or portion
thereof to which the off-site street improvement requirements
al does not determined by the a City Engineer in accordance 0 wior more th Appendix A-3 ,as
(G) ADEQUATE STREET ACCESS.
All development, r alinsurev that there necessary safe street adequate
on-site an, off-site,
access to the development and to each lot within the development.
No now streets shall be located within designated floodway. In
determining the access requirements for each development, tse
following -shall be considered:
(l) Access for police, fire, and other emergency vehicles;
(2) The condition of existing atceetc in the area to be used
for access;
(3) The congestion that may be created at proposed or
existing intersections as a result of the development;
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(4) The proposed circulation of traffic from and into pro-
posed or existing streets; and, f
(5) Any other condition, existing or proposed, thrt may
affect safe and adequate access.
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(H) COORDINATION WITH SURROUNDING STRUTS.
(1) The street system for each development shall be toordi-
nated with existing, proposed, and anticipated streets wit'.in And
outside the development, and shall be extended outsir!a ':be dev•ii- 1
opment when necessary, so as to provide for adequate. ai.ess, -he I
safe and effective movement and circulation of trr:fi_; or ;:or
other reasonable traffic considerations.
f (2) Streets shall be in alignment vlt!i a A stint; or proposed
streets of adjoining properties, except ihec•a the master plat,
topography, requirements of traffic circulatiol, or ether planning
considerations make it desirable to dspavt froIz the alignment.
} (3) Local streets shall intersect so as ..,it to creme block
lengths in excess of 1,200 feet, measured alorg the center of the
I block.
(4) The extension of local or collector streets may be
denied if it is determined that the extension would provide for
an unacceptable use of the street for substantial through
traffic. Streets not required to be extended beyond the
development, b!jt that are to be connected with proposed or
anticipated streets outside the development at a future date,
shall be extended to the property line at the point where the
connection is expected. Cul-de-sacs shall be provided in
accordance with the provisions of this article.
(I) INTERSECTIONS.
(1) Streets shall be laid out so as to intersect as nearly
as ppossible at a ninety (90) degree angle. Curvilinear streets
sha11 be designed so as to approach an intersection at a right
angle for at least 100 feet from the intersection. Not more than
two streets shall intersect at any one point.
(2) Proposed intersections along one side of a street shall
coincide with existing or proposed intersections on the opposite
side of the street. Where a center line offset (jog) is Allowed
at an intersection, the distance between center lines of the
intersecting streets shall be not less than 150 feet.
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(3) Different streets which connect with the same street
shall maintain a distance separation between the intersecting
streets in accordance with Appendix A-7. The specified
distances shall be measured from the nearest right-of-way lines
of the two connecting steeeta, at the point where the two
4 streets connect to the common street.
(4) Intersections shall be designed with a flat grade when-
ever possible. In hilly or rolling areas, the street approaching
an intersection shall be provided with a leveling area, not r
exceeding a two percent (2x) grade, for a distance of sixty feet
(60% measured from the nearest right-of-way line of the
intersecting street.
(S) Intersections shall be designed and constructed so that
slopes, trees, or other natural or man-made structures do not
create a visual obstruction within any "intersection visibility
triangle", as defined by the Code of Ordinances. AU riE;ht-of-
way dedications for other than intersecting local streets shall
include the intersection visibility triangle. In the case of-
intersecting local streets, the City Engineer may allow a
reduction of the required dedication of right-of-way below that
which would be included in the intersection's visibility
triangle, if not needed for maintenance, repair, reconstruction,
or traffic safety.
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(J) MEDIANS.
(1) When any development is required to provide more than
one-half of any arterial street, a median shall be provided in
i accordance with the design standards of Appendix A-1.
(2) All portions of the median less than eight feet in
width shall be installed with a maintenance free surface of
concrete or similar material approved by the City Engineer, but
excluding asphalt.
(3) For every 1,000 square feet of median area or portion
thereof not required to be a maintenance free surface, a tree
with a trunk of three inches or more in diameter, measured from
ground level, shall be installed. The type of trees used shall
be from an approved list maintained by the Parks Department.
Other portions of the median not required to be a maintenance
free surface shall be landscaped or xeriscaped in accordance
with plans approved by the City.
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{K) CUL-DE-SACS AND DEAD END STREETS, -de neceesaiyC to discourage rthroughstraffic oshl be used wnever
na residential or elocal
streets. No cul-de-sacs shall. be located except at the end of a
street or the intersection of streets.
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(2) All permanent and temporary dead-end streets on which
there is located a building lot that does not have frontage on
any other street shall be developed with cul-de-sacs. The length
of the street on which a cul-de-sac is located shall not be more
than 1,000 feet, measured from the end of the cul-de-sac to the
nearest intersecting street.
60 feet) for arteria s,waandt 50 feetcul-de-sac
for call shall
other have a radius
The
radius of the paved portion of the turnaround
outer ed a of , measured
8 the avem
from the
l be feet. All
cul-de-se.cs shall be built t~insaccordan e0 with design standards
for streets and shall be provided with curbs and gutters.
Temporary cul-de-sacs for dead-end streets which are proposed to
be extended shall be in accordance with the specifications of
Appendix A-7. They may be constructed of asphalt, or rock
material approved by the City Engineer, and shall be located
within a dedicated right-of-way.
(L) ALLEYS.
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(1) Alleys may be allowed in residential developments and
may be required for developments in nonresidential zoning
districts where necessary to provide for adsquate access for
I` service vehicles, off-street loading or unloading, access for
emergency vehicles, or similar reasons consistent with the intent
of these standards.
(2) All alleys shall have at least two direct access points
to local public streets, each access point terminating onto
separate streets.
` (3) Alleys shall not have accasa to arterial streets. Alleys
shell only be allowed to connect to collector streets where there
is no other reasonable means of access.
(4) Alleys shall not be dedicated to the public except where
such dedication is determined to serve the public interest.
(5) Alleys shall conform to the design standards shown in
Appendix A-4.
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(M) PRIVATE ROADS.
(1) A development located in a planned development zoning
district may be approved with one or more private roads when:
(a) The road will have direct access ato a public
street;
(b) The road is not necessary or planned to serve
or provide for traffic or drainage outside the
development;
(c) The road is so routed or designed so as to
discourage through traffic; and ll
(d) The road will provide for adequate access, the
safe movement of traffic, drainage, and
generally serves as an adequate alternative to
a public street.
(2) When the private road will serve more than one lot, the
developer shall submit to the Commission for approval a written
and binding declaration, to be recorded prior to the acceptance
of any public improvements, establishing an owner's association
or similar legal entity which will have:
' (a) The legal authority to maintain and exercise
control over the road; and,
(b) The power to compel contributions from owners
within the development to cover their propor-
tionate shares of the cost associated with
maintenance of the road.
(3) Private roads shall conform to the design specifica-
tions set forth in Appendix A-4 unless the road is the sole
access to the development, in Qch case the private road shall
conform to the design specifications for public streets.
(4) where any parking areas or spaces are to be used along
or adjacent to the private road, the parking areas and spaces
shall be designated and constructed in accordance with the
design standards applicable to parking lots so that the parking
areas and spaces will not interfere with the use of any public
streets.
(S) For the purpose of this section, a "private road" shall
mean any open way used for vehicular traffic, not dedicated to
public use and not part of a parking lot, designed and used tj
provide vehicular access to a development or lot.
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(N) STREET NAMES AND SIGNS.
(1) Street names shall be assigned by the developer, subject
to Commission approval, by placing the name on the plat. Streets
which are to be in alignment with existing streets shall be given
the same name. Names shall be sufficiently different in sound
and spelling so as not to cause conflict or confusion.
(2) Street all intersectionsawithinnorsabutting itheadeveloppment prior developer rthe
acceptance of any street. The name signs shall be constructed,
located, and installed in accordance with written specifications
on file with the City Engineer.
(0) STREET LIGHTING.
(1) All developments shall provide for lighting of all
streets, sidewalks, and public rights-of-way which are to be used
for vehicular or pedestrian traffic so as to inst:ce the safe use.
thereof.
ease-
ments alle intersectionsp inecuintalled ledo-sacs,Jiandnalo g dedicated
public
streets at intervals of no more than 300 feet.
(3) The required street lights shall be installed by the
City upon payment of the cost by the developer. No streets
sidewalks, or other public rights-of-way required to be lighted
shall be accepted for public use until the requirements of this
section are met.
(P) FIRE LANES.
All developments shall provide for fire lanes in accordance
with Article V of Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
(Q) SIDEWALKS.
(1) The following requirements are adopted for the purpose
of insuring that each development provides for the sidewalks or
walkways necessary to serve pedestrian traffic to, from, or
across the development,
(2) All developments shall, within a dedicated right-of-way,
provide sidewalks along both sides of all streets within the
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development and along one side of all perimeter streets; except
as follows,
(a) A development which is excepted from making perimeter
` street improvements in accordance with article 4.04 (E)
` (3) (c), shall not be required to install a sidewalk i
along that perimeter street. I
(b) A development which is excepted from making perimeter i
street improvements in accordance with article 4.04 (E)
(3) (a) or (b), shall not be required to install a
sidewalk along that perimeter street unless the
perimeter street is a state or federal highway or is
designated as a arterial street on the City's master l
thoroughfare plan.
I (3) in lieu of requiring sidewalks along both sides of all
f streets, the Commission may approve a comprehensive pedestrian
access plan. Such plan should provide adequate pedeatrian access
to schools, recrea ti onal facilities, parka, adjacent shopping and
employment centers, and connect with existing or planned
pedestrian facilities.
(4) Sidewalks required by this section shall be placed and
constructed according to the specifications set forth in Appendix
A-6, which shall include handicap ramps at all intersections nd
driveways. Sidewalks shall be constructed of concrete; provide
b the
that other materials, excluding asphalt, may be approved by
City Engineer, if,
(a) The material
de a n sidewalk construction ism as durable,
maintairoinable, safe, and as adequate as one
made of concrete; and
(b) The sidewalk would be more environmentally
desirable or more in keeping with the overall
design of the development.
(S) where the developer who would otherwise be required to
improve an existing unimproved perimeter street to City
specifications, elects to pay to the City the coat of the
required improvements as provided for in article 4.04 (E) (2)
(b), the developer may likewise elect to pay to the City the cost
of any required sidewalk improvements for that street. If the
money paid for the sidewalk improvements is not used for that
purpose within five years of payment, the funds shall be returned
to the person making the improvements.
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DIVISION III,
DRIVEWAY AND PARKING LOT
REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN STANDARDS
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Article 4.05. After the effective date of this article, no V
person shall construct, reconstruct, replace, relocate, alter,
enlarge improve, maintain, perform any work on, or make use of
any p Ming lot or driveway on any property within the City of
Denton for which a permit is required under this Division except
in accordance with the requirements of this Division.
(A) DEFINITIONS.
In this Division III, the following words shall have the
following meanings:
(1) Department. The Department of Public Works.
(2) Driveway. That portion of the parking lot that consists
of a travel~ne opening onto a public street.
(3) Parking . The portion of the parking lot con-
sisting at lanes providing direct access to parking spaces.
(4) Pa~rktingLoott. That portion of any lot that is used by
vehicles o- rr Fe S, circulation, parking, and loading and
unloading. It comprises the travel lanes, parking area aisles,
parking spaces, driveways, and loading and unloading areas.
(5) Permit. A Parking Lot/Driveway permit as required
herein.
(6) Travel Lane. That portion of the parking lot which is
used ffor the circuit t ion of traffic entering exiting, or travel-
ing through a parking lot, and is not used for parking spaces or
parking a ales.
(8) PERMIT PROCEDURES AND REQUIRWFNTS.
(1) Permit Required. A Parking Lot/Driveway Permit shall
be require or each property, other than property used or to be
used for a single or two-family dwelling, within the City of
Denton, in any of the following cases:
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(a) fFor the construction or the improvement, oreconstructi n, enlarger
ment, relocation, or alteration of any existing
parking lot.
(b) For the construction of a new alter tionooftan
reconstruction,
existing driveway.
(c) For the alteration or rearrangement of parking E
i spaces, travel lanes, stacking lanes, maneuver-
ing areas, or fire lanes of existing parking
lots.
(d) For any application, submitted after the effec-
tive date of this article, seeking approval of
a plat or replat for property on which there is
an existing driveway.
(e) For any application, submitted after the effec-
tive date of this article, for a Certificate of
Occupancy for any use of property on which
there is an existing parking lot or driveway
which does not comply with the requirements of
this Division if the property has been vacant
for a perio4 of more than six (6) months
immediately prior to the application.
(2) A lication, The application for each property for
which a perm t s required shall be submitted with tithe erequired
on a form furnished for that ourpose, g
fee, if any. If all of the information required
er plane for
application is submitted with or shown on any oth
application required under any other s ordin aired ance,landincludiscapengs8iten
application for a building permit, q no se grata
plan, or a planned development detailed plan, p
application for a permit shall be required. The information mor
waive, in whole or ?art, the submission of any
plans otherwise required if it determines that the nature or
scope of the work is such that the information or plans are not
necessary ication obtain
for each property for which aw permitiisO
The application required
shall:
(a) Describe the location of the property for which
the permit is requested.
(b) Be accompanied by plans and specifications, in
the manner and form as specified by the Depart-
ment, showing the number and dimensions of the
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parking spaces; the location and dimensions of
travel lanes, fire lanes, driveways, and stacking
areas; and the minimum storage cappacity on the lot
for any drive-through facilities, if any.
(c) For any existing driveways or parking lots which
violate a requirement of this Division, show h.,w
compliance is to be met (relocation, rearrangement,
t closing of the driveway, reconstruction, etc.); or i
if any proposed or existing driveway or parking lot i
will not be in compliance with a requirement of '
this Division, give detailed information why com-
pliance is not possible or should not be required.
In such cases, the City Engineer may require the
applicant to submit a traffic study performed in
accordance with accepted professional traffic
engineering standards, containing information
specified by the City Engineer, to show any adverse
impact that may result from approval of the permit.
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(d) arterial For any proposed or existing driveway accossing an
site plan, drawn to a scale of at least 1" to SO',
showing the following:
f (i) The proposed land use and the location of
existing and proposed structures or buildings.
(ii) The general layout of any existing or proposed
parking lot for the property, including any
parking :s, or portions thereof, located on
other pt ,erties which are not totally sepa-
rated or designed to be used independently.
(iii) The dimensions, the o and
appli-
cation on thPrPerty Y for which
cation is made.
(iv) All significant traffic features of the street
accessed or to be accessed by the driveway
each
(to side t of the nearest diveway which intersecting are streets not abutting
the property), including the width, number of
lanes, street parking, distance to the inter-
secting streets, and the location and
distance to other driveways on either side of
the street.
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(e) sContain peci-
fication required by informations plans, to deter-
mine compliance with this Code.
(2) Issuance of Permit* Conditions. The application, plans,
and apeci cat one s~ a rev ewe by the Department, to verify
compliance with the requirements of this Code or any other ordi-
nance. If the Department finds that the plane for the parking
lot or driveway for the property covered by the application
conforms to this Code and other applicable ordinances, the permit
shall be issued. The Department may issue a permit for property
where any parking lot or driveway is not in compliance with this
Code, if the Department determines that, because of same condi-
tion ppeculiar to the property, compliance is not reasonably
ossible. Any permit issued may impose reasonable conditions or
limitations that would serve the purpose of any requirement of
this article, or would otherwise limited to necessary the following de for
traffic safety, includin8, but not
(a) Requiring that any existing driveway be relo-
cated or that a new driveway be located so as
to provide for joint or shared access by
adjacent properties for present or future
development.
(b) Providing for use restrictions or special design
requirements for the driveway or parking lot it
serves, such as divided one-way traffic, con-
trolled turning movements into or out of the
driveway, or controlled access from the street.
specified of time driveway or foa
(c) parking Providing lot or for temporary use
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limited purpose, or until the occurrence of a
specified event.
(3) Refusal of Permits, Appeals. An applicant may appeal any
denial, con ton, or m tation of a permit to the Committee.
if the Committee upholds the refusal, condition, or limitation,
the applicant may appeal to the Commission, which shall make a
final detemination after
Traffic Safety Support receiving Commission. from the
(4) Compliance.
(a) All driveways and parking lots shall be
designed, installed, located, and constructed
in accordance with the approved specifications,
Plans, conditions, and requirements of the
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permit issued for the property and the require-
ments of this article. No Certificate of
Occupancy shall be issued for any building on
any property for which a permit is required,
until the construction, improvements, altera-
tions, or other work covered by the permit is
completed in accordance with the permit issued,
the requirements of this article, or the
provisions of any other applicable ordinance.
Where no building permit was required in
connection with the requested permit, no
parking lot or driveway on the property for
which the permit was issued shall be used until
and unless the work is completed in accordance
with the permit and this Code.
(b) where the closing or relocating of one or more
existing driveways, or portions thereof, is
necessary to comply with these requirements or
a permit issued hereunder, access shall be
closed by the installation of curb and gutter
along the gutter lins of the street, if any,
[ and the filling of the existing driveway
a approach depression with asphalt or concrete,
all in accordance wita City specificationp. If
s there is no existing curb and gutter on the
street, the driveway shall be closed in the
manner specified by the City Engineer.
(5) _ Expiration. Any permit issued hereunder shall expire by
limitation an ecome null and void if the work authorized by such
permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such
permit, or if the work authorized by the permit is suspended or
abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of
180 days.
(6) Modifications. After approval of the work performed
under the permit is approved, no person shall thereafter alter or
change the approved driveway or parking lot without submitting a
new application in accordance with the provisions of this
Division.
(C) ACCESS TO ARTERIAL STREETS.
(1) Purpose. The following access regulations are adopted
in recognit~-that primary and secondary arterial streets are
designed and intended to be used as major ruut7e carrying high
volumes of traffic. Each driveway ..teas allowed to an arterial
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street will necessarily interfere with thYe function oforthose
streets. These regulations, thereforthe are adopted of
purpose of preserving and enhancing access to
arterial streets by strictly limiting direct driveway
those streets.
(2) Drivewa Access to Arterials to be Desi nated_bY Plat.
The locat on an po nts o access to irt~et streets-s a preliminary ,dance with the aro& in ac plait. No drtvewaywshall be oconstructeJ
which hasvnotpbeen mshoxn
on the approved preliminary plat.
(3) Access Criteria. Driveway access to a primary or
secondary arter a street shall be governed by the following
criteria:
(a) Access to any arterial street shall not be
allowed pUness there is rovidin$ g safe and no adeother quate raccesb
access to
means of p
the property.
(b) Developments and residential e subdivisions shall
be required to provide s icr rmarginal
parallel access street, elly,
parallel access drive to serve the development
or individual lots fronting the arterial
street, unless the requirement would make the
use
property wholly useless for any permitted as zoned.
(c) No development shall be allowed acce
ed ss to the
` arterial street if property exclud from
f development plans could have reasonably been
used to provide adequate alternative access.
(d) Any property previoL.sly subdivided in viola-
tion of State law or City ordinance shall not
be allowed access to any arterial street, if
other
such unapproved subdivision of the property
for .
(4) Access Standards. When driveway access to an arterial
street is the only reasonable means of providing safe and adcgjate
access to the proporty, as determined in accordance with this
article, the following standards shall apply:
(a) Only one driveway per property shall be per-
mitted, unless all of the following conditions
are met:
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(i) the applicant submits a traffic engineer-
ing study performed in accordance with
accepted professional traffic engineering
standards as determined by the City
Engineer, clearly showing that the traffic
for the single permitted driveway would
exceed 3,000 trips per day, or 500 trips
per hour during peak hour use;
(ii) permitting the additional driveway would
not violate driveway separation or corner
clearance standards; and
(iii) the need for each additional driveway would
substantially outweigh any traffic problems
or hazards created on the arterial street
by allowing the additional. driveway.
(b) The driveway shall, whenever possible, be
required to be located and designed so as to
i provide joint or shared access with adjoining
properties.
(c) The development which is allowed access shall be
required to pay for, design, or provide, at no
cost to the City, all traffic control signs,
equipment, structures, devices, or improvements
E which are reasonably necessary to minimize the
effect of the additional access allowed or to
i provide for the safe movement of traffic or
pedestrians.
j (D) ACCESS TO COLLECTOR STREETS.
(1) Commercial, industrial, and multi-family properties
fronting on collector streets shall be allowed one driveway for
each 15 feet of frontage on one street, provided that each drive-
way would meet the separation and corner clearance requirements
of this article.
(2) Residential subdivisions shall be required to provide a
marginal parallel access street, alley, or private parallel access
drive to serve the individual lots fronting upon a collector
street, in accordance with the access standards applicable to
arterial streets.
(3) if any lot for single family or duplex residential dwell-
ings is allowed direct driveway access to a collector street, each
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lot may be required to share a common driveway. If shared access
is not required, no lot shall be allowed more than one driveway.
(E) SEPARATION OF DRIVEWAYS.
(1) These regulations are for the purpose of insuring that
all driveways are separated by sufficient distance so as to avoid
interfering with the safe movement of traffic. In interpreting
and applying the separation requirements, the following shall
apply:
(a) The separation requirements shall be determined
in reference to any existing driveways on or
off the property. Where applied to a property
which is located adjacent to an undeveloped
tract, the separation requirements shall
account for the placement of future driveways
on the adjacent undeveloped property.
(b) The minimum separation specified may be reduced
if the amount of street frontage for the pro-
perty is insufficient to allow for one driveway
access that would have the necessary separation
from an existing driveway on adjacent
property.
If a reduction in the minimum separation
specified is allowed, the separation shall be
reduced only to the degree necessary to allow
for the driveway.
(c) The separation distances specified shall be
measured from the nearest edge of each driveway
at the right-of-way line.
(2) The minimum driveway separation standards are as follows:
Street Minimum (in feet)
Arterials 300
Collectors 75
Local/Estate 10
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(F) CORNER CLEARANCE STANDARDS.
(1) To insure that the traffic movements °rom driveways do
not unduly conflict with the movement of traffic on intersecting
public streets, the following minimum distances between driveways
and the intersections of public streets are adopted. In inter-
preting and applying the standards, the following shall apply.
I (a) A reduced requirement may only be used if abso-
lutely necessary to provide driveway access to
property where no other means of access meeting
the corner clearance requirement is reasonably
possible.
(b) The specified distances shall be measured at
I the right-of-way line from the edge of the
driveway nearest the intersecting street to the
right-of-way line of the int-rsecting street.
(2) The minimum corner clearance requirements are as follows.'
Intersection Type Minimum (in feet)
Arterial - Arterial 250
Arterial - Collector 150
Arterial - Local 50
Collector - Local 50
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(1) Widths. Driveways shall meet the following width stan-
dards, un eas adjoining properties provide for shared access of
I i one driveway, in which case a driveway of greater width as k
necessary to serve traffic from both properties may be permitted
i upon approval of the City Engineer.
Curb
Width ft. Radius (ft_)
(a) Single or Two-family Use E
Maximum ZO 5
1 Minimum 10 5 I
(b) Other Land Uses
Two-Way Driveway
ax mum 30 20
Minimum 24 10
One-Way Drivewa
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Maximum 12 10
Minimum
` Two lane exit onl 30 20
maximum
10
Minimum 24
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(c) Upon a showing that significant projected truck
traffic creates the need for modification of the
of the driveway
City w Engineerns may be
above, the following permitted upon approval maximum
Curb
Width ff.,l Radius {ft.)_
ik Two-Way Driveway 35 30
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(2) Drivewa_Y_ Grades. All driveways accessing public streets
shall have no more than a fifteen percent (15%) grade and shall
have a minimum 6 inch ties from the gutter line to the radius
point.
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(H) PARKING LOTS.
In order to insure that the use and design of parking lots
do not unreasonably interfere with the efficient and safe use of
the public streets, the following regulations shall apply:
(1) All properties shall provide for the number of parking
spaces as required by Appendix B-Zoning of the Code of Ordinances.
(2) The dimensions of all parking spaces shall be in accor-
dance with the dimensions shown in Appendix A-5.
(3) Parking lots shall be located or designed so as not to
require vehicles to back into a public street, a parking lot
travel lane or the area where parking area aisles intersect with
travel lanes, as shown in Appendix A-5.
(4) Parking lots shall be designed so that no part of any
public street will be used as a maneuvering area, travel lane, or.
a parking area aisle for any parking lot. Each driveway shall
have the required vehicle stacking distance within the parking
lot as specified in Appendix A-5, provided, however, the City
Engineer may impose a greater stacking distance in particular
cases, when clearly necessary so to prevent interference with the
use of any public street. Each stacking area shall be designed
as to be separated from the remaining portion of the parking lot.
(5) Each property on which is located a business or facility
which offers drive through window service, such as fast food
restaurants and banks, shall provide the minimum required vehicle
reservoir capacity within the parking lot, as specified in
Appendix A•5, so that vehicles will not interfere with the use of
any public street.
(6) No property shall be designed to make use of the parking
lot of another property without the express written permission of
the owner of the other property.
(7) All parking lots shall bo so designed and constructed
without view obstructions so that vehicles may enter, circulate
through, and exit the parking lot in reasonable safety without
danger to pedestrians or other vehicles.
(8) Parking lots shall be designed, constructed, and
maintained so that vehicles cannot extend beyond the perimeter of
the lot onto adjacent properties, public rights-of-way,
sidewalks, or areas used as walkways.
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(9) No portion of any parking lotl other than a driveway,
shall be located within five feet (5) of any public street
right-of-way,
(10) Parking lots shall comply with the landscaping require-
ments of any other ordinance.
(11) All parking lots shall be surfaced with asphalt or con-
crete in accordance with the specifications set forth in Appendix
A-5, and shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable
provisions of the City's N.T.G. Standard Specifications. The
area shall be properly maintained in good condition so as to be
free of potholes or other defects and so that all parking space
lines or other markings are kept visiblo and distinct.
Article 4.06. Reserved.
SECTION II. That Appendices A-1 through and including A-7,'
as re erence rein, are adopted as part of the regulations and
requirements of this ordinance, as though fully incorporated
herein.
SECTION III. That articles 4.17, 4.18, and 4.19 of Chapter
IV o rt c e I of Appendix A of the Code or Ordinances are
repealed.
SECTION IV. That if any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence, c ause, phrase or word in this ordinance, or application
thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid by any court
of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance, and the City
Council of the City of Denton, Texas, hereby declares it would
have enacted such remaining portions despite any such invalidity.
SECTION V. Any person who shall violate a provision of this
ordinance, or fails to comply therewith or with any of the
requirements thereof, or of a permit or certificate issued there-
under, as these provisions, regulations, requirements, or permits
or certificates apply to any property located within the corporate
limits of the City of Denton, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
xach such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for
each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation
of this ordinance is committed, or continued, and upon conviction
of any such violations such person shall be punished within the
limits above.
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SECTION vi. That this ordinance shall become effective
j fourteen --Says 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,
j the official newspaper of the City of Denton, Texas, within ten
I (10) days of the date of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of 1988.
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JENNIFER WALTERS! CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM,
DEBRA ADAMI DRAYOVITCH, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
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STRM DESIGN SpECIFICATIONS
Arterials Local/
Primary 22Soj~!a Collector Residential Estate
(1) Pavement width (face 2 (361) 2 (251)* 44 30 24 with 4:1
to face) (feet) side slopes
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(2) Number of traffic 6 4 4 2 2
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(3) Lane widths (feet) 11 11 11 11 12
h (4) Right-of-Way (feet) 100** 80 60 50 60
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(5) Vehicle capacity
policy per (hour) vehicle 29100"" 1,400*** 790 400 400
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(6) Design speed (mph) 45 40 35 30 30
(7) Minimum grade (x) 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
(8) Maximum grade M 7 7 7 7 7
f (9) Minion center line 250 250
750 500 300
t, radius (fect)
(10) Stopping site
distance (feet) 175 275 250 200 200
(11) width (feet 14 14 n/a n/a n/a
(12) mMWon edian oWil (feet) 400 400 n/a n/a n/a
(13) Minion rediua for 20 20 No curbs
curb returns at in- 35 20 ~i~
tersections (fast)
(14) Raver" curve
separation minion-
(feet) 104 100 75 0 0
*Divided roah" o each with specified width.
*+upj&-ofjwy flares to one hrAred twenty (1201 feet of right-of-wey
one hundred fifty (1501) feet from intersection on both aides intersecting
otter major or secondary arterils.
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Design Standards for
Connection of Perimter Streets
to
off-Site Perimeter Streets
1) Minimum Length - 100' transition
? Minimum Pavement Section - 2" Asphalt - 6" lime - residential
5" Asphalt - 6" lime - Others
2) Traffic control devices shall be installed to provide for
j safe, efficient, and properly marked use of the proposed
transitional areas in accordance with the latest edition of
the Texas Hanual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, published
by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
3) Chart
' Min Min
Design Radii Length
Residential 250 100'
Collectors 300 150'
Secondary Arterial 500' 250'
Major Arterial. 750' As needed
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constructed not classification.
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Poreitted aloes 9% or less of the loosth of the POM 1
All esatioa arc to have 6 inches of lift subsrMe.
to Concrete sections are to be reioforcod vith S/S inah bars oa U inch
oonters or 6x6 aumber 6 wire rsh.
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PARXING LOT SWACE (MINIMUM REQUIREHENTS)
Minimum Pavement Thickness
I *Concrete Ae halt
Existing unpaved Parking Lot 15 inches with 12 inches with
f I compacted base 16 inches flex base
New Parki Lots
Firc and Drive Lanes 15 inches with 15 inches with
6 inch lime subgradei 6 inch lime subgrade
Parking Area 15 inches with 12 inches with j
I compacted base 16 inches flex base
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* Concrete sections are to be reinforced with 3/8 inch bars on 24 inch
centers or 6 x 6 number 6 wire mesh.
Construction materials and methods are to conforr to North Texas Council
of Governments standard specifications and City of Denton addendum@ to the
NTCOG specificationa.
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NOTEi The City of Denton strongly encourages parking lot materials that have
both aesthetic and stn+ctural qualities. A list of approved materials
and suppliers can be ootataed from the Department of Public Works.
The following types of materials are approved for these uses on
parking lotss
1. Pavers (Paving Stones)
2. Patterned Concrete (Colored)
34 Grid Type Pavers
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PARKING LOTS
SPACE USED FOR 4RIOUS PA KIN(;
SPACE DIMESIONS AND MANEUVERING AREAS I
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SIDEWALK AND HANDICAP RAMP DETAILS
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TEMPORARY TURN-AROUNDS
f -flinimum Mi mum Thickness
Use Outside Radius Crushed Rock e a t
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Residential
* Turn-grounds require a 6" lime aubgrads,
DISTANCE SPACING BETWEEN
INTERSECTING STREET CLASSIFICATIONS
Arterials Collector Local
Arterials 5,280 1,000 400 (if permitted)
Coll*ctora 10000 10000 200
Local 400 (i£ permitted) 200 200
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SLgDIVISION AHD LAND DEVELOP WI REGULAIIONS
CHAP T~v
DIVISION I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 4.01
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1 Purpose and Intent p. 2
Article 4.02
Avplication and Interpretation of Standards p. 2
Article 4.03
City Particivation p. 3 ~
A provision so that the City may increase the site or scope
of the improvements.
DIVISION II. STREET AND SIDEWALK
REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN STANDARDS
Article 4.04
A. Street CIAssifics ion p. 3
q) Estate Subdivision permits streets without curb and
gutter if the use is for single family on one acre or
larger lots and has 100 or more feet of street frontage.
6) Marginal Parallel Access. A street which is parallel
ret nd ill be used
eliminateedirectadrivewayaaccessetoathewarterial. to
9) Primary Arterial will include freeways,
g. VehiciDS p. 4
C. Com 1lince with S ecificstion p. S
D. Street Ca ecit p. S
3) An option to permit dedication of more street
right-of-way than required in lieu of constructingove
the total street system. the Commission must app
and the criteria must be followed including that
substantially
omitting the h safe Improvements s of would traffic,
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Development Regulations
Chapter IV
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D1 VI 51 ON II, STREET AND SIDEhALK REQUIREN&M S AND DESIGN
STANUARUS (Continued)
E. Perimeter Streets p. 6
1) New perimeter streets shall provide the portion of
perimeter street for which it reasonably creates the
need, but in no case less than 25 feet,
2) a) Existing Perimeter Streets, Required to dedicate
the right-ot-way and improve or reconstruct the
street to the same extent as required for new i
perimeter streets or to the extent necessary to
complete the perimeter street to the classifica-
tion required.
b) If an arterial street is proposed for perimeter
street paving and the City of Denton Capital
Improvement Plan proposes improvements within two
years, the developer may elect to pay the city the
total construction cost, excluding engineering and
design cost. The funds would be used by the City
to construct the arterial, or if the money is not
used within five years of payment, the funds shall
be refunded to the person making the payment.
3) Exceptions to Perimeter Street Requirements. The
requirements shall not apply tot
a) a plat for a single family lot;
b) a development with less than 100 feet of
frontage on an existing perimeter street; or
c) a development not required or does not propose
to extend a city water line and is further than
8,000 feet from an existing water line.
F, Improvements to Existing Off-Site Streets p. 9
Any development which generates more than 100 vehicle trips
per day at full development may be required to improve or
repair an off-site street by patching, reconstructing, or
overlaying with asphalt depending on the "distress" rating
of the street.
G. Adequate Street Access p. 9
Subdivision and Land
Development Regulations
Chapter IV
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DIVISION 11. STREET AND SIDEKALK REQUIRhMENTS AND DESIGN
STANDARDS (Continued)
ii. Coordination with Surrounding Streets p. lU
1. Intersections p. 10
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J. Medians p. 11
when any development is required to provide more than
one-half of an arterial street, a median shall be pro-
vided. For every 1,000 square feet of median freearea,
excluding areas required to be a maintenance installed. The remaining area shall inches be or lan T dscapedlore
xeriscaped.
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14, Private Roads p. 13
In a planned development district, private roads may be
approved under certain criteria. A written and binding {
declaration, to be recorded prior to the acceptance of any
public Improvements, establishing ean owner's association
N. Street Names and Signs p. 14
U. Street L Uh tl,n$ p. 14
P. Fire Lanes p. 14
Stdes+alks p. 14
All developments shall provide sidewalks on both sides
of the street or provide a comprehensive pedestrian access
is e deferrede deferred,
if plan. the perimeter street a imperimeter provement street
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DIVISION III. DRIVEWAY AND PARKING LOT
REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN STANDARDS
Article 4.05
A. Definitions p. 16
B. Permit Procedures and Requirements p. 16
A parking lot/driveway permit shall be required for each
property, other than property used or to be used for a
j single or two-family dwelling, within the City of Denton.
An application process is provided.
Co Access to Arterial Streets p. 10
The intent is to limit direct driveway access to arterial
streets.
D. Access to Collector Streets p. 22
Commercial, industrial, and multi-family shall be allowed
one driveway for each 75 feet of frontage on one street,
provided that each driveway meets the other provisions of
the regulations. Residential subdivisions should be
designed so that direct access is not permitted to the
collector, or should have a marginal parallel access
street, alley, private parallel access drive, or share
a common driveway.
L. Separation of Driveways p. 13
P. Corner Clearance Standards p. 24
G. Driveway hidths and Grades p. 25
H. Parking Lots p. 26
The regulations establish requirements for the dimensions
of parking spaces, stacking distances, and design criteria.
A 5 foot setback from any public street right-of-way is
required.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: May 4, 1988
To: Mayor and City Council
from; Cecile Carson, Urban Planner
Subject: Sidewalk Regulations
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The Planning and Development Department surveyed thirteen (13) cities
about sidewalk standards and regulations. The survey results Include
the following:
1) Eleven (11) cities require sidewalks in all developments,
Two (2) cities limited sidewalks to specific areas,
2) Sidewalks are required along arterials in all cities surveyed,
along collectors in twelve (12) cities, and along residential
in ten (10) cities.
3) Sidewalks are required along both sides of the streets in all
cities surveyed.
A copy of the survey is attached. Staff will be available to answer
questions at the May 10, 1988 meeting.
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Sidewalks required in subdivision regulations for all new
developments: Comments_
Yes No
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` 1, Addison
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3, Carrollton
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q, De Soto
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5, Fort Worth
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6, Garland Only within 300' of shook
7. Hurst
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g, Mansfield
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10. Mesquite x Only in commercial areas 6
1 I along thoroughfares
11, North Richland Hills
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12. Plano
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13, Richardson
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' en of the cities surveyed indicate that sidewalks are required
if they are
Elev menu . Hurst requires them only
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p a or thoroughfares.
in all new develo North R
within 300 feet O cevclool;ntareas andlalong m
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Collector Residential I Comments
Arterial s
Yes
Yes Yes
1. Addison l•eS SO' ROW
Yes Yes or more
2• Arlington Yes
Yes Yes
3. Carrollton
Yes Yes
Yes
q, De Soto only some
Yes Yes
A S. Fort worth Yes
' Yes Yes
6. Garland No
Yes Yes
7. Hurst Yes
Yes Yes
g, Lewisville No
Yes Yes
g, Mansfield Yes
Yes Yes
10. Mesquite No
11. North Richland Hills Yes No Yes Yes
Yes
12. Plano Yes
Yes
Yes
13. Richardson
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All cities surveyed require sidewalks along arterials.
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Richland Hills indicated esidential
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collector streets. four, Hurst, Mansfield, and North
streets. Of the remaining wires them .11y on some
Richland Hills do not. Fort worth req
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City One side Two sides Comments
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2. Arlington x
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4. 6e Soto x
5. Fort Worth x
6. Garland x
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9. Mansfield x
10. Mesquite x
21. North Richland Hills x
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13. Richardson x
SUMMARY
All cities surveyed require sidewalks on both sides of the street
within the development.
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City 4' S' 6' 1 Comments E
1. Addison X ?
E 2. Arlington x
3. Carrollton x x 4' - Comm.
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1 5. Fort Worth x
6. Garland x x 4' - Res./6' - Comm.
7. Hurst x
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10. Mesquite x x 4' - abutting ROW
5' - abutting curb
11. Nortli Richland Hills x
12. Plano x x 4' - normal
5' - along arterial
with wall or fence
13. Richardon x x 4' - Res./S' - Comm.
SUMMARY
Six cities surveyed require 4' sidewalks for general development,
only one, Addison, requires 51. Of the remaining six, two widths
were used, generally one width for residential areas and one
width for commercial.
Mesquite indicated a wider width for sidewalks abutting curbs.
Plano requires a wider width for sidewalks along arterials that
abut the curb and a wall or fence.
Required placement of sidewalks:
City @ 13 of C. ROW
Addison Other
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Carrollton
Res - 1' inside Roll
De Soto Com - @ B. Of C. {
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Fort Worth
Min 4' from B. of C.
Garland
i Hurst a' inside ROW
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Lewisville
1' inside ROW
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1' inside ROW
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North Richland Hills x width requirement)
Plano
2V Inside ROW
Richardson
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SUMMARY
There appears to be no standard for placement
the thirteen cities surveyed. However, a 1, of sidewalks among
ROW occurs most frequently in four cities. Carrollton additionally
requires this for residential areas, but the sidewalks are required
at the back-of-curb in coj,mercial areas.
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walkway system in lieu of sidewalks:
City Yes No
1. Addison 1 x
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3. Carrollton x
4. De Soto x
S. Fort Worth x
6. Garland x
, 7. Burst x
8. Lewisville x
9. Mansfield x
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ll. North Richland Bills x
12. Plano x
13. Richardson i x
SUhMARY :
Twelve cities indicated that their subdivision regulations do not
provide for a alternative walkway system. Oily Garland indicated
that it does.
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City Yes No
` 1. Addison x
I 2. Arlington x
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4. De Soto x
5. Fort Worth x
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7. Hurst x
8. Lewisville x
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3 10. Mesquite x
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12. Plino x
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city Yes No Comments
1. Addison x
2. Arlington x
3. Carrollton x More than 1000' block requires
access (sidewalk) through
middle of block
4. De Soto x
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S. Fort Worth x
6. Garland x Sidewalk construction is
exempt on unimproved roads,
but money is kept in escrow
for later construction
7. Hurst x
j S. Lewisville x Not required where there is
no curb in place
9. Mansfield x
10. Mesquite x Not required on unimproved
streets
11. North Richland Hills x
12. Plano x Meandering in ROW is allowed
to avoid obstructions
13. Richardson x
SUMMARY
Eight of the thirteen cities surveyed indicated that no exemptions
or exceptions were written into their subdivision regulations.
Three of the remaining five cities do not require sidewalk con-
struction along streets not having curb and gutter. One of these
cities does hold the sidewalk funding in escrow for later con-
struction.
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7. She fire lane provided in Phase I between the admini-
stration building and the classroom building may be
removed as a part of Phase III and curbing shall be
installed in the location indicated on the site plan. `
8. Perimeter street paving and sidewalks will be required ftF
with any development in Phase 11 or the City Engineer k
may recommend an escrow apreement for the improvements !t
at the time i approval of the final plat for Phase It.
9. A screening device shall be constructed, during f
Phase 1, along the western edge of the proposed
parking lot and extending to the property line, E
as shown on the site plan. k
Motion carried S-1. (Ms. Brock voted no.)
B. PRELIMINARY AND FINAL REPLAT OF L01S 12 AND 13 TO L07 1311,
-FORRESTILDWALVITION, _
Four notices were sailed to property owners in preceding
subdivision; one reply form was received in favor, none
were received in opposition.
STAff REPORT: Ms. Carson stated that this 0.73 acre
tract s ocated north of Oak Forrest Circle and west
of Forrestrldge Drive and is toned SF-16. City services
and facilities are available and the plat conforms to the
minimum requirements of the Denton Subdivision and Lind
Development Regulations. The Levelopsent Review Committee
recommends approval to combine two lots into one large lot
to allow for the development of a residence on ■ lot larger
than 16,000 square feet.
PETITIONER: Orion Burke, Burke Engineering, stated he is
representing the owner and would answer any questions that
t the Commission may have.
t IN FAVOR: None Present.
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OPPOSED: None Present.
REBUTTAL: None offered.
Chair declaired the public hearing closed.
DECISION: Ms. Cole moved to recommend appproval of
t e preliminary and final replat of Lots 12 and 13
to Lot 13R, Block H, of the Forrestrldge Addition,
Section 111. Seconded by Ms. Riker and unanimously
carried (7-0).
1V. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLES 4.01
ARTICLE
4 d1171WANCES to pray a or new an amended regulations an
requ resents for streets, driveways, parking lots, and
sidewalks; repealing Articles 4.17 and 4.16 of Appendix A;
providing for a severability clause; providing a penalty In
the maximum amount of 6500.00 for violations thereof; and
providing for an effective date.
Ms. Carson said that she would outline the provisions as
they differ from the existing subdivision regulations, also
some possible revisions recommended by a developer committee
consisting of Virgil Strange and Sob Benedict. She said
some items have been discussed briefly at a couple of study
sessions.
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DIVISION I. General Provisions:
Article 4.01 - Purpose and intent p. 2 - This section has been
a 9u e a as t s will be a separately adopted ordinance by City
Council.
Article 1.02 - Application and Interpretation of Standards
P. t ;ment was added that commission shall have final
authority unless otherwise provided for in code, following
recent changes In the variance procedure. I
Article 4.03 - City Participation p. 3 - A provision so that
t Y may increase the size or scope of the improvements.
DIVISION II. Street and Sidewalk Requirements and Design
Standards:
Article 4.04 l
A. Street Classification p. 3
1) Primary Arterial will include freeways (Loop 288 and
1-3S, as recommended by Land Use Planning Committee),
S) Estate Subdivision permits streets without curb and
gutter if the use is for single family on one acre
or larger lots and has 100 or more feet of street
s frontage.
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7) Marginal Parallel Access. A street which is parallel
+nd adjacent to an arterial street and will be used to
eliminate direct driveway access to the arterial (with
one entrance and having a feeder road).
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B. Compliance with Specification p. 4
C. Street capacity p. S
3) An. option to permit dedication of more street right-
ofway than required In lieu of constructing the total
street system. The Commission must approve and the
E criteria must be followed including that omitting the
improvements would not substantially impair the safe
movement of traffic.
D. Perimeter Streets p. 6
1) New Perimeter Streets shall provide the portion of
perimeter street for which it reasonably creates the
need, but in no case less than 2S feet. Twenty-fire
feet would allow for two way traffic, developer has
actually created the need for two lanes and should
construct that. Presently the developer is required
to provide 17 feet and city participates in center
7 feet, which is costly to the city.
2) Existing Perimeter Streets. Required to dedicate the
right-of•way and Improve or reconstruct the street to
the same extent as required for new perimeter streets
or to the extent necessary to complete the perimeter
street to the classification required.
S) Excepptions to Perimeter Street Requirements. The
reQulrements shall not apply to:
a) a plat for s single family lot; or
b) a development with less thin 100 feet of
frontage on an existing perimeter street; or
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MEMDRAND0:
I Date: May 12, 1988
To: Mayor and City Council
j Thru: Frank H. Robbins, Executive Director for Planning
and Development 1
e From: Harry N. Persauo, Urban Planner
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s of the Plan for City Council Consideration
Please see attached summary report on the recent neighborhood
meetings with respect to the review of the Draft Denton Develop-
ment Plan. The Land Use Planning Committee (LUPC) team caotains
reviewed the questions and comments resulting from the Meetings
and agreed that there were no major conflicts to warrant changes
in the draft policies. The team captains further agreed that we
should proceed with the adoption of the plan.
I The draft policies are very much the same as were presented to the '
l joint City Council/Planning and Zoning Commission study session on
January 23, 1988. The draft plan is scheouled for consideration by
! the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 1, 1988.
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We would now like to set up dates for a study session (if Council
is desirous of having one) and a public hearing to have the draft
plan considered by resolution. We are proposing July 5 for a study
session and July 19 for a public hearing or July 19 for both study
session and public hearing.
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Please let us know which of these or any other date which is
convenient to Council.
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A %MMARY REPO9T ON
THE NEIG:IBORHOOD MEETINGS TO REVIEW
THE DRAFT DW0 DEVELOPMENT PLAN
1. INTRODUCTION
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This report summarizes the findings and observations su March from and
five neighborhood meetings held in the City between 29
April 12, 1988. he total the
follows:
number of participants for each areaisas meetings list attached). .
Northeast 48 25.8% East 34 15.471
Sautheaat 40 21.5%
Southwest 31 16.6%
Northwest 33 17.7%
TOTAL 186 100.0%
I Residents were generally appreciative of the opportunity to learn about
the plan and to ask questions and make comments. A total of 70
Area
questions an comments were recorded
sumas per m rizedlvnderg three
comments can list
attached). The questions
categories for the purpose of analysis.
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A. General Po1:cY Issues: These relate to the Plan's polices, eg.
compact growth good for the City?"
S. Specific Policies/Problems at the Neighborhood Level: eg. "Why
should Nottingham be a secondary arterial?"
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C. General Information:
than 90% of the questions fall In north this y cateory.
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In the case of C. above, most of the information type questions
were answered at the meetings. In some instances staff responded
later by telephone. The following is a summary of the general and
specific policy issues.
II. GENERAL POLICY ISSUES
A. Balanced Growth: General comments were made about growth in the
City being a result of our proximity to Dallas. Some areas are
better located to attract growth. The idea of spending public
funds to encourage growth in all areas of the city may not be cost
effective.
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8. Comm actgGrowth: This Oolicy recommends that development be
encouraged within a hail mile limit outside the existing and
proposed Loop 288. Questions have been raised about this area not
being balanced and that the Loop is kint of off center to the
central built up areas. A site off Mayhitl Road, for example, is
closer to public facilities than a site weer of the Airport. j
C. Economic Development: Some people weve concerned about the
Increased coats to the taxpayers for implementing the incentive
policies.
III. SPECIFIC POLICIES/PROBLSMS AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD LEVEL
A. Northeast:
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1. Concerned about Nottingham being a secondary arterial,
resulting in increased traffic in that neighborhood.
2. Concerned about Windsor Drive connecting to Loop 288.
B. Beet Denton:
1. Need for left turning lights on McKinney and Woodrow Lane.
2. Need for street lighting at University Drive and Loop 288.
3. Concerned about increase in traffic on McKinney as a result of
the proposed High School.
4. Flooding in the area of Wilson and Alexander Streets.
C. Southeast:
Concerned about the new Elementary School being too close to the
proposed Loop 288.
D. Southwest:
1. Concerned about flooding which affects residences along
Westwood Street.
2. Concerned about flooding which affects a house situated at the
carnbr of Highland Park Road and Highland Park Circle.
3. Concerned about the proposed Fair Grounds and the impacts it
will have on the neighborhood.
3. ort weatt
1. Concerned about existing houses along Carroll Boulevard. The
increase in traffic has created problems for people currently
living thero.
2. Concerned about a rite at the southeast corner of Highway 77
and Bonnie Brae being in the Low Intensity area. Suggested
moderate intensity uses to be more appropriate.
3. Concerned about North Locust connecting to Highway 77.
Increase in traffic will impact neighborhood.
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Iv. LIST OF QUESTIONS AND COMMENT3
A. Northeast Planning Area:
1. I would like to know what is the intensity level in this area?
(Referring to an area inside the Loop in the Northeast Planning
Area). f
2. Are utility lines to be Installed undergrcunR so that we save
the City from doing this over some time in the future?
3. Is there any coordination between the School District and the ;
City with respect to the location of schools?
4. Explain more about the economic development policies in the
Plan.
5. What support is there from the Planning and Zoning Commission j
for the plan?
6. There are several re£ercnoes about the City building streets 4
but this is not true as developers are required to put in the
streets at the time of development.
7. I would like to see the City implement full impact fees
realistically calculated.
8. What to desirable about the City doubling its population?
9. The Planning and Zoning Commission should not be allowed to
deviate from this plan. A system should be set up so that a
two-thirds vote is required to change the plan.
10. The Loop 288 around the City seems to be off center rather than
balanced. It is better to develop within the Loop corridor or
just to develop where growth is taking place.
11. Now many people now living within the City do not have
connection cc a sewer line?
12. Why do we ha;e septic tanks within the City?
13. Are there federal funds available for water and sewer
faoilities?
14. Why did Boeing Electronics establish in Corinth rather than in
Denton?
15. Why is Nottingham shown as a secondary arterial? We do not
need an arterial in that location. Why not Old North Road?
16. Where is the arterial that will connect to DFW Airport?
17. to access to the Loop 288 going to be controlled or are we
going to have entrances like we have around the mall?
18. Don't we have some plan showing he mayor tharoughfares which
the City is supposed to follow?
B. East Denton Planning Ares:
1. When will the City install left turning lights at McKinney and
Woodrow Lane intersection?
2. The proposed school on McKinney Street will increase traffic in
that area. Will the City widen McKinney Street?
3. There is need for street lighting at the intersection of
University Drive and Loop 288. When is this scheduled to be
done?
4. I would like to know what will happen to Morse Street?
5. I am concerned about the cost of this plan to the citizens of
Denton. Inducements for industries to move here will cost the
taxpayers.
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6. It seeans like the ~ City In trying to help the privileged few at ~
the expense of all the residents.
7. How will the City implement the compact growth policy? A site
near Msyhill Road is outside the half mile limit but is closer
than the Airport.
8. It is cheaper to spend money to expand and maintain existing
public facilities in the built up areas than to extend
j facilities into new areas outside the City.
/l 9. Is the proposed [•akeview Boulevard west of Trinity Road?
10. I have a problem with flooding around my house at the corner of
` Wilson and Alexander Streets. This area has been subject to
`f persistent flooding for years.
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1. Growth in Denton is a result of our proximity to the
metroplex. The spending of public funds to encourage growth in
other parts of the City may not be in the beet interest of the
City.
2. I am concerned about parket What are some of the propcsals in
the plan for the provision of parks?
3. Comment commending the City for laying the "ground rules" in
the plan so it is clear as to what a developer has to do.
II 4. Why is the elementary school so close up to the proposed
f Loop 288?
5. Comment about developing medical services as a basis for an
economic development package.
6. Is there a plan for future schools?
7. What is meant by limited access to Loop 288?
3 8. What are some considerations in defining the study area? The
southern boundary should be extended to the lake.
9. I am concerned about the sub-regs application in the
extraterritorial jurisdiction requirements to build sidewalks
where none exist.
10. to this a draft for review or is this a final draft?
11. Do you have a schedule of projects and estimated costa.
12. I do not see notices for public meetings. Where do you
advertise?
13. Comment about population projections appearing to be too high.
D. Southwest _Planning Area
1. Is there a schedule showing when Bonnie Brae and the Airport
Road are to be built?
2. I have a serious problem of flooding around my house. I live
at the corner of Highland Park Road and Highland Park Circle.
3. I live on Westwood and for years this area has been subject to
flooding. I understand that this is in the CIP. When is this
project going to be done?
4. Why should the City spend large sums of money in areas where
there are no developments while serious drainage problems exist
in this area?
5. Are you all going to have regulations to prevent this from
happening in the future?
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6. 1 see that the summary plan has a policy about Jogging trails.
Can you explain what this is all about?
7. The plan provides for incentives to encourage development
within the Loop corridor. Does this mean that you will relax S
the regulations to make this easier for development in this
area. 1
8. In everything shown in yellow on the map to be in the City
limits by the year 20107
9. Are the sub-regs applicable to areas outside the City Limits? f
10. 1 don't understand how you could be encouraging development in
areas where there are no roads. It appears that if you are to
encourage development then you need to build infrastructures.
If the developers are to build the roads, then they will do it
in the least expensive way. This is the problem with Dallas.
11. I am concerned about the location of the Fairgrounds and the
impact it will have on this neighborhood.
I. Northwest Planning Area
1. What does the plan say about Carroll Blvd. extension to
Highway 77?
2. In the past we have not planned big enough and far enough. We
need to be doing that now.
3. Existing residential uses along Carroll are effected by noise
and pollution resulting from increasing traffic. Suggest that
the City allow zoning changes to permit office development.
h. There is a problem with respect to accessibility to a
supermarket after the closing of Kroger's and Safeway.
5. Need for green spaces and open spaces in multi-family
developments.
6. What about the short range and long range plane for the Airport?
7. Is there going to be a second runway?
8. What are we doing about future library facilities?
9. Site at the corner of Bennie Brae and Highway 77 should be part
of a moderate center.
10. How do the subdivision regulations apply to developments in the
extraterritorial jurisdiction?
11. W:7.1 compact growth policy change the current regulations?
12. North Locust should not be connected through to Highway 77.
13. What should the Landowners along Carroll Blvd. do to get a
change of zoning from the current residential uses?
14. Will moderate activity center actocmodate Industrial uses?
15. Is Ganzer Road proposed as a major arterial?
16. What distances apart should curb cute be allowed on major
arterials?
17. When is Loop 288 to 1-35 to be completed?
F. Northwest Planning -Area:
1. Bonnie Brae Street needs widening to accept Texas Instrument
traffic (repaving).
2. Improved access to Westgate Heights needed for emergency
vehicle.
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3. McKenna Park improvements:
a. Modernize and clean root rooms
b. Better lighting
e. More frequent clean-up
d. Tennis courts in little used southeast corner
e. Re-roof shelters
f. Designated play areas: baseball, football, soccer, etc.
C. Concrete basketball courts two or three
A Pave Congress east of Carroll Blvd.
5. Traffic lights at:
a. Bator and University
b. Mesa and University
e. westway and Carroll
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7. Illuminated, changing message signs on I-35 telling the Denton i
story for north/south travelers day and night, to attract `
spenders/inveetore to Denton.
8. More small (block size) parks throughout Denton.
9. Establish cclonies of ducks/gees/swans in North Park lakes.
10. Create and maintain a City sponsored farm market.
11. Extend Austin Street south to McKinney.
12. Acquire old Kroger location (Elm 3 Parkway) for trade mart
center, art shows, antique shows, gun slows, etc. Rentals and
increased trade will pay its way (Square Dance, bingo, etc).
13. Ceitralize Emergency services (food, clothing, utilities,
housing, etc.) in downtown area such as the old hotel at Locust
and Sycamore.
I 14. License tree trim and/or removal services.
15. Establish sub-stations for police at fire stations.
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V. LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
A. Northeast Plannin¢ Areei
NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE
Melissa Dickson 919 Imperial Dr. 566-3208
Carol and Dusty West 3260 Old Orchard Ln. 382-2337
Doyle D. Conine P.O. Box 627 566-3531
Sam Harwell 1605 Churchill 382-6884
Jane Boyle 1421 Kings Row 565-9453
Fritz Poppe 2515 Hartlee Ln. 381-9351
Curtis Ramsey 2028 Burning Tree 566-0206
Jim and Marlene Gray 2412 Saldo 382-7815
Paul Lehrer 215 McKinney 566-8359 j
Alan Cole 2313 Green Oaks 387-5570
Dante P. Ferrari 2411 I-358 South 566-3104
Henry Gardiner 2701-SW 15th, #6140 Plano 423-6875
Roy Ladelin 2714 Woodhaven 387-6808
Ilene Powell 1601 McKinney St. 566-1684
Joy Powell Rt. 5, Box 174-A 382-1163
Ron Fannin 2508 LePaloma. 565-0774
Kay Branum 1812 Emerson 387-7827
f Teri Smith 1903 Maid Marian
Richard Fuller 1601 E. Windsor Dr. 387-0702
"s Jayne A. Poole 3021 N. Bonnie Brae 382-9662
Steve McDonald 2721 Folcroft Circle 565-8411
r Don Wright 2025 Glenwood 387-0659
j Robert Horn 4307 Golden Circle 382-1963
Gary Dunsmore 10 Oak Bend 387-5554
Bob Wilkinson 2007 Brown Dr. 382-4053
Cheryl Fox TWU Housing (Student) 898-2687
Dr. June Impson TWU Housing (Professor) 898-2687
Jim & Liz Irvine 2553 Guailridge 383-1445
Art Seely, Jr. 1708 A Broadway 383-3950
Cheryl Michieleen 2409 Windsor 387-5698
Terry L. Tehan 2401 Windsor 382-7277
Keith Swigger 2736 Mill Pond 382-0992
Gary Lynch 2512 Chapparal Ct. 382-1230
Cheri Graves 2217 Emerson 382-9854
John Brooke 1510 Greenwood 382-5748
Louise Brooke 1510 Greenwood 382-5748
Joe Primson, III 2320 Salado 382-4379
Fran Feigert 1404 Wellington 383-3727
Shirley M. Fuller 1601 E. Windsor Dr. 387-0702
Mary Lagleder 2714 Woodhaven 387-6808
Denise S1en.,eker 1905 Emerson Ln. 566-5154
Joe Newman 1320 Cromwell Dr. 387-4717
Clarence McCary 217 Willow Stone 387-2581
Ed Terry 808 Sherman 387-5085
Henry Whiddon 528 Roberts 382-3077
Sonya Whiddon 528 Roberts 382-3077
David L. Thomas 1605 Victoria 387-9193
Renae Rhoads 1408 Teasley Ln. #1424 387-5843
Betty McKean 404 Santiago 566-8305
Bill Hansbury 2614 Rockwood St. 383-4768
Pat Hansbury 2614 Rockwood St. 383-4768
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NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE
Alice Alexander 711 Jackson 387-7386
Ilene Powell 1610 B. McKinney 566-1684
Joy Powell Rt. 5, Box 174-A 382-1163
Evelyn Podour 1%14 Morse 382-6279
Kim George 919 N. Wood 387-6623
W. M. Haggard 1900 S. Mayhill Rd.
Margaret Lohuke 2840 Spencer Rd. E
Ben Thenor Box 50897 497-3664
J. C. Gooden 1025 Ramey Circle 383-4269
Lurline Gooden 1025 Ramey Circle 383-4269
Ray Stephens 619 Ridgeerest
Debra Drayovitch 2221 Stonegate
J. Y. Bleig LUPC
Bill Claiborne LUPC
Rick Darin 1301 Myrtle 566-0998
4 Robbi J. Goher 734 Wilson St. 383-1354
Venice Halley 611 Strith
Hanciel Morgan 611 Smith
Luther Parker
E Betty Kimble 809 Lakey St. 382-4068
Ruby L. Cole 719 Lakey St. 387-7408
Brenda Winn 820 Crosstimber 382-6066
Geraldine Black 1210 Wilson 565-1508
! Clinter Roger Rt. 1, Box 365A 382-5578
f Edna Redinour 930 E. Prairie 382-3420
I Jean Silva Rt. 20 Box 917
Karen Silva Rt. 2, Box 917
Billy Redmon 1125 Mores 387-3021
Carolyn Coward 1024 Santa Pe 387-7237
Will Gray
Dee Bickley
Sarah Parker 736 Wilson
Catherine Bell 612 Park Lane
David Ellison 215 E. McKinney 566-8307
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NAME ADDRBBS TBLBPHONE
Veva Vonler Rt. 6 Box 26
James McClanahan 2121 Hollyhill Dr. 382-5942
Patte B. Kent 909 Stanley 565-9111
Marggte Fletcher 615 Stanley et 566-5501
Don Fletcher 615 Ridgecreet 387-5666
Connie wells 387-5666 i
824 Ridgecreet
Larry Reynolds 39 Timbergreen I
Perry Midgett 3011 Montecito 566-2532 +
W. M. Midgett 367-7377
Johnny Bitbick 3011 Montecito 387-7377
Rt. 1 Box 17, Argyle 455-2514
Janice Bitbick Rt. 1 Box 17, Argyle 455-2514
Harry Key 110 Old Alton Dr.
Roberta Key 110 Old Alton Dr. 382-2468
Dick 6 Arley Hulstrand 3110 Carmel 3B2-2468
Becky King 710 Lafayette 387-7438
Rd Markey 1116 Lafayette 387-8410
SOuthmont
565-1961
Tim and Barb Rissae Argyle
Tim and Cynthia flood 1001 Lynhuret 464-7764
Forest Dennis X324 San Jacinto #215 383-4680 - 383-8303
Dale 6. Chamneee 3939 Teasley Lane, Lot 210 383-2221
j Ben Pennell Rt. 3 Box 135 497-3231
Sylvia Lewis 1440 wheeler-KDNT
Aney Halliday, 2911 Tomlee 382-2552
George Olo[sen 565-1259
2901 Santa Monica 387-5039
Richard Cooper #1 Tlmbergreen Circle
Betty Cooper #1 Timbergreen Circle 566-1321
Arthur Thompson 175 Plan Rd. 566-1321
Dot Thompson 382-3593
David Lisaberger 175 Ryan Rd. 382-3593
Joe H. Bails 3904 Winston Dr. 565-0316
Bailey 2010 N. Locust
Dan Hampton Rt. 6 Box 45 Robinson Rd. 566-6323
BJoeem Bendsier 1200 Skylark Dr. 382-8243
Mary M. Bendsick 1100 Skylark Dr.
M/M R. H. Mitchell 130 Woodland Hills Dr, 382-8243
Renee Baker 2609 Robinwood 382-6981
Dick Stevens 284 Fairway Acres 566-8453
Lamont Brown Box 1976 565-0565
Tom Parlor 3310 Santa Monica 387-7776
Karen Abernathy 203 w. Oak "A" 367-5219 7au1 Berry 387-3659
4545 Ft. Worth Dr.
382-2138
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NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE
Bruce Cardwell Rt. 1, Box 100 566-8419
Kenny Redden 1806 Merceds 387-5988
Jane G. Malone 1;11 Kendolph 382-3984
Ronnie Stults Rt. 1, Box 366 387-3097
Harold Handley Rt. 1, Box 364 382-5289
James Ramirez 2415 McCormick 382-8069
Kan Harvey 2402 Westwood 382-2702
Mike Nolen 2280 West Oak 382-1691
Marvin Morgan 2286 W. Oak 382-0877
Lois Klombrough 1933 Highland Park Cir. 382-6058
Robert M. Rates Principal, Borman Elementary
W. H. Haggard 1900 S. Mayhill Rd.
Margared Lohrke 2840 Spencer Road
Pat Dansby 2220 S. Bonnie Brae
George Morrow 2408 Westwood 383-1724
KJell M. Johansen 210 Solorway 382-1200
Joe Hornie*er 209 Bob Goodson 566-1105
Mrs. Floya Graham 382-5962
Horace s-id Uline Brock 1900 Westridge 382-2436
B. Laremure 1608 Wisteria 387-8002
S. Wheatley 2303 Mercedes 383-4687
M. McDoryall 2118 McCormick 387-8192
D. Mauldin 1818 Westridge 383-3958
Lloyd Harrell 2408 Jacqueline 387-0626
Mike Cochran 609 W. Oak 387-0995
M. 0. Rike 2322 Houston Place 382-0599
Mrs. M. 0. Rike 2322 Houston Place 382-0599
Maribeth Koch Rt. 6, Box 140-B 382-3864
Bob Laremare 1608 Wisteria 387-8002
Milton Morgan 1931 Willoworeat 383-4295
Volda Morgan 1431 Willewcrest 383-4295
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NAMB ADDRESS TELEPHONE
Tillman 6 Marjorie Uland 1800 Cordell 382-9768
Kenneth Woods 512 Aspen 382-4736 e
Myrt Kern Rt. 2, Box 1115, Krum 482-6272 E[
David Kern Rt. 1, Box 1110, Krum 482-6295
Michael Kern Rt. 2, Box 1115, Krum 482-6723
Wade Lillie Rt. 11, Box 656A 387-9405
Joe H. Bailey 2010 N. Locust 362-7040 !
R. W. Stout Rt. 1, Box 437 382-8081
Cindy Cole 1923 Bell Avenue 566-5289
Diane 6 Webb Gaston 1913 Marshall 382-8940
Catherine Sasser Box 9116, Denton, 76203 565-1905
Mr. R Mrs. W. K. Powell 1002 Hillcrest 387-0391
Ralph E. Morrison 716 Northridge 387-4974 F
S Patti B. Kent 909 Stanley 566-5501
Allis & Bees Miller Rt. 1, Box 409M 382-5067
Warren E. Meier P. 0. Box 1011, Denton $65-9357
Hugh Ayer 425 Mimosa 387-1136
Edward Trietsch Rt. 2, Box 9450 Sanger 458-7896
Joe G. Silas 41 Ranch W. 380 387-0972
Larry Lloyd 7171 Forest Lane, lA160 661-6500
Ike Shupe 2800 Monentum Place, Dallas 939-5468
Jackie Gibbs 2015 Houston Place 382-3636
Peggy Poirot 3801 Hampton 387-3759
David F. Fulton Rt. 1, Box 1525, Krum 482-6717
Melvin Haisler Rt. 9, Box 75, Denton 387-9174
J. B. Heisler Rt. 8, Box 78, Denton 382-3081
Charles Ridens 1204 Amherst 566-3876
A. Bowen Rodda 2119 a. Riney Road, Denton 383-3401
Curt Stogedill 2103 Riney Road, Denton 565-92S4
Bob Olmon 2017 N. Locust, Denton 362-3439
Andrew R. Cooper 223191Houston 1Place, Denton 382-1373
Freda Wetzel Rt. }
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MEMORANDUM
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
I FROM: Debra A. Drayovitch, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Proposed Ordinance Regulating Solicitations
DATE: May 200 1988
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Attached please find a revised draft of an ordinance amending the
existing code regulations of solicitors. This draft incorporates
to the extent possible the comments from councilmembers Burin
the discussion at the March 1 1988 e
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under ouncil met
lined in the draft and are as follows; ting. Changes arc
(1) the addition of a Section 20-54 to provide affirmative
defenses to prosecution for violation of the permit
renuirement if an individual is soliciting on behalf of
a charitable, religious or educational institutior, if
the person exhibits identification of his affiliation
with the institution.
COMMENT: This section was added to allow school band
members, girl scouts, boy scouts, and other similar
j group members to conduct door to door fundraising sales
without having to comply with the permit requirements.
' It is ielt th'!t this differentiation would not be a
violation of equal protection as those required tc.
Ih i obtain permits are engaged in solicitation for
commercial purposes and not fundraising efforts.
(2) Section 20-57
(e) has been added, making it unlawful to
duplicate, xerox or display a facsimile of a permit card.
(3) Section 20-61~a) has been amended to provide that the
"no solicitors' sign must be 2" by 4", :sther than 3" by
4". Thus, tba minimum size of the sign must be as
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May 20, 1988
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i (4) Section 20-57 (c) (1) has bee" added to provide that an
itinerant merchant may only solicit at the locations
enumerated in his application.
(5) A new section 20-62 has been added to provide that
itinerant merchants may solicit on City owned property
when a license agreement with the City has been executed.
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Respectfully submitted,
DEBRA
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DRAYOVITO
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xc: Lloyd V. Harrell, City Manager
Attachments
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III (PEDDLERS, 50LLCTTORS AND f
ITINERANT VENDORS) OF CHAPTER 20 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DENTON PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF HOME SOLICITATION
AND ITINERANT MERCHANTS; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS OF THE TERMS USED I
IN THE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING THAT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR
PERSONS ENGAGED IN HOME SOLICITATIONS AND FOR ITINERANT MERCHANTS
WHO WISH TO OFFER GOODS OR SERVICES FOR SALE; PROVIDING FOR
APPEAL PROCEDURES; PROVIDING EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM
PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREFOR; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I
WHEREAS, the City Council, upo❑ full consideration of the
matter, has determined that for the health, welfare and safety of
its citizens, it is desirable to chr,,age the governing
solicitors and itinerant merchants; NOW,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That Article III of Chapter 20 of the Code of
Ordinances Ts hereby amended so that said article shall be and
read as follows;
ARTICLE 111. SOLICITORS AND ITINERANT MERCHANTS
Sec. 20-51. Purpose of Article.
This entire article is and shall be deemed an exercise of the
police power of the state and of the city for the public safety,
comfort, convenience and protection of the city and its citizens,
and all of the provisions hereof shall be construed for the
accomplishment of that purpose.
Sec. 20-52. Definitions.
following words shall
When used in this article,
meanings rzspectively ascribed to the them by this section: have the
materalpersonal property of any
re ) whGoods or merchandise atsoever except printed means i
natu
(b) Home solicitor means a person who goes from house to
house or from place to place soliciting, selling or taking orders
for, or offering to sell or take orders for any goods,
merchandise or services.
(c) Home solicitation transaction means a transactioor the
purchase of goods or services, payable
n which the home solicitor engages in a personal solicitation of
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action shall not include a sale made pursuant to a pre-existing
retail charge agreement, or a sale made pursuant to prior
negotiations between the parties at a business establishment at a
fixed location where goods or services are offered or exhibited
for sale; or a sale of realty in which transaction the purchaser
is represented by a licensed attorney or in which the transaction
is being negotiated by a licensed real estate broker. {
(d) Itinerant merchant means a person who sets up and
operates a temporary business within the premises of another
business or any other building or location in the city,
soliciting, selling, or taking orders for, or offering to sell or
take orders for any goods or services.
(e) Police Chief mean9 the Chief of Police of the City of
Denton or his designee.
(f.) Residence means any separate living unit occupied for
residential purposes by one or more persons, contained within any
type of building or Structure.
(g) Soliciting means selling or attempting to sell goods or
services, or to take or attempt to take orders for services or
goods to be performed or furnished in the future.
Sec. 20-53. Permit Required.
It shall be unlawful for any itinerant merchant or home
solicitor to sell, display or offer for sale any goods or
services within the city without first obtaining a permit from
the city.
Sec. 20-54. Affirmative Defenses to Permit Renuirement._
It shall be an affirm defense to prosecution under Section
20-5 o t s rt c e:
That the solicitation is for a charitable educational or
re g ous purpoae, an t e e en ant ex is at tTe
time licitat~on ocumentat on In wr t o w e
identifies m as a re resentat ve o V le car to e
e ucat ona or re g ous _organ zat on or W90-:3-Fels
sol~iting.
J(tj That the solicitor is on the ro art b invitation of
t e person res ng on suc prem sea._
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Sec. 20-55. Application.
(a) Any person who wishes to engage in home solicitation or k
any itinerant merchant who wishes to solicit within the city
shall file a written application with the Police Chief which
application shall show: }
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(1) Proof of the identity and home address of the i
applicant and the name and address of the es- t
p oyer or firm which such applicant represents; `
(2) A brief description of the nature, character '
and quality of the goods to be sold;
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(3) If employed by another, the name and business
address of the person, firm, association,
organization or corporation;
(4) If a motor vehicle is to be used, a description
of the vehicle together with the motor vehicle
registration number and the license number;
(5) A description of the proposed location(s) of
the solicitation;
(6) The period of time the applicant so wishes to
solicit, sell or take orders in the city;
(7) The names of other communities in which the
applicant has worked as a solicitor in the past
twelve (12) months; and if he was employed by a
different company in those communities, the
name of those companies shall also be stated;
(8) Whether the applicant or any agent of applicant
has been convicted within the last five (5)
years for burglary, theft, fraud, robbery or
rape; and
(9) Proof of sales tax permit issued by the State
or proof that the goods sold are not subject to
such sales tax.
(10) An itinerant merchant who makes application to
offer his goods for sale upon private property
shall provide written proof that he has per-
mission to use such property from the owner, or
the owner's agent.
(b) The applicant shall also present written proof of his
authority to represent the company or individual he states he
represents.
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(c) The application shall be accompanied by a fee in the it
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amount of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and no permit hereunder shall be
issued until such fee has been paid by such applicant.
(d) A permit requested under this article shall be issued for 1
` the length of time requested, not to exceed twelve (12) months.
f` Upon expiration of a permit, the solicitor or itinerant merchant
may apply for a new permit in the manner prescribed by this S
section.
Sec. 20-56. Issuance of Permits
It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police to issue such
applicant a permit to solicit or sell or take orders for such
goods, services or merchac,diss set forth in the applicant's
application within five (5) working days of the receipt of
` completed application and prescribed fee unless it has been
f determined that the application contains false information or the
person has been convicted within the last five (5) years of
theft, fraud, burglary, robbery or rape, If the application
contains false information or the person has been convicted, the
Chief shall not issue the permit.
Sec. 20-57. Permit Card
(a) Upon isauence of a permit, the permittee shall be issued
a card which Fhall contain the name of the permittee, the permit
number, and date of expiration.
(c) It sLg11 be unlawful for any home solicitor or itinerant
merchant to solicit in the City of Denton without carrying the
required permit card on his parson.
JU it shall be unlawful for an itinerant merchant to
so c t at ocat3o;iq ut er ten t ose ste n h s
BPP cat on or a oeraxt,
(d) It shall be unlawful for any person soliciting to fail or
refuse to display such permit card upon the request of any person
demanding the same.
It shall be unlawful for au o
arson t du licate or xerox
or of erw se s Ie'-'a acs mfTe"- or a arm t car ssue
aursuant to t s arter,
Sec. 20.58. Appeal from Denial
Any person aggrieved by the action of the Police Chiof in the
denial of an ti plication for a permit shall have the right of the withatheoC ty Manager,ncwithinSuch
ten ( 10) 1 shallaftbeertakennot icy foifling
action complained of has been mailed to the person's last knownthe
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appeal. A hearing on the denial shall be scheduled for the next
regular meeting of the Council, to be held within twenty (20) Iy
days of the apnd order of the City shall
Cuncilgiven
appeal appellant.
on such the
shall
be final and conclusive. J
Sec, 20-59. Hours for Home Solicitation f
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(a) A person shall not go upon any residential premises and
ring the doorbell, or rap or knock upon the door or create any
sound in a manner calculated to attract the attention of the
occupant of the residence for the purpose of engaging in cr
attempting to enrage in a home solicitation transaction.
i (1) Before 9:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. of any day,
Monday through Saturday; or
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(2) At any time on a Sunday, New Year's Day, July
4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas
Day.
(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to a visit to the premises
as a result of a request or an appointment made by the
occupant.
Sec. 20-60. Prohibited Conduct.
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It shall be unlawful for a person engaged in sotici.ting under
this article to:
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(a) misrepresent the purpose of the solicitation;
individualninformafthe tsolicitorcthat he does individual not wish to c make that
purchase from that solicitor;
(c) represent the issuance of any permit under this article
as an endorsement or recommendation of the solicitation;
Sec. 20.61. Exhibiting Card Prohibiting Solicitors.
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no merchant or other engage ) in a home person, solicitation at his residence, shall exhibit sin
a conspicuous place upon or near the main entrance to the
residence, a weatherproof card, not less than two inches by four
inches in size, containing the words, "NO -MCITORS". The
letters shall be not less than two-thirds of an inch in height.
(b) Every solicitor upon going onto any premises upon which a
residence is located shall first examine the residence to deter-
mine if any notice prohibiting soliciting is exhibited upon or
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If notice prohibiting
near the main entrance to the O;hel depart
soliciting is exhibited, the sW.-itor thea11 ima diatunle s the
from the premises without dis r f
visit is the result of a request made by the occupant.
(c) No person shall go upon any residential premises and ring
the doorbell, or ra door or occupant
of a manner calcul
of the residence, for the purpose of securing an audience with
the occupant and engaging in or attempting to enga a in a home
solicitation exhibited nin is onspicuoues place buponf orStneae tthe
(a) above
main entrance made t by t the residence, occupant; unless the visit is the result o
a request
Propert
Sec. 25-63.Soliciting on City.
It shall be unlawful for an arson to solicit on pro art
owns t e t un ess -such person ae rece ve an execute
tense agreement w th t e ~~t`L:
Sec, 25.62. Exemptions.
The provisions of this article shall not apply to sales made in the to dealers by commercial upon or rde lsales ing awith smanuf cturers,
course of business, , calling 8 Pon laces of
wholesalers, distributors or retailers at their p
business.
SECTION 11, That any pet3on violating any of the provisions
of t'8 oo-'rNnance shall, upon conviction, be fined a sum not
exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00); and each day and every
day that the provisions of this ordinance are violated shall
constitute a sedpcrate and distinct of other rThis senaltymay in s be
addition
aailable at law and m equity. of, any
SECTION 111. That this ordinance shall become ffecti e
fourteen aya yyfrom the date of its pa Beo -au o
Secretar rdinance tos be epublishede twice tin then Denton Maptordion of
{ the official the newspaper late of its the City passage. Denton, rtxas, within ten
1988.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of
RAYS P ENS, AYOR
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CITY of DENTON, TEXAS MUNICIPAL BUfLDINO / DENTON, TEXAS 78201 / TELEPHONE f817) 6888307
Office of the City Manager
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FROM: Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager
DATE: May 20, 1986
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SUBJECT: Median Design on Teasley Lane `
Several weeks ago the State called and asked for input on the
median design for Teasley. They gill be building a four lane
divided urban section with curb and gutter on the outside. The
question was whether we want a flush median, i.e. a continuous
left turn lane or a raised median such as that on Lillian
Miller. They need the information so that they can continue
their design process.
As you all know, Teasley is scheduled for letting in our next
fiscal year, i,e, 19bb-69. We have not seen that any of the
scheduling on Teasley has slipped at all. However, we have not
I seen any preliminary layouts yet. We are not real optimistic
as to any kind of early start up date, In fact, we think we
( will be lucky if utility relocation or any other parts of the
j project can be started in the actual fiscal year. In order to
keep the project rolling, it would be helpful if thr: Council
could make a decision soon so we could convey that to the
Highway Department.
Their question is the choice between a flush mounted of
continuous left hand turn lane versus the raised median. In
terms of traffic movement, there is no question that a raised
median makes for more certainty among the motoring public. It
allows either protected bays at certain intervals which makes
{ motorists more comfortable or it doesn't allow for any left
turning movements at all which obviously eliminates conflicts
in movements. The best examples 1 can give you of this are the
flush median or continuous left hand turn lane down in the Mall
area versus a raised median such as those on University Drive
near Denton Center.
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The two facilities are basically the same, i.e. they are
four-lane facilities. The traffic counts in each of those
areas are basically the same, approximately 15,000-16,000
vehicles on Colorado Boulevard versus approximately
16,000-19,000 vehicles on University Drive. To give you a feel
for the difference in accidents, we have compared the section
of University between Fulton and Carroll versus the section of
Loop 286 fr,~m the Colorado Boulevard to 1-35. In 1487, we had
six accidents on University versus nineteen accidents on Loop
288 that were attributable to the difference in medians, This
year since January, we have had two accidents on Lillian Miller
as compared to four on University Drive.
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median type of situation, there are more options for the
motorist. They can tur!u left either way into a number of
driveways, There also is no set distance at which the vehicle
must enter the left turn lane, i.e, the vehicle could travel a
long distance before the left hand turn is made or a very short
distance before they get to the left hand turn. We also
believe that there is a more definite sense of direction where
you have median divided facilities and protected or shelt^red
left hand turn bays and defined openings for left hand turn
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restricted more. When that occurs, traffic slows down less and
more traffic is able to move through a given section of
thoroughfare in a given amount of time. This has been
documented in any number of traffic manuals and studies. This
is why the staff normally leafs towards raised medians on
thoroughfares because aftrr all they are being built to carry
traffic. It is also the reason that in our standard sections
in the old Planning Guide as well as in the new Plan we have
suggested to 0e committees that the raised medians and
protected lefts oe incorporated.
j I have attached a technical memorandum from Jerry Clark which
indicates Engineering's support for raised medians. The real
questions will be the access for a number of residential and
commercial users between Teasley and Londonderry and several
drives south of Londonderry. Essentially, there are four
driveways plus a service station entrance on the west side that
would be affected by a raised median, and there are three
driveways and an entrance to a hotel on the east side. The
east side also has business estat,lishments at the frontage road
ano Teasley Lane and at Londonderry and Teasley Lane. However,
both of these commercial businesses have access from the
frontage road or from Londonderry that would allow convenient
access to them even with the raised medians.
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The driveways on the west side basically lead to multi-family
and shopping kinds of uses. These driveways provie•~ the c,:ly
access .o numerous parking spaces for the multi-family
buildings and shops. They are labelled une, two, three or four
in your backup material. For southbound Teasley traffic,
access to these drives gill not be a problem since the drives
will provide for an easy right hand turn into these
facilities, The problem
Teasley will
in b the or noany of rthbound he direction. The
customers to
staff is currently looking at alternatives for these four
drives. We think there are some fairly easy solutions to
driveway number four, and we are exploring ways for driveways
one, two and three that we will talk more about at the Council
meeting.
The three driveways to the west are basically for multi-family
` residential uses and an access to a hotel in the area. The
f access to the hotel is not really a problem since the hotel and
simply access access the
frontage businesses
I3SE adjacent
road. Sou nbounit and d traffic could have
freeway frontage road at Teasley and the frontage road
intersection and get to the hotel or any of the businesses
between it and Teasley. If the cars were northbound on
Teasley, they could access either the private access road that
leads to the hotel or they could continue on further north to
the frontage road and gain access to any of these businesses.
Driveway number five which is approximately midway between the
frontage road and Londonderry accesses part of the multi-family
complex. Again, northbound traffic on Teasley would not have
any problem accessing this driveway with a raised median.
Southbound traffic on Teasley would have problems since the
median would eliminate any left turn movements. However, if
you look at the schematics in the backup material, you will see
that there are alternate accesses for this complex from
Londonderry and from the frontage road. We believe that this
access will allow for enough circulation that elimination of
this driveway would not be a seriuus prob L.,•
llll Finally, driveway number six is again a small loop driveway to
allow access to the same multi-family area. It is a loop
?riveway that comes in off Teasley and turns south and mates a
connection with Londonderry. Access to this driveway by
southbound traffic would be again limited by the raised
median. However, approximately two hundred feet further south
is the intersection with Londonderry Lane. cars wishing to
gain access to this driveway would simply travel this further
distance south, make a left at Londonderry, and enter the
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complex from the access off Londonderry Lane, The same would f
be true for the convenience store at the corner of Londonderry
and Teasley. The access for southbound traffic on Teasley
would be limited. However, a simple left turn at Londonderry
would allow access to this convenience store.
Basically, the staff is saying is that there are only minimal
access problems for the complexes on the east side of Teasley.
There is some concern by the staff for the access labelled one,
two and three on the west side of Teasley. We are working on
solutions to present to the Council on Tuesday evening for the
resolution of these problems. There may be design requirements
I that vould not allow us to appropriately address these
driveways if we have raised medians, and it would inconvenience
some movements on Teasley for these residents. However, in the
interest of moving traffic appropriately and providing major
j traffic movements in this area, the staff would still suggest
that the median be raised from Londonderry to the frontage road,
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Further to the south, there are several drives that again would
be limited by raised median access. A couple of these are
residential in nature and one is a multi family residential
complex. We think it is important to restrict the movements in
these areas. It will provide some inconvenience to these
` residential users; however, since there are only three of these
for the temaining part of the project south of Londonderry, we
I would again suggest the raised median concept be use?
throughout the project. There are ways that access could be
provided off some of the side streets for some of the
residential uses, and we would certainly recommend those to the
Council, We will be reviewing these with Council on Tuct,6dy
evening,
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CITY of DENTON, TEXAS MUNICIPAL BUILDING / DENTON, TCXAS 7620; TELEPHONE (817) 566-8200
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s SUBJECT: Curb Medians for Teasley Lane
p The State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
office has requested a decision on the median section for
Teasley Lane. The details as described in the following
paragraph show conflicts that exist to building a median with
curbs. Advantages, especially with relation to future
capacity, outweigh the problems,
A raised a;edian with curbing is desirable for the length of
this project. This design may create some inconveniences for
the occupants between I3S and Londonderry West due to the
limited access. For them to enter 135, they would have to turn
left on Londonderry then to Westminster to the IH 35 frontage
road. The occupants to the apartments on Teasley East would
g come off IH 3S, U turn or come in the back side of the frontage
road. To leave this area in an open design with a flush
median, will promote short undisciplined turns that invite
accidents, )leading south on Teasley from Londonderry there are
no existing roads on the west, However, the future planned
development will probably include 2 or 3 streets that offset
I Savannah, Longridge and Sandpiper. With curbed medians and
offset streets, we have less opposing left turning traffic
causing Intersection "lock up". One of the heavier traveled
collector streets could then be signalized In the future if
warrants are met, The offset design will reduce the need for
signalization since the movements from the various subdivisions
will not be facing each other.
The first section of Teasley must not be interrupted between
I3S and Londonderry due to Its proximity to the diamond
Intersection that has reached peak hour levels of service
approaching "b" which is close to grid lock; As the rest o?
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Teasley develops, these traffic loads will continue to grow
especially in peak hours since all the growth will be
residential. The existing drives do not meet any reasonable
spacing requirement and little planning was used to allow for
safe median stacking for the turns. These turns will conflict
so regularly that accidents and reduced capacities will become
common place, A 25U foot minimum corner clearance is essential
to keep the intersection capacity at its highest, The corner E
clearances and driveway spacings are existing so they can't E
function properly to promote safe traffic plans.
Several private drives exist that could raise accessibility
questions. Since they are few enough, the goal should be to i
close them fion, Londonderry to Sandpiper, he have a private 4
driveway that serves the rear entrances to 3 residences, This
is probably an encroachment and a study should be made in order
to close it. There is another main entrance off Teasley
between Savannah and Longridge to a private residence with
large culverts, fill and a concrete driveway. Another means of
access should be studied.
Raised curbed medians are desirable to control the traffic for
reduced travel time and accident rates, Opposition for raised
{ curbed medians will come from occupants west of Teasley.
Opposition for closure of rear driveways will come from those
between Londonderry and Sandpiper streets on the east. Other
j arrangements for access to businesses and to eliminate
+ residential driveways should be included in the overall project
plan. A fact sheet is attached,
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10: Lloyd V. Harrell, City Manager
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I`1 SUBJECT.: DELINQUENT TAX COLLECIIGN CONTHAC7'
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As you are aware, the City currently contracts with the firm of
Heard, Goggan, Blair 6 Williams for the collection of delinquent
taxes. the contract for collection of delinquent taxes covers a
period of two (2) years beginning July 1, 1986 and ending June 30,
1988, The City has an exercisable option to renew and extend the
contract fnr additional one-year Increments.
I have attached a copy of a "Performance Report" that was submitted
by heard, Goggan, Blair 8 Williams. As indicated in Exhibit 1, they
heve had good results in their collection efforts. Exhibit 2
indicates the status of the 1986 and prior years delinquent accounts.
We have the option of soliciting proposals for delinquent
collections beginning July 1, 1988, or executing the extendable
option of the current contract.
It is my recommendation that, based on current performance, we
extend the contract for one year. However, it would also be my
recommendation to solicit requests for proposals next April for the
following year's collections.
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DATE: May FU, 198E
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SUBJECT: UTILITY REVENUE BONDS
t ( I have been informed by the Water Utilities Department of their
capital requirement needs for this fiscal year. The current amount
of resources available for capital improvements is one million eight
hundred ano forty thousand dollars (51,84U,000.00). The projected
need for the year is four million three hundred and forty thousand
dollars ($4)340,000.00) (copy attached), If it is the desire of
Council to proceed with the issuance of bonds to address these
capital needs, I will begin looking at options available. However,
I will first need to know the desire of Council retiarding the need
to hold an election for revenue bonds.
4 As you are aware, Sectiori 9.01(d) of Lhe City Charter requires a
nonbinding referendum election of revenue bonds in excess of one
million dollars (519000,000,00), I am also including a copy 0f a
r 1984 legal opinion from Paul B. Horton, our bond attorney. The
opinion states in paragraph two that, "it is our opinion that under
these circumstances Section 9.01(d) of the Denton Charter is
"inconsistent" with the general laws of Texas, and therefore Inv^Ird
and of no legal force or effect."
If you need any additional information please advise. I will await
direction from Council before proceeding,
ohn F, McGrane
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Ending BALANCE Sold Available Used BALANCE
1987 $5,822 $0 $5,822 $3,982 $1,840
1988 18840 2,500 4,340 3,840 500
11 1989 500 61600 7,000 6,492 509
1990 509 7,260 70759 71317 442
1991 442 1,750 21192 19672 520
1992 520 800 1,320 844 476
1993 476 1,250 1,726 1,170 556
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Bales Tern 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
Series
1983 $5,309 Act $664 $638 $604 $443 $427
1984 1,996 Act 360 352 486 448 410
1986 0 0 0 0 0 0
I y 1986 0 0 0 0 0 0
1987 6,678 Act. 378 378 378 459 469
1988 21600 Est 125 248 243 238 233
1989 8,500 8%/26yr 326 644 631 618 606
1990 7,260 8%/25yr 0 363 716 703 689
1991 1,750 8%/25yr 0 0 88 173 170
1992 800 B%/25yr 0 0 0 40 79
1 1993 1,260 82/25yr 0 0 0 0 63
r i 1994 1,400 8%/25yr 0 0 0 0 0
! 1995 - 1,260 S%125yr 0 0 0 0 0
1996 11000 8%/26yr 0 0 0 0 0
1997 10600 B%/25yr 0 0 0 0 0
1998 10260 8%/25yr 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL $399430 $1,852 $2,622 $3,146 $3,123 $3,136
NOTE: All bonds are programmed to pay 1% principal in the first year,
2% principal in the 2nd thru 5th years and remaining principa; is
paid at the rate of 43% for the next 20 years,
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Dear Chrisi
You have requested our opinion as to whether or not an
election is required by law as a prerequisite to the issuance and
delivery of utility system revenue bonds of the City, in view of
Section 9.01(d) of the Denton Home Rule Charter, which provides
that no revenue bond issue in excess of $1,000,000 shall !Zq
"ordered" until a "nonbinding referendum election" has been held.
r Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution specifically
states that no Home Rule Charter shall contain any provision,
"inconsistent" with the general laws enacted by the Texas Legis-
lature. Vernon's Articles 1111b and 1'•_12, being general laws
enacted by the Texas Legislature, authorize all cities, including
Home Rule Cities, to issue utility system revenue bonds for
improvements and extentions to utility systems in any amounts
without the necessity of an election. it is our opinion that
under these circumstances Section 9.01(d) of the Denton Charter
is "inconsistent" with the general laws of Texas, and therefore
r invalid and of no legal force or effect. Even though the refer-
endum called for by Section 9.01(d) is called "nonbinding", it
constitutes an additional requirement, encumbrance, expense, and
delay in the ability of the city to issue revenue bonds, and
therefore is "inconsistent" with the general laws. It is also
obvious that as a practical matter, a "nonbinding" referendum
would be a political impossibility.
There are many court decisions dealing with matters of this
general nature, and our opinion is based on such decisions. You
are aware that the law requires the Attorney General of Texas to
approve the validity of all bonds issued bi the City. We can
advise you that many other cities have charter provisions which
purport to require elections or referendums in connection with
4 revenue bonds, for example, San Antonio, Austin, and Corpus
I Christi. Both we and the Attorney General frequently have
approved revenue bonds for these citie.a without elections,
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Division of the Attorney General's Office has been contacted
concerning your particular situation, and verbal assurance has
been given that your Charter referendum election requirement ;
would be ignored.
We might remind
Revenue RefundingBon1su Salso eries h 1983, ouwe were non-voted d utility y Sesystem
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9.01(d) of your Charter was adopted. Had Section 9.01(4) been
effective, a referendum would have been required. So you already
have a precedent for issuing revenue bonds without a referendum.
One more point to be made is that Vernon's Article 2368a
requires in effect that before issuing revenue bonds nder
Articles 1111 and 1112, a notice of intention to issue the bonds
must be given. if at least 109 ^f the qualified voters sign a
petition requesting a referendum on the issuance of the-revenue
bonds a binding referendum on the issuance thereof must be held.
You can see that if section 9.01(d) of your Charter were applied,
there might first be a nonbinding referendum, then a binding
-eferendum. This, in our opinion, further increases the objec-
ionable inconsistencies with the general laws.
Sincerely yours,
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FROM: Steve Brinkman, Director Parks and Recreatio:,
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SUBJECT: TWU Building
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We have had numerous requests to look into the feasibility
of using the Old Gymnasium building at TWU for recreational
activities. The building has a small indoor pool and a large
gymnasium upstairs.
After considering the building we have determined the following:
1) cThe ost pool would need to be renovated at a substantial
2) The pool is so small that it would not accomodate the
large numbers of swimmers during open public swimming.
# 3) The gym is in somewhat better condition and could be
used by the public for league and drop-in play, but
because of inadequate public parking the building
would get limitations iwould public affect the useeofathe pool.
4) Estimate annual utility and maintenance costs are
approximately $100,000•
In summary due to its location in the university property and
with the small amount of public parking available, the building
would not service our needs to any great extent. We remain
interested in cooperative use of their facilities, but due to
parking inadequaties would not recommend our use of this building.
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FROM: Steve Brinkman, Director of Parks and Recreation
DATE: May 19, 1988
SUBJECT: Park Board/TWU Facility
We have surveyed the Park Board members as to their feelings about
conducting a study on the potential use of the old gymnasium/indoor
pool at TWU. At this time, a majority feel that, due to the nature
and location of the building, we should not devote funds for a
feasibility study. ; %
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P.O. Box 23955, Denton, TX 76204, 81718963505
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Mr. Lloyd Harrell
City Manager
City of Denton
215 East McKinney
Denton, Texas 76201
Dear Lloyds
The TWt1 Campus Master Plant developed by Caudill, Rowlett & Scott, was
4 formerly adopted by the 'IWU Board of " ents in 1979. The Campus
Master Plan was subsequently submitted to the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board and has served as the guidelines for decisions
concerning new construction and renovation projects since 1979.
° The Campus Master Plan identifies eleven buildings as "obsolete" Over
the past ten years, TWU has removed nine of these obsolete buildings
from the campus. The two buildings that remain are the Journalism
Building and the Old Gymnasium, Demolition of the Old Gym has started,
j and the Journalism Building is scheduled for demolition in calendar
year 1989.
The Old Gym project will be accomplished in a three-phase process.
Phase I is the relocation of steam lines and other utilities from the
basement of the Old Gym to a newly constructed steam tunnel. This
i phase is underway and will require a maximum of 120 days. Phase II is
the demolition of the buildings this will require approximately 30
days. Phase III is the construction of a new entrance to the campus,
information booth, parking lot, and landscaping. This phase will
require about 60 days.
The Campus Planners, CF6, were the first to recommend that the Old Gym
be razed, 1979. The ZWU Board of Rogents specifically approved the
razing of the Old Gym at its August 271 1987, meeting. The TWU
Administration, as required by State law, obtained the approval of the
Texas Antiquities Committee on February 12, 1988. The Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board approved the removal of the Old Gym at its
meeting on July 24, 1987.
On January 8, 1988, Kirkpatrick & Nelson Architects were hired by the
University to survey the Old Gym, That report is attached, The
Architects' report cites numerous problems including the failure of
compliance with standard life safety and handicapped codes. Their
estimate to renovate the building in its present confirguration,
exclusive of swimming pool renovation costs, range from $877,000 to
$1,068,032. Swimming pool renovation casts would be in addition to
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these figures.
TWU has followed the appropriate and legal procedures required for the
razing of a building. The project is currently underway, and
completion will require six to seven months.
If 1 can provide you with any additional information, please let me
know.
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Re: Old Gymnasium Building
Texas Woman's University
Dear Sir: isual In response to your request, I haven lndnucttee11aAvenue1 aPleaseofindafor existing Old
Gymnasium located on the TWU campus along
review the following information concerning the present condition of the
building.
! Survey Notes:
South entry r in nrealized some movement, which should be stabilized and
columns 2. There is little of architectural significance to salvage from interior.
3. a.) Basement wells condition is such that during heavy rains, water
infiltrates the building.
The swimming pool is i n such a poor state of condition that water
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rolongedexpoaurestouchlorine materials of
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5. Energy efficiency of building is very poor,
6. Existing plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems are outdated, inadequate
and/or non-existent.
7. Existing stairway and building egress does not meet current fire codes.
8. Building does not meet handicap requirements.
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b„sement and first floor only. The building structural system is restrictive of the bui be less adaptive
than Hence, only notllend ippear to
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easy adapting to another use.
Assuming renovation of the building to be used in its present capacity and
I would anticipate construction
exclusive of swimming pool renovation costs,
coats to range from $877,000'to 1,068,032. However, should adaptive use of the
3 building be considered, I would anticipate construction cost to be substantially
greater.
s Having conducted our visual survey. should this a more firm thorough buinterestedilding
is greatly in
be of interest to you, please
providing professional service and expertise.
Sincerely,
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FROM: Steve Brinkman, Director of Parks and Recreation
DATE: May 13, 1988
I SUBJECT: Study for TWU Pool
'I Mr. Robert Shaw of F S Partners, Inc. has given us a quote on
doing a two-part study on the feasibility of the old indoor pool at
TWU. Since TWU has not done a study on the feasibility of the
indoor pool, we feel this study would need to be undertaken before
any major decisions are made about the building.
The first part of this study would only look at the condition of the
pool and give us a statement concerning ti.nat condition. The cost of
` that study is $1,800.
I if the condition of the pool is judged to be satisfactory, then
there would need to be a second study which would evaluate not only
the pool but the rest of the building and the site to determine the
cost of renovating the buildin for use by the public. This second
phase of the study would cost 5,100.
Attached is a copy of the firm's qualifications, and their written
quote will be mailed to us. If i can be of any further assistance,
please let me know.
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City of Denton
Parks and Recreation Department
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215 E. McKinney
Dcnton, Texas 76201
Re: Gymnasium Renovation Study
Dear Mr. Brinkman:
F&S Partners is pleased to provide a fee proposal to prepare a study for the City of Denton to evaluate the
feasibility of renovating the existing Old Gymnasium at Texas Woman's University into a city recreation
center and indoor swimming facility.
PROJECT SCOPE
The existing facility consists of approximately 30,000 square feet on three levels. The
basement level contains a weight room, an existing swimming pool sized approximately 50
feel wide by 75 feet long, and some offices. The main level consists of a gymnasium and
approximately four offices and classrooms. The upper level consists of approximately four
classrooms and a mezzanine around the gymnasium. Built in 1921, the gymnasium is a
concrete and steel structure with a masonry and cast stone veneer. It is partially air
conditioned (offices only) and is connected to the TWU thermal utility system.
Renovation is intended to make the facility fully cperational as a City of Denton recreation
center, including the existing swimming pool, which is not operational. It is not envisioned
that the facility would be expanded,
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feasibility of renovating the old gymnasium building.
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As the feasibility of renovating the existing swimming pool is critical to the overall
desirability of the prof F&S proposes to evaluate the building in two ste sr The first step
will be to evaluate the swimming pool in detail and determine its usability, If it is determined
l to be feasible to renovate the pool, F&S will follow with a detailed evaluation of the total
building and site to detcrmil;t- the feasibility of the overall project.
Step 1 loot Evaluation
1 r Field verify the existing condition of the pool.
2. Provide a written report describing:
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a. The physical condition of the pool.
b. Required work to renovate the pool. E
c. A range of costs associated with just the pool renovation.
d. A comparison of the existing pool with comparable civic, indoor pools.
e. A recommendation as to the ability and desirability of renovating the pool.
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Upon a determination that it is feasible to renovate the existing pool, F&S will complete a
feasibility study for evaluating the entire gymnasium building:
1. Field verify the remaining existing conditions.
2. Provide a written report describing:
a. The physical condition of the structure and building skin.
b. An analysis of the built, ing for compliance with fire, safety, and handicap codes.
c. An analysis of required parking facilities for use by the public.
` d. Schematic floor plans graphically depicting the proposed program.
e. An estimate of the construction costs and project costs associated with the
renovation.
f. An estimate of annual operation and maintenance costs associated with the
projec t.
a g. A comparison of the cost of renovation with costs of constructing a comparable
new facility.
Owner Furnished Items
The following items are not required as part of this study and would be contracted for
separately by the City of Denton if desired:
1. Site survey
2. At-built drawings of the existing facility
3. Materials testing
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Based on the scope of services outlined above, we estimate the evaluation process to take 6
weeks, including your review time as noted:
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Swimming Pool Evaluation and Report (Step 1) 2 weeks
Owner Review and Approval 1 week
Building Evaluation( step 2) 3 weeks
Total 6 weeks
TIM STRUCTURE
F&S Partners proposes to provide these services for a lump sum fee based on man/hours
required to produce Steps I and 2, Fees -re broken down as follows:
Step 1- Pool Evaluation $ 2,800.00
Step 2 - Building Evaluation S-5.1QUO
Total S 7,900.00
Billings for the project will be monthly, based on a percentage of completion.
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RLiMBURSABLF EXPENSES
Reimbursable expenses will be billed at 1.1 x cost to F&S, and include:
I . Mileage and travel
2. Long Distance Telephone (excluding calls to the Owner)
3. Printing and reproduction of Drawings, Schedules, Specifications, Construction
Documents, Bid/Negotiation Documents, Presentation Materials, other than that
required for internal use by F&S.
4. Photography
5. Delivery expenses
` if this proposal meets with your approval, please return a signed copy to our office and we'll prepare a
contract for the work.
We appreciate your business, and are pleased to be of service to the City of Denton on this feasibility r
study.
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world. The separate diving pool consists of spring boards and platforms, and was designed to
maximize performance of competitors and the ability of judges to view and evaluate these
performances. Spectator and media facilities arc provided, as well as locker rooms and training
rooms, which are under the grandstands.
Cost: $7,200000
I Completed: 1977
I Mis project ect SPORTS FA rr tTn-$
This project is the first phase of a complex planned to ultimately contain 400,000 sq. ft. of space.
The initial phase contains 120,000 square feet of space and includes a three basketball court gym,
racquetball courts, stationary and free weight rooms, aerobics room, dance studio, gatne,
multipurpose activity, and locker rooms. Provisions for natural light and views into activity rooms
make the public spaces interesting and attractive places for students to gather,
Cost: $10,135,000 (Phase 1)
Completion: 1990 (Est.)
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A 50 x2 pta~pool for employee re;reation, the 65,000 gallon pool is also designed as an
emergency water supply for the Computer Center's cooling system. The pool includes a 10'
diameter hot tub, a sunscreen trellis, and a cabaAa.
Completion: 1987 (Est)
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E A basketball gymnasium, billiards room. and crafts room designed as support facilities for youth
housing. The facility also includes toilets and showers for both men and women, The ; 0' x 40'
Compel ~Iigr~985residential H size, but features heavy-duty, commercial grade equipment.
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150,000 square foots x-
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30,000 square feet of exercise and treatment facilities.
Cost: Undeterm°ned
Completion: 1988 (Est.)
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Ar indoor facility which was designed to be shared by high school students and members of the
rlrrounding community. The state-of-the-art tennis courts feature indirect metal halide illuminp.don
for glare-free shadowless play, and a vinyl reinforced polyester ceiling whi,. 5 prevents punctures
by errant shots. The center also includes two pre-manufactszred racquetball courts which were 4
assembled on-site.
Cost: $515,183
Completed: 1983
PARK "A" DEVELOPMENT
Facility for trick rnd field events including 400 meter track, seating, dressing facilities and
landscaping.
I Cost: $193,000
Completed: 1977
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Gymnasium facility including gymnastics area, weight area, moveable seatin; for 500 persons,
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Area: 15,500 Sq. Ft.
Cost: $590,000
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stands, press box, a6letic offices, district-wide maintenance and storage facilities. Synthetic
playing surface sited to accommodate football and soccer fields.
Cost: $3,000,000
Completed: 1980
RENOVATIONS AND ADDCPIONS TO FOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Complete renovation and refurbishment of four elementary schools including new finishes,
modifications to existing mechanical and electrical systems, installation of new mechanical and
electrical systems. Addition of gymnasium facilities, administrative space, expansion of
library/media center facilities, provision for new science laboratories and furnishings selections for
librarylmedia centers.
Cost: $880,f 00
Completed: 1978
RENOVATION OF INDC)•R SWIMSIINO POOL - I11C14LAND PARK HI.QIUQJQQL
Refurbishing of an existing interior swimming pool, including new mechanical systems,
replacement windows, and new interior finishes.
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Ex~ansioa of editing facilities for girls athletics including dressing and shower facilities, offices,
tra~nmg facilities i rid storage. Two additions approximately 6,000 square feet each.
` Cost: $1,060,000
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Comprehensive center for competition swimming and diving. 50 meter indoor pool subdividable
by two power-operated moveable bulkheads. One, three, five and ten meter diving facilities.
Electronic timing, judging and scoring display system. Spectator seating for 1,300. Laker and
dressing rooms, coaches' offices, first aid, concessions, administrative office, exercise rooms,
press box, and air conditioned natatorium.
Cost: $2,978,370
t Completed: 1970
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Area: 10,977 Sq. Ft.
Cost: $228,728
Completed: 1965
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A two level building housing activities rooms, offices, game rooms, coffee house and lobbies.
Also features outdoor stepped berm seating. The project received the MAJDallas Chapter Citation
Award for design excellence.
Area: 27,000 Sq. Ft.
f Cost: $2,655,000
` Completed: 1981
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I Renovation and additions to the Mesquite Golf Course Club House, including locker rooms,
lounge, kitchen, and a pro shop.
I Completed: 1975
ALL SANTS CATHOLIC C11o_R U
EDUCATIONAL FACILITY
Ibis multi-purpose educational facility contains a gymnasium, handball courts, locker facilities and
an indoor running track. The running track is located on a balcony overlooking the gym, and it
doubles as a corridor providing access to classrooms.
Cost: $2,816,900
Completed: 1984
HIGHLAND PARK PRFSBYT+.*RIAN CHURCH
LYDA BUNKER HUNT D AT1ON a BUILDING
The Hunt Building is a major activities building addition to a crowded church campus which is
i located in a Dallas suburb. An all-purpose gymnasium was located on the third level above a
fellowship hall in order to maxi;nize the available space. Support functions and exercise rooms are
also located on the third floor adjacent to the gym.
Cost: $5,751,524
Completed: 1980
sKY RANCH CHRISTIAN ANIP & RF.TRFAT F TFR VAN T. F.XAS
F_ ACtLMES DESIGN
Design of the facilities for a camp, including 9 cabins, a craft shop, and a meeting hall.
Completed: 1974
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Historic Landmark Commission
March 2b, 1988
A special called meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission of the l
City of Penton, Texas was held on March 2h, 1988, at 5:00 p.m. in
the Civil Detense Room of the Municipal Building.
Present: William Barker, yAke Cochran, Gaylen Fickey,
William Hansbury, Richard Hayes, Bullitt Lowry,
Tom aAller, and Janet Shelton
Absent: Catherine Conrady and Sandra LaQuey
Present from Staff: Elizabeth Evans, Planning Administrator; E
Joe Morris, Assistant City Attorney; and Olivia Carson,
Secretary
Chairman Mike Cochran called the meeting to order. I
1. Discussion of Proposed Demolition of Old Gym at TWO with
Dr. Shirley Chater
Mr. Cochran thanked Dr. Chater for coming to the meeting. He
stated that the Commission has been discussing the prospects
for the old Gym aria that there has been correspondence between
the Texas Board of Antiquities, the Texas Historical Commis-
sion, and TWU on the subject. The TWU Board of Regents voted
to demolish the building at their August meeting; however, new
information has came to light that may affect their decision.
The Commission is requesting that the Board of Regents recon-
sider their decision based on the new information available.
At the time of the August 27th decision, it was assumed that
the building had little historical or architectural signifi-
cance; however, the architect, Charles E. Barglebough, was an
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LloydtWright. he leader said tht Texas ard was an
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career. He was listed In Who's Who in Engineering and is
z credited by Steven Fox, an arcSTfectura storlan at Rice
University, as being one of two architects responsible for
bringing the Prairie School style of architecture to Texas.
The Prairie School style was an important movement, and al-
though the Old Gym is not done in that style, it is eligible
for inclusion in the National Register. He continued that
early indications were that the demolition of the Old Gym
would save the state money. However, there are some signifi-
cant costs associated with the demolition that were not known
at that time. The rerouting of steam tunnels could cost
they $200,000. When some
around the old Commission heating pipes.s This toured poses nom
health threat when left undisturbed, but would significantly
add to the cost of demolition. These factors could raise the
cost of demolition to around $250,000.
Mr. Cochran further stated that as far as the square foot
ratio per student is concerned, the structure could be moth-
balled and still meet Coordinating Board requlroments. He
said that beautification is, of course, a subjective con-
sideration and although the Old Gym is not the prettiest
building it is still sound, he said that fashions change,
and just because it Is not particularly valued at this time,
it is too well built to be unjustly demolished. The adaptive
reuse possibilities are excellent. The Commission feels that
these points warrant a rehearing of the issue. The Commission
would like to have the opportunity to develop its arguments
and present written and oral presentation to the Board of
Regents.
Mr. Lowry stated that the advice TWU has rtceived about the
deteriorated state of the building Is greatly exaggerated.
The columns only need painting. There is a leak in one corner
of the swimming pool but this is not a great problem, It is
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very common In Denton area pools. There are no strecu!ral
cracks or problems. There are no foundation cracks. In-
stallation of handicap access should not be a severe problem.
A contractor could easily finish off these details. 3
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plumbing would be needed to prevent deterioration.
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building, electricity would be cut off, and mildew resistant
costing would be applied tr the walls. No major improvements
would be needed to store .le structure for the future.
Mr. Cochran stated that definition of structural compromise
has been extended in the reports made to TWU. For example,
what was termed as a water leakage is in fact only condense-
tlon. The state has money invested in this building, and the
condition that it is in now makes it a good down payment for
the future. It would be a shame to tear down the building
for beautification reasons. The Commission does not want to
Jeopardize 7WU's standing with the Coordinating Board but
there are alternatives.
Mr. Miller agreed that the Old Gym is not a great monument of
architectural design, but it is important as a witness of the
period, and will be more aesthetically valuable in the future.
The fact that there is no longer any open space around the
building is a major factor detracting from the aesthetic
! appearance. He said TWU would only lose nine car parking
spaces it landscaping were put around the front of the
building.
Dr. Shirley Chater, President of Texas Woman's University,
stated that she shares the Commission's appreciation of older
structures and was sensitive to the issue when she saw the
fiscal report slating the demolition of the Old Gym. She
stated that when she first came to TAU, it was almost twice
the sloe it was supposed to be. TWU is supposed to have 100
square feet per student and it had lb9 square feet per student.
Offices and classrooms have been r-located and 7WU now has 169
square feet per student. Three buildings have already been
mothballed. There is a cost to maintaining these buildings.
The grounds must be kept up, one building had to have a new
roof. She said TWU has the same budget for next year that
it had in 1981. It is working with ■ short staff. Growth is
not anticipated to be great over the next ten years. 7WU was
charged by the Coordinating Board to renovate buildings, up-
date labs, and to enlarge classrooms. It had to come up with
an overall plan. This plen slated two buildings for demoli-
tion. beautification was not the reason for choosing to do
the demolition.
Mr. Cochran asked if the main problem with mothballing is the
cost of maintenance and repair.
Dr. Chater stated that there have been problems with water
seepage in buildings already mothballed. The main portion
of the Old Library has separated from its wings causing water
problaas during storms. In another building, there have been
problems with animals.
Mr. Cochran pointed out that the Old Gym has no bounds to be
maintained around it.
or. Chater stated that all the buildings on campus were looked
at and the buildings mothballed were based on anticipated
future needs. It was felt that there was not a need for the
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Old Gym. Three swimming pools are not needed, the batirnny is
inconvenient, and the gym 1s not regulation site. Th. build-
ing is not in as good a condition as the others.
Mr. Lowry stated that the Commission is not suggestingg that
the building be mothballed for future use is a gym. It can be
used for class rooms and office space. The balcony can be
removed. The building has value to many people. Some learned
to swim there. he yvestioned whether there wouldn't be more
use for this building than the Old Library.
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Dr. Chater stated that the possibility had been discussed. 1
The calculations did make restoring the building less than
the cost of building a new one, but the design cost would be
very expensive. The old Library has long corridors and would
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Mr. Cochran stated that he has talked to an architect about
the cost of restoring the Old Gym. he came up with a figure
of $800,000 to convert It to officelclassroom use. Mr. Cochran
said that projections to convert it to a bare gym for over a
million dollars were inaccurate. The high school gymnistue,
cost one third of that and that building was in far worse
shape. The open space of the old Gym gives a freedom of
design. The architect's estimate for officelclassroom use
comes to $S9 per square foot compared to the estimate of fifty
some odd dollars per square feet to update the bare gym. he
said the Commissioners are tax payers and are concerned about
costs as well.
Dr. Chater stated that the non-classroom decision was made
based on the needs of TNU. Many courses offered are in health
sciences. There is a need for clinical labs, wet labs for
research, and dental and physical therapy units with large
equipment. it is felt that the Old Library will be better
{ suited for this.
w Mr. Hayes asked how many square feet per student would be
reduced by the destruction of the gym.
Dr. Chater replied that it would reduce 20,000 square feet
and would drop the total to 110 square feet per student.
Mr. Halts stated that he is a native of Denton and views the
Old Gym ss part of its history and feels it would be distres-
sing to here it gone. He said in 1977, when the master plan
for TYU was created, there was no historical commission, that
since then there has been a nationwide recognition of rising
historical consciousness. He said the Old Gy■ is eligible to
be in the National Register which is a high honor. He feels
the building is important and should be given priority in
mothballing. he added that although the cost of renovating
the building at $39 per square foot is high, it is far less
that the cost of building a new structure at $SO per square
foot.
Mr. Barker stated that this is one of the eldest buildings in
Denton and is the second oldest on the campus.
Mr. Hayes stated that the mothballing cost is a significant
down payment on future use. It is in a prominent position and
in good condition. The historical significance of buildings
in Denton is a new evolution of thought that the board of
Regents should be aware of.
Dr. Chater stated that TYU checked with the State Board of
Antiquities and was told that the building would not qualify
for a state historical landmark.
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a building built otter IWO would not be eligible, but there f,
are a number of exceptions. The State Board of Antiquities
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of all the facts about this building; historical landmarks are
granted by the State Historical Commission. He said he has
` corresponded with them and has been assured of the eligibility
I of the Old Gym. He added that the State Historical Officer r
makes recommendations to the Natioaal Register and has said
that this building would be eligible for that honor. Being
listed in the National Register is a greater honor than just
having a state marker.
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Mr. Cochran stated that several of earglebaugh's buildings
are currently listed in the Register, he asked if T%U had an
estimate of the cost of demolition at the time the decision
was made.
I Dr. Chater sold yes. The estimate was based on the cost
of previous demolitions. The estimate did not include the
relocation of the steam pipes, but they have discussed doing
that anyway.
Mr. Miller stated that some of the reluctance to adaptive
reuse is because of the balcony. It could be removed with
a Jack hammer.
Mr. Cochran pointed out that light weight concrete such as
that used in the balcony is what barglebaugh is famous for.
Dr. Chater stated that she would give copies of the Commis-
sion's letter to the BONrd and would inform them of the
Commission's concerns.
` Mr. Cochran stated that a deeper examination of this issue
could save the state some money. The building is not In the
way or falling dawn and it should be possible to save it. he
said that IOU is a value to the community and has his support
but the demolition of ■ structure with hist." Cal significance
is irretrievable. Me added that he is greatly concerned about
the Integrity of the rehabilitation estimates provided to TNU.
Mr. barker stated that he also supports TNU as an independent
university.
Mr. Cochran presented Dr. Chater with a 1930 picture of the
old Fresident's house at TMU. He sold that this Is another
example of a fine older structure that was demolished.
Dr. Chater thanked the Commission one left the meeting.
Mr. Hoycs stated that the Commission needs to get on the Board
of Regents formal agenda.
Mr. Cochran stated that the beard members are not free Denton
and are not aware of area concerns. He said that in this case
though, he believes that the interests of Denton and the state
could be the same.
Mr. Hayes stated that restoring the Old Gym would be a savings
of a quarter million dollars. As tight ■s the university's
budget is, that should be a prime consideration,
Ms. Shelton left the meeting.
Mr. Cochran presented the Commission with design plans for
rerouting the steam pipes.
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Mr. Hansbury stated that it might be a good idea to have
someone present at the next board meeting so that no decision
would be made rlthout a reyresentative of the commission being
present. t
Ms. Evans stated that the demolition is scheduled to begin
during homecoming week but rill probably be postponed until
later.
Mr. Cochran -aid that it will be the end of the semester
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the ocoordinatingnboardnof the Commission'seconcernsyfied
Mr. Morris left the meeting.
11. Discussion of the Certified Local Government program
Mr, Hayes moved to table the discussion until the next k
meeting. Seconded by Mr. Lowry and unanimously carried (6-0),
lat. Consider Changing Regular Meeting lime from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m.
It was moved by Mr. Mayes to change the monthly meeting time
from I:SO to S:OU p.m. Seconded by Mr. Fickey and unanimously
carried (6.01.
Mr. Lrury , kayos moved o unanimously tt.emeeting )at 6:2S p.m. Seconded by
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CITY COUNCIL REPORT FORMAT
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Ccuncil
FROM, Lloyd V. Harrell, City Manager
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A LOWAODERATE INCOME HOUSING }
TASK FORCE
RECOMMENDATION: `
Staff recommends that a Low/xoderate Income Housing Taek Force be
appointed in order to study provision of housing for low to moderate
income citizens. The Task force will define the problem and present
recommendations to City Council as to programs which could be under-
taken to address these concerns.
SUMMARY:
The issue of affordable housing, primarily for low income families/
individuals has recently surfaced as an area in need of study, There
is evidence that the City's current 4ousing programs fail to provide
assistance in many areas. It is suggested that a study may elicit
several possible solutlonsr Programs, and/or resources which may be
utilized by the City to most this growing need.
PROGRAMS. DEPARTMENTS OR GROUPS AFFECTEDs
The Planning staff will provide direct support to the Task Force.
Input from other departments will be requested as needed.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Initial coats will include personnel and supplies. Planning/CDOG
budgets will provide necessary funds.
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Prepired bys Lloy 8artall
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Barbara Ross
CommurAty Development Coordinator
App c F anDirector for
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MEMORANDUM I
Date; March 29, 1988
' To: Mayor and city council
From: Lloyd V. Harrell, City Manager
Subject: Low/Moderate Intone Housing Task Force
It has been suggested that the City Council consider establishing a
task force to address the issue of low/moderate Income housing, The
charge of such a task force would be to define the problem within
our community and make recommendations as to programs which could be
undertaken to address these concerns.
Some possible topics/goals of the task force would be:
I. Outline options of the city to encourage and/or provide
affordable housing,
2. Identify methods of maintaining existing units, both rental
and owner.
s 7. Examine means to provide new low/moderate income housing such as
the following:
a. Use of vacant city owned land.
b. Use of delinquent tax land.
c. City revolving low interest loan funds
t or loan guarantees.
8. New building methods, such as modular housing.
S. Investigating other resources for financing technical assistance
and construction such as SCORE, Habitat for Humanity, State and
Federal agencies.
6. Incentives for infill development In existing neighborhoods.
Examine the concept of diversified housing types throughout
the community,
S. Determine alternative financing methods.
9. Review all housing opportunities and possibilities associated
with housing authorities.
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Although this task force could be an existing committee or commission f
such as the Land Use Planning Committee or the Planning and Zoning
Commission, a more appropriate group might include members w:th some
expertise in the housing area. Some possible sources would be the
Housing Authority, the Board of Realtors, the Chamber of Commerce,
the Home Builders Association, the Dallas Apartment Association, the
Community Development Block Grant Committee, the Human Resource Com-
mittee, local banks and/or rortgage companies, TWU's Housing Program, k
or NTSU's Finance/Real Estate/business Departments.
This task force would require a commitment upon the part of its j
membership to reach workable solutions and help with their imple-
mentation once Council approval was reached.
Housing information has been gathered, but more specific research
gill be needed once the committee establishes the areas that they
wish to pursue. Once the task force is appointed, the Planning
Department will work with the group to create a work plan.
' Staff would appreciate Council reaction as to the desirability of
appointing such a comaittee and to the proposed charge and makeup
of the committee. If the Council is desirous of proceeding, we
will return with a resolution officially creating such a task force.
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TOO Rick Svshla, Deputy City Manager
TRONI 3111 Angelo, Director of Community services
DAM March 25, 1998
SV nMI MISSION STATEIaMT AND MAIUM Or
BLD3 RIBBON CITIZINS C[MMITM roR SOLID WASTB
As you know, last month the staff recommended to the City Council that
they create a Blue Ribbon Citizens Comittee to evaluate and provide
recommendations to the council relative to the provision of solid rests
aervtass and the dispe:a of solid waste.
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oped and offer the following iproposed mission statement for r that commammit-
tee and have provided a recommendation on the makeup of the group.
It shall be the charge of the Citiscia Committee on Solid Note toi
1. Review and evaluate the role of the City of Denton relativs to
inelade provision a determin Lion of whether or not the char-le
should
contin;. to provide residential, commercial, and/or disposal
servicrm. Additionally, this charge shall include an oval-
uatior and recommendation on needed changes Ilf any) in the
level .4 service provided.
2, 26.ed upon the results of the first objective, the Committee
shall evaluate and provide a recommendation to the City
Council relative to the future coura (s) of action to be talsn
In respect to the disposal of solid wastes, This charge shall
include an ezaaination of alternats disposal methods and an
analysis of Cost, cmat effectiveness, environmental impact and
political feasibility of each alternate method.
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Given the magnitude of thif, mission and the vast amount of technical
information which must be covered, the staff would re
sire of the committee be limited to a small commend that the
grou of s.
rndividuals chosen for this assignment should incl
udepthoseiaffectedlby
inethe decisions. For theme re oons,a we wouldisug4 tmthata heiCommit-
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Two (2) smaller commercial customers
Two (2) larger commercial customers
One (1) member representing the Planning and Zoning
Commission
One (1) member of the City Council
Obviously, the membere of my staff and myself will fulfill the role of
staff liaison and shall provide any and all information requested by the
Committee.
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We would anticipate that this mission will take approximately six to
nine months to complete. The first two months will probably include an
k intensive educational process designed to famctliarise the committee
Members with the existing systems, alternate systetl, and applicable
state and federal regulations. Once this education process is complet-
} ad, the Committee shall turn its full attention to the task at hand.
I! Should you have any questions or comments on this matter, please let me
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Respa,!tfully 04wtted,
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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 28s 1988
To: Mayor and city Council
From- Elizabeth Evanss Planning Administrator I
I~ Subject- Blue Ribbon Task Force for Solid Waste
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its meeting of April 27,
1988, appointed Ivan Glasscock to serve on the Blue Ribbon Task
Force for Solid Waste.
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CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL KINUTES EL)'
April 19, 1988 L
The Council convened into the Work Session at 5:30
Civil Defense Room. P.m. in the P
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PRESENT: Mayor Stephensl Mayor Pro Tom MCAdama) Council
Members Alexander, Ayer, Boyd, Gorton and Hopkins.
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1. The Council received a mission statement and discussed
the proposed makeup of a Blue Ribbon Citizens Committee for
Solid Waste.
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that this committee would
forecast what to do in the futuen regarding solid waste.
Bill Angelo, Director of Community Services, reviewed the role
of the committee. He presented the primary responsibilities of
the committee and a possible time frame needed to complete
those responsibilities.
Consensus of the Council ware to proceed with the formation of
the committee but to increase the number of residential
L customer representatives to four.
21 The Council received a report concerning budget
priorities as determined by the City Council questionnaire.
John McGrane, Executive Director of Finance, reviewed the
Council budget questionnaire and its results.
} 30 The Council received a mid-year analysis and
determination of various 1987-88 budget issues.
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, presented a mid-year review of the
budget. Harrell reported that at the and of six months in the
budget cycle, no hiring freeze and no cuts in the budget were
expected. Revenues were balancing with expenditures. Staff
had wanted to make adjustments to four items at mid-year but
were not able to--recommend those adjustments at this point.
(1) An across the board salary adjustment for 'employees. Two
approaches were analyzed - an across the board pay adjustment
effective April 1, 1988 except for executives or a one. time
payment to those employees at the top of the range and not
eligible for step increases. Staff's conclusion was that the
City was not in a financial condition to do either of these at
that time. (2) Recreation Center hours. Hours were to be
reduced at North Lakes Recreation Center and Dania Recreation
Center from 9100 p.m, to 8100 p.m. Staff recommendation was to
fund the North Lakes hours by taking money from the Recraa`.ion
fund as citizens had paid to attend the exercise programs
offered at North Lakes. Denia would close at 8100 p.m.
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FROM: Jennifer Walters, City Secretary
DATE: May 13, 1988
SUBJECT: Back-up for Agenda Item t7.C,1.
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C. Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins submitted Phil Shea as a member of the Low/
Moderate Income Housing Task Force.
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