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RESOLUTION NO. R2017-048
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A STEERING COMMITTEE TO
GUIDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SMALL AREA PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION
STRATEGY FOR THE AREA GENERALLY BOUNDED BY ON THE NORTH BY
PANHANDLE STREET, ON THE EAST BY FORT WORTH DRIVE/CARROLL
BOULEVARD, AND ON THE WEST AND SOUTH BY BONNIE BRAE STREET AND
INTERSTATE 35 EAST.
WHEREAS, at its October 10, 2017 Work Session, the City Council determined that it
would be advisable to create a Steering Committee composed of appointed individuals to build
consensus and guide the planning process of the Small Area Plan and Implementation Strategy;
and
WHEREAS, Denton is experiencing a lot of development activity, especially surrounding
the University of North Texas campus; and
WHEREAS, as development occurs and land uses change, key challenges affecting the
subject area, include but are not limited to traffic, parking, and building compatibility in terms of
scale, use, character and intensity; and
WHEREAS, Small Area Planning allows long term planning for specific areas in the city
and allows for community members and stakeholders to provide input, create a shared vision,
and influence future development policies for a specific area; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The recitals and findings contained in the preamble of this Resolution are
incorporated into the body of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby establishes a Steering Committee to be called the
Small Area Plan Steering Committee. The Small Area Plan Steering Committee shall be composed
of twenty-four (24) appointed members. Twenty-one (21) members of the community shall be
nominated by the Council (each Council member nominating three citizens) and three (3)
members shall be selected by staff.
SECTION 3. The Small Area Plan Steering Committee shall represent the following
stakeholders from the study area or immediate surrounding area:
• Residents
• Property Owners
• Neighborhood Association/Group Liaisons
• Business Owners
• UNT administrative staff members
• UNT students
• Local Builders
• Bicyclists
• Other Stakeholders
SECTION 4. The Small Area Plan Steering Committee shall perform its functions in
accordance with the intent of this Resolution. The Small Area Plan Steering Committee members
shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council until successors are duly appointed by the Mayor and
approved by the Denton City Council.
SECTION 5. The Small Area Plan Steering Committee is appointed to build consensus
and guide the planning process of the Small Area Plan and Implementation Strategy. All
recommendations shall be made by a majority vote of the entire Small Area Plan Steering
Committee.
SECTION 6. The Small Area Plan Steering Committee may create subcommittees. All
subcommittees shall consist of at least seven (7) members of the Steering Committee Steering
Committee, who shall make recommendations to the entire Small Area Plan Steering Committee
pursuant to assigned topics. Recommendations can only be passed out by the majority of the
members of the subcommittee.
SECTION 7. Any matters not addressed by this Resolution shall be governed by the
"City of Denton Handbook for Boards, Commissions and Council Committees."
SECTION 8. The City Manager, or his designee, will provide guidance and assistance to
the Small Area Plan Steering Committee and be responsible for insuring that records are maintained
in accordance with the requirements of the City Secretary's Office. The City Attorney shall
provide legal counsel to the Small Area Plan Steering Committee and subcommittees.
SECTION 9. Upon completion of the aforementioned duties, or on January 1, 2019, the
Small Area Plan Steering Committee shall be dissolved without further action of the City Council.
SECTION 10. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the ` day of
CHRIS WATTS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY
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