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RESOLUTION NO. 19-041
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POLICY INFORMING PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION 1NTERACTIONS WITH DEVELOPERS OR PARTIES/ENTITIES
INTERESTED BEYOND THAT OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE WHILE A MATTER IS ON
THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA DUE TO A TIE-VOTE OR SUBJECT
TO A MOTION FOR FUTURE RECONSIDERATION, AND A VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE
OF MEETINGS ON ANY PENDING DEVELOPMENT CASE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt a policy governing the Planning & Zoning
Commission's individual interactions with members of the development community and/or
individuals, groups, or entities related to pending or approved development matters, to promote
transparency in the decision-making process; and
WHEREAS, the City Council agrees that Planning & Zoning Commission members should
not to meet with developers, parties or entities holding interests beyond those of the public at large
while a matter is on the Planning & Zoning Commission agenda due to a tie-vote, or is subject to
a motion for reconsideration; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a similar policy governing its own interactions on
November 13, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval on January 23,
2019 by a vote of 7-0; and
WHEREAS, the City Council agrees that the requirements set` forth in the City policy
entitled "Planning & Zoning Developer Engagement Policy," attached hereto are appropriate to
the circumstances of concern; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The City's policy entitled "Planning & Zoning Developer Engagement
Policy," attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby adopted as an official policy of the City of
Denton.
SECTION„W2. The attached policy shall be filed in the official records with the City
Secretary.
SECTION 3mm This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
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Mayor, Chris Watts:
Gerard Hudspeth, District 1:
Keely G. Briggs, District 2:
Don Duff, District 3:
John Ryan, District 4:
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5:
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6:
Nay Abstain Absent
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
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Polrcy Statement: The Planning & Zoning Commission desires to ensure transparency related to
pending or approved development matters. While a development case is on the Planning & Zoning
Commission agenda due to a tie-vote or is subject to a motion for reconsideration, members of the
Planning & Zoning Commission will not communicate outside of a public meeting with developers
or parties/entities interested beyond that of the public at large regarding any matter related to the
development.
To further promote transparency, each Planning & Zoning Commission member has the option to
disclose to the Director of Development Services conversations they have had with developers or
with individuals, groups or entities regarding any pending development case that will require
formal Commission action. The Director of Development Services will ensure all disclosed
conversations are iiled accordingly and are attached to all associated Planning & Zoning
Commission and City Council agenda items.
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