HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-72421 -724RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON OPPosngG THE APPLICATION FOR AN AIR
QUALITY STANDARD PERMIT, REGISTRATION 163864, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CONCRETE BATCH PLANT BY PLATAS CONCRETE. INC
APPRoxn4ATELY 0.37 MILES WEST OF THE nqTERSECTiON OF FARM-TO-MARKET
428 AND WILDCAT ROAD, AUBREY, IN DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, DRECTING SAID
OPPOSITION BE DELIVERED TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY (TCEQ), AND REQUESTING DENIAL OF THE APPLICATION; AND
PROVDPgG AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Denton is committed to ensuring a healthy environment and
quality of life for all its residents; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has the primary
authority and duty to protect public health in the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the TCEQ has received an application from Platas Concrete, Inc., for an Air
Quality Standard Permit, Registration Number 163864, which would authorize construction of a
concrete batch plant at a property 0.37 miles west on FM 428 from the intersection of FM 428
and Wildcat Road, Aubrey, Denton County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton was not made aware of the application for permit until
April 6, 2021 and the public comment period closed with the conclusion of the Public Hearing
scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on April 7; and
WHEREAS, the proposed site of the Concrete Batch Plant is located approximately
400 feet from a Greenbelt Corridor created and supported by the City of Denton in
conjunction with the City of Dallas, the Army Corps of Engineers, and Texas Parks and
Wildlife; and
WHEREAS, at a cost of more than $ 10,000,000.00, the Greenbelt Corridor represents
a substantial investment of time and money by the City of Denton and its partners in
preserving and protecting this ecologically important and unique upland and riparian habitat
area; and
WHEREAS, the Greenbelt Corridor was sited in this location to protect the water
quality of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River segment, which conveys water for the cities of
Denton and Dallas from Lake Ray Roberts to Lake Lewisville, our community’s sole water
supply; and
WHEREAS, the location of a concrete batch plant in this area poses a hazard to the
riparian flora and fauna living in the nearby stream segment and to the water quality
throughout the watershed; and
WHEREAS, the CIty of Denton has prot6und concerns regardIng the Impact ot the
proposed facility on nearby environmentally sensitive areas; NOW, THERFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE C FrY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Denton adopts and incorporates the above
referenced findings in this resolution.
SECTION 2 The City Council of the City of Denton expresses opposition to the
application by Platas Concrete, Inc. for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Air
Quality Standard Permit, Registration 163864.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Denton and directs such opposition be
delivered and registered with the TCEQ and requests that the application be denied.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
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seconded by De b - IV N\\ n \a r . The red bythe following vote L'-1 - I] :
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Nay Abstain Absent
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Birdia Johnson. District 1 :
Connie Baker, District 2:
Jesse Davis, District 3 :
John Ryan, District 4:
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5:
Paul Mleltzer, At Large Place 6:
PASSED AND APPROVED thi, the ]3hday of ApC: \, 2021.
GERAR6 HUDSPETH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, crrY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY
DigItally signed by Catherine Clifton
DN: dc=com, dc=cityofdenton, dc=codad,
ou=Department Users and Groups,
ou=General Government, ou=Legal,cn=Catherine Clifton,
email=Catherine.Clifton@cityofdenton.com
Date: 2021,CH 09 16:58-21 -0S'00'