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Minutes August 12, 2003CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL August 12, 2003 After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Planning Session on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room. PRESENT: Mayor Brock; Mayor Pro Tern Burroughs; Council Members Kamp, McNeill, Montgomery, and Thomson. ABSENT: Council Member Redmon 1. The Council received an outcome statement and held a discussion regarding Denton's image in regard to Historic Preservation. Jon Fortune, Assistant City Manager, presented to the Council a working document relative to the outcome statement for historic preservation. Council reviewed the document and made suggestions for changes in wording that staff would incorporate into the document. 2. The Council received a report, held a discussion and gave staff direction regarding Balanced and Sustainable Growth. Kelly Carpenter, Director of Planning and Development, briefed the Council on balanced and sustainable growth. She reviewed the history of the Denton growth management strategy. She stated that the Denton Plan was built on the policies and assumption of the growth management strategy. Urban sprawl and the costs of sprawl were discussed. Trends in development included more empty nests, condominium boom and transportation frustration. Next steps would include comprehensive plan policy tracking including infill/redevelopment policy; transit oriented design; sustainable neighborhood planning; and smart growth. John Promise, NCTCOG, presented ideas on regional initiatives for balanced and sustainable growth. He stated that there were issues connected with projected growth and the water supply that included projected growth and the environment; projected growth and air quality; projected growth and transportation. The Center was working on the theory of development excellence. He reviewed accomplishments of the COG including reducing outdoor watering and air quality. Council discussion included: · Feedback on what was actually happening under the new code · Identification of milestones · Aggressive promotion of infill design standards · Revisit codes in relation to infill for downtown area · Obtain data from real estate agents on what type of housing was "in need" in Denton · Identify alternatives for transit-oriented development and look for private partnerships · Tie rewards to preferred development · Obtain information on green building requirements (sustainable building) · Create an overall plan of what Denton would like to have north of Loop 288 · Keep moving toward the 40/60 single vs. multi-family mix Potential outcome statements included: City of Denton City Council Minutes August 12, 2003 Page 2 · The City's development process aggressively encourages infill that is compatible with existing neighborhoods · Denton attracts developers who specialize in redevelopment/infill · Denton encourages developers/development that conserves resources, uses water and energy resources effectively and efficiently. · Denton has a reduced number of vehicles miles traveled · Denton has planned for, encouraged and invested in transit oriented development · A major portion of new development in Denton encompasses a mix of uses with a minimum of traffic impact to the rest of the community. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. EUL1NEBROCK MAYOR CITY OFDENTON, TEXAS JENNIFER WALTERS CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS