August 1 - Agenda Questions & Responses (5) August 1 - Agenda Questions & Responses smartsheet
Date Received Submitted By : j&: M�Agenda Item Question/Comment Staff Response
07/29/23 Council Member Meltzer Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Has anyone looked into the possibility of leveraging the recently approved$1 Parks and Recreation has reached out to Texas Parks and Wildlife regarding the recently approved legislative action to allocate$1 billion in
billion for Texas state parks to see whether one could be established in this area, funding for land acquisition. To date,they do not have a specific plan of attack for the process. Staff will stay in touch with our contacts to check
connected with Clear Creek,meeting both landowners'desire for a financial return as well in and provide periodic updates.
as residents'desire for preservation of green space?
In the village concept,how could this be securely tied to greater conservation of green
space and 5-acre lots?
07/29/23 Council Member Meltzer Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:In the village concept,how could this be securely tied to greater conservation These can be tied in via Zoning,Overlays,Conservation Districts,City Land Acquisitions.etc.Typically,Texas Parks and Wildlife park spaces
2 of green space and 5-acre lots? are significantly larger than 5-acre lots.Small lots create a maintenance challenge for a park system of this size and covering the entire state.
Not sure this would be something that would interest TPW but we can have a conversation once they figure out the long term plan for the funding.
07/29/23 Council Member Meltzer Work Session B. 23-1243 Could we please see five or ten years historical and projected average property tax Will be addressed in the presentation
3 bill—tax bill,not tax rate-with percent change year over year—ideally mapped against
inflation rate if available?
017/29/23 Council Member Meltzer Consent A. 23-065 Will need to pull for recusal.
07/29/23 Council Member Meltzer Consent O. 23-1419 Does this fully comport with the enforceable components of Proposition B and if so how? Yes. The testing of THC will be utilized on a case-by-case basis for the investigation of a felony level narcotics case that has been designated as
a high-priority investigation,the investigation of a violent felony,and those specific scenarios where testing ensures public safety(cases where
an associated higher level crime has been committed)—all of which are authorized by Proposition B. This is consistent with the Police
Department's current practice.
07/29/23 Council Member Meltzer Public Hearing A. Z23-0009a Why was this originally zoned PF? What changed? Per the 2019 Denton Development Code,Appendix B:Zoning District Transition Table,properties with this zoning designation were to transition
to the Mixed-Use Regional(MR)Zoning District after the Code's effective date of October 1,2019.However,since the City of Denton owned the
is property at the time of the Code's effective date,the property was given the Public Facilities(PF)District zoning designation in accordance with
the Zoning District Transition Table's direction for publicly owned properties.The City has since conveyed the property to a private entity,yet the
site has retained the PF zoning designation.The current owner is seeking to change the zoning from PF to MR.
7 07/30/23 Council Member Watts Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Please identify the steering committee members that are residents of the City Will be addressed in the presentation
of Denton.
8 07/30/23 Council Member Watts Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Please identify the steering committee members that own property within the Will be addressed in the presentation
defined boundary of the NEDAP that is within the city limits of Denton.
07/30/23 Council Member Watts Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Slide 22 and 23 show cross hatch to be flood zone.Are all those identified by Yes,will be addressed in the presentation.
9 the FEMA maps as flood plain?If not,how much acreage is designated as FEMA flood
plain?
10 07/30/23 Council Member Watts Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:What does it mean to say acts like flood plain?Where does that concept come Will be addressed in the presentation—An environmentally fragile area that has not been studied,however the conditions in the area have similar
from? characteristics of a floodplain,in terms of drainage
11 07/30/23 Council Member Watts Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Please identify the largest land owners that are located within the Plan area Will be addressed in the presentation—refer to Slide 22 of the presentation
that is within the city limits of Denton.
12 07/30/23 Council Member Watts Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:I did not see the ORION RE Capital tract of 700+acres as a large land owner. Orion is included in slide 22 and#1 in the top land owners in the study area.
Did I just miss it?It seems to be the one on east side of hartley field road.
13 07/30/23 Council Member Watts Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:How were the largest land owners identified? Through GIS and DCAD
14 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Detailed definition of Stakeholder? Per Merriam Webster,a person entrusted with the stakes of bettors;one that has a stake in an enterprise;or one who is involved in or affected by
a course of action.
15 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:What do you mean by"challenges of the Northeast Denton area?Please Will be addressed in the presentation
provide an example.
16 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:What do you mean by"populations with larger barriers to engagement"? Will be addressed in the presentation
Please provide an example.
17I 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Please list all the ways citizens can engage with the city on any issue? Engage Denton,Discuss Denton,in-person,phone,email-Will be addressed in the presentation regarding the multiple engagements utilized for
NEDAP.
18 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Was a legal property rights expert in the meetings,to guide the conversations? No,however staff and consultant are aware of property rights
1 g 107/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:List all the regulations the city can impose out side the city limits. Per City and County Interlocal Agreement-Subdivision(platting)and Floodplain regulations. Additionally,where our CCN is applicable,utilities
may be provided
20 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Complete the sentence...a Person living outside of the city limits must notify Platting applications.
the city before doing all the following on their property ?
21 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:What is the average cost of a home in City of Denton? From the local association of Realtors,the median sale price in Denton is$460,000
22 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:What is the traditional downpayment on a home at that price point? 20 percent
23 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:What is the average(or range)cost of land per acre in the city of denton? It depends on location and condition of land—based on recent appraisal.A)Undeveloped/rural residential-$90,000 to-$120,000/acre.B)
Commercial land-$300,000/acre
24 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Please provide a graphic that shows the furthest point in this area plan for Will be addressed in the presentation
water&waste water.
25 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Is the Natatorium,WaterWorks Water park&CH Collins football stadium No,it is outside the boundary,west of FM 428
located in this area?
07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Is it correct that some are calling for the water park and natatorium to be Yes. In 2005,the City entered into a 50-yearjoint-use agreement for the Natatorium with DISD.When this agreement was executed DISD had
larger? two(2)high schools and now there are four(4)with more planned for the future and all utilizing the same space to conduct practices and meets
for their aquatics program.In addition,UIL officially began water polo as a school sport in 2022 adding to the pressure of practice and meet
space. As the residential base continues to grow,public use and programming is also being challenged with having enough space.The
continued growth of Denton has caused a challenge regarding of having enough flat-water space for both the school district and the community.
26 With only one indoor aquatic facility,when we have a mechanical failure,it becomes more challenging.
Planning for the growth of Denton is both exciting and intricate. Staff encourages leaders across Denton to reach out if we can assist with
providing information to any groups,associations,meetings,or gatherings.The draft Aquatics Master Plan,is tentatively scheduled for a Council
Work Session in September.
Information regarding the future of Denton aquatics can be found at:Aquatics Master Plan I Discuss Denton.
27 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Is it correct that the city is considering developing in the the'rural south'of It is not part of the Area Plan,defining"rural south"may be helpful for staff.
Denton to better serve the residents in south Denton?
28 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Have the police raised traffic concerns during major sporting events held at CH The Police Department has not raised traffic concerns to the project team,but have heard from the residents of the Area Plan
Collins?
07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:List the know state highway expansion projects in this area?What are US 380,Loop 288,FM428,Outer Loop,and US 380/Loop 288 Direct Connector.For more detail,refer to TXDOT's website
proposed changes? https://www.txdot.gov/projects.htmi
• Ma
ne ane highway
29 Loop 288-6-lane divided with service roads
•FM428—6-lane divided
-Outer Loop-6-lane divided highway
US 380/Loop 288 Direct Connecter—6-lane divided with side paths
30 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:"Area still functions like land in a flood plain"...what does that mean in plain Will be addressed in the presentation—An environmentally fragile area that has not been studied,however the conditions in the area have similar
terminology? characteristics of a floodplain,in terms of drainage.
Page 1 of 3
Date Received Submitted By Type • •. Item Question/CommentResponse
07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Be prepared to discuss development pressure statement and position....I do Will be addressed in the presentation
31 not understand,it seems to be a financial pressure(families seeking affordability)...vs
specific development pressure.
07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Can you have development that builds and honors the rural character of an Yes,through architectural style and development patterns.
32 area?Example...The Stockyards in Fort Worth,still honor the western culture&is being
developed(example Drover hotel)...Does staff agree?
33 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Re:Rural Fringe-is this referring to the"fringe"of City of Denton? Yes.
34 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:How do you differentiate between rural&undeveloped? Rural is developed with agricultural,farmland,low density housing uses. Undeveloped is land that is not developed,which could be in the middle
of a rural or urban setting.
35 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Is it true that traffic on 380 East,is pushing people further north to then travel Need more information
East?
36 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Is it true that the outer loop with be established north of this area plan? Yes.
37 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Is it true that the outer loop is intended to pull traffic north,to expedite travel It is to expedite getting people around the metroplex,particularly east to west to and from 1-35.
times to the East?
38 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Slide 28:Development pressure on what?What does this mean in pragmatic Will be addressed in the presentation
terms?
07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 The city of Westlake has built 3 of the largest financial headquarters in their city...please The area is not rural,but there are still rural properties(farm operations)in the surrounding areas.
look at google maps...would staff label that area rural?Link to map:
https://goo.g I/maps/LvSq kvsZmTdXQ W ZY6
39
,L
07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:I am going to reference the two pictures(line 39 and line 40)...Please be
prepared to pull them up.Please note the nearest address is 1 Destiny Way,Westlake,
TX 76262
40
07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:The city of Grapevine has built the Gaylord Texan...please look at google Yes.
maps...would staff label that area as heavily treed and near a critical lake environment?
Link to map:https:Hgoo.gi/maps/Kvs9YJ5hwPijHwKi8(map screenshot in line 41)
_a
41
42 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:In visual examples in slides ex:33-35...who would be responsible for building This depends on the timing of development,as it could be the City,developer,or both.
street infrastructure(city of developer)?
43 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Re:slide 36-what about other traffic,just in the area or traveling through the Will be addressed in the presentation
area?Was that considered in the calculations?
44 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Re:County proposed expo center north of this area-once developed does No
staff think that will increase traffic and development in the area?
45 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:Re:Slide 42-Are these city funded or developer funded? These are likely funded by the developer but might have City participation.
46 07/30/23 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:What is the,on the ground,zoning in the southridge development(Example: R2 and R3
R2,R4,R6)?
47
P&Z Commissioner Pruett Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:1.Were less expensive infrastructure options considered for the larger lot areas Yes,refer to Slides 38 and 39
48 in order to mitigate fiscal impacts?Examples might be narrower roads,bar ditch drainage
instead of curb and gutter,gravel roads,etc
P&Z Commissioner Pruett Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:2.In CAIC discussions last year on roadway impact fees and in our This is a long-range plan(20 years)therefore it is possible that development will extend that far northward thus not considered leap frog
comprehensive plan,we were reminded of the dangers of leapfrog development.Can you development. The higher density at the north end are anticipated due to the future Outer Loop being constructed which will attract development.
49 explain why a higher density node on the north side of Clear Creek is not leapfrog
development or is different than the concern raised during the roadway impact fee
discussion?
Page 2 of 3
Date Received Submitted By Type • •, Item Question/Comment Staff Res
P&Z Commissioner Pruett Work Session A. 23-1193 Joint P&Z:3.Was it considered whether the general area outlined in blue below could Due to public engagement feedback combined with the nearby existing conditions,Residential Transition(3-5 dwelling unitlacre)was the most BALANCING ACT r
become a higher activity node?If so,why was this not proposed?It seems greater appropriate use. 3
proximity of this area to the rest of Denton could add additional nearby destinations to -
existing residents provided TOOT could plan the expansion of loop 288 to be more —
porous rather than a bigger barrier than it already is.This might also improve the City's
fiscal outlook of existing undeveloped land zoned R4 and R6 in this area and reduce the
50 need for large capacity increases on FM428.
♦b-
Page 3 of 3