1995-236Z-95-027
ORDINANCE NO. ~- -~. ~ f~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT TO OPERATE A NURSING HOME OR RESIDENCE HOME FOR AGED (ASSIS-
TED LIVING FACILITY) ON 6.3855 ACRES LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF
HINKLE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY ONE HUNDRED FEET NORTH OF MEADOW RIDGE
DRIVE, PLATTED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, OF THE GATEWAY ADDITION, A_ND
CURRENTLY ZONED UNDER THE AGRICULTURAL (A) ZONING DISTRICT CLASSI-
FICATION AND USE DESIGNATION; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Sterling House Corporation initiated a request
for a Specific Use Permit for a Nursing Home or Residence Home for
Aged (Assisted Living Facility) on 6.8355 acres of land described
as Lot 1, Block 1, of the Gateway Addition, and currently zoned
under the Agricultural (A) zoning district classification and use
designation; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 1995, the Planning and Zoning Commis-
sion recommended approval of the requested Specific Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the change in zoning will
be in compliance with the Denton Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article III, Division 4, of
Chapter 35 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas,
the City Council finds that all of the following conditions exist:
1. That the specific use will be compatible with and not
injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property nor
significantly diminish or impair property values within
the immediate vicinity;
2. That the establishment of the specific use will not
impede the normal and orderly development and improvement
of surrounding vacant property;
3. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other
necessary supporting facilities have been or will be
provided;
4. The design, location and arrangement of all driveways and
parking spaces provides for the safe and convenient
movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic without
adversely affecting the general public or adjacent
developments;
5. That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or
will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor,
fumes, dust, noise and vibration;