HLN23-0002cORDINANCE NO. HLN23-0002c
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 314 MARIETTA STREET, LEGALLY KNOWN AS BLOCK 1 LOT 4 OF THE WEST OAK
ADDITION, A HISTORIC LANDMARK UNDER SECTION 2.9.4 OF THE DENTON
DEVELOPMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF
$2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (HLN23-0002c)
WHEREAS, the City of Denton has determined that the structure located at 314 Marietta
Street, which legally known as Block 1 Lot 4 of the West Oak Addition of the City of Denton
(as depicted in Exhibit A)(the “Property”), located on the east side of Marietta Street, just south
of Houston Place, is worthy of the designation of local historic landmark, and
WHEREAS, both the Historic Landmark Commission and the Planning and Zoning
Commission have found that the Property meets the following criteria for historic landmark
designation as listed in Section 2.9.4B of the Denton Development Code:
1 Character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of
the city, state or the United States; due to the residence’s Minimal Traditional architectural style
and its contribution to the development story of Denton, specifically north of the University of
North Texas, in the first half of the twentieth century.
Location as the site of a significant historic event; namely the early meeting location of Denton’s
La Leche League International group.
Identification with a person who significantly contributed to the culture and development of the
city, state, or the United States; specifically, the Shepherd Family, who contributed to the North
Texas education system, and the Hall Family, who were heavily involved at the University of
North Texas and within Denton.
In recognition that the structure, because of its location, has become of value to a neighborhood,
community area, or the city.
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WHEREAS, on January 8, 2024, the Historic Landmark Commission held a public meeting as
required by law, and upon conclusion recommended approval of the requested Historic Landmark
designation; and
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public
hearing as required by law, and upon conclusion recommended approval 6-0 of the requested
Historic Landmark designation; and
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing as required by law,
and upon conclusion approved the designation request finding that the request is consistent with
Section 2.9.4B of the Development Code; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The findings and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
incorporated herein by reference as true.
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SECTION 2. That 314 Marietta Street, located on the east side of Marietta Street, just south
of Houston Place, legally known as Block 1 Lot 4 of the West Oak Addition (the “Property”), is hereby
designated as a historic landmark under Section 2.9.4B of the Denton Development Code.
SECTION 3. The Property shall be indicated upon the zoning map of the City of Denton
as a Historic Landmark by the letter "H," and the Property shall be subject to all terms, provisions,
and requirements of Section 2.9.4 of the Denton Development Code, and such designation shall be
in addition to any other use designation established in the City’s zoning ordinance applicable to such
p'ope'ty.
SECTION 4. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be
fined a sum not exceeding Two Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day that a provision
of this ordinance is violated shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
SECTION 5. In compliance with Section 2.09(c) of the Denton Charter, this ordinance shall
become effective fourteen (14) days from the date of its passage, and the City Secretary is hereby
directed to cause the caption of this ordinance to be published twice in the Denton Record Chronicle, a
daily newspaper published in the City of Denton, Texas, within ten (10) days of the date of its passage.
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Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck, District 2:
Paul Meltzer, District 3:
Joe Holland, District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :
Chris Watts, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the I,,r\day ,f ab,„La , 2024.
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GERARD HUDSPETH, MAYOR
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JESUS SALAZAR, CITY SECRETARY L\\\\ItII III//DENr
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
Hilary Negron
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