Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Residential 2 (R2) District to Suburban Corridor (SC) District on approximately 24.941 acres of land generally located at the northwest and northeast corner of the intersection of West University Drive (US 380) and Golden Hoof Drive, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-1) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Ketchersid and second by Commissioner Riggs. (Z25-0022a, Hickory Grove Commercial, Mia Hines)

This ordinance proposes a significant zoning change for approximately 24.941 acres of land located at the northwest and northeast corners of West University Drive (US 380) and Golden Hoof Drive in Denton, Texas. The request, submitted by Kimley-Horn on behalf of Double R Devco, LLC, seeks to rezone the property from its current Residential 2 (R2) District to a Suburban Corridor (SC) District. This change is intended to facilitate anticipated commercial development, aligning with prior approvals for the adjacent Hickory Grove Municipal Utility District (MUD) which envisioned "future commercial" for this site.

Key Changes & Intent:

• From R2 (Residential 2): Primarily single-family residential with minimum 16,000 sq ft lots and a maximum 40-foot building height.
• To SC (Suburban Corridor): Intended for moderate- to high-intensity commercial, office, and retail uses along high-traffic corridors like US 380. It allows for minimum 10,000 sq ft lots and a maximum 55-foot building height, with elevated building/landscape design and required buffering from adjacent neighborhoods.

Context & Fiscal Impact:
The rezoning is contingent on a concurrent Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Designation from Agriculture and Low Residential to Regional Mixed Use. Staff analysis projects a net $10,948,600 gain in General Fund revenue over a 40-year period, based on the development of 5-10 commercial pad sites. The area has seen significant residential and commercial growth, and this change aims to provide needed commercial and retail services.

Environmental & Compatibility:
The property is partially encumbered by floodplain and an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA). Future development will be subject to Denton Development Code requirements for ESA, tree preservation, landscaping, and stormwater management. Compatibility buffers will be required to mitigate impacts on surrounding properties, including the adjacent single-family residential subdivision.

Recommendation & Public Input:
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a 5-1 vote. Public outreach included 9 notices to property owners within 200 feet and 5 notices to residents within 500 feet; no responses were received. Violations of the ordinance could result in a penalty up to $2,000.00. The ordinance will become effective 14 days from its passage.