In a move to address Denton's housing concerns, the City Council has scheduled a public hearing to discuss the possibility of transforming a parcel of land into a new boarding house. The area under consideration is located at the southwest corner of West Oak Street and Fry Street and stretches across approximately 0.403 acres. The council meeting, set for Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 6:30 pm, will allow local citizens to voice their opinions on the issuance of a Specific Use Permit that could pave the way for this development.
The proposal, identified as S25-0004a 1305 Oak Boarding House, invites a potential amendment to Denton's Official Zoning Map. If passed, ordinances would be adopted to permit a boarding house use of the land, which supporters say could help to ever so slightly ease the pressing need for diverse housing options in the city. In a bid to ensure transparency and public engagement, the city has made information about the hearing readily accessible on its website, urging stakeholders to attend the in-person meeting at City Hall, located at 215 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76201.
According to details published on the City of Denton's official website, the agent in charge of this project is Bob Stevens, a local figure with apparent interests in urban development and housing solutions. Those with inquiries or comments ahead of the public hearing can reach out directly to Matt Bodine, a city contact associated with the initiative, via email or phone. The City Council has made it clear that it could approve any request that falls in line with or is more restrictive than the initial appeal, so long as it is in harmony with the Denton 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
