The City of Denton's Planning and Zoning Commission is slated to hold a public hearing this July 23 to consider a request that would allow the alteration of Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) on a significant parcel of land. According to a public notice from the City of Denton, the hearing will look into approving an Alternative Environmentally Sensitive Area Plan proposed by 97 Land Company, represented by Aimee Bissett. This plan seeks to balance the removal of 0.21 acres of ESAs on a site spanning approximately 53.89 acres located north of Spencer Road.
The meeting, set to take place in the City Council Chambers at 215 E McKinney St, will be open for public attendance and participation. With the purpose of openly deliberating on the proposed land use, those wishing to engage are encouraged to visit the city's website for details on how to effectively do so. This move comes amidst ongoing community discussions about the value and preservation of Denton's natural landscapes in the face of expanding industrial interests. The commission's recommendations, deemed equivalent to or more restrictive than the current request, will then be forwarded to the Denton City Council for a final verdict.
The agent for this request, Aimee Bissett, and the company she represents are at the center of this upcoming hearing. For community members interested in the details of the plan or who may wish to contact city representatives about it, Christi Upton is available at (940) 349-7135 or via email at [email protected].
