Planning commission approves consent agenda, grants multiple plat extensions 5-0
March 18, 2026 | Denton City, Denton County, Texas
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At its March 18 meeting the Denton Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Feb. 25 minutes, passed the consent agenda item FP25-33A (Robert Harris final plan), and handled multiple final-plat items by voting to deny final approval at this time while granting extensions to 04/08/2026 so applicants can complete outstanding requirements.
Votes recorded (all passed 5-0):
- Minutes from Feb. 25 (motion: Commissioner Riggs; second: Commissioner McDuff) — passed 5-0.
- Consent agenda FP25-33A (Robert Harris final plan) — moved by Commissioner McDuff; seconded by Commissioner Riggs — passed 5-0.
- FP26-2 (Hickory Grove Phase 5): staff recommended denial for not meeting criteria; motion to deny but grant extension to 04/08/2026 (mover: Commissioner Dyer; second: Commissioner Ketcher) — passed 5-0.
- FP26-3 (Hickory Grove Phase 6): motion to grant extension to 04/08/2026 (mover: Commissioner Dyer; second: Commissioner Ketcher) — passed 5-0.
- FP26-6 (Bridle Ridge): motion to grant extension to 04/08/2026 (mover: Commissioner Riggs; second: Commissioner McDuff) — passed 5-0.
- FP26-8 (Charter school plat): motion to grant extension to 04/08/2026 (mover: Commissioner Dyer; second: Commissioner Riggs) — passed 5-0.
- FP26-5 (Ambie Addition): motion to grant extension to 04/08/2026 (mover: Commissioner McDuff; second: Commissioner Ketcher) — passed 5-0.
- MR25-17 (final replat to create two lots): motion to approve extension to 04/08/2026 (mover: Commissioner Ketcher; second: Commissioner Riggs) — passed 5-0.
Staff repeatedly explained most plats come before P&Z under the 30-day application 'shot clock' even when outstanding items remain; commissioners were asked to state reasons if voting against staff recommendations on ministerial plats.
No recorded votes failed or carried abstentions in the regular meeting portion reported in the transcript.
Votes recorded (all passed 5-0):
- Minutes from Feb. 25 (motion: Commissioner Riggs; second: Commissioner McDuff) — passed 5-0.
- Consent agenda FP25-33A (Robert Harris final plan) — moved by Commissioner McDuff; seconded by Commissioner Riggs — passed 5-0.
- FP26-2 (Hickory Grove Phase 5): staff recommended denial for not meeting criteria; motion to deny but grant extension to 04/08/2026 (mover: Commissioner Dyer; second: Commissioner Ketcher) — passed 5-0.
- FP26-3 (Hickory Grove Phase 6): motion to grant extension to 04/08/2026 (mover: Commissioner Dyer; second: Commissioner Ketcher) — passed 5-0.
- FP26-6 (Bridle Ridge): motion to grant extension to 04/08/2026 (mover: Commissioner Riggs; second: Commissioner McDuff) — passed 5-0.
- FP26-8 (Charter school plat): motion to grant extension to 04/08/2026 (mover: Commissioner Dyer; second: Commissioner Riggs) — passed 5-0.
- FP26-5 (Ambie Addition): motion to grant extension to 04/08/2026 (mover: Commissioner McDuff; second: Commissioner Ketcher) — passed 5-0.
- MR25-17 (final replat to create two lots): motion to approve extension to 04/08/2026 (mover: Commissioner Ketcher; second: Commissioner Riggs) — passed 5-0.
Staff repeatedly explained most plats come before P&Z under the 30-day application 'shot clock' even when outstanding items remain; commissioners were asked to state reasons if voting against staff recommendations on ministerial plats.
No recorded votes failed or carried abstentions in the regular meeting portion reported in the transcript.
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