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Denison annexes and zones Iron Ore Creek Cemetery after public hearing
Summary
Council adopted ordinances to annex roughly 0.644 acres containing Iron Ore Creek Cemetery into the city and to zone the site SF-20 (single-family residential). A local historic commission representative asked the city to install a Texas Historical Commission marker.
The Denison City Council unanimously approved an ordinance annexing approximately 0.644 acres known as Iron Ore Creek Cemetery into city limits and, in a companion vote, adopted initial zoning to SF-20 (single-family residential) after a brief public hearing.
Diane York, city counsel (identified in the agenda), presented the annexation request and said the site “has been deemed a historic Texas cemetery by the Texas Historical Commission” and that the city had taken control of the property to maintain the cemetery.
Kurt Joukowsky, historic marker chair for the Grayson County Historic Commission, spoke in favor of annexation and rezoning and said the commission seeks to place a Texas Historical Commission marker at the cemetery entrance. Joukowsky invited council members to an unveiling set for Sept. 27 if the council approved the items.
Councilman Massey moved to adopt the annexation ordinance; Councilman Thomas seconded. After public comment the motion carried. Council then voted to adopt an initial zoning of SF-20 for the parcel, a recommendation staff and the planning and zoning commission supported. The council vote on the zoning ordinance was moved by Councilman Thomas and seconded by Councilman Redwine; the motion carried.
Why it matters: The annexation brings the historic cemetery under city maintenance and places the parcel under Denison’s zoning code for future land-use and upkeep. City staff told the council the zoning recommendation conforms to the citys future land use plan and that the planning commission recommended approval at its Sept. 9 meeting.
Ending: Staff said it will proceed with administrative steps for annexation and zoning; the Grayson County Historic Commission plans a marker unveiling later this month if the city’s actions are recorded as approved.
