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Commission approves rezoning for Wild Haven Woods to R7 to allow platting and utility fixes
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of rezoning Z250003A (Wild Haven Woods) from RR to R7 so the property owner can plat and address a failing septic system and extend water service to a parcel.
The Denton Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of Z250003A, a rezoning request to change roughly 4.9 acres at Wild Haven Woods from Rural Residential (RR) to R7. The request was presented by staff as a straightforward rezoning to permit platting under the smaller‑lot R7 standards, enabling the property owner to make utility repairs including addressing a failing septic system and connecting at least one lot to city water.
Erin Stanley, assistant planner, told the commission the site currently holds a mix of single‑family homes and triplexes and that RR zoning requires a minimum five‑acre parcel to plat; the site is 4.9 acres and therefore cannot be platted under RR. Rezoning to R7 lowers the minimum lot size to 4,000 square feet and would allow the owner to plat the property and replace or repair the septic system and extend water to an existing house.
Commissioners asked staff to confirm that a change to R7 would not automatically permit high‑rise multifamily: Stanley said more intensive uses such as larger multifamily would still require a specific use permit and future public hearings. Staff also confirmed notifications were sent under the Denton Development Code and state law; one letter of opposition was received representing about 4.7% of the notified area.
After brief public comment from a property owner who described working with staff and the city utility contacts, Commissioner Riggs moved approval; Commissioner Dyer seconded and the commission vote was unanimous, 5-0.
Votes at a glance Motion: Recommend approval of Z250003A (Wild Haven Woods) rezoning RR to R7 Mover: Commissioner Riggs; Second: Commissioner Dyer Commission vote: 5 yes, 0 no
Ending Staff said if City Council approves the rezoning, the applicant will continue through final plat and civil engineering review to complete septic repairs or water connections. The commission’s recommendation now goes to council for final action.
