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Council approves rooftop restaurant addition at 101 North Locust after debate over access and compatibility
Summary
After public testimony both for and against the plan, the Denton City Council approved a certificate of design consistency for a two‑story rooftop restaurant addition at 101 North Locust by a 4–1 vote. Supporters emphasized economic benefits; opponents raised parking, accessibility and shared-structure concerns.
The Denton City Council on March 2 approved a certificate of design consistency for a rooftop restaurant and mezzanine addition at 101 North Locust Street — a Wells Fargo-era structure on the southeast corner of the Denton Square — following a lengthy public hearing and council discussion.
Developer Jonathan King, who described the rooftop concept as a long-held vision, told the council the structure can support a mezzanine and elevator access and that the two-level layout is necessary for the project’s business model. "I've had this in my mind... since 2013," King said, explaining structural testing and the proposed elevator access that would allow patrons to enter the restaurant directly.
Architect Boris Munoz said the proposal aims…
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