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City council approves new lab facility amid community concerns

October 15, 2024 | The Colony, Denton County, Texas


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City council approves new lab facility amid community concerns
In a recent government meeting, officials discussed a proposed ordinance to approve a specific use permit for Davosch Lab Works, a laboratory facility seeking to operate at Page Plaza, located at 66100 Page Road. The facility will occupy two suites, with Suite 100 designated for administrative purposes and Suite 111 intended for technical diagnostic laboratory services.

The proposed lab will focus on outpatient services, including mobile phlebotomy, which means patients will not visit the facility for blood tests; instead, the lab will send personnel to collect samples. The range of diagnostic services offered will include blood tests, molecular diagnostics, and urine toxicology.

The facility is situated within an office zoning district and is surrounded primarily by single-family residences, with the North Colony Church of Christ to the east. The lab is expected to operate Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM, and the existing exterior of the building will remain unchanged.

During the meeting, it was noted that public notices were distributed prior to the hearing, and while no formal objections were received, two residents expressed concerns regarding waste management at the facility. In response, the lab's representatives provided additional information about their operating procedures to address these concerns.

The Development Review Committee (DRC) expressed no objections to the proposed use, affirming that it meets the necessary zoning requirements. On October 8, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously in favor of the permit.

Before opening the public hearing for further comments, the council briefly entered an executive session to seek legal advice from the city attorney. The meeting concluded with an invitation for community members to voice their opinions regarding the proposed laboratory.

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