The Denton Planning and Zoning Commission convened on July 23, 2025, to discuss a significant rezoning request concerning a 2.22-acre parcel of open pasture land located at the intersection of Springside Road and Corbin Road, west of I-35. The primary agenda item was to consider changing the zoning designation of this property from Rural Residential (RR) to Heavy Industrial (HI).

The property is surrounded by various zoning districts, with rural residential areas to the south and heavy industrial zones to the north. Recent amendments to the mobility plan have designated Springside and Corbin Roads as collector roads, anticipating increased traffic from both residential and industrial developments in the vicinity.

City staff presented the rezoning request, emphasizing that the proposed HI zoning aligns with the surrounding industrial uses and the comprehensive plan, which designates the area for industrial commerce. The staff noted that this change would support economic growth by ensuring adequate land for future non-residential developments, particularly in the industrial sector, which has experienced substantial growth over the past decade.

Public notifications were sent out as per city requirements, resulting in four responses opposing the rezoning—two from property owners within city limits and two from those in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Despite the opposition, city staff recommended approval of the rezoning request, stating it met the necessary criteria outlined in the Denton development code.

The meeting concluded with an invitation for questions from the commissioners, indicating ongoing discussions regarding the implications of this rezoning on the community and future developments in the area.