Friday Update March 27, 2026
Upcoming Double Oak Public Meeting Dates
Town Council Meeting will be on Monday April 6, 2026, at the Town Hall
Town Council Meeting will be on Monday April 20, 2026, at the Town Hall
Town Hall will be closed on Friday April 3rd, 2026, in observance of Good Friday
Upcoming Statewide Emergency Test
Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is conducting a statewide test of emergency alert systems on April 2, 2026 between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM. During this time, Denton County and local cities may test emergency alert systems used to notify residents during disasters. Please use this link to see more information.
Retail Direct Proposed Development Update
UNDERSTANDING THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS FOR FM 407 & SIMMONS
A Step-by-Step Look at How Development Happens the Right Way in Double Oak
WHY THIS MATTERS
• Property is zoned AG-1 (temporary, not long-term)
• Must rezone to Planned Development (PD) before development
PD allows the Town to define uses, layout, standards, buffering, lighting, and access.
A PD is a customized zoning framework tailored to a specific property. It allows the Town to establish expectations for use, layout, buffering, lighting, and access, providing more control, not less, over how the property develops.
The Town has engaged McAdams to ensure the PD is thoughtfully designed, technically sound, and protective of the community.
STEP 1: FORMAL APPLICATION (CONCEPT ONLY)
• Rezoning request submitted (AG-1 → PD)
• Conceptual plan only
Planning and Zoning reviews the completed application for answers: Is Zoning change appropriate?
IMPORTANT:
• Traffic, drainage, grading, utilities NOT engineered or required during this step
• Traffic drainage, grading, utilities NOT approved during zoning change
Town staff and McAdams review at a high level. Detailed work happens later in platting and engineering.
STEP 2: PUBLIC NOTICE
• Two hearings required: P&Z and Town Council
• Notices sent within 200 feet
• Newspaper and agenda postings
Ensures transparency and participation.
STEP 3: P&Z COMMISSION
First Public Hearing
Evaluates land use, compatibility, and layout.
Traffic, drainage, grading are conceptual only and should NOT overshadow this step.
P&Z is advisory and must consider the entire Town.
STEP 4: TOWN COUNCIL
Second Public Hearing + Final Decision
Determines appropriateness and alignment with Town vision.
Traffic, drainage, grading, utilities are NOT finalized here.
Council must act in the best interest of the entire community.
Supermajority vote may be required in protest cases.
STEP 5: PD ORDINANCE (IF APPROVED)
• PD becomes governing law for the property
• Defines uses, layout, and standards
Zoning change is approved, construction is NOT approved.
AFTER ZONING CHANGE: PLATTING & ENGINEERING PHASE
Developer submits:
• Grading plans
• Drainage systems
• Utility plans
• Landscape plans
• Traffic studies
• Roadway design
Reviewed by Town staff, engineers, and McAdams.
NONE of the engineering phase bullet points are required during zoning change. They are fully engineered and phased in this step and will take several months to complete prior to any construction.
PERMITTING & CONSTRUCTION
• Permits issued
• Infrastructure built first
• Buildings follow
Inspections required. Final approval is Certificate of Occupancy.
WHY THIS PROCESS MATTERS
Zoning = What can be built
Engineering = How it is built safely
Construction = Built correctly
Ensures transparency, oversight, and protection of the Town.
LOOKING AHEAD
Double Oak is ensuring thoughtful planning, careful review, and responsible execution with McAdams support.
FINAL TAKEAWAY
No single step approves everything. Each phase ensures development is appropriate, engineered correctly, and aligned with the Town’s future.
Sincerely, Patrick Johnson Mayor, Town of Double Oak
Jellybeans Food For Kids - Please Help Feed a Child One Snack Bag at a Time
If you’re looking for a simple yet meaningful way to give back, this is it. Children visiting PediPlace often leave their appointments without knowing where their next meal will come from. Something as small as a Snack Bag can make a real difference—providing comfort, nourishment, and a reminder that someone cares.
We invite you to help by preparing a dozen snack bags once or twice a month. It’s an easy way to involve the whole family and make an immediate impact. Each Snack Bag can include: drink, fruit, protein item, snack, sweet treat and optional hand written note or coloring sheet. We also gladly accept non-perishable donations.
We are currently in urgent need of volunteers to help with collection events, as two of our regular volunteers are recovering from medical issues.
Location: Double Oak Town Hall
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Commitment: Just one hour, even twice a quarter, makes a big impact
This is one of those opportunities where a small effort goes a long way. A simple bag of snacks can provide not just food, but comfort, dignity, and care to a child who truly needs it. Thank you for helping feed our community’s children—with love, dignity, and purpose.
Please contact Mary Johnson at 972-890-2509 if you have any questions.
News from The Double Oak Women’s Club
Save the Date!
Annual Pancake Breakfast Saturday, March 28, 2026, 9am to 11am (click here for flyer)
Save the Date!
Double Oak Women’s Club Hawaiian Luau Casino Night Saturday, April 11th, 2026 • 7 PM
Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department
Get ready to be whisked away on a tropical breeze! This year’s Casino Night is going full Hawaiian Luau, so grab your brightest Hawaiian shirt, shake out that grass skirt, and prepare for a night of fun, food, and fundraising — all in support of the Connie Gall Scholarship Fund and other vital community service projects.
Tickets – $40 Each
Your ticket includes:
Entry at 7 PM
$3,000 in casino chips
Delicious food & refreshing drinks
A night packed with excitement and chances to win fabulous prizes
New This Year
Bingo!
VIP Package Add‑On (details coming soon!)
How to Purchase Tickets
Contact any DOWC Board Member,
Email communitydowc@gmail.com, or
Call (315) 720‑2610
Thank you and have a safe and happy weekend.
Town Hall Administration