Title
Approving an ordinance on second reading with a caption reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1203-15-02-24 OF THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS, AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF AN APPROXIMATE 17.654-ACRE TRACT OUT OF THE ELNATHAN BEBEE SURVEY NO. 5, ABSTRACT NO. 53 LOCATED BETWEEN PFENNIG LN AND BLACK LOCUST DR, GENERALLY NORTHEAST OF THE SWENSON FARMS BLVD AND PFENNIG LN INTERSECTION, FROM AGRICULTURE/CONSERVATION (A) TO SINGLE FAMILY MIXED USE (SF-MU); TO BE KNOWN AS THE KUEMPEL TRACT/PFENNIG LANE REZONING (REZ1506-01); PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Summary
The property is a triangular shaped tract located along the north side of Pfennig Ln., between Pfennig Ln and Black Locust, generally northeast of the Pfennig Ln and Swenson Farms Blvd intersection. Existing single family developments are located to the west, southeast, and northeast, and a portion of the Gilleland Creek Park is located across the street along the south side of Pfennig Ln. Adjacent to the north/northwest are two unimproved tracts owned by the Pflugerville Independent School District (PISD) and adjacent to the north/northeast are two unimproved tracts owned by two separate places of worship. The proposed request is to rezone the tract from Agriculture/Conservation (A) to Single Family Mixed Use District (SF-MU). The proposed district is intended to address infill opportunities for small lot and condominium developments with single family detached and single family attached (townhome) dwelling units permitted at a low to medium density. Limited non-residential land uses may be considered if cohesively designed as a mixed use neighborhood, and when specific conditions are met. Per the Unified Development Code, the district may be used in areas of 20 acres or less with direct access to major thoroughfares. If approved, the applicant has identified intentions of developing the tract into a single-family detached development. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan currently identifies the area as low to medium density residential.
Staff Recommendation
The property is located between the Swenson Farms and two different Kuempel residential subdivisions, public parkland, several tracts owned by places of worship, and PISD property. The proposed request retains the opportunity for low to medium density, infill, residential development which is consistent with the intent of the proposed Single Family Mixed Use District (SF-MU) and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Staff recommends approval of the proposed request.
Planning and Zoning Commission Action
On August 3, 2015 the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended approval of the proposed ordinance with a vote of 5-0. Two residents requested to speak with general questions related to the proposed project.
Previous City Council Action
The City Council held a public hearing and approved the ordinance on first reading on August 25, 2015.
At the public hearing a resident expressed interest regarding the trail that runs along the west side of the subject property adjacent to the Swenson Farms neighborhood and whether or not this trail would be removed. This trail is part of the City's trail system and is located on City owned property and will not be removed as part of the proposed development. The existing tree line, located immediately east of the trail system, appears to run along the property boundary and be located within the City owned land as well as the property being rezoned. Verification of the tree location, species, size and protection will be considered at the time of development of the property.
Deadline for City Council Action
Deadline for City Council Action is within 60 days of the 1st public hearing held on August 25, 2015.
Drafter
Emily Barron, AICP
Planning Director