Title
Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1015-09-09-08 OF THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS, AS AMENDED BY APPROVING A SPECIAL DISTRICT FOR LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USES FOR LOTS 3D AND 3E OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY PARK SUBDIVISION, PFLUGERVILLE, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, GENERALLY LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SH 130 AND E. PECAN STREET, TO BE KNOWN AS THE 130 COMMERCE CENTER LOTS 3D AND 3E SPECIAL DISTRICT (SD1403-01) PROVIDING FOR SITE LAYOUT, BUILDING ELEVATIONS, AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Summary
The Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC), the owner of multiple lots within the Renewable Energy Park Subdivision, has requested a Special District (SD) in the Corridor Urban Center Level 5 (CL5) zoning district to allow for a light industrial land use on lots 3D and 3E within the subdivision. The proposed overall design is similar to the existing light industrial development special district, Project Jersey SD, to the north which also received a Special District permit.
Four, 115,500 square-foot tilt wall warehouse buildings are proposed to be constructed on two lots, totaling 30 acres. The primary storefront facades are oriented to face the public rights-of-way of SH 130 and the proposed interior public street, Impact Way. There will be minimal visibility of the truck courts due to the proposed orientation of the buildings. Also, staff recommends that a minimum of 15% of the exterior primary façades incorporate accent materials other than tilt-wall.
Planning and Zoning Commission Action
On May 5, 2014, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and with a vote of 6-0, recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the 130 Commerce Center Lots 3D and 3E Special District with the additional provision related to Item 1 of the recommendation that the wing walls associated with the loading dock be designed to shield from view the largest vehicles being anticipated to utilize the loading area plus ten (10) percent. This condition was requested in an effort to preserve the visual impact along the 130 Corridor.
Staff Recommendation
Generally in accordance with the Preferred Land Use Vision Plan and the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, staff recommends approval of the Special District application with the following conditions of approval.
1.) Primary Facades shall be oriented to public right-of-ways, while the truck courts shall be shielded from view with the use of wing walls at a minimum height and length of a tractor trailer.
2.) Architectural standards to be generally in conformance with Exhibit B - Building Elevations.
3.) Provide a minimum of 15% accent materials on the primary facades facing public R.O.W's other than tilt wall.
4.) Outdoor storage is limited to the storage of trailers within the designated truck court area shielded from view by the use of wing walls and landscaping.
Prior City Council Action
The City Council approved the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation upon first reading and public hearing for this ordinance that was held on May 13, 2014.
Fiscal Impact
N/A
Drafter
Emily Barron, AICP
Planning Director