Title
Approving an ordinance on second reading with the 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 Lots 1 and 2, Pflugerville East Business Park from Agriculture/Development Reserve (A) to General Business 1 (GB1) District; to be known as 508 Old Austin Hutto Road Rezoning (REZ1811-02); Providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
Summary
The proposed rezoning consists of land located along the west side of Old Austin Hutto Rd, generally southwest of the Firebush Dr and Old Austin Hutto Rd intersection. The applicant has proposed to rezone the two tracts consisting of a total of 2.17 acres from the Agriculture/Development Reserve (A) to General Business 1 (GB1) district. The existing "A" zoning district permits the government facilities land use, and as such a site plan was approved in 2013 for the existing office building for the Attorney General. The owner has interest in allowing other tenants into the facility as well as further developing the site, and therefore the zoning change is necessary.
The Comprehensive Land Use Plan currently identifies the area as Mixed Use with a Community Center provided near the intersection of E. Pecan and FM 685. The mixed use component is identified in the Comprehensive Plan as an area intended to provide a built environment that facilitates the ability to live, work, and play in one area. Community Centers are intended to provide a mix of uses in areas between multiple neighborhoods and can include large anchor retail as well as specialized retail. In this case, the large anchor is the HEB grocery store with specialty retail and service uses within close proximity, providing services to the surrounding neighborhoods and community.
Staff Recommendation
The proposed zoning will allow use of the property for professional office use, as well as allow for additional office space to be constructed. Zoned Agriculture/Development Reserve (A), the existing office complex was allowed to be constructed as it was intended to be used as government facility. The current zoning does not allow for flexibility with the tenants and does not allow the adjacent tract to be developed as desired by the applicant. The proposed request to the GB1 district is generally in conformance with the Preferred Land Use Vision Plan and is consistent with the surrounding properties. Staff recommends approval of the proposed request to the GB1 zoning district.
Planning and Zoning Commission Action
On February 4, 2019 the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended approval of the proposed ordinance with a vote of 7-0.
Prior City Council Action
The City Council held a public hearing and approved the ordinance on first reading on February 12, 2019 with a vote of 6-0.
Supporting documents attached:
1. Ordinance
2. Staff Report
3. Location Map
Recommended Actions
Approve the ordinance on second reading rezoning the property from from Agriculture/Development Reserve (A) to General Business 1 (GB1) district.