Title
Approving an ordinance on second reading with a caption: 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 approximately 243.7-acre tract of land situated in the William Caldwell Survey No. 66, Abstract No. 162 and the John Liesse Survey No. 18, Abstract No. 18, locally addressed 16430 Cameron Road from Agriculture/Development Reserve (A) to Parks Facilities and Open Space (PF); to be known as 1849 Park Rezoning (REZ2023-00240). Providing for Repeal of conflicting ordinances; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
Summary
Between 2015 and 2017, the City of Pflugerville acquired the subject property with the intent to develop it as the 1849 Park in conformance with the goals outlined in the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan that was adopted in 2011.
In April 2022, the City Council adopted the Aspire Pflugerville 2040 Comprehensive Plan which identified the future land use for the subject property as Parks and Open Space. In September 2023, the City Council adopted an update to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan which called for the completion of the 1849 Park located on site. In order to be in conformance with its intended land use and the future land use identified in the Aspire Pflugerville 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and to satisfy the requirements of the development process, the property owner has requested to rezone the subject property to the Parks Facilities and Open Space (PF) zoning district.
Strategic Plan:
Staff finds the proposed rezoning application meets the Economic and Infrastructure goals of the City's 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, including creating a fiscally-sustainable city with a high quality of life, and preparing robust, resilient infrastructure.
Proposed District:
The applicant is proposing to rezone the property from Agriculture/Development Reserve (A) to Parks Facilities and Open Space (PF) zoning district.
Comprehensive Plan:
The Aspire Pflugerville 2040 Comprehensive Plan describes the proposed future land use for the subject property as Park and Open Space.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request to the Parks Facilities and Open Space (PF) zoning district for the approximately 243.7-acre tract of land.
City Attorney has approved the ordinance as to form.
Planning and Zoning Commission Action
On January 8, 2024 the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended approval of the proposed ordinance with a vote of 5-0.
Prior City Council Action
The City Council held a public hearing and approved the ordinance on first reading on February 13, 2024.
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure __ N/A _X_
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1295 Form Required? Yes __ No _X_
Legal Review Required: __ Required __ Date Completed: January 18, 2024
Recommended Actions
Motion to approve the ordinance on second reading rezoning the property from Agriculture/Development Reserve (A) to Park Facilities and Open Space (PF) .
Drafter
Nathan Jones, Planning Manager
Attachments
Staff Report
Ordinance
Future Land Use Map
Zoning Map
Notification Map
The Parks District
Parks and Open Space Future Land Use Description
Parks Facilities and Open Space Land Use Chart