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 A PORTION OF A 443.692-ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE J. LEISSE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 496, J. WIEHL SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 802, AND THE W. CALDWELL SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 162 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, FROM AGRICULTURE/CONSERVATION (A) TO SINGLE-FAMILY MIXED USE (SF-MU) DISTRICT FOR 45.5 ACRES, AND FROM AGRICULTURE/CONSERVATION (A) TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (SF-R) FOR 240.4 ACRES; TO BE KNOWN AS THE CARMEL PHASE 1 REZONING (REZ1604-01); PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Summary
The property is generally located east of Weiss Lane, west of a tributary of Wilbarger Creek, north of Cameron Road, south of Jesse Bohls, and abutting portions of the eastern and southern boundaries of the future high school four. The land encompassing the Carmel development, formally known as “Wildflower”, has been located in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) until recently, and planned as a single family development within a Municipal Utility District (MUD). On October 19, 2015, the former development agreements were amended to create a new agreement titled "Carmel Development Agreement". Within the City Council approved agreement, the area west of Wilbarger Creek will be annexed, zoned in compliance with the conceptual plan included in the agreement, and operate as an in-city MUD (proposed as Phase 1). The remaining tracts east of Wilbarger Creek will remain in the ETJ and be allowed to be developed in compliance with the conceptual plan included in the agreement, and will operate as a MUD. Following approval of the development agreement, Phase 1 was annexed into the city and rezoned to the Agriculture/Conservation (A) zoning district.
In general conformance with the agreement, the proposed request is to rezone 45.5 acres of Phase 1 to the Single Family Mixed Use (SF-MU) district. Approximately 36.48 acres of the SF-MU land will be developed with single family detached units on 40-ft wide lots. The remaining SF-MU acreage consists of adjacent right of way and adjacent open space proposed throughout the area. 240.7 acres are proposed to be rezoned to the Single Family Residential (SF-R) district. Approximately 167.73 acres of the SF-R land will be developed with single family detached units on 50, 60, and 70 foot wide lots. The remaining SF-R acreage consists of adjacent right of way and adjacent private and public open space proposed throughout the area. The areas not included in the SF-R or SF-MU zoning districts will remain zoned Agriculture/Conservation, and are primarily private and public open space areas, including floodplain, and some right of way. Based on a master plan for Phase 1, approximately 80.89 acres of total open space will be provided outside of the floodplain, and approximately 74.66 acres of open space will be provided within the floodplain.
According to the Unified Development Code (UDC), the Single Family Residential (SF-R) District “…may be used to master plan a large, low density residential subdivision with an opportunity for a mixture of lot sizes based on overall acreage. In certain cases, the district may also be used where an infill of single family suburban housing types may be appropriate.” "The Single Family Mixed Use (SF-MU) Residential District “…is intended to address small lot, single family detached and single family attached (townhome) housing opportunities at a low to medium density…”
The Comprehensive Land Use Plan identifies the area as Low to Medium density residential, with parks and open space provided along the creeks. The proposed request is consistent with the development goals of the land use plan to provide a diverse supply of housing to meet the needs of the community, while preserving the sensitive creek areas. In addition, a continuation of the trail network and extensive open space are consistent with the goals of the Parks and Recreation master plans, providing connectivity and park opportunities within close proximity to residential neighborhoods.
Planning and Zoning Commission Action
On June 6, 2016 the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended approval of the proposed rezoning 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 June 14, 2016.
Drafter
Emily Barron, AICP
Planning Director