Title
Discuss and consider action to approve 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 APPROXIMATELY 5.44 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED GENERALLY NORTHEAST OF THE BLACK LOCUST DR. AND GRAND AVE. PKWY INTERSECTION FROM AGRICULTURE/CONSERVATION (A) TO MULTI-FAMILY 10 (MF-10); TO BE KNOWN AS THE GARDENS AT BLACK LOCUST REZONING (REZ1406-01), AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Summary
The proposed request is to rezone the 5.44 acres from Agriculture/Conservation (A) to Multi-Family 10 (MF-10). The proposed site consists of a 5.44-acre tract of unimproved land. An existing drainage swale containing the 100 year floodplain bisects the tract in a general east to west direction and then turns south near the eastern property line. Overhead utility lines are located along the south and west property lines and a Windermere HOA sign and landscaping is located in the southwest corner. The eastern extent of the property is generally overgrown along the drainage swale and contains existing trees and shrubs. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan currently identifies the area as open space with low to medium density residential. The open space land use designation is attributed to the floodplain layer used during the land use plan creation and proximity of the tracts to Windermere Park. The proposed district is a low to medium density residential district and is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Recommendation
The property is located at the intersection of a major collector and arterial street with senior living apartments currently located across the street, along the west side of Grand Ave. Pkwy. A drainage swale containing the floodplain along the east property line will provide a natural buffer to the existing single family homes to the east. While the proposed zoning district will allow for up to 10 units per acre, the anticipated development will consist of paired townhomes on a single lot, with a density less than what is permitted. The anticipated development will consist of one lot with units owned and maintained by the applicant. The applicant is one of the original developers of the Windermere subdivision and according to Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for the Windermere development, only single family homes or townhomes may be permitted on the subject tract and the approximate 5-acre tract to the south. The applicant has met with staff on numerous occasions to discuss the proposed project and alternative zoning districts as the Unified Development Code amendments were being established. The applicant also met with the Windermere Homeowner's Association recently and has been given support by that board for the proposed zoning and anticipated project. Staff recommends approval of the proposed request.
Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation
The Commission held a public hearing and voted unanimously to recommend approval of this request on April 6, 2015.
Prior City Council Action
The City Council held a public hearing and approved the ordinance on first reading on April 14, 2015.
Drafter
Emily Barron, AICP
Planning Director