Title
Discuss and Consider a Subdivision Waiver to the Subdivision Process outlined in Section 15.3 of Unified Development Code, to allow for a Construction Plan to be submitted, reviewed, and approved without first obtaining an approved Preliminary Plan or Final Plat, for property located generally southeast of the E. Pflugerville Pkwy and SH 130 intersection, between Balaton Blvd and E. Pflugerville Pkwy.
Summary
The applicant is requesting a subdivision waiver for an area of undeveloped land located within Pflugerville’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) and the boundaries of Northeast Growth Corridor WSIDD No. 1. A connection for water service is located on the northern portion of the Property and a connection for wastewater service is located on the southern portion of the Property. The Applicant has stated they have no intention to subdivide the property at this time. Their request to install a wastewater main line to extend wastewater service to the northern portion of the property was stated to be in an effort for orderly development at a later time. The applicant has stated installation of the wastewater line is a preliminary step that would allow consolidation of both water and wastewater service in one general location, such that the property is functional for use by one or more end users. The applicant states that they have completed a Construction Plan that has been approved by Travis County.
Section 15.3 of the Unified Development Code outlines the order of processes for a new subdivision within the City Limits and ETJ. The process first requires a Preliminary Plan for the entire parent tract, which in general is the preliminary engineering of the subdivision and identifies any lot divisions, location of future streets and trails per the Mobility Master Plan (at a minimum), utility extensions within approved utility assignments along with any necessary easements for those utilities to serve the subdivision, any public parkland that may be proposed, and any phasing of the development. Following approval of the Preliminary Plan, the Final Plat process establishes one or more phases of the subdivision as noted in the Preliminary Plan to create a recorded document solidifying lot lines, easements, right of way, and boundaries of the subdivision. The Final Plat is not recorded until the public improvements necessary to serve the subdivision have been constructed and accepted by the City or fiscal is posted with the City by the applicant for the public improvements necessary to serve the final platted area. Per the Subdivision Process, Construction Plans are the third step in the process and finalize the engineering necessary for constructing the public improvements to serve the subdivision as noted in the approved Preliminary Plan and the respective Final Plat area. Once the Construction Plans are approved, the public infrastructure is constructed and ultimately accepted by the City. The Unified Development Code allows for concurrent reviews provided the order of process is followed and the first round of review is conducted prior to submitting for the next process. Approval of each process is required sequentially.
The City requires an approved Preliminary Plan and Final Plat for the entirety of the property before the proposed wastewater line may be installed. The City requests the applicant to obtain approval of a preliminary plan, final plat, and construction improvement plan for the property prior to installation of the proposed wastewater line.
Prior Action
Written Interpretation for an Exemption to Preliminary and Final Plat was requested by Applicant on August 19, 2025. A Written Interpretation denying Exemption was sent on October 15, 2025.
Deadline for Action
NA
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends denial of the subdivision waiver and that the Applicant obtain a preliminary plan and final plat for the entirety of the property.