Title
Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1015-09-09-08 OF THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE TEXAS, AS AMENDED BY APPROVING A SPECIAL DISTRICT FOR A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ON A 21.83 ACRE PORTION OF LOT 3 OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY PARK, TO BE FURTHER SUBDIVIDED AS LOT 3D, GENERALLY LOCATED IN PFLUGERVILLE, TX, TO BE KNOWN AS THE PROJECT ORION SPECIAL DISTRICT (SD1304-01), PROVIDING FOR SITE LAYOUT AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A NON-SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Summary
Tracking Point Inc. intends to relocate its corporate headquarters, manufacturing, and research and development divisions to the Renewable Energy Park, branded as the One Thirty Commerce Center. Their offices are anticipated to be located in building #1 of the 130 Commerce Park (a.k.a. Project Jersey Special District) where they will be subleasing the facility from the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC). The City Council approved a performance agreement and sublease agreement with Tracking Point Inc. at the April 23, 2013 City Council meeting. The project is anticipated to bring up to 200 new jobs to Pflugerville; 100 of those jobs will have an average salary of $100,000 by the year 2018.
PCDC, the applicant, has requested a Special District Permit in the Corridor Urban Center Level 5 (CL5) zoning district to allow for a research and development center land use, more specifically a ballistics testing laboratory and private sport shooting range, on 21.83 acres, a portion of Lot 3 within the Renewable Energy Park Subdivision.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the Project Orion Special District ordinance on second reading with the conditions identified below.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Project Orion Special District with the following conditions.
1) Land use limited to a research and development center to include ballistics testing laboratory.
2) Ballistics testing laboratory (or sport shooting range as defined by State law) is restricted to use in conjunction with the research and development center and shall not be open to or serve the general public.
3) Architectural design generally in conformance with the proposed site layout identified in Exhibit B. The architectural elements above ground shall meet the minimum building material requirements where practicable.
4) Landscaping will be provided in accordance with the industrial standards for Special Districts and will be based on limits of construction versus lot size.
5) The site shall be designed and constructed to prevent lead contamination in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
6) Hours of operation limited to Monday through Friday.
Prior City Council Action
The City Council approved a performance agreement and a sublease agreement for Tracking Point Inc. at the April 23, 2013 City Council Meeting. The City Council approved the ordinance on first reading on May 28, 2013 with the conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Deadline for Council Action
The City Council has 60 days from the public hearing to take action on this ordinance. [7/23/13]
Fiscal Impact
N/A
Drafter
Trey Fletcher, AICP
Assistant City Manager