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 WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION USE IN CORRIDOR URBAN CENTER 5 (CL5) FOR APPROXIMATELY 32.77 ACRES OUT OF LOT 3C OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY PARK SUBDIVISION, PFLUGERVILLE, TX, TO BE KNOWN AS PROJECT PANDORA SPECIAL DISTRICT (SD1302-01); PROVIDING FOR SITE LAYOUT AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Summary
The applicant has applied for a Special District permit to allow a Light Industrial use on 32.77 acres of Lot 3C of the Renewable Energy Park Subdivision, branded as the 130 Commerce Park. The proposed business specializes in small package distribution. The property is zoned Corridor Urban Level 5 (CL5), and in order for the industrial component of this business to conform to the permitted uses in the CL5 district, a Special District must be established.
A 250,000 square foot building is proposed on the 32.77 acre tract. The distribution site will front a future public street and will be shielded from the SH130 Tollway by the 130 Commerce Center LLC. The truck docks for Pandora will be located behind the building adjacent to a heavily wooded creek bed further hiding the truck traffic from public view.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval with the conditions stated below.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with the following conditions:
1. The site design shall generally be in conformance with Exhibit B - Site Layout with the truck docks oriented westward.
2. 100% masonry is required as a building facade material consistent with the commercial building material requirements per Subchapter 9 Site Development Standards and Subchapter 5 (B) SH 130 & SH 45 Corridor Districts.
3. Provide a minimum of 15% accent materials on the primary facades other than tilt wall including the use of natural or natural-appearing manufactured stone, brick and other accent materials as permitted by the Planning Director. Any architectural waiver may be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
4. Outdoor storage is limited to the storage of tractor trailers in the designated truck court area and shall be shielded from public view with the use of wing walls as practicable or a comparable vegetative screening consistent with the screening standards outlined in Subchapter 11 Landscaping and Screening Standards.
Prior City Council Action
On March 26, 2013, the City Council approved the Project Pandora Special District on first reading with the conditions stated above.
Deadline for City Council Action
The City Council has 60 days from the public hearing to take action on this ordinance which would be April 23, 2013.
Fiscal Impact
N/A.
Drafter
Trey Fletcher, AICP
Assistant City Manager