Title
Approve an ordinance on second reading regarding modifications to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan by amending the Master Transportation Plan as an element of the overall comprehensive plan with the caption reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 153 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS, BY AMENDING THE THIRD POLICY CHAPTER OF THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO UPDATE THE ELEMENTS OF THE OVERALL PLAN TO INCLUDE THE UPDATED MASTER TRANSPORTATION PLAN DATED APRIL 2015 PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Summary
Over the past two years, the City has been working to update the Master Transportation Plan to further the development of transportation improvements within the City as well as its ETJ. The proposed update to the Master Transportation Plan is intended to build upon the existing transportation element of the comprehensive plan to enable to the City to address all facets of growth and development and develop a transportation plan that includes recommended roadway improvements for the city and its ETJ through the year 2035.
Background
During the past 18 months, Brown and Gay Engineering Inc., assisted by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., have been aiding the City in creating a Master Transportation Plan update. The City’s Master Transportation Plan is being updated to aid address the transportation elements of a growing city and provide guidance for the City’s transportation needs through 2035.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (6-0) to approve the update to the Master Transportation plan on April 6, 2015.
Previous City Council Action
City Council approved the ordinance on first reading with a vote of 4-0 on April 28, 2015.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the Master Transportation Plan as prepared by Brown and Gay Engineering Inc., and inclusion of this element into the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Drafter
Emily M. Barron, AIC...
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