Title
Discuss and consider action on providing a recommendation regarding proposed changes to the City of Pflugerville Code of Ordinance Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 157 Unified Development Code, Subchapter 14, Parkland Standards.
Summary
This item has been included on the agenda to allow for discussion and action on the item.
Per the 2030 Comprehensive Plan's implementation schedule, the City shall pursue Unified Development Code (UDC) revisions every one to five years. The UDC was most recently revised and adopted in February 2015. The purpose of the proposed code amendments to Subchapter 14, Parkland Standards are to address the following items:
• Established a minimum persons per unit to 1.75 persons per unit for higher density projects in determining the parkland dedication requirement and the Park Development Fee requirement.
• Changed references of Parks and Recreation Commission to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board consistent with the Charter.
• Clarified credit for private park area and amenities.
Subchapter 14 text with edits is attached for reference.
Deadline for Action
There is no deadline for action.
Fiscal Impact
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Staff supports the proposed changes as they are "housekeeping" in nature.
Drafter
James Hemenes
Parks and Recreation Director