Ordinance on second reading with a caption reading: An ordinance of the City of Pflugerville, Texas, amending the City’s Unified Development Code (Chapter 157, Code of Ordinances) as a zoning map amendment; by changing the zoning of properties located at 1304 and 1312 Taylor Ave; from an Agriculture/Development Reserve zoning district (A) to a Single-Family Suburban zoning district (SF-S); and providing other matters relating to the subject.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Weiss read the caption of the ordinance and opened the public hearing. Ms. Bailey reviewed the property and rezoning request from the property owner. Bernard Bennett gave public comment stating there are homes in the area that are built on the agricultural zoning area and asked why it needs to be changed. Mayor Weiss provided information about zoning rules and timing of when the houses were built. Mr. Coffman moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Ruiz seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The motion carried. Mr. Ruiz moved to approve the ordinance on first reading. Mayor Pro Tem Holiday seconded the motion. Mr. Metayer was not present for the vote. All those present voted in favor. The motion carried.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).