Pflugerville commission approves rezoning for 604 K Lane after neighborhood questions

The Pflugerville Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to rezone 604 K Lane from Agricultural/Development Reserve to Single-Family Estate, clearing the way for the property owner to subdivide the lot and potentially add a second home.

Michael Petrovski, the staff presenter, told the commission the property sits in the Warner Heights addition, was annexed in 1995, and that the Single-Family Estate district is intended for larger lots generally greater than one-half acre. "Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request from agricultural to Single-Family Estate," Petrovski said during the public hearing.

The commission briefly closed the public hearing and approved the rezoning by motion and voice vote; the item will move to Pflugerville City Council for final action.

After the initial vote the commission reopened the hearing so nearby residents could comment. Jimmy Turrick, who said he has lived at 700 K Lane since 1978, told the commission the street is a cul-de-sac with seven single-family lots and expressed concern that multiple new homes would increase traffic and complicate access. "One house is fine, but if they want five or six, they'll increase the traffic," Turrick said.

Another neighbor, Joaquin Bridal, said the area lacks sufficient water-collection and sewage infrastructure to support a significant increase in houses and suggested traffic control such as a traffic signal may be needed if development increases.

Staff noted that the rezoning carries a minimum lot-size restriction under the Single-Family Estate district and that, as presented, the requested zoning offers one of the larger-lot options available. The commission recorded no opposing votes and staff confirmed the rezoning will be heard by City Council. The council hearing is the next procedural step for the proposal.