We, the undersigned, as citizens of Pflugerville, ask city officials to nullify and reject the ordinance ORD-0448, or the Lisso Tract Rezoning (REZ1812-02). This tract contains historical significance, as it is one of the original home sites within the Pflugerville area. It also encompasses a small creek, a portion of the 1oo year floodplain, as well as a local greenbelt.
If divided and rezoned to General Business 1 (GB1) district, Single Family Mixed Use (SF-MU) district, and Single Family Residential (SF- R) district, the proposed Comprehensive Plan will adversely affect the individual homeowners within the 500 feet surrounding area, as well as their neighborhoods beyond that zone.
Rezoning this plat will increase noise nuisance, traffic congestion, safety concerns, loss of peace and privacy for homeowners. Due these aforementioned concerns, residents will no longer be able to enjoy and have free use of their property. Further, the ensuing loss of privacy and security will negatively affect the finances of homeowners by requiring additional privacy modifications/fencing as well as security equipment and/or contracting with a security provider. It will have further impact on finances by negatively affecting the future resale value of homes. We are also concerned the rezoning and development will result in increased flooding to our property, as a swath of it rests on the 100 year floodplain. It will also add to higher utility bills due to the heat sink effect caused by encroachment on the surrounding greenbelt.
Lastly, the Lisso Plat intersects with and intrudes upon the watershed known as Gilleland Creek. It also contains many native trees which developer has verbally promised to leave only a mere 50%in place.
***This petition will be presented to the Pflugerville City Council on February 26, 2019.***
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September 30, 2019
Seeing this kind of movement is exhausting but it keeps me moving forward when the weight of this fight feels heavy. I know the city expects us to get quiet and fade away. We are proving them wrong.
Reached 100 supporters
September 30, 2019
57 Comments
Adding more development to a congested area with limited outlets to main roads is a nightmare. Not all green open space needs to be developed. I understand Pflugerville is growing but we also have to be responsible about it. I think some need to watch The Lorax and open their eyes to how the ecosystem is being changed and how that impacts us.
Pflugerville is currently seeing problems with the over accelerated, poorly planned growth in the east part of town. The original downtown regularly sees the creek flooding its banks. Don't take away the greenbelt which provides a vital part of the ecosystem just to build more McMansions! Be responsible, please!
I am in agreement with the denial of the proposed development. As a 9 year homeowner in Gatlinburg, I am for saving the Greenbelt. Lastly, I could not even fathom the congestion and overcrowding this development would bring. The 4-way intersection at Immanuel & Wells Branch is already a mess since they built that new school.
I already have 50 mph traffic just 8-10 feet from my back fence. Adding more traffic and congestion to the roadway will increase the noise, exhaust fumes and damage to our concrete fence . It will also take away from our quality of life.
As someone who has grown up in pflugerville it’s sad to see how little land is left compared to when I was a child. That is right down the road from my childhood home and is still where my mom lives. There is already to much traffic in that area and building business would only increase the traffic.
Preserve our green spaces please.
Even though growing is good. It must be controlled. Better facilities and roads are necessary.
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We, the undersigned, as citizens of Pflugerville, ask city officials to nullify and reject the ordinance ORD-0448, or the Lisso Tract Rezoning (REZ1812-02). This tract contains historical significance, as it is one of the original home sites within the Pflugerville area. It also encompasses a small creek, a portion of the 1oo year floodplain, as well as a local greenbelt.
If divided and rezoned to General Business 1 (GB1) district, Single Family Mixed Use (SF-MU) district, and Single Family Residential (SF- R) district, the proposed Comprehensive Plan will adversely affect the individual homeowners within the 500 feet surrounding area, as well as their neighborhoods beyond that zone.
Rezoning this plat will increase noise nuisance, traffic congestion, safety concerns, loss of peace and privacy for homeowners. Due these aforementioned concerns, residents will no longer be able to enjoy and have free use of their property. Further, the ensuing loss of privacy and security will negatively affect the finances of homeowners by requiring additional privacy modifications/fencing as well as security equipment and/or contracting with a security provider. It will have further impact on finances by negatively affecting the future resale value of homes. We are also concerned the rezoning and development will result in increased flooding to our property, as a swath of it rests on the 100 year floodplain. It will also add to higher utility bills due to the heat sink effect caused by encroachment on the surrounding greenbelt.
Lastly, the Lisso Plat intersects with and intrudes upon the watershed known as Gilleland Creek. It also contains many native trees which developer has verbally promised to leave only a mere 50%in place.
***This petition will be presented to the Pflugerville City Council on February 26, 2019.***
Updates
September 30, 2019
Seeing this kind of movement is exhausting but it keeps me moving forward when the weight of this fight feels heavy. I know the city expects us to get quiet and fade away. We are proving them wrong.
Reached 100 supporters
September 30, 2019
57 Comments
I have just purchased a home in Gatlinburg, and it was expressly purchased because of the peaceful neighborhood. I absolutely oppose adding more homes to the area, especially on top of an 'unused' greenbelt. Tell the wildlife it is 'unused', please.
Adding more development to a congested area with limited outlets to main roads is a nightmare. Not all green open space needs to be developed. I understand Pflugerville is growing but we also have to be responsible about it. I think some need to watch The Lorax and open their eyes to how the ecosystem is being changed and how that impacts us.
Pflugerville is currently seeing problems with the over accelerated, poorly planned growth in the east part of town. The original downtown regularly sees the creek flooding its banks. Don't take away the greenbelt which provides a vital part of the ecosystem just to build more McMansions! Be responsible, please!
I am in agreement with the denial of the proposed development. As a 9 year homeowner in Gatlinburg, I am for saving the Greenbelt. Lastly, I could not even fathom the congestion and overcrowding this development would bring. The 4-way intersection at Immanuel & Wells Branch is already a mess since they built that new school.
I already have 50 mph traffic just 8-10 feet from my back fence. Adding more traffic and congestion to the roadway will increase the noise, exhaust fumes and damage to our concrete fence . It will also take away from our quality of life.
As someone who has grown up in pflugerville it’s sad to see how little land is left compared to when I was a child. That is right down the road from my childhood home and is still where my mom lives. There is already to much traffic in that area and building business would only increase the traffic.
Preserve our green spaces please.
Even though growing is good. It must be controlled. Better facilities and roads are necessary.
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I have just purchased a home in Gatlinburg, and it was expressly purchased because of the peaceful neighborhood. I absolutely oppose adding more homes to the area, especially on top of an 'unused' greenbelt. Tell the wildlife it is 'unused', please.