Austin Strip Clubs: Pflugerville gives preliminary approval to controversial downtown business
PFLUGERVILLE — Pflugerville citizens lined up at the City Council meeting Jan. 25 to debate the merits of a specific use permit that would allow a tattoo studio to take up residence near the heart of downtown.
The council approved the first reading of the special use permit, with only Councilman Darelle White voting against it. A second reading is required for full approval.
Of the residents in attendance, opinions were split on the effect a tattoo studio would have on the downtown area.
A number of residents felt the tattoo parlor—owned by Pflugerville resident Ryan Dodson and planned for 101 E. Pflugerville—would only add to the “adult” nature of downtown alongside a number of bars already established in the area.
“It’s not a family oriented business in downtown Pflugerville,” Mara Kauff said. “What’s next? [A] strip club? Adult-oriented lingerie?”