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Consider public testimony regarding, and an ordinance rezoning 29.69 acres out of the Willis Donaho Jr. Survey, Abstract No. 173, located on E. Old Settlers Blvd. near the intersection of N. A.W. Grimes Blvd., from the LI (Light Industrial) zoning district to the PUD (Planned Unit Development) No. 159 zoning district. (First Reading)*
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History: The property was zoned LI (Light Industrial) in 2023 but has remained undeveloped. The developer desires to add data center as an allowed use for the northern portion of the property, however data center is not a defined use in the Zoning & Development Code, necessitating a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for its allowance and to outline various requirements. Data centers have been permitted on other sites in the city through PUDs which serve to define the use and establish development standards.
Round Rock 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning: The 2030 FLUM (Future Land Use Map) designates the property for industrial development. The PUD proposes data center and light industrial development which is consistent with the land use designation.
Traffic, Access, and Roads: The PUD proposes access to the site via a maximum of three driveway locations from Old Settlers Blvd. The location of driveways and potential transportation improvements will be finalized during site development review in accordance with city standards. Additionally, this site will not be permitted to connect to Chandler View Trail, a street serving single-family homes in the Meadows at Chandler Creek MUD that dead-ends into the subject property.
Proposed PUD: The proposed PUD allows for data center and light industrial uses and will utilize the LI (Light Industrial) zoning district as the base district. The PUD divides the site into three parcel areas with different uses allowed for each:
Location Proposed Use
Parcel Area 1 Data Center or Light Industrial
Parcel Area 2 Electric Substation or Light Industrial
Parcel Area 3 Open Space
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