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Consider public testimony regarding, and an ordinance rezoning 57.15 acres out of the David Curry Survey, Abstract No. 130 from the C-1 (General Commercial) zoning district to the PUD (Planned Unit Development) No. 155 zoning district (First Reading)*.
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HISTORY: The 57.15 acre subject property is comprised of two undeveloped parcels currently zoned C-1 (General Commercial).
STAFF REVIEW AND ANALYSIS:
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning: The 2030 Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designates the property for commercial use. Data center is not a use that is defined in the City’s Code and there are recent precedents for permitting such use, and the accessory uses that support a data center such as electric substation, with a PUD in commercial zoning districts. Although currently zoned C-1 (General Commercial) which allows the widest variety of commercial uses, the PUD would amend the base zoning district to C-1a (General Commercial Limited) to limit the potential allowable uses for the site.
The Round Rock 2030 Plan addresses the need for the City to adapt to change. An implementation strategy associated with adapting to change mentions consideration for land uses related to modernization of communications infrastructure and ensuring the accommodation of more advanced networks. Data centers play an integral role in cloud based storage of data since hard copy data storage is becoming obsolete. Given the subject property's location on IH 35 and the policy to adapt to change, the proposed PUD complies with the Round Rock 2030 Comprehensive Plan for commercial development.
Traffic, Access and Roads: The PUD has proposed access along IH-35, Chisholm Trail Road, and Chisholm Parkway. The exact location of driveways will be determined during site development permit review and in accordance with city standards. The project will be subject to the Roadway Impact Fee regulations at the time of the building permit.
Proposed PUD:
The PUD proposes three parcel areas:...
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