Title
Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1015-09-09-08 OF THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS, AS AMENDED, BY APPROVING A SPECIAL DISTRICT FOR A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USE IN CORRIDOR URBAN LEVEL 4 (CL4) ON APPROXIMATELY 40.36 ACRES OUT OF THE T.G. STEWART SURVEY NO. 6 AND THE H. BLESSING SURVEY NO. 3, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TX, GENERALLY LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF W. PFLUGERVILLE PARKWAY AND F.M. 685, TO BE KNOWN AS THE DATA CENTER PARK SPECIAL DISTRICT (SD1210-02), AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Summary
Due to a technical error with the notification, this ordinance is being considered a second time by the City Council.
The Applicant, Dimension-RPC Stone Hill, LP has requested a Special District Permit in the Corridor Urban Level 4 (CL4) zoning district to allow for a light industrial land use, a data center, on the 40.36 acre tract. The project is generally located near the intersection of W. Pflugerville Parkway and F.M. 685.
City Council approved an Economic Development Agreement with Arista Data Centers, L.L.C.in July 2012 whereby the City agreed to provide financial incentives for the development of a data center park, in accordance with Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code, to encourage and promote job growth and economic development. The agreement has economic performance measures which project an aggregate ad valorem property tax value of $210,000,000 or greater within 10 years. Dimension-RPC Stone Hill, LP purchased the 40.36 acre tract from Mr. Terrell Timmermann for the development of a campus style data center, while Arista Data Centers, L.L.C assigned its entitlement rights under the 380 agreement to Dimension-RPC Stone Hill, LP. The company agrees to use reasonable efforts to achieve the LEED Silver rating for sustainable construction methods at this facility.
The Preferred Land Use Vision Plan of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan identifies the subject tract as Mixed Use. Per the Comprehensive Plan, Mixed Use areas are intended to provide a built environment that facilitates the ability to live, work, play and shop in one area. This project is anticipated to create employment with high paying jobs within close proximity to the regional shopping center of Stone Hill Town Center to the north.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the Data Center Park Special District with the conditions shown below.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Data Center Park Special District with the following conditions on February 4, 2013.
1) Land use limited to a data center or any other land use permitted by right in the base zoning district.
2) The service yards containing mechanical equipment are wholly shielded from view with the use of masonry walls measured at finished grade.
3) Site Plan generally in conformance with Exhibit C.
4) Architectural design generally in conformance with the proposed building elevations identified in Exhibit D.
5) Combination of evergreen trees to be planted as the required buffer yard trees.
6) Screening of the electric substation generally consistent with Exhibit E.
7) Testing of generators may only occur Monday - Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
8) Provide a minimum of 15% accent materials on the primary facades (facing the internal boulevard driveway/street) other than tilt wall.
Prior City Council Action
The City Council approved the Data Center Park Special District on first reading on February 5, 2013.
Deadline for Council Action
The City Council has 60 days from the public hearing to take action on this ordinance. [3/26/13]
Fiscal Impact
N/A
Drafter
Trey Fletcher, AICP
Assistant City Manager