AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval, by motion, authorizing negotiations of a development agreement with John David Carson, on behalf of Carson Select Investments, LP, and Sabey Data Centers, LLC, for approximately 785.66 acres, generally located southwest of the intersection of South Old Bastrop Highway and Centerpoint Road, and consider the appointment of a Council Committee to review the development agreement, if desired.
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Meeting date: June 3, 2025
Department: Planning & Development Services
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Background Information:
The applicant is requesting a Development Agreement to guide the development of this approximately 786 acre property. The agreement draft, attached, indicates zoning for land conservation (CD-1), housing (CD-2.5 & Planning Area District), and a data center (LI). The applicant is seeking waivers to the development code and deferred annexation, which could be discussed with a City Council Committee, or negotiated by staff. The City of San Marcos will be the water and wastewater provider.
Development Agreement process summary:
1. Application submitted to staff.
2. Initial authorization for negotiation by City Council.
3. Negotia...
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