Government
BY JAMIE MOORE
3 data centers newly proposed in and around San Marcos
Three data center projects are in motion within a 3-mile radius of the greater San Marcos area. After months of discussion, San Marcos City Council revisited the topic at its June 3 meeting, where resi- dents voiced concerns about growth, infrastructure and transparency. The first proposal—commonly referred to as the ‘Maberry’ data center—is planned for 904 Francis Harris Lane. A public hearing was held at the meeting, with a vote anticipated July 1. The project was previously denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission on March 25. The second proposal, managed by CloudBurst, was discussed at the May 20 Hays County Commissioners Court meeting and is planned for a 96-acre site at 2955 Francis Harris Lane, under county jurisdiction. The third proposal, managed by Sabey Data Centers, was presented June 3 and would be located adjacent to Maberry. Council appointed Mayor Jane Hughson and council members Amanda Rodri- guez and Lorenzo Gonzales to begin negotiating a development agreement with Carson Select Investments LP and Sabey—Sabey’s first formal step toward a local facility. Entering negotiations does not guarantee approval. Maberry Data Center The council revisited the proposed ‘Maberry’ data center at 904 Francis Harris Lane, covering a 125.91- acre annexed parcel and a 63.68-acre unzoned tract. A cemetery on the site will remain accessible. Residents have dubbed it the “Maberry” data center since the intended operator has not been announced. The applicants for the data center are Highland SM One LLC, associated with John
Maberry, and Donald and Germaine Tuff CloudBurst Data Center
Data Centers
The data center is planned for a 96-acre site on Francis Harris Lane, just outside the city limits and Extra Territorial Jurisdictions, or ETJs, of both New Braunfels and San Marcos. The project is under review in Hays County for a flood hazard permit— the only active application there. In neighboring Guadalupe County, proposals are underway for the first phase of the center and an accompanying nat- ural gas plant. Hays County Development Services Director Marcus Pacheco clarified that, like all Texas counties, Hays County does not have legal authority over land-use regulations or zoning for the site. Sabey Data Center The applicant tied to Sabey Data Center is seeking a development agreement for about 785 acres southwest of South Old Bastrop Highway and Center Point Road. The proposal includes a mix of land conservation, housing and data center devel- opment. Plans outline 184 acres for light industrial use, including a “state-of-the-art” data center and a Pedernales Electric Cooperative substation. At least 392 acres would be designated as Charac- ter District-1 open space, allowing only parks, trails and conservation areas. Another 209 acres would be set aside for future Character District development, including low-density housing under Character District 2.5 zoning. What’s next Council will consider the first reading for the Maberry data center on July 1 and the second reading on Aug. 19. Meanwhile, CloudBurst Data Center is progressing
Sabey Data Center Maberry Data Center CloudBurst Data Center*
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*NOTE: THE EXACT PROPERTY LINES OF THE CLOUDBURST DATA CENTER HAVE NOT BEEN RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC. LOCATIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.
through the permitting process in both Hays and Guadalupe counties. For Sabey, council members have entered development agreement negotiations with the applicants. The item expected to return at a future meeting.
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