On the agenda: Leon Valley packet — Data Center (Oct 27)

CITY OF LEON VALLEY
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Leon Valley City Council Chambers
6400 El Verde Road, Leon Valley, TX 78238
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
1. Discussion and Possible Action Approving of the July 28, 2026, Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting Minutes- M. Gallardo, Planning and Zoning Director
3. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion and Possible Action Excusing Commissioners and Alternates from the July
28, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting in Accordance with Chapter 15
Article 15.02 Zoning Ordinance Division 13 Organization and Enforcement Section
15.02.721- M. Gallardo, Planning and Zoning Director
2. Presentation, Public Hearing, and Discussion to Consider an Ordinance on a Specific
Use Permit Request to Allow a Medical Spa Offering Advanced Aesthetic Treatments in
a B-2 Retail District on Approximately 3.38 Acre Tract of Land, Located at 6521 Bandera
Road; and More Specifically Described as CB 9925A, Block 7, Lot 9 and 10 – M.
Gallardo, Planning and Zoning Director
3. Presentation, Discussion and Public Hearing to Consider a Recommendation on a
Non-Specified Use Request to Revise Chapter 15 Zoning, Article 15.02 Zoning
Ordinance, Division 2 Rules of Construction and Definitions and Division 7 Permitted
Use Table to Establish the Definition and Use “Logistics Center” as Being Allowed in the
I-1 Industrial Zoning Districts by Right- M. Gallardo, Planning and Zoning Director
4. Presentation, Discussion and Public Hearing to Consider a Recommendation on a
Non-Specified Use Request to Revise Chapter 15 Zoning, Article 15.02 Zoning
Ordinance, Division 2 Rules of Construction and Definitions and Division 7 Permitted
Use Table to Establish the Definition and Use “Data Center” as Being Allowed in the I-1
Industrial Zoning Districts by Right- M. Gallardo, Planning and Zoning Director
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY STAFF
In accordance with Section 551.0415 of the Government Code, topics discussed under this
item are limited to expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolence; information
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regarding holiday schedules; recognition of a public official, public employee or other citizen;
a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body;
information regarding a social, ceremonial or community event; and announcements
involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the political
subdivision that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Executive Session - The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Leon Valley reserves the right to adjourn
into Executive Session at any time during this meeting to discuss any matter listed on the posted agenda, as
authorized by the Texas Government Code, including but not limited to: Section 551.071 – Consultation with
Attorney, Section 551.072 – Deliberations about Real Property, Section 551.073 – Deliberations about Gifts and
Donations, Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters, Section 551.076 – Deliberations about Security Devices, and
Section 551.087 – Economic Development
Continuation of Meetings (Sec. 551.0411, Texas Government Code) - A governmental body that recesses an
open meeting to the following regular business day is not required to post a new notice if the action is taken in good
faith and not to circumvent the law. If a recessed meeting is continued to another day beyond the following business
day, written notice of the continued meeting must be given as required by law.
Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials - Members of other City boards, commissions, and/or
committees may attend this meeting in numbers that could constitute a quorum. Accordingly, this agenda is also
posted as a meeting notice for those boards, commissions, and/or committees. Members present may participate
in discussions but may not deliberate or take action on items listed on this agenda. [Attorney General Opinion No.
GA-0957 (2012)]
Certification of Posting - I hereby certify that the above Notice of Public Meeting(s) and Agenda of the Leon
Valley Planning and Zoning Commission was posted at Leon Valley City Hall, 6400 El Verde Road, Leon Valley,
Texas, and remained posted until the conclusion of the meeting(s). This notice is also available on the City’s website
at www.leonvalleytexas.gov.
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SAUNDRA PASSAILAIGUE, TRMC
City Secretary
October 27, 2026 3:30 PM

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Item 1.

CITY OF LEON VALLEY
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Leon Valley City Council Chambers
6400 El Verde Road, Leon Valley, TX 78238
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 6:30 PM
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
PRESENT – Voting Members
Commissioner 1 David Perry
Vice Chair, Commissioner 2 Andrea Roofe
Commissioner 4 Donnie Britt
Commissioner 5 Olen Yarnell
Chair, Commissioner 6 Erick Matta
Commissioner 7 Russell Hernandez
1st Alternate Annette Ramirez
ABSENT
Commissioner 3 Abraham Diaz
Also, in attendance was Planning and Zoning Director, Michael Gallardo and City Manager,
Dr. Crystal Caldera.
Chair Matta called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM. Chair Matta asked 1st Alternate Annette
Ramirez to sit on the dais to fill in for Commissioner Diaz who was not present. Then Chair
Matta Led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. APPROVAL OF ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
Discussion and Possible Action Approving the March 24,2026, Planning and
Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes and the April 28, 2026, Special Planning and
Zoning Commission and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes - M. Gallardo, Planning
And Zoning Director
Commissioner Perry made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Yarnell.
Voting Yea: Chair, Commissioner 6 Matta, Commissioner 7 Hernandez, Commissioner 4
Britt, Commissioner 2 Roofe, Commissioner 5 Yarnell, Commissioner 1 Perry and 1st
Alternate Ramirez.

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Item 1.

The motion passed unanimously.
3. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion and Possible Action Excusing Commissioners from the March 24, 2026,
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting in Accordance with Chapter 15 Article 15.02
Zoning Ordinance Division 13 Organization and Enforcement Section 15.02.721- M.
Gallardo, Planning and Zoning Director

Chair Matta asked if Commissioner Roofe notified the Director or Chair of her absence.
Director informed the group that Commissioner Roofe provided notification.
Commissioner Hernandez made a motion to excuse Commissioner Roofe’s absence. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Perry.
Voting Yea: Chair, Commissioner 6 Matta, Commissioner 7 Hernandez, Commissioner 4
Britt, Commissioner 2 Roofe, Commissioner 5 Yarnell, Commissioner 1 Perry and 1st
Alternate Ramirez.
The motion passed unanimously.
Chair Matta asked if Commissioner Diaz notified the Director or Chair of his absence.
Director informed the group that Commissioner Diaz provided no notification.
Commissioner Yarnell made a motion to excuse Commissioner Diaz’s absence. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Perry.
Voting Yea: Commissioner 7 Hernandez, Commissioner 4 Britt, Commissioner 2 Roofe,
Commissioner 5 Yarnell, Commissioner 1 Perry and 1st Alternate Ramirez.
Voting Nay: Chair, Commissioner 6 Matta
The motion passed 5-1.

2. Discussion and Possible Action on the Nomination and Election of the Positions of Chair,
Vice-Chair, and Second Vice-Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission- M. Gallardo,
Planning and Zoning Director
Chair Matta opened the discussion by providing clarity on when the nominations take place. He
stated that officers are elected every two years and on even years.
Commissioner Roofe nominated Erick Matta for the position of Chair and the motion was
seconded by Commissioner Britt. Chair Matta declined the motion and Commissioner Roofe
withdrew her motion and Commissioner Britt withdrew his second motion.
Commissioner Yarnell nominated Commissioner Hernandez for the position of Chair. The motion
was seconded by Chair Matta.

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Item 1.

Voting Yea: Chair, Commissioner 6 Matta, Commissioner 7 Hernandez, Commissioner 4
Britt, Commissioner 2 Roofe, Commissioner 5 Yarnell, Commissioner 1 Perry and 1st
Alternate Ramirez.
The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hernandez nominated Commissioner Roofe for the position of Vice-Chair. The
motion was seconded by Chair Matta.

Voting Yea: Chair, Commissioner 6 Matta, Commissioner 7 Hernandez, Commissioner 4
Britt, Commissioner 2 Roofe, Commissioner 5 Yarnell, Commissioner 1 Perry and 1st
Alternate Ramirez.
The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Yarnell nominated Commissioner Perry for the position of Second Vice-Chair, and
the motion was seconded by Commissioner Roofe.

Voting Yea: Chair, Commissioner 6 Matta, Commissioner 7 Hernandez, Commissioner 4
Britt, Commissioner 2 Roofe, Commissioner 5 Yarnell, Commissioner 1 Perry and 1st
Alternate Ramirez.
The motion passed unanimously.
Chair Matta expressed his objection to the Special Meeting that City Council held with
one of the Commission members. Chair Matta felt City Council went around the Chair
and the Commission.
Chair Matta then passed on the position of Chair to the new Chair Hernandez. Chair
Hernandez then facilitated the remainder of the meeting.
3. Presentation, Public Hearing, and Discussion to Consider a Recommendation on a
Specific Use Permit Request to Allow a Professional Aesthetic Clinic Offering Advanced
Aesthetic Treatments in a B-2 Retail District on Approximately 1.03 Acre Tract of Land,
Located at 6502 Bandera Road Suite 201; and More Specifically Described as CB 4429A,
Block 8, Lot 6, Seneca Estates Unit 9 – M. Gallardo, Planning and Zoning Director

Chair Hernandez opened the discussion and Commissioner Yarnell asked if this type
of request was the same as the previous meeting. Director Gallardo confirmed that it was
the same type of request. The applicant, Amanda Szyman spoke to the Commission and
confirmed that she is Registered Nurse and would have a Medical Director on site.
Commissioner Matta asked if the group had submitted the required documentation.
Director Gallardo affirmed that those documents would be required prior to the issuance
of a Certificate of Occupancy. 1st Alternate Ramirez asked if the business would become
a dispensary. The applicant confirmed that it would not.

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Item 1.

After discussion regarding the process a motion was made by Commissioner Britt to
approve the request and seconded by Commissioner Roofe.
Voting Yea: Commissioner 6 Matta, Chair, Commissioner 7 Hernandez, Commissioner 4
Britt, Commissioner 2 Roofe, Commissioner 5 Yarnell, Commissioner 1 Perry and 1st
Alternate Ramirez.
The motion passed unanimously.
4. Presentation, Public Hearing, and Discussion to Consider a Recommendation on a
Specific Use Permit Request to Allow a Provider-led Wellness and Aesthetic Clinic Offering
Advanced Aesthetic Treatments in a B-2 Retail District on Approximately 2.24 Acre Tract
of Land, Located at 5309 Wurzbach Road Suite 106; and More Specifically Described as
CB 4429A, Block 4, Lot 29, Crystal Lake Commercial– M. Gallardo, Planning and Zoning
Director

Chair Hernandez opened the discussion and the applicant, Veronica Carrera came to
the podium to field questions. Commissioner Yarnell asked when the business would
open. The applicant stated they would open on August 15, 2026. Commissioner Matta
discussed the increase in aesthetic businesses and asked why the business chose Leon
Valley. The applicant stated that the cost and proximity to other businesses made the
location ideal.
After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Britt to approve the request and
seconded by Commissioner Roofe.
Voting Yea: Commissioner 6 Matta, Chair, Commissioner 7 Hernandez, Commissioner 4
Britt, Commissioner 2 Roofe, Commissioner 5 Yarnell, Commissioner 1 Perry and 1st
Alternate Ramirez.
The motion passed unanimously.
5. Discussion and Action to Approve the Vacate of a Portion of Jeff Loop Road and Lots
Located Along the Roadway for Public Purposes- M. Gallardo, Planning and Zoning
Director

The Commission discussed what the property was used for in previous years.
Commissioner Roofe asked if a sogn would be erected notifying the public that the road
ends. Director Gallardo stated that signage would be determined after completion
recording the plat.
After the discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Matta to approve the item and
seconded by Commissioner Perry.
Voting Yea: Commissioner 6 Matta, Chair, Commissioner 7 Hernandez, Commissioner 4
Britt, Commissioner 2 Roofe, Commissioner 5 Yarnell, Commissioner 1 Perry and 1st
Alternate Ramirez.
The motion passed unanimously.

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Planning & Zoning Commission 7-28-26 Minutes

Chair Hernandez suggested that we modify the way the Commission determines an
excused or unexcused absence. Dr. Caldera informed the Commission that City Council
updated the ordinance so that the Commission voted on whther or not to excuse an
absence. Commissioner Matta provided some background on why the ordinance changed.
Dr. Caldera confirmed that a vote was required.
4. ADJOURMENT
Chair Hernandez announced the meeting adjourned at 7:28 PM.
These minutes were approved by the Leon Valley Planning & Zoning Commission on the 27th of
October 2026.
APPROVED

_______________________
RUSSELL HERNANDEZ
CHAIR

ATTEST: _____________________________
MICHAEL GALLARDO
PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR

City of Leon Valley

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Item 1.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMUNICATION
DATE:

October 27, 2026

TO:

Planning and Zoning Commission

FROM:

Michael Gallardo, Planning and Zoning Director

THROUGH: Crystal Caldera, Ph.D., City Manager
SUBJECT: Discussion and Possible Action Excusing Commissioners and Alternates
from the July 28, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting in
Accordance with Chapter 15 Article 15.02 Zoning Ordinance Division 13
Organization and Enforcement Section 15.02.721- M. Gallardo, Planning
and Zoning Director
PURPOSE
On January 20, 2026, City Council approved an Amendment to the City of Leon Valley's
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 Article 15.02 Zoning Ordinance Division 13.
Organization and Enforcement Section 15.020.721. As a result, if a member or alternate
cannot be in attendance to the meeting, the member or alternate must contact either
Planning and Zoning Director and/or Chairman.
Furthermore, the absence will be placed on the next available Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting agenda, and the absences will be determined by the commission
to be excused or unexcused.
On July 28, 2026, the following Commissioner(s) and/or Alternate(s) were absent from
the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting:
Commissioner 3 Abraham Diaz

No Notification

RECOMMENDATION
At the discretion of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
APPROVED: _________ DISAPPROVED: __________
APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
ATTEST:
________________________________
Michael Gallardo
Planning and Zoning Director

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Item 2.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
DATE:

October 27, 2026

TO:

Planning and Zoning Commission

FROM:

Michael Gallardo, Planning and Zoning Director

THROUGH:

Dr. Crystal Caldera, City Manager

SUBJECT:

Presentation, Public Hearing, and Discussion to Consider an Ordinance
on a Specific Use Permit Request to Allow a Hospice Office Facility
Advanced Aesthetic Treatments in a B-2 Retail District on Approximately
1.03 Acre Tract of Land, Located at 6502 Bandera Road Suite 200; and
More Specifically Described as CB 4429A, Block 8, Lot 6 – M. Gallardo,
Planning and Zoning Director

PURPOSE & BACKGROUND
The purpose of this item is to consider a request to approve a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow
a Hospice Office Facility offering advanced aesthetic treatments in a B-2 Retail District. The
office will utilize the suite to offer hospice administrative and clerical functions and advanced
aesthetic treatments. The property is surrounded by similar retail businesses, and the proposed
concept is suitable for the furnishing of goods and services to surrounding residential areas. Due
to the services provided a Specific Use Permit (SUP) is required under Chapter 15 Zoning,
Division 12, Section 15.02.381, as the business will provide intradermal permanent and
temporary cosmetics. Additionally, a Specific Use Permit (SUP) is required under Chapter 15
Zoning, Division 12, Section 15.02.662, as the property abuts a residential zoning district.
STAFF COMMENTS
The proposed facility will need to comply with all code requirements as outlined in Chapter 15
Zoning, Division 3 Administration, Section 15.02.103 to obtain a certificate of occupancy.

Surrounding Zoning





North: R-2 Retail District
West: R-6 Garden House District
East: R-2 Retail District
South: B-2 Retail District & R-1 Single Family District

Notification


Letters mailed to property owners within 200’

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



Letters received in favor
Letters received in opposition
Letters returned undeliverable

0
0
0

FISCAL IMPACT
The applicant paid all fees associated with the SUP application and the project will increase ad
valorem and sales tax for Leon Valley.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the request.

APPROVED : _____________________ DISAPPROVED : ________________
APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS :
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
ATTEST :

____________________________
Michael Gallardo
Planning and Zoning Director

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Sec. 15.02.381 - Permitted use table

Sec. 15.02.662 Exceptions
(a)

Where the proposed new construction of freestanding buildings, multi-tenant office buildings, shopping
centers, trade centers, office/warehouses or industrial parks abuts any residential zoning district, a specific
use permit must be obtained prior to the issuance of a building permit.

(b)

Land uses listed in the permitted use table as requiring a specific use permit shall be required to obtain a
specific use permit prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, except as set out below:
(1)

A use which does not significantly alter an existing use by:
(A)

Adding to the value of an existing building, or group of buildings operated as a unit and for the
same general purpose, by more than 50 percent.

(B)

Adding to the floor space of an existing building, or group of buildings operated as a unit and for
the same general purpose, by more than 30 percent.

(2)

The owner(s) of freestanding buildings, multi-tenant office buildings, shopping centers, trade centers,
office/warehouses or industrial parks may apply for a continuous specific use permit when it is
anticipated that certain tenant uses listed in section 15.02.381 or section 15.02.382, are going to
require repeated application for specific use permit.

(3)

Granting of the continuous specific use permit shall have the effect of exempting that use from the
regular requirements of this article, so that use permits may be allowed throughout the entire
freestanding building, multi-tenant office building, shopping center, trade center, office/warehouse or
industrial park without individual specific use permits.

(1972 Code, sec. 30.3002; 2008 Code, sec. 14.02.662)

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Item 2.

PZ-2026-21
Specific Use Permit Request
Velvet Aesthetics LLC
6502 Bandera Road Suite 200
Michael Gallardo
Planning and Zoning Director
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
October 27, 2026
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Summary
• Question
– Commission is being asked to consider a Specific Use Permit
Request to allow a Hospice Office Facility offering Advanced
Aesthetic Treatments in a B-2 Retail Zoning District on
approximately 1.03-acres of land, located at 6502 Bandera
Road Suite 200.

• Options
– 1. Approval
– 2. Denial
– 3. Other

• Declaration
– The SUP is compatible with surrounding zoning
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Purpose
• Property is zoned B-2 Retail District
• Suite will be utilized for both hospice administration
and advanced aesthetics
• Applicant specializes in advanced cosmetic injectables
and wellness treatments
• The property holds similar businesses that promote
goods and services which are appropriate for
surrounding districts.

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Purpose
Sec. 15.02.381 – Permitted Use Table

Sec. 15.02.662 - Exceptions
(a) Where the proposed new construction of freestanding buildings, multi-tenant
office buildings, shopping centers, trade centers, office/warehouses or industrial
parks abuts any residential zoning district, a specific use permit must be
obtained prior to the issuance of a building permit.

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Location Map

Item 2.

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Aerial View

Item 2.

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 North:
 West:
 East:
 South:

Surrounding Zoning

Item 2.

B-2 Retail District
R-6 Garden House District
B-2 Retail District
B-2 Retail District & R-1 Single Family

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Master Plan
• The Master Plan, Bandera Road South Corridor is
comprised of Retail and Commercial users on
developed lots
• Request is compatible with the City’s Master Plan, as
long as the applicant maintains the minimum
setbacks and separation requirements from adjacent
residential uses

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Item 2.

Staff Comments
• Existing structure complies with code
requirements
• Building permit required prior to construction

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Notification
 Letters mailed to property owners within 200’
 Letters received in favor
 Letters received in opposition
 Letters returned undeliverable

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0
0
0

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Fiscal Impact
• The applicant has paid all fees associated with the
processing of this Specific Use Permit request
• The development will increase ad valorem property
taxes

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Item 2.

Recommendation
• Staff has no objection to the issuance of a Specific
Use Permit to allow the operation of a Professional
Aesthetic Clinic offering advanced aesthetic
treatments at 6502 Bandera Road Suite 200.

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Item 3.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMISSION COMMUNICATION
DATE:

October 27, 2026

TO:

Planning and Zoning Commission

FROM:

Michael Gallardo, Planning and Zoning Director

THROUGH: Crystal Caldera, Ph.D., City Manager
SUBJECT: Presentation, Discussion and Public Hearing to Consider a
Recommendation on a Non-Specified Use Request to Revise Chapter 15
Zoning, Article 15.02 Zoning Ordinance, Division 2 Rules of Construction
and Definitions and Division 7 Permitted Use Table to Establish the
Definition and Use “Logistics Center” as Being Allowed in the I-1 Industrial
Zoning Districts by Right
PURPOSE
The purpose of this communication is to consider a Non-Specified Use request to define
and allow the use “Logistics Center” in the following zoning category by right:


I-1 Industrial Zoning District

The use is currently not defined or listed in the Permitted Use Table.
Proposed Definition:
Logistics Center - a facility which is designed and used for the purpose of wholesaling,
storing, handling, sorting and distributing materials, goods, products and equipment,
excluding live animals. This use explicitly includes traditional freight hubs, e-commerce
fulfillment centers, and automated drone infrastructure nodes-whether operated as a
primary use or as an accessory deployment for product sorting, automated battery
swapping, fleet staging, and aerial vehicle dispatch. Typical uses include mail or package
distribution hubs, freight storage, wholesale distribution, and aerial drone fleet dispatch
operations.
Operational Characteristics:
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Typically follows regular business hours.



Located in unenclosed facility regulated by district policies.



Outside storage and retail display allowed with the appropriate screening.

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Regulatory Background:
Logistics Centers are regulated by Local Zoning and Land Use ordinances designating
them to Industrial Districts. The local ordinance dictates regulations such as setbacks,
landscaping and screening requirements.
Relevant Zoning Ordinance Sections:
Division 11 - Non-Specified Uses
Sec. 15.02.601 - Definition: A non-specified use is one that does not fall under existing
zoning district categories or conform to district purposes.
Sec. 15.02.602 - Effect of Provision:


Propose new uses for inclusion in zoning districts.

Sec. 15.02.603 - Hearings:
Non-specified uses may be categorized by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Approval by City Council is required following application and public hearing procedures.
Proposed Permitted Use Table Update:
Use
Logistics Center

O-1
X

B-1
X

B-2
X

B-3
X

I-1
P

FISCAL IMPACT
These changes may encourage logistic center and distribution businesses to relocate to
Leon Valley, potentially increasing ad valorem tax revenues.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends defining “Logistics Center” and assigning Logistic Centers to the I-1
Industrial District. This will provide applicants with clear processes and requirements for
approval.

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Item 3.

Consider Non-Specified Use Request
New Use- Logistics Center

Michael Gallardo
Planning and Zoning Director
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
October 27, 2026
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Item 3.

Summary
• Question
– The Commission is being asked to consider a request to
revise Chapter 15 Zoning, Article 15.02, Division 2
Definitions and Division 7 Permitted Use Table to
include a definition and use “Logistics Center” in I-1
Industrial District by Right

• Options
– Recommend Approval of the proposed revisions to
Chapter 15 Zoning
– Denial of proposed revisions to Chapter 15 Zoning
– Other
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Item 3.

Purpose

• The use “Logistics Center” is currently not included in
the permitted use table
• Staff is proposing the use be included in the table as
being allowed in I-1 Industrial Zoning District by right
• Additionally, amend Chapter 15, Article 15.02, Division
2 Rules of Construction and Definitions to include a
definition of the use

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Purpose

Item 3.

• Proposed Definition: “Logistics Center” - A facility which is
designed and used for the purpose of wholesaling, storing,
handling, sorting and distributing materials, goods, products and
equipment, excluding live animals. This use explicitly includes
traditional freight hubs, e-commerce fulfillment centers, and
automated drone infrastructure nodes-whether operated as a
primary use or as an accessory deployment for product sorting,
automated battery swapping, fleet staging, and aerial vehicle
dispatch. Typical uses include mail or package distribution hubs,
freight storage, wholesale distribution, and aerial drone fleet
dispatch operations.
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Purpose

Item 3.

• Logistics Centers are regulated by Local Zoning and
Land Use Ordinances. Local Ordinance will determine
setbacks, landscaping and screening requirements.
• Typically follow regular business hours and can be in
an enclosed and unenclosed facilities.
• Outside storage and retail display allowed with the
appropriate screening.

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Purpose
Division 11- Nonspecified Uses
Sec. 15.02.601 – Definition
A nonspecified use is a use which, according to the
zoning administrator, does not fall into the
categorization of zoning districts listed in
“Permitted Use Table” above and does not
conform to the intent of the district description
and purpose in which it is intended to be located.
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Purpose
Division 11- Nonspecified Uses
Sec. 15.02.602 – Effect of Provision
The provision for nonspecified use is intended to provide
individuals with an administrative procedure:
(1) To propose new use(s) to be included in one or more of the
various zoning districts;
(2) To propose that certain use(s) be allowed in a zoning
district other than the district(s) in which said use or uses is
now allowed; and
(3) To propose the addition or deletion of specific use permit
requirements for a particular use in a particular zoning
district.
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Item 3.

Proposed Amendment
Permitted Use Table:
Use

O-1

B-1

B-2

B-3

I-1

Logistics
Center

X

X

X

X

P

P – Allowed by right
X – Not allowed
Sup – Specific use permit

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Fiscal Impact
• These changes may encourage these types of
business to relocate or start up in Leon Valley and
increase ad valorem taxes and/or sales tax.

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Item 3.

Recommendation
• Staff recommends that the use “Logistics Center” be
defined and that a zoning category be assigned to
provide applicants with the necessary process and
requirements for approval

• At the discretion of the Planning and Zoning
Commission

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Item 4.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMISSION COMMUNICATION
DATE:

October 27, 2026

TO:

Planning and Zoning Commission

FROM:

Michael Gallardo, Planning and Zoning Director

THROUGH: Crystal Caldera, Ph.D., City Manager
SUBJECT: Presentation, Discussion and Public Hearing to Consider a
Recommendation on a Non-Specified Use Request to Revise Chapter 15
Zoning, Article 15.02 Zoning Ordinance, Division 2 Rules of Construction
and Definitions and Division 7 Permitted Use Table to Establish the
Definition and Use “Data Center” as Being Allowed in the I-1 Industrial
Zoning Districts by Right
PURPOSE
The purpose of this communication is to consider a Non-Specified Use request to define
and allow the use “Data Center” in the following zoning category by right:


I-1 Industrial Zoning District

The use is currently not defined or listed in the Permitted Use Table.
Proposed Definition:
Data Center – a physical room, building, or facility for storing, managing, and
disseminating data and information, including computer systems and associated
components, housing IT infrastructure, and training artificial intelligence. The Energy
Independence and Security Act of 2007 defines a data center as "any facility that primarily
contains electronic equipment used to process, store, and transmit digital information.
This includes "a free-standing structure" or "a facility within a larger structure, that uses
environmental control equipment to maintain the proper conditions for the operation of
electronic equipment.
Operational Characteristics:


Operate 24 hours a day.



Utilize backup generators and Uniterruptible Power Supply battery units during a
grid failure.



Modern data centers often build specialized acoustic dampening walls, silencers,
and sound barriers to reduce noise pollution.

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Item 4.

Regulatory Background:
Data Centers are regulated by Local Zoning and Land Use ordinances designating them
to Industrial Districts. The local ordinance dictates regulations such as setbacks,
landscaping and screening requirements. Local governments enforce strict decibel
limits on the giant exterior cooling towers and backup generators to protect surrounding
neighborhoods from noise pollution.
Relevant Zoning Ordinance Sections:
Division 11 - Non-Specified Uses
Sec. 15.02.601 - Definition: A non-specified use is one that does not fall under existing
zoning district categories or conform to district purposes.
Sec. 15.02.602 - Effect of Provision:


Propose new uses for inclusion in zoning districts.

Sec. 15.02.603 - Hearings:
Non-specified uses may be categorized by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Approval by City Council is required following application and public hearing procedures.
Proposed Permitted Use Table Update:
Use
Data Center

O-1
X

B-1
X

B-2
X

B-3
X

I-1
P

FISCAL IMPACT
These changes may encourage data center businesses to relocate to Leon Valley,
potentially increasing ad valorem tax revenues.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends defining “Data Center” and assigning Data Centers to the I-1 Industrial
District. This will provide applicants with clear processes and requirements for approval.

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Item 4.

Consider Non-Specified Use Request
New Use- Data Center

Michael Gallardo
Planning and Zoning Director
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
October 27, 2026
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Item 4.

Summary
• Question
– The Commission is being asked to consider a request to
revise Chapter 15 Zoning, Article 15.02, Division 2
Definitions and Division 7 Permitted Use Table to
include a definition and use “Data Center” in I-1
Industrial District by Right

• Options
– Recommend Approval of the proposed revisions to
Chapter 15 Zoning
– Denial of proposed revisions to Chapter 15 Zoning
– Other
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Item 4.

Purpose

• The use “Data Center” is currently not included in the
permitted use table
• Staff is proposing the use be included in the table as
being allowed in I-1 Industrial Zoning District by right
• Additionally, amend Chapter 15, Article 15.02, Division
2 Rules of Construction and Definitions to include a
definition of the use

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Purpose

Item 4.

• Proposed Definition: “Data Center” – a physical room, building, or
facility for storing, managing, and disseminating data and
information, including computer systems and associated
components, housing IT infrastructure, and training artificial
intelligence. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
defines a data center as "any facility that primarily contains
electronic equipment used to process, store, and transmit digital
information. This includes "a free-standing structure" or "a facility
within a larger structure, that uses environmental control
equipment to maintain the proper conditions for the operation of
electronic equipment.
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Purpose

Item 4.

• Data Centers are regulated by Local Zoning and Land
Use Ordinances. Local Ordinance will determine
setbacks, landscaping and screening requirements.
• Regulated by the state
• Data Centers operate 24 hours a day.
• Outside storage and retail display allowed with the
appropriate screening.

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Item 4.

Purpose
Division 11- Nonspecified Uses
Sec. 15.02.601 – Definition
A nonspecified use is a use which, according to the
zoning administrator, does not fall into the
categorization of zoning districts listed in
“Permitted Use Table” above and does not
conform to the intent of the district description
and purpose in which it is intended to be located.
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Item 4.

Purpose
Division 11- Nonspecified Uses
Sec. 15.02.602 – Effect of Provision
The provision for nonspecified use is intended to provide
individuals with an administrative procedure:
(1) To propose new use(s) to be included in one or more of the
various zoning districts;
(2) To propose that certain use(s) be allowed in a zoning
district other than the district(s) in which said use or uses is
now allowed; and
(3) To propose the addition or deletion of specific use permit
requirements for a particular use in a particular zoning
district.
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Item 4.

Proposed Amendment
Permitted Use Table:
Use

O-1

B-1

B-2

B-3

I-1

Data Center

X

X

X

X

P

P – Allowed by right
X – Not allowed
Sup – Specific use permit

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Item 4.

Fiscal Impact
• These changes may encourage these types of
business to operate a Data Center in Leon Valley and
increase ad valorem taxes.

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Item 4.

Recommendation
• Staff recommends that the use “Data Center” be
defined and that a zoning category be assigned to
provide applicants with the necessary process and
requirements for approval

• At the discretion of the Planning and Zoning
Commission

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