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Planning & Zoning Commission approves rezoning to expand data-center district, contingent on annexation
Summary
The City of Red Oak Planning & Zoning Commission voted to rezone agricultural land to expand PD 179 for a proposed data center complex, adding roughly 209 acres to the district; the approval is contingent on city council annexation next week.
On July 7, 2025, the City of Red Oak Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve a zoning change to modify properties now zoned AG (Agriculture) and PD 179 into PD 179R to allow expansion of a proposed data center complex, contingent on the City Council approving annexation of the property next week.
City staff told the commission the request would add roughly 209 acres to the existing PD 179 plan-development zoning, bringing the total project area cited in the packet to about 926.897 acres within the Andrew J. Porter survey in Ellis County. Staff also said the added acreage is undergoing annexation at the same time as the zoning request and that a formal development plan will be submitted later; the current submittal is a concept plan and includes an exhibit showing proposed roadway improvements.
The commission heard no public comments on the item and did not receive letters prior to the meeting. City staff described current utility plans as relying on on-site septic systems, but said the applicant is exploring connecting sewer to a treatment plant to the west; that option would require substantial upgrades to the sewer plant and, if pursued, the applicant would be responsible for those upgrades. Commissioners asked few questions, and the motion to approve the zoning change carried unanimously; the staff recommended approval be made subject to annexation, which the commission included in its motion.
The packet lists the case as ZAsInZebraCAsInCat25-15 and identifies multiple property-identification numbers. City staff said the applicant will return with a detailed development plan before any building permits or construction. Because the commission’s approval is conditioned on council action, the zoning change will not take effect until the council completes the annexation and considers the zoning case at its upcoming meeting.
Votes at a glance - Motion to approve rezoning AG and PD 179 to PD 179R for development of a data center complex (case ZAsInZebraCAsInCat25-15), contingent on City Council approval of annexation: Passed, unanimous. No individual ‘yes’ or ‘no’ votes were recorded in the motion text; all members present voted in favor.
Other formal actions - Consent agenda (three consent items and approval of minutes from June 2, 2025): Approved, unanimous. - Motion to adjourn meeting: Approved, unanimous.
What happens next City staff said annexation proceedings will be on the City Council agenda next week; if council approves annexation, the council will then consider the related zoning case. Staff also said a formal development plan and specific utility plans will be required before development proceeds.
