A massive distribution and logistics center could be coming to Pflugerville.
The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission on Dec. 2 approved rezoning a 94-acre tract along the north side of Pecan Street and south of Wilbarger Creek to a planned unit development.
A 3.8 million-square-foot distribution and logistics facility referred to as “Project Charm” is proposed for the property, city documents say.
Veronica Ramirez with the Pflugerville Community Development Corp. said it has executed a nondisclosure agreement that prohibits revealing information on the company. But the Austin Business Journal is reporting that Amazon is building the distribution center. The report cites multiple unidentified sources close to the deal.
Pflugerville development corporation Executive Director Amy Madison said in a statement that the project is still under consideration.
“We have pursued this project in earnest due to its potential impact on capital investment and job creation for Pflugerville,” she said.
In response to a request for comment on the project, an Amazon spokesperson said, “Amazon does not comment on speculation.”
The city staff said the city’s comprehensive plan identifies the area west of Texas 130 as a site for mixed-use development, employment centers and medium- to high-density residential communities.
“The comprehensive plan gives us those parameters that encourage us to be looking at opportunities for infill, opportunities for employment and (a) mix of land uses, especially when it’s in close proximity to (Texas) 130,” Assistant Planning Director Jeremy Frazzell said.
City Planning Director Emily Barron said the site’s location lends itself to commercial development, leading the city staff to recommend approving the rezoning request.
The commission approved rezoning the tract within a week of the Pflugerville City Council approving the annexation of the site.
A conceptual plan for the facility identifies its main entrance facing Pecan Street and a primary truck dock and a truck court behind the building. Truck docks would face Pfennig Lane, bordering the west side of the property.
Under the zoning, buildings can be as high as 96 feet, or 4 stories. An 8-foot wall, landscaping and an elevation change along Pfennig Lane on the western side of the property will help provide a visual and noise barrier, Frazzell said.
A chain-link fence and landscaping along the northeastern side of the property will be installed for security purposes and to provide a visual barrier.
Traffic improvements are included in construction of the facility, such as an extension of Pfennig Lane from Pecan Street to the northern end of the property. Other slated traffic improvements are two new traffic lights on Pecan Street, turn lanes and median modifications.
Additional improvements may be required after a traffic impact analysis, according to city documents.
Barron said the City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and first reading for approval of the project Jan. 14 and a second reading Jan. 28.
Additional reporting by Pflugerville Pflag editor Mike Parker.
