Public presses Platte County for transparency, master plans and PUDs for large projects
Several commenters urged the county to require public master plans or use Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) for large data‑center projects so the community can see master plans at the outset instead of stacked special‑use permits; staff said PUDs are worth studying and may be added as a future chapter.
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Multiple speakers recommended that large projects present a master plan or use a Planned Unit Development (PUD) rather than stacking special‑use permits for each piece of infrastructure. One commenter, referencing Laramie County's approach, said a PUD is a "comprehensive, all inclusive master plan" that requires applicants to provide overall plans up front rather than adding permits piecemeal.
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