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Wagner logistics PUP withdrawn; residents press county on data‑center proximity and regional proposals
Summary
An applicant withdrew a provisional‑use permit for a proposed data‑center project; public commenters urged the board to weigh regional data‑center zoning and environmental, traffic and health impacts.
A provisional‑use permit application for a data‑center project (Orana Wagner / Wagner Urban Logistics) was withdrawn from consideration at the Henrico County Board of Supervisors meeting on Oct. 14, staff told the board. Planning staff said they received a written withdrawal the evening before the meeting.
Several members of the public used the meeting—s public comment period and specific rezoning hearings to urge the board to scrutinize data centers and related industrial uses near residential neighborhoods. Speakers asked the county to pursue stronger buffers, tighter zoning controls and legislative changes to limit large industrial projects close to schools and homes.
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