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Matthews commissioners accept withdrawal of Crossland data‑center rezoning after heavy public opposition
Summary
The Matthews Board of Commissioners unanimously approved withdrawal of rezoning application 2025815 for the Crossland/Accelerate data center after weeks of public comment and a petition from the applicant. Commissioners and residents said the withdrawal reflects strong neighborhood opposition and leaves the site’s future open to other proposals.
The Matthews Board of Commissioners on Oct. 13 unanimously approved a motion to accept the withdrawal of rezoning application 2025815 for the proposed Accelerate/Crossland data center on East John Street.
The developer asked the board to withdraw the rezoning request; Commissioner Ken McCool moved to approve the withdrawal, and Commissioner John Urban seconded. The motion passed without opposition.
Residents had used the meeting’s public‑comment period and earlier outreach to challenge the project on quality‑of‑life grounds. Graham Beasley, a resident who spoke during public…
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