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Developer seeks 12‑foot fence around data‑center substation on private street; staff backs variance for security and screening

3626449 · June 2, 2025
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At 6300 Longhorn Drive a developer requested a variance to allow a 12‑foot fence (code limit 10 feet) around a new electrical substation serving adjacent data centers. Staff recommended approval, citing private street frontage and security needs; the applicant was delayed at an airport and asked commissioners to proceed or postpone.

City planning staff presented a special‑fence site plan request on June 2 for a substation at 6300 Longhorn Drive that would exceed the 10‑foot maximum fence height in front‑yard areas and instead reach 12 feet for screening and security.

The property is zoned SP2CO for commercial, office and data center uses. Staff said the substation will serve adjacent data centers and that…

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