Board denies rezoning request that would have removed protective proffers near Concord; data center concerns factor in debate
Oct 7, 2025
The Board of Supervisors voted 5–2 on Oct. 7 to deny a request to remove protective proffers on an industrial parcel at Richmond Highway and Cabinfield Road, a decision driven in part by concerns that the change could ease siting for a data center or other intensive uses.
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The Board of Supervisors voted 5–2 on Oct. 7 to deny a rezoning request (PL‑25‑13050) that would have removed protective proffers tied to an industrial parcel near Richmond Highway and Cabinfield Road. The vote followed public comment and earlier hearings; the public hearing had been closed in a prior meeting.
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