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Residents urge Pataskala City Council to scrutinize proposed JRS-site data centers over utilities, traffic and noise
Summary
Two residents told the council that proposals for data or distribution centers at the former JRS site could strain local utilities, increase traffic on Broad Street, and produce noise and environmental impacts; speakers urged setbacks, infrastructure planning and clearer developer information.
Two residents told the Pataskala City Council that proposed data or distribution centers for the former JRS site deserve closer review, raising concerns about utility capacity, traffic, building scale and environmental impacts.
At the Jan. 6 meeting, Bernie Brush (5530 Columbia Road) said the applications he has seen appear speculative and lack clear ownership details. "They're gonna put up maybe 5 buildings and maybe 10 to 20 workers," Brush said, and warned the buildings could be "65, 70 feet high" near Broad and Main. He asked the council to consider setbacks, traffic impacts on Broad Street and whether the community wants large, windowless…
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