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Lebanon planners press CRG and DENSO on design variances for proposed distribution center

Lebanon Planning Commission · February 18, 2026
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Planning staff opposed the majority of variance requests for a CRG-proposed DENSO build-to-suit, citing self-imposed hardships and code conflicts; CRG said DENSO will own and operate the facility and targets second-quarter operation next year.

Planning staff on Thursday urged the Lebanon Planning Commission to require a redesign of a proposed DENSO distribution center, arguing several requested variances are “self-imposed” and avoidable.

Staff presented a site plan by CRG for a build-to-suit facility for DENSO on about 43.62 acres at 1532 Sparta Pike and catalogued nine variance requests. Planning staff opposed variances for building articulation, minimum facade transparency, foundation plantings on the north side, loading-area screening, parapet walls for flat roofs, cross access to adjacent properties and trash compactor screening while…

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