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School district support center proposal draws neighbor concern over wildlife, trucks and noise

City of Gardner Planning Commission · October 30, 2025
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Summary

The commission reviewed the district's Support Center proposal and staff recommended CP‑3 zoning with deviations; neighbors raised concerns about impacts on a wooded stream corridor, wildlife, truck access on narrow residential streets and potential noise during construction and operations.

City planning staff presented a plan for a Gardner School District Support Center and recommended rezoning the site to a CP‑3 (heavy commercial) planned district with four deviations and standard plat conditions. The proposal would locate operations, food‑service prep, technology and training space on a site with a stream corridor and adjacent residential zoning.

Nearby residents voiced concerns in the…

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