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Spring Hill planners hear resident concerns on comprehensive plan, industrial zoning and nearby data centers
Summary
At its May 7 meeting, the Spring Hill Planning Commission reviewed the preliminary comprehensive plan schedule and heard multiple residents raise concerns about annexations, industrial zoning (including M-1 and potential M-2) and locating data centers near homes. No formal action was taken.
The Spring Hill Planning Commission on May 7 received a staff presentation on the preliminary timeline for updating the city’s Comprehensive Plan and heard several residents urge caution about industrial zoning and the siting of data centers near residential areas.
City staff presented a schedule for the Comprehensive Plan process that included issuing and reviewing requests for proposals, selecting a consultant and anticipated timelines for plan development and adoption. Commissioners provided feedback on the timelines but took no formal action at the meeting.
During the public-comment period, John Watterman urged attention to the Comprehensive Plan. Lance Caldwell criticized past annexation approvals and raised concerns about industrial zoning and the introduction of an M-2 zoning classification in addition to existing M-1 provisions. Lindsay Museousky urged commissioners to consider the compatibility of industrial uses near rural properties. Tammy Null spoke about community demographics and planning needs, and Terra Combs also commented on the Comprehensive Plan. David Harris expressed concern about locating data centers in proximity to residential neighborhoods.
Commissioners discussed the comments and the staff schedule. There was consensus to reschedule the July regular meeting to a special meeting on July 8, 2026 because of the holiday; commissioners noted the reschedule was a scheduling decision and not a substantive action on the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission did not take any formal votes or make policy decisions on land-use designations during the session.
Next steps: staff will continue the procurement and outreach steps described in the presentation; the commission may review consultant proposals and additional plan materials in future meetings prior to any formal recommendation or adoption vote.
