Commission explores technology overlay district for industrial M‑2 areas
Summary
Commissioners discussed studying a technology overlay district focused on existing M‑2 industrial areas (west and east of Route 15) to concentrate infrastructure for potential future power or data facilities; staff will present material in August for further consideration.
Commissioners discussed a possible technology overlay district that would concentrate future high‑infrastructure uses in already industrialized M‑2 zones on both sides of Route 15. A commissioner who serves on the subcommittee said the overlay could leverage existing assets—quarries, the Bear Garden facility, pipeline and rail—to focus growth and create revenue streams to offset property tax impacts.
Staff said the proposal is preliminary and would require further study; commissioners asked for materials to be presented at the August meeting and suggested work sessions if warranted. The discussion emphasized that any overlay would be a zoning-text amendment subject to separate public review and that the commission is not bound to take immediate action.
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