Resident warns of environmental risks; planning commission drafting data-center ordinance
Summary
A resident urged opposition to data center expansion citing 'deforestation and thermal water pollution'; board noted the Planning Commission is drafting a defensive ordinance under the Municipal Planning Code.
During public comment, Patrick Sessions (Maple Ave) urged the board to oppose data center expansion, citing environmental concerns including "deforestation and thermal water pollution." The board noted that the Planning Commission is preparing a defensive ordinance under the Municipal Planning Code to address potential local impacts.
The Planning Commission will consider the proposed Data Center Ordinance at upcoming meetings (May 6 and May 21, as noted in board comments). No formal zoning action or ordinance was adopted at the April 28 meeting; the issue remains in the planning stage.
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