Planner urges larger setbacks, berms and place‑based rules for data‑center scale
Chris Herman of MKSK recommended place‑based zoning adjustments for Sunbury — larger setbacks, undulating mounds with native plantings, screening for rooftop equipment, and negotiation tools like development agreements to secure monitoring and maintenance.
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Chris Herman, a principal at MKSK, told Sunbury council members that zoning tools exist to reduce visual and environmental impacts from large industrial users such as data centers, and he recommended a mix of setbacks, mounding and architectural requirements.
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