Committee debates parking minimums for data centers, worries about paving and stormwater
Members discussed a draft minimum parking standard—'minimum of 50 or 1 space per employee plus overflow, whichever is greater'—and raised concerns that a fixed minimum could lead to unnecessary paving, stormwater impacts and future reuse constraints as data‑center staffing changes.
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Committee members spent significant time on parking language in Section 2, questioning a floor that would require at least 50 spaces even for facilities that operate with very small on‑site staff. One member noted, "The developer of the data center gets to say how many employees they have," and worried that a fixed 50‑space minimum could lead to unnecessary paving and long‑term stormwater consequences.
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