DATE: November 14, 2024
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Elizabeth Blanton, AICP, Senior Planner
SUBJECT
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Preliminary Review of a Major Site Plan Review Application to Construct a Three-Story Data Center, Generator Yards, Substation, Switching Yard, and Related Accessory Structures on an Approximately 11-Acre Site Located at 26062 Eden Landing Road (Assessor Parcel Nos.
461-0085-052-01 and 461-0085-016-00). Application SPR-23-0036; Miles Kersten for STACK Infrastructure (Applicant) on behalf of SI SVYL3 LLC (Owner).
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission review and provide general feedback to the applicant and staff on the proposed Major Site Plan Review application along with specific direction on the various policy issues identified in the Staff Analysis section of this report.
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SUMMARY
This Work Session provides the Planning Commission and members of the public an opportunity to review the preliminary plans for a proposed data center campus on an 11-acre site on Eden Landing Road. The proposed development includes the demolition of nine single story industrial and office buildings totaling approximately 165,000 square feet and the construction of a three-story 310,000 square foot data center building, two single story accessory buildings totaling 1,700 square feet, two generator yards, an on-site substation and switching yard, and related site improvements.
As the site exceeds 10 acres, Major Site Plan Review is required. In addition, the applicant is requesting consideration of a building height increase to 100 feet for the primary data center building. While the proposed height exceeds the maximum allowable height of 75 feet, the Zoning Ordinance allows the approving authority to permit greater heights when it is found that the increase is necessary to provide a more beneficial site layout or if it will result in public amenities that could not otherwise be achieved under current zoning standards. The applicant is also requesting a reduction in the amount of required parking due to the low staffing needs of a data center use.
No formal action is being requested at this time. The Commission will have another opportunity to consider and make a final determination on the project at a future date once the application review process and environmental analysis are complete.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Project Plans
Attachment III Conceptual Screening Plan
Attachment IV Public Benefit Package for Requested Height Modification
Attachment V Parking Memo
Attachment VI Sustainability Plan
Attachment VII CEDC Meeting Minutes - 06.03.24
Attachment VIII Public Correspondence