1. 26-4615 Public Hearing: Consideration of an Ordinance of the Lewisville City Council Amending Article II, Definitions, Article VII, Uses, Parking Requirements, Supplemental Use Regulations, and Certain Distance Requirements, and Article VIII, Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards, of Volume II of the Lewisville City Code, Known as the Unified Development Code, by Adding a new Definition of "Data Center" to Section II.2.1; Adding "Data Center" to Exhibit VII.2-3-4, Non-Residential Zoning Districts, as a new use in the Accessory and Warehouse and Storage Use Categories and Allowing Such use in Certain Districts With a Special Use Permit ("SUP"); and Adding "Data Center" to the Parking Requirements Outlined in Exhibit VIII.1.4-1, Minimum Parking Requirement; Providing for a Savings Clause, a Repealer, Severability, a Penalty, and an Effective Date.
I support requiring SUPs as a first step, but I don’t want it to simply be a box to check. There needs to be regular public input throughout the developmental process so our community’s continuous well-being is prioritized over economic growth decisions we can’t fully understand the long-term impacts of yet. I echo my fellow neighbors’ environmental, financial, and quality-of-life concerns. The rise of data centers has been rapid and requires us to put more thoughtful safeguards in place.
I support the SUPs to prohibit data centers. The impact that data centers may have on our city's water, electricity, land, air quality, residential homes, green space, and economy can be detrimental. The city should continue to seek citizens' feedback to create clear boundaries and policies for these data centers.
I support the position and strongly request that the input of the citizens be taken for any action regarding any data centers. At the bare minimum I would encourage large scale checks for impact to nearby drainage, noise pollution and various other quality of life concerns.
I'd also like to see mandatory impact studies on water, power, noise, and air quality before any data center is approved. As well as stronger public input requirements. Residents should have multiple opportunities to review projects and raise concerns before permits are granted.
I support closing the by-right warehouse loophole, but do not want the SUP process to become a rubber stamp. Please strengthen this ordinance so every data center or warehouse conversion requires a public SUP hearing, independent cumulative impact studies, and enforceable limits on water use, wastewater discharge, electrical demand, backup-generator emissions, noise, and expansion. I understand the economic angle, but respectfully request stronger safeguards for Lewisville residents.
I support requiring SUPs as a first step, but I don’t want it to simply be a box to check. There needs to be regular public input throughout the developmental process so our community’s continuous well-being is prioritized over economic growth decisions we can’t fully understand the long-term impacts of yet. I echo my fellow neighbors’ environmental, financial, and quality-of-life concerns. The rise of data centers has been rapid and requires us to put more thoughtful safeguards in place.
I support to prohibit data centers. Further studies and information is needed, as well as citizen feedback.
I support the SUPs to prohibit data centers. The impact that data centers may have on our city's water, electricity, land, air quality, residential homes, green space, and economy can be detrimental. The city should continue to seek citizens' feedback to create clear boundaries and policies for these data centers.
I support the position and strongly request that the input of the citizens be taken for any action regarding any data centers. At the bare minimum I would encourage large scale checks for impact to nearby drainage, noise pollution and various other quality of life concerns.
I'd also like to see mandatory impact studies on water, power, noise, and air quality before any data center is approved. As well as stronger public input requirements. Residents should have multiple opportunities to review projects and raise concerns before permits are granted.
I support closing the by-right warehouse loophole, but do not want the SUP process to become a rubber stamp. Please strengthen this ordinance so every data center or warehouse conversion requires a public SUP hearing, independent cumulative impact studies, and enforceable limits on water use, wastewater discharge, electrical demand, backup-generator emissions, noise, and expansion. I understand the economic angle, but respectfully request stronger safeguards for Lewisville residents.