Planning Commission to Consider Data Center Setback Change as City Says No Project Is Pending
The Northfield Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed zoning amendment to reduce data center setbacks from parks and trails. The city states no data center projects are currently pending. Separately, Alyssa Melby announced a write-in campaign for the Northfield School Board.
The Northfield Planning Commission is set to conduct a public hearing to consider a proposed zoning amendment concerning data processing facilities. The amendment seeks to drastically reduce the required setback for data centers from existing or planned parks and trails, shortening the distance from 3,950 feet to 200 feet. Despite this consideration, Northfield city officials have stated that no data center projects are currently awaiting approval.
In unrelated news, Alyssa Melby has declared her candidacy as a write-in for the Northfield School Board. She aims to fill an anticipated vacancy on the board.