City Rejects Data Center Plans for Hynix Plant Site
The City of Eugene has rejected a proposal for a data center at the former Hynix plant site in West Eugene. The city cited that E1 zoning does not permit modern data centers and expressed concerns about economic diversification, noise, and water issues. The decision can be appealed to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals.
The City of Eugene has officially rejected a proposal to locate a data center at the former Hynix plant site in West Eugene. This decision was communicated yesterday by the director of planning and development to an attorney representing the property.
The city clarified that the existing E1 zoning for the site does not permit the operation of modern data centers. Furthermore, officials determined that the proposed data center would not align with the city's economic diversification goals and could generate negative external impacts, including increased noise and water consumption. The city's decision is subject to an appeal process through the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals.