Data center proposed for Decatur Township wins first step toward approval

Dozens of Decatur Township residents opposed a proposed 130-acre data center project by Sabey, a Seattle-based developer, but a Metropolitan Development Commission hearing examiner recommended approval of the project. Residents argued the company used a procedural path that limited public scrutiny, as it filed for variances of use instead of a full rezoning request. The project still needs to go through additional approval processes.