Four Seasons data center project in Dumfries in flux as HOA withdraws support

The Four Seasons at Historic Virginia, a 55-and-over retirement community in Dumfries, Prince William County, has officially withdrawn its support for a proposed data center development adjacent to its properties. This decision comes after a breakdown in the initial plan, which involved Cedrus Group uniting two landowners' properties for a single development application. Cedrus Group, owned by Northern Virginia data center developer Jeff Mulhausen, initially spearheaded the Lexora Park data center project. However, landowners William Cooley of Atlantic Funding LLC and Barrie Peterson of Southgate Business LLC opted against combining the sale of their adjacent properties. Consequently, Cedrus Group has exited the overall development plan but will continue to represent Cooley independently. The Four Seasons Homeowners Association's board had initially endorsed Cedrus Group's combined plan but announced on April 15 that it would not pursue a modified plan following Cedrus Group's departure. Residents have previously expressed opposition, with many sporting "Four Seasons says 'No' to Data Centers" t-shirts at community meetings. Barrie Peterson is now reportedly set to submit his own special use permit application to the Prince William County Planning Commission within the next two weeks for three data center buildings and a substation. The status of Cooley's independent proposal from Atlantic Funding remains unknown. Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey, whose district includes the Four Seasons property, has indicated opposition to this new approach.