Warren County Supervisors address data center concerns, hold public hearings
The Warren County Board of Supervisors addressed public concerns at a May 19th meeting, prominently discussing data center applications and public opposition, alongside approved tax increases. Supervisors also acted on eight public hearings for various Conditional Use Permit applications and criticized social media commentary related to data center developments.
At the May 19th Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting, officials listened to an hour of critical public comments. Key concerns included recently approved tax increases and significant public opposition, particularly on social media, regarding data center applications across the county following a recent Planning Commission meeting. Supervisors later critiqued the "social media falsehoods" surrounding county business, specifically referencing the data center criteria discussions.
Following public comments, the board conducted eight public hearings. These hearings primarily focused on various Conditional Use Permit (CUP) applications, with the Planning Commission having previously recommended approval for most. The Board of Supervisors subsequently approved all eight CUP requests, including one for a church and several for short-term tourist rentals. One approval included an adjustment to an entrance requirement after consultation with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The article noted the overall meeting concluded with the approval of a 10-item Consent Agenda.