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The Cheyenne City Council approved annexation and rezoning for the 1,198-acre Cox Ranch property west of the city, clearing the way for a data center campus planned by Skybox Datacenters and ViaWest Group. Residents and two council members opposed the actions, citing inadequate data center regulations and concerns about the development process.
Cheyenne City Council voted 8-2 to annex 1,260 acres of Cox Ranch and rezone it from agricultural to business park, allowing Skybox Data Centers and ViaWest Group to proceed with a new data center. The decision faced strong public opposition from residents concerned about rapid data center expansion, environmental impacts, and the city's approach to development agreements. Council members debated the need for more robust ordinances to govern data center projects.
A Cheyenne City Council committee advanced plans for the Cox Ranch property, which includes a proposed data center campus by Skybox Datacenters and ViaWest Group. The committee approved annexation and rezoning measures, which will now move to the full City Council for final consideration.
The Cheyenne Public Services Committee is reviewing multiple ordinances for land annexation and rezoning in Laramie County, Wyoming, to facilitate several data center projects. These projects, involving developers like SkyBox Data Centers, ViaWest Group, and Trammell Crow Company, are progressing despite recommendations from the Cheyenne Planning Commission to deny some aspects. The committee is also considering a citywide climate action plan.
The Cheyenne City Council advanced the annexation and rezoning of Cox Ranch for a data center project by Skybox Datacenters and ViaWest Group, passing three items on a second reading despite significant resident opposition. Residents voiced concerns about noise, water use, and traffic impacts from the proposed data center campus. The project now moves to a final vote at an upcoming council meeting.
The Cheyenne City Council advanced the proposed Cox Ranch data center project by Skybox Datacenters and ViaWest Group, passing the annexation and rezoning items on second reading despite vocal opposition from residents. Concerns primarily centered on noise, lighting, water usage, and the rapid pace of development. A final vote is scheduled for September 28.
The Cheyenne City Council advanced ordinances to annex 1,259 acres for a data center project by SkyBox and ViaWest Group, moving the proposal halfway through the city approval process. Despite opposition from residents concerned about water use, noise, and traffic, the council voted 6-3 to proceed, citing a lack of authority to halt annexations and public support for economic development.
The Cheyenne City Council advanced the annexation and rezoning of the Cox Ranch property for a data center campus, despite significant opposition from nearby residents. Residents expressed concerns about noise, lighting, water use, wildlife, and traffic from existing and proposed data centers. Developers defended the project, citing community engagement and efforts to mitigate environmental impacts.
The Cheyenne City Council is reviewing annexation and zoning ordinances tonight for a proposed 1,260-acre data center project by Skybox Data Centers and ViaWest Group. This marks the second reading of the ordinances, which previously paused due to community concerns. Final approval will require further committee review and a final council vote.
Cheyenne is moving forward with annexing the 1,260-acre Cox Ranch property to facilitate a data center project by Skybox Data Centers and ViaWest Group. Residents are opposing the project, particularly a decision by the Board of Public Utilities to bundle its own 10-acre property into the annexation ordinance. The related ordinances have passed a committee reading and are heading to the City Council despite resident concerns.
Developers from ViaWest Group and Skybox Datacenters presented their proposed Cox Ranch data center project to the Cheyenne City Council, outlining plans for the 1,200-acre site. The project involves two to three data center buildings using closed-loop cooling and is still pending necessary city approvals, with construction anticipated to take five to seven years after groundbreaking.
Developers ViaWest Group and Skybox Datacenters provided an update to the Cheyenne City Council on their proposed Cox Ranch data center project, discussing ongoing community engagement, water usage plans, and infrastructure commitments. The project requires further city approvals, including a postponed annexation decision, before construction can begin. Developers also presented a document outlining their community commitments in response to council and community concerns.
The Cheyenne City Council postponed a decision on annexing over 1,200 acres for a proposed data center, following extensive public opposition regarding concerns like traffic, water usage, and electricity demand. The William S. Cox Foundation intends to sell the land to ViaWest Group and Skybox for development, which requires annexation and rezoning. The council will revisit the proposal in September.
The Cheyenne City Council's Public Services Committee voted against annexing 1,260 acres for a proposed data center following strong community opposition. Residents raised concerns about environmental impact, industrialization of natural beauty, and rising cost of living, despite the developer's reassurances regarding job creation and sustainable water usage. The committee's vote is a recommendation, and the full City Council will make the final decision.