TR26-04 Public hearing to consider amendments to Chapter 118 (Zoning), Sections 118-631 and 118-633 regarding data center facilities and additional regulations.

Supported the SUP requirement as a great first step, but urged the city to add mandatory distance requirements and address electromagnetic frequency (EMF) concerns.

Shared industry experience supporting the SUP requirement, called for banning crypto-mining operations, limiting building heights, and requiring strict sound and water studies.

Supported SUPs and highlighted health concerns related to infrasound and low-frequency noise from cooling fans, urging larger buffer zones.

Spoke for Iron Horse residents supporting TR26-04, noting that a nearby 12,000 sq ft data center was permitted by right without neighbor notification.

Supported TR26-04 and expressed alarm over a proposed large data center project, emphasizing the need for enforceable standards like noise limits.

Thanked city staff and urged prompt commission recommendation so the city council can act quickly to close loopholes.

Voiced strong support for eliminating by-right privileges, citing potential noise, infrasound, and grid strain from large data centers.

Expressed disappointment that staff stopped at just an SUP rather than adopting comprehensive standards like Fort Worth's proposal, and asked to protect the animal shelter.

HOA president who noted that property values are a major concern and nobody wants a data center next to their million-dollar home.

Supported the SUP requirement, urged differentiating AI data centers from regular ones, and emphasized protecting nearby commercial businesses as well as homes.

Supported TR26-04, suggested banning crypto operations, aligning industrial noise limits with residential standards, and watching for closed-loop bacteria issues.

Expressed concern over AI data centers, surveillance, grid capacity, water usage, and resource depletion in the city.