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Accept the Recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the following amendments:
1. amend Section 201 Definitions to add Data Center: a facility which houses the necessary computer servers or systems, network systems, related hardware, wiring, data transmitters and other components required for the remote storage (“cloud storage”), transfer, backup and recovery, analysis, or processing of digital data. Further, a data center may also include a facility that engages in developing computer technology, software development, programming, data analytics and digital media.
2. amend Section 201 Definitions to add Data Center Related Facilities: on-site exterior equipment and facilities necessary for the safe, secure, and compatible operation of a Data Center. Such equipment and facilities may include, but is not limited to: HVAC equipment, emergency power generation units, sound attenuation devices, equipment, and facilities necessary to interface with the electric power grid system, and electric power transformers including, without limitation, public/quasi-public facilities, and utilities.
3. amend Section 406.11-1 L-1 Light Industrial Zone Uses permitted to add Data Center including Data Center Related Facilities as a permitted use.
4. amend Section 406.11-1.1 Light Industrial Zone Uses by special exception to add Public/quasi-public facilities and utilities associated with data centers as a use permitted by Special Exception.