Planning Commission Meeting Date: August 20, 2026
To: Members of the Planning Commission
From: Mathias Hughey, AICP, Interim City Planner
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Public Hearing for Consideration of a Text Amendment Revising the Setback Requirement for Data Processing Facilities from Existing or Planned Parks, Trails, and Other Recreational Features
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Action Requested:
The Planning Commission is asked to conduct a public hearing to gather input on the proposed text amendment revising the setback requirement for Data Processing Facilities from existing or planned parks, trails, and other recreational features
Summary Report:
City Staff is initiating a text amendment to revise Section 2.9.14(B)(6)(b) of the Land Development Code - Use Specific Standards for Data Processing Facilities which establishes a setback for data processing facilities from existing or planned parks, trails, and other recreational features.
The public hearing notice was published in the Northfield News on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
The following is the procedure of the public hearing per the City Council's adopted Rules of Business:
Public Hearing Procedure:
A Public Hearing is used by the Planning Commission to solicit the public's comments on various projects or City operation procedures.
A. The Chair will open the hearing by identifying the subject.
B. Staff Presentation - staff will give a presentation on the subject.
C. Applicant's Presentation - if needed.
D. Public Input - The public will have the opportunity to speak for or against the issue. The public may ask questions, make comments, voice support, agree or disagree with the issue.
1. The Chair will recognize a speaker and comments/conversation will be between the Chair and speaker; and between the Chair and Commissioners.
2. The speaker must give their name, address, and if representing a business, must give the name of the business or corporation. If an Attorney or consultant is representing a client, the client m...
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