PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Open and continue the public hearing for 1960 Lucent Lane to the September 3, 2025, PZC Meeting (Karis Critical Data Centers) - DEV-0057-2025
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Sara Kopinski, AICP
ENTITLEMENTS REQUESTED:
1. A conditional use pursuant to Section 6-8B-3 of the Code to allow the operation of 2 data centers;
2. A variance from Section 6-9-3 of the Code for a reduction of the required parking for a data center from 211 spaces per building to 60 spaces per building;
3. A variance from Section 6-2-12.3 of the Code to permit an increase in the height of the proposed equipment yard screen wall from 15 feet to a maximum of 22 feet; and
4. A variance from Section 6-2-12.4 of the Code to permit an increase in the height of the security fence for the Phase 2 private electrical substation to a maximum of 8 feet.
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
Official notice for the public hearing for DEV-0057-2025 was published in the Naperville Sun on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
BACKGROUND:
As outlined in the attached letter, legal counsel for the Petitioner, Karis Critical Member, LLC, respectfully requests that the public hearing for DEV-0057-2025 be opened on August 20, 2025, and continued until the September 3, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission hearing. The petitioner has provided notice of the requested continuance to the property owners who received the initial required notice and will update the posted signs accordingly. The full public hearing, including public testimony, will occur at the September 3rd PZC meeting.
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