Henrico Planning Commission recommends denial of proposed data center near Henrico HS

At its Oct. 10 meeting, the Henrico Planning Commission issued a rare recommendation of denial, to a proposed data center and light industrial complex in the Fairfield District on the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike near its intersection with Azalea Avenue. Planning Department staff had recommended approval, but the proposal had raised opposition from nearby residents who cited noise, traffic, and environmental concerns. The property is located a mile from Henrico High School and sits near the Azalea Flea Market and an Amazon distribution center. The developer, BWS Enterprises LLC, already had modified the proposal during its consultation with the Planning department, first...