Planning Board 10062026

Davidson County, North Carolina Planning Board meeting, October 8, 2026. The board unanimously recommended approval of William L. Hedrick’s rezoning request for approximately 17.94 acres in Lexington Township from RA-3 to conditional zoning limited industrial, with an added requirement for a maintained 20-foot vegetated buffer along the eastern property line and a state DOT driveway permit if access is added across the creek. The board also reviewed final approval for phase two of Kennedy Place, a 19-lot subdivision. Concerns about septic areas located on or accessed through other lots led the development team to revise the plat to place those areas within common area; the board approved a three-month extension of preliminary approval to allow revisions and obtain outstanding agency comments and certifications.

The board conducted an extensive review of proposed zoning standards for data centers, including facility classifications, siting and special-use requirements, noise and vibration limits, buffers and berms, decommissioning financial assurance, and cooling-water restrictions. Public comments raised concerns about noise, water and energy use, air emissions, backup generators, and decommissioning. No final vote was taken on the proposed amendment; the board continued discussion to October 20 and invited members to submit proposed revisions for staff review. No procurement activity, contract awards, or spending approvals were identified.