RECORDING 1 Board of Adjustment July 29, 2026

The City of St. Louis Board of Adjustment held a meeting on July 29, 2026, to hear an appeal regarding the conditional use permit (CUP) granted by the Board of Public Service for the construction of a large data center at 3728-46 Market Street and 3854-58 Market Street. The permit included numerous conditions related to waste management, signage, security, noise and vibration controls, building design, water use, backup generators, energy efficiency, and community benefits. The appeal was filed by the Missouri Coalition for the Environment and other community members, who raised concerns about environmental impacts, public health risks, noise pollution, energy consumption, water usage, and the compatibility of the data center with the city's land use plans and sustainability goals. Testimonies from appellants highlighted potential negative effects on air quality, noise levels, urban heat island effects, and strain on the electrical grid, as well as issues with the transparency and adequacy of the permitting process. Representatives supporting the permit emphasized the economic benefits, tax revenue, and redevelopment potential associated with the project. The board discussed procedural matters, the possibility of modifying permit conditions, and the implications of overturning the permit, including a one-year moratorium on reapplication. The meeting included extensive public testimony and legal arguments but did not conclude with a final vote during the session. The board indicated that decisions would be communicated by mail in about two weeks.