RECORDING 2 Board of Adjustment July 29, 2026

The City of St. Louis Board of Adjustment held a meeting on July 29, 2026, to discuss and deliberate on a conditional use permit (CUP) for a large data center project located at 3728 Market Street and adjacent properties. The meeting included extensive testimony from city officials, developers, community members, and industry representatives regarding the project's economic impact, environmental considerations, and community benefits. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the project's estimated $3 billion investment, including $1 billion for building renovation and $2 billion for data center equipment. The board reviewed enforceable permit conditions addressing noise, water usage, air quality, and renewable energy commitments, including a requirement for the developer to supply a minimum of 2.4 megawatts of on-site renewable power via solar or wind. Additional conditions were proposed and adopted, such as requiring the developer to pay for any major water system improvements identified by hydraulic studies, adherence to National Fire Protection Association standards for backup generators, and posting a security bond or escrow for decommissioning the facility if it ceases data center operations. The community benefits agreement was also discussed, with a new condition requiring its approval by a simple majority of the Board of Aldermen prior to issuance of a building permit. The board voted to uphold the BPS decision with these amendments and conditions, emphasizing the project's potential to generate over 1,000 construction jobs and approximately 50 permanent data center jobs, while ensuring protections for the city and its residents.