Critical Digital Infrastructure Facility ZTA

Expressed deep concern over data center impacts on power demand, noise, emissions, and water use, urging a moratorium.

Spoke on behalf of Mobilize Frederick opposing by-right zoning for data centers and urging comprehensive study before any code changes.

Highlighted concerns over rising electricity bills, water diversion, diesel risks, and constant noise, asking the commission to oppose the ZTA.

Questioned whether data centers are compatible with Frederick's future vision and warned against opening the door to heavy industrial uses.

Stated strong opposition to by-right development, warning that it strips local government and citizens of control.

Representing Citizens for Responsible Growth, criticized the applicant-driven ZTA and urged the commission to reject it.

Shared personal reasons for moving to Frederick for its quiet environment and urged commissioners to protect residents from industrial monstrosities.

Expressed utter disbelief that Frederick would consider allowing data centers, urging commissioners to vote against it.

Argued that AI factories are heavy industry akin to steel mills and are totally incompatible with a densely populated city.

Former official emphasized that data centers are not currently permitted and urged denial to preserve finite industrial land for other jobs.

Argued data centers represent M-2 heavy industrial utility demands and urged the commission to take time to study the issue thoroughly.

Noted neighborhood concerns over noise, vibration, and visual blight, urging adherence to community rulebooks driven by elected officials.

Offered an analogy about buying an incomplete car and stressed that outside power and water decisions are beyond local control.

Spoke on behalf of younger residents who overwhelmingly oppose data centers, asking government to listen to the public.

Shared professional and personal experience of how low-frequency hums and transformer noise cause illness, sleep disruption, and physical damage.

Expressed conflicted real estate perspective, noting the need for tax base and road infrastructure while acknowledging noise and environmental concerns.

Stated that data centers should be located miles away from population centers and warned against financial and health pitfalls.