The day after a City Hall hearing that attracted 100 residents, the Amherst zoning board denied the use-variance request submitted by Cervenka Development Partners LLC, saying the argument for an exemption was not substantial enough. The exception was necessary for the development of a data center as the city’s industrial zoning code does not specifically address data centers.
At the hearing, John Jeffreys, an Amherst zoning board member, pointed out the short time the Nordson campus buildings have been for sale, saying:
"They haven't been on the market very long. … Nordson's a multibillion-dollar company. I'm sure they can keep them on the market for a while."
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Data centers support cloud computing and artificial intelligence, which help utilities forecast demand and run more efficient, cleaner systems while integrating more renewable energy. However, a smart grid comes at a price that may include a strain on resources such as electricity and water that could result in higher energy bills.
The Illinois-based Cervenka’s interest in purchasing the trio of Nordson campus buildings was bolstered by their shared utilities as well as other existing infrastructure. The company has 30 days to challenge the ruling by appealing to the Lorain County Common Pleas Court.