“Voted Nay on the appeal that overturned the Planning Commission's denial of a four-story data center at 1231 Comstock Street”

Santa Clara's Planning Commission had denied the variance and conditional use permit for a four-story data center at 1231 Comstock Street. On appeal, the City Council overturned that denial 5-1, adopting resolutions approving the conditional use permit and granting variances to height, parking and front setback. Councilmember Kevin Park was the sole no vote; Councilmember Raj Chahal recused. Outcome: Appeal sustained; data center approved 5-1 (1 recused) Recorded vote: Nay. Body: Santa Clara City Council. Measure: 24-1198 / PLN22-00282.