Project Description: The proposed project is the development of a four-story 122,000 square foot data center building along with six 3,000 kW diesel-fueled generators, one 500 kW house generator, rooftop mechanical equipment including eight 1,500 kW air-cooled chillers, four dedicated outdoor air units, and seven remote radiator units, and landscaping and parking associated with the use. The data center building would be approximately 87 feet in height, with additional screening features extending to a height of 98 feet. The data center would house computer servers for private clients in a secure and environmentally controlled structure.

The project includes the demolition of the existing industrial building on-site, a variance to the Zoning Code standards to allow the increased height of 99 feet and a reduction in the zoning code parking standards for a data center, as well as a Conditional Use Permit for the generators. An Environmental Impact Report was prepared to fulfill the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements for the project.  

File Number: PLN22-00282

APN: 224-66-006

Property Owner: 1231 Comstock Property LLC

Applicant: Courtney Schmidt, Prime Data Centers

Project Planner: Daniel Sobczak, Associate Planner, DSobczak@SantaClaraCA.gov, 408-615-2450

Past Hearings

This project was heard at a public hearing for the Planning Commission on October 23rd, 2024 at 6:00 pm. The Planning Commission voted 4:3 to deny the application. The applicant has appealed the decision.

The project was heard at a City Council meeting on December 3rd, 2024 where the project was approved 5:1 with one-member abstaining from the vote.

The next public hearing will be for Architectural Review at the Development Review Hearing tentatively scheduled for January 8th, 2025 at 4:00pm.

A virtual community meeting was held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 6:00 PM.
(Community Meeting Flyer)

Meeting Minutes _ 1231 Comstock

CEQA

For all CEQA related documentation please refer to the 1231 Comstock - CEQA Development Page.