Cervenka Development Partners sought a use variance to convert 36.58 acres and about 240,000 square feet of existing industrial buildings at 100 to 300 Nordson Drive into a hyperscale data center. The Amherst Board of Zoning Appeals voted 5-0 against the variance on July 29, 2026. The board found the developer had not proved a hardship tied to the site's industrial zoning, and residents raised concerns over noise, water use and grid strain.
Cervenka Development Partners is a commercial real estate firm specializing in ground-up development, value-add projects, and real estate consulting services. The company manages the full development lifecycle, including land identification and acquisition, entitlement navigation, high-quality construction, and the creation of sustainable tenant spaces. By collaborating with top-tier industry partners, Cervenka Development Partners delivers predictable project outcomes and strong financial returns for its investors.
October 21, 2026 Cleveland
Cleveland City Council voted on the night of Oct. 19 to extend the city's moratorium on new data centers through Jan. 29, 2027, or until council enacts permanent rules. The extension keeps zoning permits and occupancy certificates frozen for new standalone data centers and also covers...
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