The Leesburg Planning Commission meeting on July 24, 2025, focused on the potential development of data centers and flex industrial spaces, weighing their benefits against possible impacts on local residents. Key discussions highlighted the advantages of increased public parkland, enhanced tax revenue opportunities, and reduced traffic. However, concerns were raised about noise levels and the compatibility of these developments with the surrounding area.

Commission members discussed noise regulations, noting that the town code sets a maximum continuous noise level of 55 decibels at property lines. Proposed policy language aims to mitigate negative impacts, ensuring that any rezoning application demonstrates compliance with these standards. Additionally, the commission emphasized the importance of maintaining landscape buffers to reduce visual impacts, suggesting that applicants commit to preserving these buffers in perpetuity.

Another significant topic was the Cardinal Park Overpass, a project included in the town's plans for many years. The overpass aims to improve connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists, particularly as Battlefield Parkway is considered less desirable for such use. The overpass is expected to alleviate traffic congestion at the Battlefield Parkway interchange, which has been identified as a capacity issue regardless of the Gateway project.

The meeting concluded with a call for further consideration of internal traffic circulation policies, indicating that more work is needed to address this aspect of the proposed developments. The discussions reflect ongoing efforts to balance growth with community needs in Leesburg.