THE COST OF
INDUSTRIALIZATION
The Karis Critical data center is not a "tech office." It is a heavy industrial utility project that fails Naperville’s safety and zoning standards.
Public Health: The Invisible Danger
24 Diesel Generators. Group 1 Carcinogens. 1000 Feet From Homes.
Carcinogenic Emissions
Diesel exhaust is a Group 1 Carcinogen. The proposed 24 massive generators will emit toxins directly into residential air.
Risk to Developing Lungs
Adding industrial diesel emissions near parks creates lifelong respiratory risks for children.
“As an oncologist, I'm deeply concerned about diesel generators so close to our kids' parks.”
— Dr. S. Shah, Board-Certified Oncologist
Legal Standards of Approval
Naperville Code Section 6-3-9 requires every "Conditional Use" to meet these four specific standards. Karis fails every single one.
1. Compatibility
The use must be compatible with the character of the neighborhood. Massive industrial silos do not belong 1,000 feet from residential homes.
2. Public Safety
The use must not be detrimental to public health or safety. Diesel exhaust and constant noise levels violate this basic protection.
3. Welfare of the City
The project must contribute to the general welfare. Power grid instability and water consumption threaten the entire community's resources.
4. Minimal Impact
The use must be designed to minimize adverse impacts on the area. Placing 24 generators near a park shows zero effort to minimize harm.