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Residents urge city to block proposed Tracy Hills distribution center near schools, citing health and traffic fears
Summary
Dozens of residents told the council that a proposed large distribution center near Coral Hollow Elementary and Kimball High would bring thousands of diesel truck trips, worsen congestion on Coral Hollow Road and harm children’s health. Speakers urged rezoning and urged the city and developer to pursue lower‑pollution commercial uses instead.
Dozens of residents from Tracy Hills, Ellis and nearby neighborhoods filled the public-comment period to oppose a proposed large distribution/distribution‑center project near Coral Hollow Road, arguing the site is incompatible with nearby homes and schools.
Speakers said the proposed Tracy Hills Commerce Center (a large warehouse/distribution proposal now moving through the planning process) would generate heavy diesel truck traffic on Coral Hollow Road and nearby intersections, produce persistent diesel exhaust near Coral Hollow Elementary School and Kimball High School, and worsen already heavy peak‑period congestion.
Why it matters: Residents and public‑health advocates warned the council that diesel exhaust is linked to respiratory disease, asthma and other long‑term health impacts and that the…
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