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Council postpones Hanover warehouse planned‑development amid resident concerns about flooding and truck traffic
Summary
Pearland council accepted a request to postpone first reading of a proposed PD for a 29.36‑acre Hanover warehouse development so staff, developer and neighbors can refine buffering, drainage and roadway plans.
Pearland — The City Council voted on Nov. 17 to postpone consideration of a requested rezoning to a plan development for a 29.359‑acre Hanover Company warehouse project south of 1021 North Main Street to allow more time for staff and the applicant to address residents’ concerns over drainage, truck traffic on Knapp Road and residential buffering.
Staff summarized the PD as a proposed M‑1 (light industrial)‑based plan that would allow warehouse/office uses, two buildings and significant parking and trailer storage; the applicant’s earlier workshop submittal had included a 334,000‑square‑foot building during initial planning. Staff recommended approval with two additional conditions on slope and landscape buffer adjacent to residential zones. Planning and Zoning recommended the PD 6–0 to council.
Developer James Melody and consultant Ethan Harwell of Kimley Horn said the proposal includes an expanded setback, a 120‑foot buffer and enhanced landscaping along the residential edge, and that a proposed detention pond and underground conveyance would move stormwater to SH‑35. The team said they have discussed improvements to Knapp Road with the Economic Development Corporation and would coordinate any necessary off‑site infrastructure.
Residents who live along Glenda and Knapp raised strong objections about flood risk along Clear Creek, heavy truck traffic, staging of tractor‑trailers and nighttime noise. Several speakers described past flooding during Hurricane Harvey and questioned whether a detention design and an outfall pipe to Highway 35 could reliably protect nearby back yards. Others worried about long‑term conversion from light industrial to heavier uses.
Given the intensity of neighborhood feedback and outstanding technical questions (drainage design and TIA review), the developer asked the council to postpone the first reading for additional outreach and engineering work. Council voted to postpone the ordinance’s first reading unanimously, 7–0, so the applicant and staff can return with refined plans and any additional conditions.
The postponement buys time for additional engineering, TxDOT permitting for potential outfall work, and further neighborhood engagement. Staff noted the PD remains subject to formal conditions if resubmitted.
