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Planning commission clears Modern Speed Works for 2418 Main St.; staff says use is compatible
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously (6–0) recommended approval Feb. 2 of CUP2025-0574 for Modern Speed Works, a specialty electronics and ECU calibration shop at 2418 Main Street; staff said the use is consistent with the comprehensive plan and Fire offered preliminary approval on access subject to restriping.
The Pearland Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6–0 on Feb. 2 to approve CUP2025-0574, allowing Modern Speed Works LLC to operate a specialty auto-repair/minor use at 2418 Main Street in the Old Town General Business Zoning District.
Staff reported the site is a flag lot near Whataburger, with train tracks behind the parcel and residential uses beyond the tracks, and that notifications to property owners within 200 feet produced no written or phone comments. Staff described the proposed business as a specialized performance electronics and calibration shop that would not perform engine repairs, and said it meets the relevant Unified Development Code criteria and the comprehensive plan for a commercial center. Staff also noted the site has access to water and sewer and will need an updated striping plan if parking changes are required.
The applicant, Kenitra Brockington, said Modern Speed Works will operate indoors, by appointment and referral only, and is not a high-traffic operation. "We're not at all what you would consider an automotive repair place... We work by appointment through referral only," Brockington said, describing a small operation with one lift and predominantly indoor work.
Commissioners asked about emergency access and turning radius for fire apparatus given parallel parking on the site; staff said Fire reviewed the preliminary site plan, identified a pinch point where restriping may be required, and indicated a preliminary blessing contingent on meeting minimum access requirements when restriping is finalized.
Staff also presented a market context map showing 16 auto-repair businesses within 1 mile, 36 within 2 miles and 52 within 3 miles of the location. There were no public comments. The commission approved the CUP 6–0; the item will be forwarded to City Council on Feb. 23, 2026.
