Investment company Colliers Engineering and Design appeared before Hanover Township, Lehigh County, Council Nov. 4 to seek approval of a land development project that would add a new warehouse on a lot beside American Parkway in Allentown.

The company appeared before the board earlier in the year with similar plans that would continue to develop the area around American Parkway.

During the meeting, Councilman Robert Heimbecker raised a concern about traffic control, noting the township already experiences high traffic due to the FedEx Ground building on Willowbrook Road. A representative for the developers said this new space would be equipped with efficient trailer parking, reducing the chance of truck queuing. There will also be no overnight parking permitted.

Council Chairman Bruce Paulus questioned whether this location would be refrigerated, which would impact the type of tenant that would choose this location. The developer said it would not have refrigerator capabilities.

Councilman Anthony Rossi requested the hours of this location, primarily wondering if this would be a 24-hour site. He said there are residents living nearby, and he anticipates some noise complaints.

The developer was unsure of the hours at this time, but referred to the line of trees in the area that would act as a sound barrier for the apartments nearby.

Township Attorney Jackson Eaton mentioned the planning commission had imposed a condition on this matter when the developers sought its approval. He explained the condition required the addition of a sound wall to lessen noise pollution.

The developers agreed to the noise-related conditions, as well as a number of waivers and conditions Paulus presented. Council passed resolution 2022-44 unanimously, approving the preliminary land development of the new warehouse.

In other business, township Engineer Al Kortze requested the release of final payments to Charles Herman Inc. for the completion of the Chestnut Grove basketball court project. The amount owed was $72,103.15, and council approved the release of funds.

Township Manager Melissa Wehr mentioned she sees kids enjoying the court every time she leaves the office.