Developers behind the proposed Wood Avenue megawarehouse are requesting a special exception from Easton Zoning Hearing Board tied to one piece of the project.

Residents are concerned that it could increase flood risks.

Scannell Properties, the developer of the warehouse, is looking to relocate a watercourse, retention basin and access road within a designated floodplain. This is part of a greater construction of a 1-million square-foot warehouse along Wood Avenue.

The warehouse needs approval from Easton , which rests in the hands of The Easton Planning Commission. The commission is continuing to hear testimony from both the developer and the opposition during its monthly meetings.

The Zoning Hearing Board held a special hearing Sept. 18 to hear testimony from Scannell’s team,

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