2023-07-17 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD IN -PERSON BY THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, MONDAY, JULY 17 2023, AT
6 30 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DR.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairperson Fuertes opened the meeting for the P&Z Regular Meeting at 6:30 P.M.
In attendance were:
P &Z Vice Chairperson Henry Fuertes
P &Z Commissioner Ashlee Boswell
P &Z Commissioner Jennifer Henrichs
P &Z Commissioner Derrell Isenberg
P &Z Commissioner Brad Kuhn
P &Z Commissioner Angela McCathran
Also, present were Deputy City Attorney Lawrence Provins Associate Engineer John De La Rosa,
Community Development Assistant Director Martin Griggs, Senior Planner Florence Buaku,
Planner I Samin Bazargan, Planning Intern Logan Farris and Administrative Assistant Shelby
Lowe.
ELECTIONS
Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to serve until the first regular meeting of the P&Z
in July 2024.
Vice Chairperson Fuertes nominated P&Z Commissioner Derrell Isenberg for Chairperson;
Commissioner Kuhn seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6-0.
Chairperson Isenberg nominated P&Z Commissioner Jennifer Henrichs for Vice Chairperson;
Commissioner McCathran seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed under the "Consent Agenda" are considered to be routine and require little or no
deliberation by the P&Z Commission. These items will be enacted/approved by one motion
unless a commissioner requests separate action on an item, in which event the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered by separate action (ix. Matters removed from
Consent Agenda). Approval of the Consent Agenda enacts the items of legislation.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — PLAT 23-55: PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
THOMAS MANOR
P ublic Hearing: A request by Monica Fontenot -Poindexter, Chesterfield Development Services
the applicant; on behalf of Freeman T. Wyche and 011ie Alicia Wyche, owner; for approval of the
P reliminary Plat of Thomas Manor, creating 8 lots, 5 reserves and 2 blocks on 5.9136 acres
located north of Fite Road described to wit:
Legal Description: A Subdivision Containing 5.9136 Acres of Land out of Allison Richey Gulf
Coast Home Company Subdivision, Section 21, H.T.& B.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract 309, Brazoria
County, Texas.
General Location: 8335 Fite Road.
Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the items on the Consent Agenda. Vice Chairperson
Henrichs made the motion to approve, Commissioner Fuertes seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6-0.
N EW BUSINESS
Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the items on Consideration and Possible Action — PLAT
23-74: Ridgewood Estates Replat No. 1.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - PLAT 23-74: RIDGEWOOD ESTATES REPLAT
N O 1
P ublic Hearing: A request by CE Engineers and Development Consultants, the applicant; on
behalf of Kimberly Barnes -Henson, owner; for approval of a partial Replat of Ridgewood Estates
creating 3 lots on 0.2085 acres located on Broadmore Lane.
Legal Description: A subdivision of 0.285 acres (9,085 square feet) of land being out of Lot 3,
Block 34, of Ridgewood Estate Addition, Fort Bend County, Texas, A subdivision recorded in Plat
Book No. 5 on Pages 29-A, 29-B, 29-C and 29-D, in the County Clerk's Office, Fort Bend County,
Texas.
General Location: Off the SE Corner of Broadmore and Tulip Lane.
S enior Planner Buaku presented the staff report with exhibits. Senior Planner Buaku stated that
this replat will subdivide 1 lot into 3 lots. Senior Planner Buaku stated that the replat conforms to
the criteria of the UDC for approval. Staff recommends approval due to a variance being issued
by Fort Bend County.
Applicant, Chen Wang at 9545 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77024, was in attendance in -
person in Council Chambers to answer any questions for the P&Z Commission.
Chairperson Isenberg called for public input.
There were no persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed request.
N o further discussion from Staff, P&Z Commission or Public input.
Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the items on Consideration and Possible Action — PLAT
23-74: Ridgewood Estates Replat No. 1. Commissioner Boswell made the motion to approve,
Commissioner McCathran seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6-0.
Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the items on Consideration and Possible Action —
Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP 23-12.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION:
CUP 23-12
Public Hearing: A request by Varinder Tandon, applicant, on behalf of CCAC Sam's Shadow
Creek, LLC., owner, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow Auto Wash use,
within the Shadow Creek Ranch Planned Development (PD) District on approximately 1.0521
acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: Lot "C-1' , Block 1, First Partial Replat of The Reserve at Shadow Creek
Ranch, a subdivision of 1.0521 acres of land in the City of Pearland, Texas according to the map
or plat recorded in County Clerk's File No. 2012022859 in the Plat records of Brazoria County,
Texas.
General Location: Southeast Quadrant of Business Center Drive & Discovery Bay Drive.
Planner I Bazargan presented the staff report with exhibits. Planner I Bazargan stated that CUP
application is for a car wash located in the Shadow Creek PD. Planner I Bazargan stated that the
CUP conforms to 6 out of 7 of the criterions of the UDC for approval. Staff recommends denial
due to the character of the area. Staff recommends 4 conditions if the P&Z Commission considers
approving the CUP:
1. The applicant shall provide a color rendering that meets the Shadow Creek Village
Architectural Review Committee requirements for Commercial Sites of the proposed use
and be developed to be in substantial conformance with materials depicted on facade
details submitted with this CUP application.
2. The applicant shall provide details on the vacuum station structures and shall
accommodate masonry wrapping of the structures to a height equal to the painted split
face CMU wainscot provided in the facade details submitted with this CUP application
3. The site plan shall be amended to accommodate the following
a. A minimum 6' depth planting area along the entire length of stacking lane near the
east property line with a continuous hedge row with a minimum 3 in height at
planting.
b. Infill the areas between the proposed street tree landscape strip along Discovery
Bay drive with a continuous hedge row with a minimum 3 in height at planting.
c. A landscaped planting area with dense enough planting to screen the exit of the
tunnel and immediate drive aisle. The planting area shall contain large shade trees
with a minimum 4 caliper measured at 12" above the root ball, with the total caliper
inches equal to at least 1.5" for each 10' of lot depth along the area south of the
exit. The planting area shall also include a continuous hedge row with a minimum
of 3' in height at planting. There shall be no plantings required within the area
necessary to ensure clear sight visibility for exiting traffic from the car wash. A
Sight Distance Visibility Study shall be required at permitting stage for the
intersection of the entrance/exit with the drive aisle to determine appropriate
clearance due to the curvature of the roadway.
d. Provide a continuous row of shrubs along the east property line parallel with the
building.
4. The vacuum systems shall be enclosed and maintained inside the building in the
equipment room to reduce noise for adjacent property owners.
Applicant, Varinder Tandon with Mint Express Carwash at 6240 4315 Lone Creek Hill Court, Katy,
Texas 77494, was in attendance at Council Chambers to present to the P&Z Commission. He
stated that Mint Express Carwash currently has 2 locations, and they are looking to add 3 more
locations by the end of the year. Mr. Tandon stated that this is a customer centric business. He
described the staffing, chemicals that would be used and what they are planning for community
outreach. Mr. Tandon shared the online reviews of his current carwash locations and the site plan
for this proposed location. He stated that carwash services will be around 10 dollars. Mr. Tandon
stated that he understands staffs assessment.
Chairperson Isenberg called for public input.
There were no persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed request.
Vice Chairperson Henrichs asked staff what types of businesses would be ideal for this location
and asked how site detention will be handled. Assistant Director Griggs stated that the Shadow
Creek PD has detention capacity for this area and the ideal uses would be those meeting the 288-
gateway description. Vice Chairperson Henrichs asked staff what kind of developments should
be in this area. Assistant Director Griggs stated that area in 288 Gateway should have higher
commercial uses in order to maintain a higher quality development. Commissioner Boswell stated
that she is not favor of this CUP application. She stated that this development wouldn't match the
character of the area, that there are enough carwashes in the city, and there is a better use for
this location. Commissioner Fuertes asked why this CUP application is being considered by the
P&Z Commission since Shadow Creek Ranch falls under the Land Use and Urban Development
Code. Assistant Director Griggs stated that auto uses CUPs are reviewed by the P&Z Commission
and City Council due to all PD amendment from 2017 which required CUPs for many auto related
uses. Commissioner Fuertes stated that he worked with the Shadow Creek Ranch developers
until 2011 and in his opinion the developers did not intend for a carwash to go in this location. He
stated that he likes the carwash product and would probably be in favor of this CUP if it was in a
different location. Commissioner McCathran stated that Pearland has quite a few express
carwashes and asked the applicant what sets their carwash apart from the others. Mr. Tandon
stated that they provide additional services to customers like towels and water bottles.
Commissioner McCathran asked the applicant if they have reviewed the conditions suggested by
staff. Mr. Tandon stated that they spoke to the surrounding businesses like Sam's Club to see if
they are in support of the business. Deputy City Attorney Provins clarified Commissioner
McCathran's question to Mr. Tandon. Mr. Tandon stated that they are fine with the conditions
suggested by staff. Commissioner McCathran asked staff if the city if engaged with any other
businesses to be built in this location. Assistant Director Griggs stated that the city's vision for this
corridor is to maintain a high -quality standard for development and that Community Development
does not seek out businesses to develop in a particular location. Commissioner McCathran stated
that there are a lot of medical uses in that area and that she is not in favor of this CUP. Chairperson
Isenberg agreed with the other P&Z Commissioners and stated that the product is good, but the
location is bad. Commissioner Kuhn agreed with the other P&Z Commissioners.
No further discussion from Staff, P&Z Commission or Public input.
Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the items on Consideration and Possible Action Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP 23-12. Commissioner Fuertes made the motion to
approve, Commissioner Boswell seconded the motion.
Motion denied 0-6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. City Council Update Report: Presented by Assistant Director Griggs. Assistant Director
Griggs stated that at the July 10, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting, City Council
approved the UDC Amendments (Ordinance No. 2000T-39).
2. Commissioners Activity Report: Commissioner Fuertes and Chairperson Isenberg
discussed the P&Z Commission reviewing the Rules and Procedures at the next regular
P&Z meeting.
3. Next P&Z Regular Meeting: August 7, 2023
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Dansby adjourned the P&Z Regular meeting at 7:18 P.M.
These minutes were respectfully submitted by:
Shelby Lowe! Administrative Assistant
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 7th day of August 2023, A.D.
Derrell Isenberg, Plannin.'& Zoning Chairperson