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2023-12-18 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD IN -PERSON BY THE PLANNNG AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023, AT 6:30 PM IN THE PEARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORTATION BOARD ROOM, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DR. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairperson Jennifer Henrichs opened the meeting for the P&Z Regular Meeting at 6:32 P.M. In attendance were: P&Z Vice Chairperson Jennifer Henrichs P&Z Commissioner Alton Dugas P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes P&Z Commissioner Angela McCathran Also, present were Deputy City Attorney Lawrence Provins, Vice President of Pearland Economic Development Corporation Brian Malone, Assistant City Engineer Francisco Reyes, Community Development Deputy Director Martin Griggs, Senior Planner Florence Buaku, Planner I Patrick Bauer, Planning Intern Logan Farris, Executive Assistant Jennifer Danley, and Administrative Assistant Shelby Lowe. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the "Consent Agenda" are considered to be routine and require little or no deliberation by the Planning & Zoning 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 - EXCUSED ABSENCES Excuse the absence of Commissioner Ashlee Boswell and Commissioner Jennifer Henrichs from the December 4, 2023, meeting. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the P&Z Regular Meeting minutes from December 4, 2023. Vice Chairperson Henrichs read into the record the items on the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Fuertes made the motion to approve, Commissioner McCathran seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0 NEW BUSINESS Vice Chairperson Henrich read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — PLAT 23-121: Final Plat of the Hill Homestead. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - PLAT 23-121: FINAL PLAT OF THE HILL HOMESTEAD A request by Matthew Sigmon, Texas Land Map, the applicant; on behalf of Walter Hill, owner; for approval of the Final Plat of The Hill Homestead, creating 2 lots on 3.19 acres located east of Lee Road (CR 664), described to wit: Legal Description: A subdivision of 3.19 acres of land, being lots 6, 7, and 8 of the subdivision of lot 38 of the Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Subdivision of Section 19, HT&BRR Company Survey, Abstract 243, Brazoria County Texas, according to map as recorded in volume 2, Page 23 and 24 of Brazoria County Plat Records. General Location: East of Lee Road, Pearland. Senior Planner Buaku presented the staff report with exhibits. Senior Planner Buaku stated the plat conforms to all criteria of the Unified Development Code (UDC) for approval. Senior Planner Buaku stated that the Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA) has been submitted and approved. Senior Planner Buaku stated that the final plat is ready for approval and staff recommends approval. The applicant was not in attendance. Vice Chairperson Henrichs called for public input. There were no persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed request. There was no further discussion from Staff, P&Z Commission or Public input. Vice Chairperson Henrichs read into the record the items on consideration and Possible Action — PLAT 23-121: Final Plat of the Hill Homestead. Commissioner Fuertes made the motion to approve, Commissioner Dugas seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. Vice Chairperson Henrich read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — VARP 23-19 Variance from the Maximum 3:1 Lot Depth to Lot with Ratio. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - VARP 23-19 VARIANCE FROM THE MAXIMUM 3:1 LOT DEPTH TO LOT WIDTH RATIO Public Hearing: A request by Donna Eckels of Pro-Surv, the applicant; on behalf of Mario Jonathon Moreno, owner; for approval of a Variance Permitted in Section 2.6.1.1 (b)(1) of the Unified Development Code, Ordinance No. 2000-T, from Section 3.2.14.2 (c) to allow the creation of 2 lots that exceeds the maximum 3 to 1 Lot Depth to Lot Width Ratio in the partial replat of JC Rodriguez Estates subdivision described to wit: Legal Description: A subdivision of 1.0001 acres of land, being Lot 1 Block 1 of Minor Plat of JC Rodriguez Estates. A subdivision in Brazoria County, Texas, according to the Map or Plat thereof, Recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 2013006674, Official Public Records, Brazoria County, Texas. General Location:13025 Wilke Road, Pearland. Senior Planner Buaku presented the staff report with exhibits. Senior Planner Buaku stated public notices were sent for the variance and staff received 1 comment in opposition to the replat, not the variance. Senior Planner Buaku stated the variance meets 7 out of the 8 criteria of the UDC for approval and staff recommends approval due to the following reasons: 1. The proposed subdivision meets the minimum lot requirements for the R-1 District except for the 3:1 maximum lot depth to width ratio, for which a variance is being requested for. 2. The 3:1 maximum lot depth to width ratio does not negatively impact adjacent properties and uses. Applicant was not in attendance. Vice Chairperson Henrichs called for public input. There were no persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed request. Commissioner Fuertes confirmed that there was one person against the plat and not against the plat variance. He stated that the comment expressed a concern about flooding, but he was not concerned and was in favor of the variance. Senior Planner Buaku stated that she spoke with the engineering department and any potential flooding will be addressed at the time of permitting. There was no further discussion from Staff, P&Z Commission or Public input. Vice Chairperson Henrichs read into the record the items on consideration and Possible Action — VARP 23-19 Variance from the Maximum 3:1 Lot Depth to Lot with Ratio. Commissioner McCathran made the motion to approve, Commissioner Dugas seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. Vice Chairperson Henrich read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — Conditional use Permit Application: CUP 23-21. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION: CUP 23-21 Public Hearing: A request by Johnna Epperson, applicant, on behalf of Emily Epperson, owner, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Dwelling - Single -Family Detached use on approximately 0.287 acres of land within the Old Town -Mixed Use (OT-MU) District, to wit: Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Development Plat of Old Town Epperson Estate, a subdivision of 0.287 acres of land in City of Pearland, Texas, according to the map or plat recorded in County Clerk's File No. 2023026291 in the Plat records of Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: 2209 North Houston Avenue, Pearland, TX. Planner I Bauer presented the staff report with exhibits. Planner I Bauer stated the CUP is for single-family detached use and there are 2 large oak trees on the lot to be preserved. Planner I Bauer explained that recently the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) approved a variance for the development to deviate from the minimum front setback for an accessory building. Planner I Bauer stated that CUP meets all criteria of the UDC for approval, and staff recommends approval. Applicant, Johnna Lund at 1513 Falling Leaf Drive, Friendswood, Texas 77546, was in attendance in Pearland Economic Development Board Room to answer questions. Vice Chairperson Henrichs called for public input. Resident, Kenneth Long at 2210 North Houston Avenue, Pearland, Texas 77581, stated that he owns the property next door and has a history of the area since his mother grew up there. Mr. Long is in favor of the CUP and likes the fact the property owners are working to conserve the trees on the property. Commissioner McCathran stated that the house looks like it will fit on the property. Commissioner Fuertes stated that the house is bigger than the neighbors and will increase the value of the surrounding area. Commissioner Fuertes thanked the applicant for working with the trees and gave a shout out to the ZBA and staff for their work on this item. Commissioner Fuertes stated that as Pearland continues to grow it will fill in and rehabilitate the area. Commissioner Fuertes stated that the UDC rewrites will make this process easier. Vice Chairperson Henrichs stated that she was for the CUP and asked staff to expand on the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) use. Planner I Bauer stated it was just the detached garage at the front of the property. Commissioner Fuertes asked staff if there was a sidewalk on that street. Planner I Bauer stated that there is not a current sidewalk just an open ditch. There was no further discussion from Staff, P&Z Commission or Public input. Vice Chairperson Henrichs read into the record the items on consideration and Possible Action — Conditional use Permit Application: CUP 23-21. Commissioner Fuertes made the motion to approve, Commissioner Dugas seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. Vice Chairperson Henrich read into the record the item on Commission Input and Discussion — Pearland Prosperity Draft strategic Plan Update. COMMISSION INPUT AND DISCUSSION - PEARLAND PROSPERITY DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE This discussion will cover the update to the Pearland Prosperity Strategic Plan and the process of developing the updated strategy. Deputy Director Griggs introduced Matt DeVeau with Broad Ripple Strategies who presented the Pearland Prosperity Strategic Plan Update. Matt DeVeau discussed the update process resulting in the creation of three items, research executive summary, Pearland prosperity update, and implementation evaluation. Mr. DeVeau stated that they are currently in phase 2 of the process of developing the updated strategy. Matt DeVeau stated this framework is based on the core goal of Pearland being a community of choice for people and businesses within our region. Mr. DeVeau said Pearland can pursue this core goal by the 11 key Initiatives that are both about making it a community of choice businesses and attracting and retaining residents. Matt DeVeau stated the 11 Key Initiatives are Places to Gather, Old Town Revitalization, Infill and Redevelopment, Mobility and Infrastructure, Parks and Recreation, Cultural Arts, Business Development, Pearland Innovation Hub, Workforce Development, Diverse Talent, and Site Development. Mr. DeVeau briefly described each of the 11 Key initiatives. Vice Chairperson Henrichs discussed with Mr. DeVeau that the young professionals' comments are missing middle housing and a sense of place in Pearland. Vice Chairperson Henrich stated the affordability and availability of diverse products are lacking in Pearland. Vice Chairperson Henrichs discussed housing prices, low housing inventory, and making sure developments are fresh and attractive. Commissioner Fuertes stated that Jerry Koza, Chairperson of PEDC, had 100 employees and only two could afford to live in Pearland and Pearland Independent School District is losing enrollment. He stated that young families cannot afford housing due to interest rates and prices. Commissioner Fuertes discussed that because of the UDC, it is difficult to get affordable housing due to the cost of land and drainage with current rules. He stated that he was more receptive to affordable housing and the UDC was the reason why those types of housing don't exist in Pearland. Vice Chairperson Henrichs discussed behavior issues in schools and how families move out of communities because of this issue. Commissioner McCathran discussed how the Pearland Prosperity Plan was a great idea but was concerned about funding the plan. Deputy City Attorney Provins left the meeting at 7:30 pm. Commissioner Fuertes discussed that the city could purchase or maintain an agreement with the Homeowner Association (HOA) and enhance detention ponds to beautify the city. There was no further discussion from Staff, P&Z Commission or Public input. Vice Chairperson Henrich read into the record the item on Commission Input and Discussion — 2023 Planning Internship Capstone Project Presentation. COMMISSION INPUT AND DISCUSSION - 2023 PLANNING INTERNSHIP CAPSTONE PROJECT PRESENTATION This discussion will cover the findings from the 2023 Planning Internship Capstone Project. The presentation will be presented by Logan Farris. Deputy Director Griggs introduced Planning Intern Logan Farris who presented the Capstone Project. Planning Intern Farris discussed the purpose of his project was to investigate methods to improve the Pearland Town Center (PTC) site. Planning Intern Farris stated that for Pearland to remain the community of choice that decision makers need to understand what the current trends are, what factors cause homebuyers to choose one city over another, and what products people are purchasing. He discussed his plan to redevelop and recycle the land within the PTC to create a sense of place that will benefit the city. Planning Intern Farris stated that the barriers of multi -use utility hubs and the UDC make it difficult in Pearland to create placemaking and walkability. He discussed that creating lots of little spaces for people to gather, creating shaded areas for pedestrians to walk, and adding vegetation would help create a welcoming environment. Planning Intern Farris suggested additional multi -family housing would create more tax revenue and increase the wealth base of Pearland. He stated that the increased tax revenue would help with funding the PTC improvements. Vice Chairperson Henrichs stated that we would have Fredericksburg in Pearland and that PTC has not been as strong since COVID. Vice Chairperson Henrich stated that most citizens go to Baybrook Mall. Commissioner Fuertes discussed the barriers to improve PTC would be the lack of understanding from citizens, retailers', discrepancies, and the Planned Urban Development (PUD) being so stringent. Commissioner Fuertes stated that people travel north from the Town Center when leaving and that they missed the mark about PTC visitors coming from inside the beltway. Vice Chairperson Henrichs stated that people go to places that are safe and have places to eat. Commissioner Fuertes stated that population density creates additional tax dollars and there is not enough population in Pearland to support PTC improvements. Commissioner Fuertes is in favor of providing better walkable amenities. Deputy City Attorney Provins returned to the meeting at 7:55 pm. There was no further discussion from Staff, P&Z Commission or Public input. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Odv Council Update Report: Deputy Director Griggs discussed that at City Counoi|'o regular meeting on November 13, 2023, Council approved CUP23-16 for the Golden Chick restaurant on Main Street, CUP23-17 for the Barbershop School on Country Place Parkway, and CUP23-18 for Horizon Montessori school on North Grand Boulevard. He also discussed CUP23-19 for the auto carwash located on Broadway Street and Smith Road and CUP23-20 for the Auto repair Shop on Shadow Creek Parkway was approved by City Council on November 27, 2023. Deputy Director Griggs stated that the Comprehensive Plan 2040 went before City Council for its first public hearing on November 13, 2023, and staff received good feedback, that will require additional research and public outreach. 2. Commissioners Activity Report: None. 3. Next P&Z Regular Meeting: Tuesdoy, Junuory2' 2024 ADJOURNMENT Vice Chairperson Henrichs adjourned the P&Z Regular meeting at 8:22 P.M. These minutes were respectfully submitted by: V ) nley, Executive Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 16th day of January 2024 � Derrell Isenberg, Planning & siatant