2024-05-06 Planning and Zoning Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD IN -PERSON BY THE PLANNNG AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024, AT 6:30 PM IN
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DR.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Derrell Isenberg opened the meeting for the P&Z Regular Meeting at 6:30 P.M.
In attendance were:
P&Z Chairperson Darrell Isenberg
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes
P&Z Commissioner John McDonald
P&Z Commissioner Angela McCathran
P&Z Commissioner Jennifer Stockdick
Also, present were Deputy City Attorney Lawrence Provins, Assistant City Engineer Francisco
Reyes, Community Development Director Vance Wyly, Community Development Deputy Director
Martin Griggs, Senior Planner Florence Buaku, Planner II Patrick Bauer, and Executive Assistant
Jennifer Danley.
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 Astion - Excused Absences - Excuse the absence of
Commissioner Brad Kuhn and Commissioner Angela McCathran from the April 15, 2024, P&Z
Regular Meeting.
Consideration and Possible Action - Approval of Minutes - Approve the P&Z Regular Meeting
minutes from April 5, 2024, and April 15, 2024.
Consideration and Possible Action - PLAT 24-27: Final Plat of Creekside at Highland Glen
Section 2
A request by Patrick Lane, LJA Engineering, the applicant; on behalf of Beazer Homes Texas LP,
owner; for approval of the Final Plat of Creekside at Highland Glen Section 2 creating 36 single
family lots, 2 reserves, and 1 block on ± 22.451 acres of land located East of Pearland Parkway
and North of Hughes Road.
Legal Description: A subdivision of 22.451 acres of land situated in the Derril H. M Hunter
Survey, Abstract 76, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: East of Pearland Parkway and North of Hughes Road.
Chairperson Isenberg asked for the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner
McDonald made the motion to approve the consent agenda, Commissioner Fuertes seconded the
motion.
Motion passed 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — PLAT
24-25: SolveChem Properties (A Replat of Packaging Service Company).
Consideration and Possible Action - PLAT 24-25: SolveChem Properties (A Replat of
Packaging Service Company)
A request by Joyce Owens of Owen Management Company, applicant for SolveChem Industrial
Realty LLC, owner; for approval of SolveChem Properties, a replat of Packaging Service
Company, to allow an unplatted tract of land to be combined with the platted Packaging Service
Company lot to create 1 lot described to wit:
Legal Description: A Subdivision of 25.1041 Acres of Land being a Replat of Commercial
Reserve, Block 1, minor plat of Packaging Service Company and 3.02 acres of land situated in the
H.T.& B.R.R, Abstract 543, Section 4 City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: 4902 Shank Road.
Senior Planner Buaku presented the staff report with exhibits. Senior Planner Buaku stated that
the request is for a replat to combine two lots into one lot and is in the Light Industrial (M-1)
District. Senior Planner Buaku discussed that the replat was to allow for future expansion, meets
all the lot requirements of the M-1 District, and has an approved special exception for existing
nonconformities. Senior Planner Buaku stated that the plat meets all criteria of the Unified
Development Code (UDC), and staff recommends approval.
Applicant, Joyce Owens at 12401 South Poast Oak Road, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77045, was in
attendance in -person in Council Chambers to answer any questions for the P&Z Board.
Chairperson Isenberg called for public input.
There were no persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed request.
Commissioner Fuertes asked staff if there is a single-family residence on the parcel being taken
in. Deputy Director Griggs discussed the previous residence not being used for residential
purposes and that the applicant has not stated that they are using that for a residence.
Commissioner Fuertes asked staff if the zoning is industrial, and no zone change is required for
the replat. Deputy Directory Griggs stated yes. Applicant, Joyce Owens stated there is no
immediate plan for development and the use will be for trucks to come through.
There was no further discussion from Staff, P&Z Commission or Public input.
Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — PLAT
24-25: SolveChem Properties (A Replat of Packaging Service Company). Commissioner
McCathran made the motion to approve the Plat, and Commissioner Fuertes seconded the
motion.
Motion passed 5-0.
Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — PLAT
24-33: Replat of Rice Drier Commerce Park.
Consideration and Possible Action - PLAT 24-33: Replat of Rice Drier Commerce Park
A request by Chris Rhodes, the applicant; on behalf of ERS RE Holdings, LLC, owner; for
approval of the partial Replat of Rice Drier Commerce Park, combining 2 lots into 1 lot on 12.667
acres of land described to wit:
Legal Description: A subdivision of 12.667 acres of land, being a replat of Lot 1 Block 1 of the
Rice Drier Commerce Park No. 2, a subdivision of record in Plat No. 2023030527 of the BCPR
and Lot 2 Block 1 of Rice Drier Commerce Park, a subdivision of record in Plat No. 2019027535 of
the BCPR in the HT&BRR Co Survey Section 2, Abstract No. 542, City of Pearland, Brazoria
County Texas.
General Location: 4300 Rice Drier Drive.
Senior Planner Buaku presented the staff report with exhibits. Senior Planner Buaku stated that
the replat of Rice Drier Commerce Park is to combine one lot out of two platted lots and a portion
of the property is part of the Rice Drier Planned Development, and the other portion is zoned for
light industrial. Senior Planner Buaku discussed that the applicant intends to expand the existing
light industrial use on to the adjacent parcel with the addition of a building. Senior Planner Buaku
stated that the Replat meets all criteria of the UDC, and staff recommends approval.
The applicant was not present.
Chairperson Isenberg 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.
Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — PLAT
24-33: Replat of Rice Drier Commerce Park. Commissioner McDonald made the motion to
approve the replat and Commissioner Fuertes seconded the motion.
Motion passed 5-0.
Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action —
Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP 24-13.
Consideration and Possible Action - Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP 24-13
Public Hearing: A request by Helen Wang, applicant, on behalf of Sheng Li, owner, for approval
of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Warehouse use within the General Commercial (GC)
District, on approximately 4.678 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: A 4.678-acre tract of land, being out of 9.5360 acres (415,389 square feet) of
land situated in Abstract No. 542 and Abstract 233, Brazoria County, Texas, being out of Lots 77
and 78 of the Zychlinski Subdivision, map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 29, Page 43,
Brazoria County Deed Records (B.C.D.R.) and being the same 9.5360 acre tract of land to
Pearland Partners, LTD. in deed filed for record under Brazoria County Clerk File (B.C.C.F.) No.
02-045143.
General Location: 3702 Knapp Road, Pearland, Texas.
Planner II Bauer presented the staff report with exhibits. Planner II Bauer stated that the CUP is
for a furniture warehouse use located in the General Commercial (GC) District. Planner II Bauer
discussed that staff has not received public comments in favor of or against the CUP, the history
of the property, and is compatible with the Industrial designation. Planner II Bauer stated that it
meets all the criteria of the UDC, and staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1. Large Shade Trees shall be provided along Knapp Road at a rate of 1" for each 15' of
frontage with a minimum planting of 2" DBH and 6' height.
2. Evergreen shrubs shall be provided to form a continuous vegetative screen along the
parking area towards the front of the property to screen the existing parking facing Knapp
Road.
3. Landscape island with parking lot trees shall be provided at the ends of the parking facing
Knapp Road.
4. The existing barbed wire fencing shall be removed from the property.
5. There shall be no storage of goods outside of the building.
Applicant, Helen Wang at 3702 Knapp Road, Pearland, Texas 77581, was in attendance in -
person in Council Chambers to present to the P&Z Board. Ms. Wang discussed the purpose of the
warehouse and the future development of the adjacent property.
Chairperson Isenberg called for public input.
There were no persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed request.
Commissioner McDonald asked staff if anything the applicant plants needs to be on the city's
approved list. Deputy Director Griggs stated yes that street trees and shade trees are the
requirement for the CUP and fruit trees are not shade trees. Commissioner McDonald asked staff
if the applicant is aware of the staff's conditions. Planner II Bauer stated they were aware of the
conditions and staff had a meeting with the applicant. Commissioner McDonald asked the
applicant if the owner has any objections to the conditions by City staff. Ms. Wang stated the city
shut down the building because of the fire marshal, the CUP is based on the site plan because it
was built a long time ago, and they have applied for a permit for the fire system and alterations.
Commissioner McDonald suggested that the staff get something in writing from the applicant that
they agree with the staff's conditions. Commissioner Fuertes stated that the adjacent undeveloped
land will fall under zone change and getting occupancy for the vacant buildings along Knapp Road
will bring employment. Deputy City Attorney Provins suggested that the property to east is not a
part of the CUP under consideration.
There was no further discussion from Staff, P&Z Commission or Public input.
Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action —
Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP 24-13. Commissioner McCathran made the motion to
approve the CUP and Commissioner Stockdick seconded the motion.
Commissioner McDonald made the motion to amend CUP 24-13 with staff's proposed conditions
and Commissioner McCathran seconded the motion.
Amended motion passed 5-0.
Chairperson Isenberg called for the vote on the motion to include the amendments.
Motion passed 5-0.
Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action
Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP 24-14.
Consideration and Possible Action - Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP 24-14
Public Hearing: A request by Ruth Abigail Ramos Martinez, applicant, on behalf of Shane Kurjex,
owner, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Hair Salon use within the Light
Industrial (M-1) District, on approximately 1.5707 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: A subdivision of 1.5707 acres of land situated in the H.T.&B.R.R. Company
Survey Section 11, Abstract No. 238, Brazoria County, Texas and being out of Tract "C" of
Magnolia Industrial Sites, Section One, as recorded in Volume 18, Pages 153-154 of the Plat
Records of Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: 3419 Veterans Drive Suite B, Pearland, Texas.
Planner II Bauer presented the staff report with exhibits. Planner II Bauer stated that the CUP is
for a Hair Salon use in the Light Industrial (M-1) District and staff has not received public
comments in favor of or against the CUP request. Planner II Bauer discussed that previous hair
salons have occupied the lease space from 2015 to 2021 and since it was abandoned for more
than six months a CUP is needed. Planner II Bauer stated that the CUP meets all seven of the
UDC requirements, and staff recommends approval.
Applicant, Ruth Abigail Ramos Martinez at 5418 Jefferson Street, Pearland, Texas 77584, was in
attendance in -person in Council Chambers to answer any questions for the P&Z Board.
Chairperson Isenberg called for public input.
There were no persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed request.
Commissioner Fuertes asked staff to clarify that the location of the property is in zone M-1 and
gas stations were allowed to be in that zone. Deputy Director Griggs stated correct the gas station
fuel pumps are allowed by right the convenience store is what requires the CUP as this is an
existing use and a non -conforming use. Deputy Director Griggs stated that the lease space that is
tacked on to it was vacant for more than six months so that is why the CUP is required.
There was no further discussion from Staff, P&Z Commission or Public input.
Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action —
Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP 24-14. Commissioner McDonald made the motion to
approve the CUP and Commissioner Fuertes seconded the motion.
Motion passed 5-0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Introduction of New P&Z Commissioner, Jenifer Stockdick. Commissioner Stockdick
discussed that she lived in Katy, Texas for forty years, served on three boards in the
City of Katy and previously Katy's City Council. Commissioner Stockdick stated she
moved to Pearland three years ago and looks forward to serving the Pearland
community.
2. City Council Update Report: Deputy Director Griggs stated that there were four items
on the City Council agenda for the April 22, 2024, meeting. Deputy Director Griggs
discussed the CUP 24-03 for a Child Day Care Center use within the Office &
Professional (OP) District located on Liberty Drive was approved with a 7-0 vote.
Deputy Director Griggs stated the CUP 24-10 for the replacement of a communication
tower located on South Main Street was amended to include a FAA safety regulation of
a light package and was approved with a 5-2 vote. Deputy Director Griggs discussed
that CUP 24-12 for a Auto Repair (Major) use within the GC District located on
Broadway Street was amended for a parking area instead of providing landscaping by
the fire lane and Council discarded the requirement of removing the barbed wire fence.
Deputy Director Griggs stated that Council approved CUP24-12 with the other
recommended conditions from the P&Z Commission. Deputy Director Griggs stated
that Council did not approve the CUP 24-11 for a Gasoline Station use within the
General Business (GB) District located at Northwest Corner of McHard Road and Max
Road with a 0-7 vote.
3. Commissioners Activity Report: Commissioner Fuertes asked staff for an update on the
Comprehensive Plan and the UDC updates. Deputy Director Griggs discussed that the
Comprehensive Plan is being edited by the consultant to add the public input from
December — February, updates from the Pearland Prosperity Plan, and will be
presented to Council at the end of the month. Deputy Director Griggs stated the UDC
update project is going out for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on Wednesday and will
be gathering input from prospective consultants. Commissioner McDonald asked staff
if the Comprehensive Plan has been presented to Council and depending on how
much change will it be presented again to the P&Z Commission. Director Wyly stated
that there would not be a significant amount of change that would warrant it but glad to
bring it back to the P&Z Commission. Director Wyly discussed the minor changes to
the plan. Deputy Director Griggs discussed that the Old Town Revitalization Plan's
consultant will be presented to Council and after approval staff will draft out the
stakeholder group and start public participation. Deputy Director Griggs stated that
Community Development staff are implementing a new permitting software.
Chairperson Isenberg stated that Sullivan Brothers have started developing at the Old
Town site.
4. City Council and P&Z Joint Planned Development Workshop: May 13, 2024. Next P&Z
Regular Meeting: May 20, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Isenberg adjourned the P&Z Regular meeting at 7:19 P.M.
These minutes were respectfully submitted by:
Jennifer Danley, Executive Assistant
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 20th day of May 2024
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Derrell Isenberg, Planning &mooning Chairperson