HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250217 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, FEBRUARY 17, 2025, AT
6:30 PM IN PEARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, CITY HALL, 3519
LIBERTY DR., SUITE 350
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Henry Fuertes opened the meeting for the P&Z Regular Meeting at 6:31 P.M.
In attendance were:
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes
P&Z Commissioner Thomas Echols
P&Z Commissioner Trey Haskins
P&Z Commissioner Jennifer Henrichs
P&Z Commissioner Jenifer Ordeneaux
P&Z Commissioner John McDonald
Also, present were Deputy City Attorney Lawrence Provins, Assistant City Attorney Katie
Leininger, Assistant City Engineer Francisco Reyes, Associate Engineer Ramiro Valdez,
Community Development Director Vance Wyly, Community Development Deputy Director Martin
Griggs, Planning Manager Katya Copeland, 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 Action - Approval of Minutes - Approve the P&Z Regular Meeting
February 3, 2025.
Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the items on the Consent Agenda. Commissioner
Haskins made the motion to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Ordeneaux
seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6-0.
The meeting was paused at 6:36 pm due to Information Technology (IT) difficulties
and the meeting resumed at 7:02 pm.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None
NEW BUSINESS
Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible
Action — Zone Change Application: ZONE24-18.
Consideration and Possible Action - Zone Change Application: ZONE 24-18
Public Hearing: A request by Jennifer Curtis, META Planning + Design, applicant, on behalf of
Bettie R. Hairston, owner, for approval of a zone change for 11.8 acres of land from General
Commercial (GC) District to Planned Development (PD) District for a gated townhouse -style
residential community with 96 single-family lots, community park, detention and open space, to wit:
Legal Description: An 11.849-acre tract of land, located in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract
233; said 11.849 acre tract being all of a called 11.752 acre tract of land record in the name of Bettie
Rae Hairston in Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 2009023201 out of Lot 57, Section 2, Zychlinski
Subdivision, a subdivision recorded in Volume 29, Page 43, Brazoria County Deed Records.
General Location: North of McHard Road, West of Old Alvin Road, East of Main Street, Pearland,
Texas.
Planner II Bauer presented the staff report with exhibits. Mr. Bauer explained that the request is
for a zone change from General Commercial (GC) District to Planned Development (PD) District
to develop a gated townhouse -style residential community. Mr. Bauer elaborated that the
proposed development includes ninety-six single-family lots, a community park, a detention area
and open space. Mr. Bauer stated the PD Joint Workshop was held on July 10, 2024. It was noted
that staff received six written public comments against the request and one phone inquiry for more
information. Mr. Bauer additionally discussed the design plan, landscaping plan, amenity plan,
and screening plan for the community. Mr. Bauer presented the applicant's requested deviations
from the Unified Development Code (UDC) for the development. Mr. Bauer stated that the zone
change meets most of the approval criteria, except for criterion five of the UDC, and staff
requested additional clarification on several aspects of the development before supporting the
request.
The applicant, Jennifer Curtis of META Planning and Design at 24285 Katy Freeway, Suite 525,
Katy, Texas 77494, was in attendance in -person in the Pearland Economic Development
Corporation (PEDC) Board Room to present to the P&Z Board. Ms. Curtis discussed the
adjustments made to the development plan, addressed the lack of middle housing in Pearland
and its benefits, and stated META is willing to work with staff to provide the requested
clarifications.
Chairperson Fuertes called for public input.
Resident William Wiesepape, at 3722 Emerald Falls Lane, Pearland, Texas 77581, expressed
concerns about the proposed zone change and town -home development.
Brad Crain, President of Crain Group, at 3812 Buckholt Street, Pearland, Texas 77581, discussed
his concerns about the high density of the development and the nuisance posed by surrounding
commercial properties affecting the proposed project.
Resident, Jerry Koza, Jr. at 2823 Knob Hill Street, Pearland, Texas 77581, expressed concern
that the residential development could limit opportunities for future commercial development in the
area.
Resident, Umer Kamel at 1409 Copper Ridge Lane, Pearland, Texas 77581, expressed concerns
about residential density and access to the development.
Commissioner McDonald supported the need for affordable housing in Pearland but cautioned
that high HOA fees could make it unaffordable. Commissioner Echols expressed concerns about
the dense design plan and the cost of HOA dues. Commissioner Henrichs stated that she liked
the concept but opposed the zero -lot line deviation. Commissioner Haskins emphasized the
numerous deviations from UDC requirements and suggested the development might be better
suited for a different location. Commissioner Ordeneaux stressed that the applicant is requesting
multiple deviations, and questioned whether this was the right use for the property. Chairperson
Fuertes highlighted the excessive deviations and setback issues, as well as the presence of
various industrial warehouses in the area.
There was no further discussion from Staff, P&Z Commission or public input.
Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — Zone
Change Application: ZONE24-18. Commissioner McDonald made the motion to approve the zone
change, and Commissioner Haskins seconded the motion.
Motion failed 0-6.
Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — Zone
Change Application: ZONE 24-25.
Consideration and Possible Action - Zone Change Application: ZONE 24-25
Public Hearing: A request by Carlos Saenz, applicant, on behalf of Armando Lozano, owner, for
approval of a zone change for 2.7761 acres of land from Cullen -Mixed Use (C-MU) District to
General Commercial (GC) District, to wit:
Legal Description: Tract 1: A 1.854-acre tract of land situated in the H.T. & B.R.R. Company
Survey, Section 19, Abstract No. 234, Brazoria County, Texas, being part of Lot 1, of the Allison
Richey Gulf Coast Home Company Subdivision, Section 19, according to the plat recorded in
Volume 2, Page 23-24 of the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas, and being the remainder of
a called 2.004-acre tract of land described by deed recorded under County Clerk's File No.
2018059756 of the Official Public Records of Brazoria County, Texas. Tract 2: A 0.9221-acre tract
of land situated in the H.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey, Section 19, Abstract No. 234, Brazoria
County, Texas, being part of Lot 1, of the Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Company Subdivision,
Section 19, according to the plat recorded in Volume 2, Page 23-24 of the Plat Records of Brazoria
County, Texas, being part of a tract of land conveyed to Sharon Childers by deed recorded under
County Clerk's File No. 2018058267 of the Official Public Records of Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: 8402 & 8422 McHard Road, Pearland, Texas.
Planner II Bauer presented the staff report with exhibits. Mr. Bauer explained that the request is
for a zone change from the Cullen -Mixed Use (C-MU) District to the General Commercial (GC)
District to allow for the continued use of the office warehouse and the developments of a retail
store with leasing spaces, an event center, an office warehouse, and a potential restaurant. Mr.
Bauer noted that staff have not received public comments in favor of or against the request. Mr.
Bauer reviewed the property's history and stated that the GC District is not consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan or the land uses of surrounding properties. Mr. Bauer concluded that the
zone change meets two of the four criteria outlined in the UDC, and that staff is unable to
recommend approval.
Contractor Carlos Saenz, of 1715 Pine Ridge Court, Friendswood, Texas 77546, was in
attendance in -person in the Pearland Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) Board Room to
present to the P&Z Board. Mr. Saenz discussed the property's compliance with fire and drainage
requirements and reviewed the site plan for the development.
Property owner Armando Lozano, of 8422 McHard Road, Pearland, Texas 77581, was in
attendance in -person in the PEDC Board Room to present to the P&Z Board. Mr. Lozano
described the development on the property and agreed to comply with all city requirements.
Chairperson Fuertes called for public input.
There were no persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed request.
The Commissioners and the Chair expressed concerns about the uses permitted in the GC
District and how a lower zoning designation might better align with the Mixes -Use Center place
type in the Comprehensive Plan. The Commissioners suggested that postponing the case could
benefit the applicant by allowing further discussions with staff about the rezoning request.
There was no further discussion from Staff, P&Z Commission or public input.
Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — Zone
Change Application: ZONE 24-25. Commissioner Haskins made the motion to approve the zone
change, and Commissioner Ordeneaux seconded the motion.
Commissioner McDonald made the motion to amend the current motion and change the zone
change to the Neighborhood Services (NS) District, and Commissioner Echols seconded the
motion.
The Commissioners and the property owner discussed the option of postponing the zone change
to a lesser use. Commissioner McDonald asked staff if the applicant participated in a Pre -
development Meeting. Planner II Bauer confirmed that there had been a preliminary meeting with
staff. Deputy Director Griggs stated that staff will work with the developer and property owner to
reach a desired outcome and noted that Council tends to favor a lower zoning designation.
Motion to amend to NS failed 2-4.
Chair Fuertes asked staff if the current use of the property is allowed in General Business (GB)
District. Deputy Director Griggs stated the property would be considered nonconforming but would
be allowed to continue as an existing use. The Commissioners and staff discussed the possibility
of different zoning districts and the option of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the recreation
center and restaurant.
Commissioner Ordeneaux made a motion to postpone the zone change request to the P&Z
Regular Meeting on March 24, 2025, and Commissioner Henrichs seconded the motion.
Motion to postpone the zone change passed 5-1.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. City Council Update Report: Deputy Director Griggs provided an update from the City
Council's regular meeting on February 10, 2025, noting that the second reading of
ZONE 24-19, a zone change from the Heavy Industrial (M-2) District to General
Commercial (GC) District, located at Main Street and Baily Road, was approved by the
Council.
2. Next P&Z Regular Meeting: March 3, 2025
City Council and P&Z Joint Workshop, March 10, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Fuertes adjourned the P&Z Regular meeting at 8:59 P.M.
These minutes vve,T, respectfully submitted by:
Jennifer Danley, Executive Assistant
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on thi 3r7J day of March 2025:
Henry Fuertes, Planning & Zoning Chairperson