HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250303 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, MARCH 3, 2025, AT 6:30 PM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DR.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Henry Fuertes opened the meeting for the P&Z Regular Meeting at 6:30 P.M.
In attendance were:
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes
P&Z Vice Chairperson Derrell Isenberg
P&Z Commissioner Trey Haskins
P&Z Commissioner Jennifer Henrichs
P&Z Commissioner John McDonald
Also, present were Deputy City Attorney Lawrence Provins, Assistant City Attorney Katie
Leininger, Assistant City Engineer Francisco Reyes, Community Development Director Vance
Wyly, Planning Manager Katya Copeland, Planner II Patrick Bauer, Planner II Katie Peterson, 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 - Excused Absences - Excuse the absence of
Commissioner Derrell Isenberg from the February 17, 2025, P&Z Regular Meeting.
Consideration and Possible Action - Approval of Minutes - Approve the P&Z Regular Meeting
February 17, 2025.
Consideration and Possible Action - Extension Request for PLAT 23-35: Preliminary Plat of
Alexander Section 3
A request by Patrick Lane, LJA Engineering, the applicant; on behalf of Danziger Investments Ltd,
owner; for approval of the Extension of the Expiration date for the Preliminary Plat of Alexander
Section 3, creating 202 lots, 26 reserves, and 6 blocks on 35.86 acres located south of Bailey Road
and West of Main Street described to wit:
Legal Description: A subdivision of 35.86 acres of land out of the H. Stevens Survey, A-594, City
of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: South of Bailey Road and West of Main Street, Pearland, Texas.
Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the items on the Consent Agenda. Commissioner
Haskins made the motion to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner McDonald seconded
the motion.
Motion passed 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None
NEW BUSINESS
Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible
Action — PLAT 24-89: Replat of Associated Industrial Park.
Consideration and Possible Action - PLAT 24-89: Replat of Associated Industrial Park
A request by Laura Hyder-Mayes of RSG Engineering, applicant, on behalf of Koza Interests, LTD.
and Alvarez Interests, LTD., owners, for approval of the Replat of Associated Industrial Park to
remove the 14' Sanitary Sewer Easement along the south side of the property line on 16.871 acres
of land located along the east side of Main Street, south of the intersection of Main Street and
McHard Road, described to wit:
Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Minor Plat of Associated Industrial Park, a subdivision of 16.781
acres in Brazoria County, Texas, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume
2014, Page 12566 of the Plat records of Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: 1603 Main Street, Pearland, Texas.
Planner II Bauer presented the staff report with exhibits. Mr. Bauer explained that the applicant is
requesting the replat of the Minor Plat of Associated Industrial Park to remove the 14-foot Sanitary
Sewer Easement along the south property line and to add a 16-foot Utility Easement along a
portion of the south property line. Mr. Bauer noted the property's zoning and reviewed the details
of the replat. Mr. Bauer stated that the replat meets the approval criteria outlined in the Unified
Development Code (UDC), and staff recommends approval.
The applicant was not in attendance.
Chairperson Fuertes 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 Fuertes read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible
Action — PLAT 24-89: Replat of Associated Industrial Park. Vice Chairperson
Isenberg made the motion to approve the replat, and Commissioner Henrichs
seconded the motion.
Motion passed 5-0.
Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — PLAT
24-97: Final Plat of Broadway Homes.
Consideration and Possible Action - PLAT 24-97: Final Plat of Broadway Homes
A request by Patrick Lane, LJA Engineering, the applicant; on behalf of Ashton Oak Homes
(Broadway), LLC. and Broadway Center, LLC., owners; for approval of the Final Plat of Broadway
Homes, creating 155 residential lots, 3 non-residential lots, and 4 reserves on 25.762 acres, located
at the northeast corner of FM 521 and Broadway Street described to wit:
Legal Description: A subdivision of 25.762 acres of land out of the Franklin Hooper Survey, A-198,
City of Pearland, Fort Bend County, Texas, being a partial replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Shadow Creek
Broadway Corner, a subdivision recorded in Plat No. 20200267, Plat Records of Fort Bend County,
Texas.
General Location: Northeast corner of FM 521 and Broadway Street, Pearland, Texas.
Planner II Bauer presented the staff report with exhibits. Mr. Bauer explained that the applicant is
seeking approval of the Final Plat of Broadway Homes, which creates 155 residential lots, three
non-residential lots, and four reserves. Mr. Bauer reviewed the aerial and zoning maps and
discussed the details of the final plat. Mr. Bauer concluded that the final plat meets all the criteria
outlined in the UDC, and that staff recommends approval.
The applicant was not in attendance.
Chairperson Fuertes 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 Fuertes read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — PLAT
24-97: Final Plat of Broadway Homes. Commissioner Haskins made the motion to approve the
final plat, and Commissioner McDonald seconded the motion.
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Motion passed 5-0.
Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the item of Consideration and Possible Action — Zone
Change Application: ZONE 24-28.
Consideration and Possible Action - Zone Change Application: ZONE 24-28
Public Hearing: A request by Paige McKee, applicant, on behalf of Dixie Farm Property, LLC,
owner, for approval of a zone change for 15.91 acres of land from Light Industrial (M-1) and Heavy
Industrial (M-2) District to Planned Development (PD) District for a proposed RV, trailer, and boat
storage facility (self -storage facility) to wit:
Legal Description: Parcel 1: Lot 2, being 7.97 acres (347,082 sq. ft.), out of the Minor Plat of
Zamarron Special, a 11.91-acre subdivision in the City of Pearland, in Brazoria County, Texas,
according to the map or plat thereof, recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 2009037362
of the Official Public Records of Brazoria County, Texas.
Parcel 2: A 7.94-acre tract of land being part of and out of 11.110-acre tract of land out of Lot 178
of the Zychlinski Subdivision of Section 28 H.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract 551, Brazoria
County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 29, Page 9 of the Deed
Records of Brazoria County, Texas, being said 7.94-acre tract of land being out of and part of land
described in deed dated May 23, 2003, to Jesse G. Zamarron and Amalia V. Zamarron recorded
under Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 2003052501.
General Location: Northeast of the Intersection of Dixie Farm Road and 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 Light Industrial (M-1) and Heavy Industrial (M-2) Districts to a Planned
Development (PD) District to accommodate a self -storage facility with 131 covered storage
spaces and 246 fully enclosed units. Mr. Bauer reviewed the discussion from the City Council and
P&Z joint workshop held on December 16, 2024, noted that staff received ten written public
comments opposing the request, and explained the applicant's requested deviations. Mr. Bauer
also discussed the property's history and site plan. Mr. Bauer stated that the request meets five of
the seven criteria outlined in the UDC, and that staff recommends approval of the zone change
with the following conditions:
1. The facade of any building facing Dixie Farm Road shall either comply with the Articulation
requirements in Section 2.4.5.1 (d)(1)(b)(1) of the UDC or the applicant may propose a
design that meets the intent of the articulation requirements, which will be reviewed by City
Council. Update the proposed deviation on Facade Standards - Building Articulation to
remove the discussion on variations on height. The UDC requirement does not specify
amending vertical height and is not proposed to accomplish that design.
2. At least one stacking space before the gate for vehicles waiting to enter the facility shall be
provided within the property to reduce any stacking on the driveway shared by the
adjacent property to the west. A stacking space shall be an area on a site measuring eight
feet (8') by twenty feet (20') with direct forward access to the entry system.
3. Provide an update to the Screening Elements Required deviation to state an "Eight foot
tall (8')" SimTek Ecostone Fencing as proposed in Exhibit G.
4. The proposed plantings along Dixie Farm Road and around the property boundary lines
shall be a minimum of three feet (3') in height at the time of planting, planted every three
feet (3') or less on center, and have year-round foliage. Exhibit H, View 5 in the PD
attachments notes that Evergreen Shrubs are to be planted along the fence line. However,
this language is more flexible than desired and Page 4 of 31 must be added as a condition
with the zone change application to be applicable/required during permitting.
5. Further detail shall be provided in the PD document identifying the level of existing
vegetation that is to be preserved and maintained along all boundaries (i.e., existing
vegetation within ten feet (10') of the property line shall be maintained). Exhibit I appears
to indicate that "natural vegetation" outside of the property lines will be counted towards
the minimum landscape and open space requirements for the subject property. Staff is not
in favor of allowing off -site landscaping to count towards requirements for the subject
property. The "natural vegetation" left along the border needs to have a minimum
dimension provided and maintained within the border of the subject property.
The applicant Paige McKee at 3912 Livingston Lake Court Pearland, Texas 77581, was present
in -person in Council Chambers to present to the P&Z Board. Ms. McKee discussed the details of
their development and the reason for the delay of the site plans.
The applicant James McKee at 3912 Livingston Lake Court Pearland, Texas 77581, was present
in -person in Council Chambers to present to the P&Z Board. Mr. McKee briefly described the
purpose of the business, addressing entrance and parking issues, landscaping, and how the
development would serve as a buffer next to the dump.
Chairperson Fuertes called for public input.
There were no persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed request.
The Commissioners and the Chair commented on the PD and the self -storage land use,
expressing concerns that the design plan did not fully align with the attached exhibits, landscape
plan, driveway location, parking, and pipeline easement. The P&Z commissioners asked the
applicant to continue working with staff and to resubmit the request once the design plan and
supporting documents are fully aligned. They also suggested incorporating staff's
recommendations into their plans.
There was no further discussion from Staff, P&Z Commission, or public input.
Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the item of Consideration and Possible Action — Zone
Change Application: ZONE 24-28. Commissioner Haskins made the motion to approve the zone
change, and Vice Chairperson Isenberg seconded the motion.
Commissioner McDonald made the motion to postpone the zone change application to no later
than the first P&Z meeting in May 2025, and Chairperson Isenberg seconded the motion.
Motion passed 5-0.
Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the item of Consideration and Possible Action — Zone
Change Application: ZON2025-0001.
Consideration and Possible Action - Zone Change Application: ZON2025-0001
Public Hearing: A request by Faraz Hemani, applicant, on behalf of Mission Park Pearland LP,
represented by Terry Ward, owner, for approval of a zone change for 6.6445 acres of land from
General Business (GB) District to General Commercial (GC) District, to wit:
Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Mission Park, a subdivision of 6.6445 acres of land in the City
of Pearland, Texas, according to the map or plat recorded in County Clerk's File No. 2020060324
in the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: 2849 Cullen Parkway, Pearland, Texas.
Planner II Peterson presented the staff report with exhibits. Ms. Peterson explained that the request
is for a zone change from the General Business (GB) District to the General Commercial (GC)
District to allow for an office warehouse use. Ms. Peterson noted that staff received one public
comment against the request and provided a brief overview of the zoning map and property history.
Ms. Peterson stated that while the request does not fully meet all the criteria outlined in the UDC,
these considerations would be addressed during the site planning and development phase. Ms.
Peterson concluded that staff recommends approval of the zone change.
Applicant, Faraz Heani at ,3307 Indigo Lane, Missouri City, Texas, was in attendance in -person in
Council Chambers to present to the P&Z Board. Mr. Heani briefly described the previous zone
change request, which was denied by City Council noting that no changes had been made to the
current request. Mr. Heani stated he was available for any further questions from the P&Z board.
Chairperson Fuertes called for public input.
Resident Moni Harwell at 2854 Old Chocolate Bayou Road, Pearland, Texas 77584, stated she
was in favor of the zone change and the warehouse use on the property.
The Commissioners and the Chair discussed the different uses allowed in the General Business
(GB) District versus the General Commercial (GC) District. They noted that the case was
previously submitted in late 2024 as ZONE24-20, approved by P&Z, but later denied by City
Council. Vice Chairperson Isenberg express concerns about the other uses that would be
permitted with the zone change. The applicant, Faraz Heani, stated that they had spoken with
local residents about their request.
There was no further discussion from Staff, P&Z Commission or public input.
Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the item of Consideration and Possible Action — Zone
Change Application: ZON2025-0001. Vice Chairperson Isenberg made the motion to approve the
zone change, and Commissioner McDonald seconded the motion.
Motion passed 5-0.
Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the item of Consideration and Possible Action —
Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP 24-24.
Consideration and Possible Action - Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP24-24
Public Hearing: A request by Lonestar Builders, applicant, on behalf of J & J Real Estate LLC.,
owner, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an Auto Wash (Self -Service) use within
the General Business (GB) District and the General Commercial (GC) District, on approximately
1.528 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Minor Plat of Mary Mays, a subdivision in Brazoria County,
Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in County Clerk's File No. 2015015904 in the
Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: 1705 Broadway Street, Pearland, Texas.
Planner II Peterson presented the staff report with exhibits. Ms. Peterson explained that the request
is for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a self-service auto wash. Ms. Peterson noted
that staff has not received any public comments in favor or against the request. Ms. Peterson also
reviewed the property's history, the site plan, landscaping, and renderings of the auto wash. Ms.
Peterson stated that the request meets six criteria outlined in the UDC, and that staff recommends
approval with the following conditions:
For Code Compliance:
1. Large shade trees with a minimum two-inch (2") caliper measured at twelve inches (12")
above the root ball shall be provided, with the total caliper inches equal to at least one inch
(1") for each ten feet (10') of frontage. At least fifty percent (50%) of the required trees shall
be located along the frontage. The caliper size of the trees on the landscape plan must be
increased in size to a minimum of two -inches (2").
2. All tree and shrub species must be to those native to Texas, and non-invasive species.
Acceptable tree species can be found in Section 4.2.2.5.(g). of the UDC. Eastern Redbud is
an acceptable ornamental tree, Southern Catalpa and Chinese Pistache Multi -Trunks are
not acceptable tree species. Winter Gem Boxwood, Japanese Photinia and Anthony Waterer
Spiraea are not acceptable shrub species and must be revised.
3. Ornamental trees with a minimum two-inch (2") caliper measured at twelve inches (12")
above the root ball, with the total caliper inches equal to one inch (1") for each fifteen feet
(15') of lot frontage. Ornamental trees meeting this requirement must be added to the
Landscape Plan.
4. A minimum of sixty percent (60%) of required street trees shall be evergreen with year-round
foliage. Landscape plan must be updated to meet this requirement.
5. Update Landscape Plan to show there is at least eight (8') between a tree trunk and any
planned or existing overhead or proposed underground public utility lines.
6. A continuous row of shrubs with a minimum height of three feet (3') at the time of planting
must be provided adjacent to the screening walls of the refuse containers on the sides and
rear.
7. Bicycle parking spaces shall be provided at an amount equal to a minimum of five percent
(5%) of the required vehicular parking spaces.
8. A minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) transparency is required along the front elevation.
Approximately twenty percent (20%) transparency has been provided, and the front
elevation must be revised to meet the UDC requirement.
Car Wash CUP Specific:
1. Landscape Plan shall be revised to include a continuous row of shrubs with a minimum
height of three feet (3') at the time of planting be provided along the northern property line
to screen the headlights in the stacking area from the residential area beyond Mary's Creek.
2. Gravel is proposed as ground cover for a majority of the site. Gravel is not an acceptable
ground cover and shall be revised to a vegetative material.
3. The east and west property lines shall be screened with a minimum 36" continuous
hedgerow of evergreen shrubs to screen the view of the carwash operations from adjacent
properties.
4. The proposed Auto Wash use shall utilize a centralized vacuum system to reduce noise.
5. Priority for the preservation and protection of the Bradford Pear tree along the edge of the
property and ROW shall be maintained during site planning and consideration of the
proposed driveway location.
Russel Nelson with Lonestar Builders at 2208 west 700 South, Springville, UT 84663, was in
attendance in -person in Council Chambers to present to the P&Z Board. Mr. Nelson summarized
the auto wash development on the property and was available for any questions from the P&Z
Board.
Chairperson Fuertes called for public input.
There were no persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed request.
The Commissioners and the Chair commented on the saturation of auto washes and questioned
whether there was a market for additional car washes in Pearland. They also inquired about the
conditions associated with this case and the sites design.
Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the item of Consideration and Possible Action —
Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP 24-24. Commissioner Haskins made the motion to
approve the CUP, and Commissioner Henrichs seconded the motion.
Commissioner Henrichs made the motion to amend the original motion to include staff conditions
for the CUP, and Commissioner Haskins seconded the motion.
Motion to amend passed 5-0
Amended motion passed 3-2.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. City Council Update Report: Planning Manager Copeland discussed the February 17,
2025, joint workshop and stated there were no planning related items at the Council
meeting onFebruary 17.2025.
2. City Council and P&ZJoint Workshop, March 1O.2O25
City Council and P&ZJoint Workshop, March 34, 2025
Next P&ZRegular Meeting: March 24,2O25
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Fuerteeadjourned the P&ZRegular meeting at8:58P.&4.
These minutes.,were respectfully submitted by:
Jennifer OoD|ay.Executive Assistant
Minutes approved oasubmitted and/or corrected oDthis 3r
Henry Fuertes, Planning & Zoning Chairperson