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Home My WebLink About20250602 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, JUNE 2, 2025, AT 6:30 PM IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DR. 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 Vice Chairperson Derrell Isenberg P&Z Commissioner Trey Haskins P&Z Commissioner Thomas Echols P&Z Commissioner Jennfer Henrichs P&Z Commissioner John McDonald P&Z Commissioner Jenifer Ordeneaux Also, present were Deputy City Attorney Lawrence Provins, Assistant City Attorney Katie Leiniger, Assistant City Engineer Francisco Reyes, Assistant Director of Capital Projects Fabiola De Carvalho, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Coordinator Amy Coykendall, Community Development Deputy Director Martin Griggs, Planning Manager Katya Copeland, Senior Planner Patrick Bauer, Planner II Katie Peterson, and Business Administrator 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 John McDonald and Commissioner Jenifer Ordeneaux from the May 19, 2025, P&Z Regular Meeting. Consideration and Possible Action - Approval of Minutes - Approve the P&Z Regular Meeting minutes from May 19, 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 Echols seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None NEW BUSINESS Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — Conditional Use Permit Application — CUP2025-0153. Consideration and Possible Action - Conditional Use Permit Application - CUP2025-0153 Public Hearing: A request by VNDO Holdings LLC., applicant and owner, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Auto Repair (Minor) use within the General Commercial (GC) District, on approximately 9.747 acres of land, to wit: Legal Description: Being a 9.747 (424,562 square foot) tract of land situated in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 243, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas and being a portion of a called 4.9990 acre tract of land described in an instrument to Allison Investments, Inc., recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File Number (B.C.C.F. No.) 99057945, and a portion of a called 4.9990 acre tract of land as described in an instrument to Allison Investments, Inc., recorded under B.C.C.F. No. 91896452, same being out of Lot 3, Section 19 of Allison -Richey Gulf Coast Home Company's Part of Suburban Gardens subdivision as recorded under Volume 2, Page 23 of the Brazoria County map records (B.C.M.R). General Location: 1855 Cullen Parkway, Suite 309, Pearland, Texas. Senior Planner Bauer presented the staff report with exhibits. He explained that the request is for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for an Auto Repair (Minor) use to operate within a leased space in the General Commercial (GC) District. Mr. Bauer noted that no public comments had been received in support of or opposition to the request. He reviewed the property's history and briefly summarized the code violations occurring on the site. Mr. Bauer concluded that CUP would meet six of the seven approval criteria outlined in the Unified Development Code (UDC) with the proposed conditions, and stated that staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1. A Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed use shall not be issued until all active Code Enforcement violations are resolved. 2. Any additional Code Enforcement violations that may have been issued from May 2025- June 2025, prior to the City Council public hearing of this item must be resolved prior to occupancy of the proposed use. 3. Vehicles are not permitted to be stored outside of the lease space that are in an inoperable condition and any vehicle storage shall be done within designated stripped spaces. The owner, Nathan Do, located at 1855 Cullen Parkway, Pearland, Texas 77581, was present in person in the Council Chambers to present to the P&Z Board. Mr. Do discussed the proposed tenant's intended use and addressed the code violations on his property. Chairperson Fuertes called for public input. There were no persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed request. The Commissioners discussed concerns related to the property's existing conditions, infrastructure, and potential future improvements. The Commissioners recommended that the property owner return to present the case once all outstanding code violations have been resolved. There was no further discussion from Staff, Planning & Zoning Commission, or public input. Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — Conditional Use Permit Application — CUP2025-0153. Commissioner McDonald made the motion to approve the CUP, and Commissioner Henrichs seconded the motion. Motion failed 0-7. Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP2025-0159. Consideration and Possible Action - Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP2025-0159 Public Hearing: A request by John Hannah, applicant, on behalf of Blake Cmajdalka, owner, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Accessory Dwelling Unit use within the Single -Family Residential-1 (R-1) District, on approximately 2.0 acres of land, to wit: Legal Description: Lot 2 of the Minor Plat of Cmajdalka Estates, a Subdivision in Brazoria County Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Clerk File No. 2020001977 of the Official Public Records of Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: 2644 Miller Ranch Road, Pearland, Texas. Planner II Peterson presented the staff report with exhibits. Ms. Peterson stated the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request was to allow for the renovation and addition to an existing accessory structure on the site to be converted into an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). She noted that staff had not received any public comments either in favor of or in opposition to the request. Ms. Peterson provided a summary of the property's history and a brief overview of the proposed floor plan. Ms. Peterson concluded that the CUP meets six out of the seven approval criteria outlined in the UDC, and staff recommends approval with the following condition: 1. The CUP shall only allow for the accessory dwelling unit to be occupied by a person who is related to the person who occupies the primary dwelling unit on the subject property. The property owner, Blake Cmajdalka, of 2644 Miller Ranch Road, Pearland, Texas 77584, was present in -person in the Council Chambers to present to the P&Z Board. Mr. Cmajdalka discussed the remodel of the guest house and stated that he was available to answer any questions from the Board. Chairperson Fuertes called for public input. There were no persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed request. The Commissioners discussed that the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) would be a beneficial use on the property. Commissioner Echols asked staff about enforcement of the condition if it were included with the approval. Assistant City Attorney Provins responded that the condition would remain with the property and any future owner would be required to comply. Commissioner McDonald noted that a future UDC update could potentially allow ADUs by right, with established criteria, to avoid requiring applicants to seek approval through the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council. There was no further discussion from Staff, Planning & Zoning Commission, or public input. Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP2025-0159. Commissioner Ordeneaux made the motion to approve the CUP, and Commissioner Haskins seconded the motion. Commissioner McDonald made an amended motion to include staff's condition, and Chairperson Fuertes seconded the motion. Amended motion passed 6-0, one member abstaining from the vote. Motion passed 6-1. Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — Conditional Use Permit Application — CUP2025-0182. Consideration and Possible Action - Conditional Use Permit Application - CUP2025-0182 Public Hearing: A request by VHR Construction, LLC applicant and owners, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Dwelling - Single -Family Detached use on approximately 0.143 acres (6,250 sq.ft.) of land within the Old Town -Mixed Use (OT-MU) District, to wit: Legal Description: Lots 12 and 13, in Block 6 of Pearland Townsite, a subdivision in Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 29, Page 41 of the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: 2225 North Houston Avenue, Pearland, Texas. Planner II Peterson presented the staff report with exhibits. Ms. Peterson explained that the request was for the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a Single -Family Detached Dwelling use within the Old Town -Mixed Use (OT-MU) District. She noted that staff had not received any public comments either in support of or opposition to the request and provided a review of the property's history. Ms. Peterson stated that the CUP meets six of the seven approval criteria outlined in the UDC, and that staff recommends approval. Victor Rodriguez, of VHR Construction LLC, located at 1606 East Martha Lane, Pasadena, Texas 77502, was present in -person in the Council Chambers to present to the Planning & Zoning Board. Mr. Rodriguez discussed the proposed development of the property. Chairperson Fuertes called for public input. There were no persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed request. The Commissioners discussed the potential for the requested land use to be revised to a permitted -by -right use within the Old Town -Mixed Use (OT-MU) District. Commissioner Echols suggested including language in the upcoming Unified Development Code (UDC) update that would allow a home to be rebuilt by right without requiring approval from the Planning & Zoning Commission or City Council if the home were destroyed by a storm. There was no further discussion from Staff, Planning & Zoning Commission, or public input. Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — Conditional Use Permit Application — CUP2025-0182. Commissioner Haskins made the motion to approve the CUP and Commissioner Henrichs seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0. Chairperson Fuertes read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — 5-year Capital Improvement Program 2026-2030. Consideration and Possible Action - 5 year Capital Improvement Program 2026-2030 Public Hearing: The City of Perland Five -Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) has been developed in order to further City's commitment to the citizens of Pearland by working to meet today's needs, as well as those of the future. The development of the CIP is a continuous process and hence, should be viewed as a working document. While the program includes five-year planning, every year, staff works closely with various departments to update the program in order toaccommodate new projects andreflectohangingnneode. Assistant Director of Capital Projects Fabiola De Carva|hopreserted the 5-yearCapital Improvement Program for 2026-2030. The Commissioners shared with staff that they needed more time hnreview the documents included inthe packet. Commissioner Echols made the motion to postponethe C|P2O28-2O30tothe next Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting on June 16, 2025, and Vice Chairperson Isenberg seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. City Council Update Report: Deputy Director Griggs reported that, at the May 18,2O25. City Council meeting, the Council failed toreach aaupernl j rhvvnteonthnfirst reading ofZONE 24-27.8zone change request from Suburban R8SideDUa|-12(SR-12) District to Planned Development (PD) District for the property located at 8210 McHard Road. Mr. Griggs also reported that the Council approved CUP2025-0107, a Conditiono|UsoPennitforthomxpenaionofanexistingAUboRmpair/K4inor\uao located at1O331 Broadway Street. 2. City Council and Planning &Zoning Joint Workshop: Juno 9' 2025 P&ZRegular Meeting: June 1G.2O25 ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Fuertes adjourned the Planning & Zoning Regular meeting at 8:27 P.M. These min re respectfully submitted by: / Jennifer Danley, Tusiness Administrator Minutes approved mesubmitted and/or corrected onthis 16thday mfJune 2O2 6 / / Henry' Fuertes, Planning & Zoning Chairperson