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Home My WebLink About2024-12-02 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, DECEMBER 2, 2024, 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 6:30 P.M. In attendance were: P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes P&Z Vice Chairperson Derrell Isenberg P&Z Commissioner Thomas Echols P&Z Commissioner Jenifer Ordeneaux P&Z Commissioner John McDonald Also, present were Deputy City Attorney Lawrence Provins, Assistant City Engineer Francisco Reyes, Associate Engineer Ramiro Valdez, Community Development Director Vance Wyly, Community Development Deputy Director Martin Griggs, Planning Manager Katya Copeland, Senior Planner Florence Buaku, 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 Jenifer Ordeneaux from the November 4, 2024, P&Z Regular Meeting. Consideration and Possible Action - Approval of Minutes - Approve the P&Z Regular Meeting minutes from November 18,2024. Consideration and Possible Action - PLAT 24-75: Preliminary Plat of St. Julitta Coptic Orthodox Church A request by Lucy Magna, Windrose Land Services, the applicant; on behalf of St. Catherine of Alexandria Coptic Orthodox Church, owner; for approval of the Preliminary Plat of St. Julitta Coptic Orthodox Church, creating 1 lot on 4.809 acres, described to wit: Legal Description: A subdivision of 4.809 acres (209,459 SF) being the West Half of Lot 47, Alison Richey Gulf Coast Home CO's part of Suburban Gardens, Vol. 2, PG. 23 B.C.P.R Situated in the H.T.&B.R.R CO. Survey, Abstract No. 243, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: 2539 Zapalac Road, Pearland, Texas. Chairperson Fuertes asked for the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Echols made the motion to approve the consent agenda, and Vice Chairperson Isenberg 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 — Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP 24-23. Consideration and Possible Action - Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP 24-23 Public Hearing: A request by Hongliang Huang, applicant, on behalf of Pearland Office Center LLC., owner, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Studio or Learning Center for Fine or Performing Arts use within the Business Park-288 (BP-288) District, on approximately 30.715 acres of land, to wit: Legal Description: Lot 1, in Block 1, Minor Plat Pearland Office Park, a subdivision in Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in County Clerk's File No. 2018021087 in the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: 2743 Smith Ranch Road Unit 2504, Pearland, Texas. Senior Planner Buaku presented the staff report with exhibits. Mrs. Buaku explained that the request is for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Studio or Learning Center for Fine or Performing Arts in the Business Park-288 (BP-288) District. Mrs. Buaku noted that staff received one public comment requesting additional information. Mrs. Buaku reviewed the property's history and briefly outlined the site layout. Ms. Buaku stated that the CUP meet all criteria outlined in the Unified Development Code (UDC), and that staff recommends approval. The applicant, Hongliang Huang at 5526 Grandwood Lane, Katy, Texas 77450, was in attendance in -person in the Council Chambers to present to the P&Z Board. Mrs. Huang discussed the details of Enya Studio and its curriculum, that encourages students' creativity. Chairperson Fuertes called for public input. There were no persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed request. Vice Chairperson Isenberg discussed the need for art in Pearland. Chairperson Fuertes commented that this office park is a great location for this land use. 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 — Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP 24-23. Vice Chairperson Isenberg made the motion to approve the CUP, and Commissioner Ordeneaux seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. Vice Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP 24-21. Consideration and Possible Action - Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP 24-21 Public Hearing: A request by Srikanth Sharda, applicant, on behalf of Magnolia 15.512 Acres LTD., owner, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an Auto Wash (Self -Service) use within the Magnolia Parkway Planned Development (PD) District, on approximately 1.3470 acres of land, to wit: Legal Description: Lot 3, Block 1, Magnolia Commons Replat and Extension, a subdivision in Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in County Clerk's File No. 2024016134 in the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: West of Manvel Road, South of Magnolia Parkway, Pearland, Texas. Planning Manager Copeland presented the staff report with exhibits. Mrs. Copeland explained that the request is for an auto wash with vacuum stations and an office. Mrs. Copeland noted that there were no public comments either in favor or against the request, discussed the property's history, and provided details of the site plan and the locations of car washes in the area. Mrs. Copeland stated that the zone change meets all seven criteria of the UDC, and staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1 A minimum 25-foot landscape strip containing 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 lot depth and a continuous row of shrubs with a minimum height of three feet (3') at the time of planting, must be provided along the eastern and western property boundary lines. 2. A continuous row of shrubs with a minimum height of three feet (3') at the time of planting must be provided along the south side of the primary building and along the southern property line, as shown on the Landscape Plan. 3. 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, as shown in the Landscape Plan. 4. A continuous row of shrubs with a minimum height of three feet (3') and a minimum of 12 ornamental trees with a minimum two-inch (2") caliper measured at twelve inches (12") above the root ball must be installed at the time of planting with an eight foot (8') wide planting island along the north side of the stacking lane. 5. 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 depth, must be provided at the time of planting along the northern property line with a planting island of ten feet (10') wide. 6. Gravel mulch is not permitted. 7. The proposed Auto Wash use shall utilize a centralized vacuum system to reduce noise. Landowner, Jenifer Evans at 9337 Katy Freeway #377, Houston, Texas 77024, was in attendance in -person in Council Chambers to present to the P&Z Board. Ms. Evans explained that they have been working with the applicant to ensure compliance with the guidelines of the Magnolia Parkway Planned Development (PD). Applicant Srikanth Sharda at 4239 Pebble Heights Lane, Sugar Land, Texas 77479, was in attendance in -person in Council Chamber to present to the P&Z Board. Mr. Sharda discussed the details of the Car Wash proposal. Vice Chairperson Isenberg called for public input. There were no persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed request. Commissioner McDonald asked the applicant if they agreed with the staff's proposed conditions. Applicant, 8hk@DthGh8Pd8responded 8ffir0@tiVe|y,stating that h8agrees vviththe CondiUoOS. Chairperson FUe�ea inquired about the applicants' bUaiDeaa and whether they had conducted 8 market study. Applicant, Srikanth Sharda explained that the manufacturer, Sonny's Car Wash, had reviewed the site and completed a market analysis report. Chairperson Fuertes discussed the different car washes in the area, noting that this VVOU|d be the only tunnel car wash in the immediate area, There was no further discussion from Staff, P&Z Commission or Public input. Vice Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP 24-21. Commissioner McDonald made the motion to approve the zone change, and Commissioner Ordeneaux seconded the motion. Commissioner McDonald made the motion to amend the original motion to include the seven staff conditions recommended by staff, and Commissioner Ordeneaux seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. City C0UDCi| Update Report: Deputy [}i[8CtO[ Griggs discussed mmvS[@| UeDlS from the City Council's regular meeting on November 16, 2024. Mr. Griggs explained that the Council denied ZONE 24-15.8zone change from General Commercial /GC\toSingle- Family Estate /R-E\'located 0OKnapp Road. Mr. Griggs also stated that the Council approved the first reading Ofthe LNRClear Creek Spectrum Planed Development amendment, which adjusts the required side setback for all corner lots. Mr. Griggs mentioned that the Council approved CUP 24-22, a Plant Nursery use within the Light Industrial /K4-1\ District, |nC8Led @t2814 K48iD Street. Additionally, K4[. Griggs noted that the Council approved the extension OfCUP 23-20,allowing 8Dauto repair use iUthe Shadow Creek Ranch Planned Unit Development, but denied the extension of CUP 23- 19 for an auto wash use within the General Business District. Lastly, Mr. Griggs discussed apending zoning assignment for 8r8zO[i8County MUD 18. 2. Commissioner Activity Report: None 3. City Council and P&ZJoint Workshop: December 1S'2O24 Next P&ZRegular Meeting: December 18.2024 ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Fuertes adjourned the P&Z Regular meeting at 7:07 P.M. These minutes were respectfully submitted by: ~� � �0 ��.^hm b Jennifer Danley, Executive Assistant Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 2nd day of December 2024. Henry Fuertes, Planning & Zoning Chairperson