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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20251201 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD IN-PERSON BY THE PLANNNG AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025, AT 6:30 PM IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DR. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Derrell Isenberg opened the meeting for the Planning and Zoning Regular Meeting at 6:30 P.M. In attendance were: P&Z Chairperson Derrell Isenberg P&Z Vice Chairperson Jenifer Ordeneaux P&Z Commissioner Thomas Echols P&Z Commissioner Shad Comeaux P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes P&Z Commissioner Jennifer Henrichs P&Z Commissioner Trey Haskins Also, present were Deputy City Attorney Lawrence Provins, Assistant City Attorney Katie Leiniger, Assistant Engineer Francisco Reyes, Community Development Director Vance Wyly, Community Development Deputy Director Martin Griggs, Planning Manager Katya Copeland, Senior Planner Patrick Bauer, 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 and 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 minutes from November 17, 2025. Consideration and Possible Action - CPL2025-0039 - Preliminary Plat of CR 48 Self Storage A request by Laura A. Hyder Mayes, applicant, on behalf of CR 48 Industrial Park LLC/Asif Mumtaz, owner; for approval of the Preliminary Plat of CR 48 Self Storage, creating 2 commercial lots and 2 blocks on 5.0016 acres of land located south of Magnolia Parkway and west of County Road 48 in the Pearland ETJ described to wit: Legal Description: A subdivision of 5.0016 acres, 217,868 SQ.FT. of land being out of Section 2 A.C.H. & B.R.R. Co. Survey Abstract 566 and being a replat of Tract 9D, out of Lot 9, Tract 18D out of Lot 18 and Tract 27D out of Lot 27 of Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Company, Section 2 as described in Volume 2, Page 98, Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: South of Magnolia Parkway, West of County Road 48, Pearland ETJ, Texas. Commissioner Isenberg called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Haskins made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, and Commissioner Fuertes seconded the motion. Commissioner Fuertes asked staff for the location of the proposed Plat, and Planning Manager Copeland confirmed that it is located in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Motion passed 7-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. NEW BUSINESS Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action —Zone Change Application: ZON2025-0517. Consideration and Possible Action -Zone Change Application: ZON2025-0517 Public Hearing: A request by Travis McDonnell, Rockport Ventures LLC., applicant, on behalf of Terry Oppliger, Jachel Partnership LTD., owner, for approval of a zone change for 15.0372 acres of land from Office&Professional (OP)District to Planned Development(PD)District,to accommodate a proposed Multifamily development, to wit: Legal Description: A 15.0372-acre tract of land situated in the H.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract No. 547, Brazoria County, Texas; said 15.0372 acre tract being all of a called 15.0375-acre tract of record in the name of Jachel Partnership, LTD., in Brazoria County Clerk's File (B.C.C.F.) Number 2018064763. General Location: North of Magnolia Parkway, West of Manvel Road, Pearland, Texas. Senior Planner Bauer presented the staff report with exhibits and explained the request was for approval of a zone change from Office and Professional (OP) District to Planned Development (PD) District to accommodate a proposed multifamily development with a base zoning district of Multi-Family Residential (MF). He noted that staff received three written comments in support of the request, reviewed the property history, and summarized the site plan. Mr. Bauer stated that the proposed zone change met all approval criteria outlined in the Unified Development Code (UDC), and recommended approval. Travis Donnell of Rockport Ventures LLC., 1909 Barton Parkway, Austin, Texas 78704, was present in person in Council Chambers to present to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Donnell discussed the proposed development, outreach to surrounding residents, and the results of the traffic impact analysis. Chairperson Isenberg called for public input. Resident John Dullard, 3123 Glenwood Drive, Pearland, Texas 77584, spoke in opposition, citing concerns regarding flooding and potential privacy issues from higher-level apartment units overlooking neighboring backyards. Resident Cathie Tydelski, 4622 Northfork Drive, Pearland, Texas 77584, spoke in favor of the request, noting the applicant's outreach to neighbors, increased setback considerations in the design, and expressing hope that the project will be a positive addition to the community. The Commissioners' discussion focused on the applicant's design revisions based on feedback from the August joint workshop, the challenges posed by the lot shape, and the complex having separate leasing offices. Commissioner Henrichs inquired about the rental price for a one- bedroom unit, and Mr. Donnell stated it is anticipated to be approximately$1,500 per month. Commissioners discussed building height and the line-of-sight concerns on the north side, and Mr. Donnell stated that the increased setbacks should prevent residents from looking into adjacent backyards. Commissioner Echols asked whether the detention would be wet or dry, stated it would be dry. Commissioner Echols also requested clarification on access and maintenance of the pocket park; Mr. Donnell explained that it would be privately owned and maintained by the apartment complex and accessible to both residents and the public. Commissioner Echols additionally asked about controlling the egress from the complex, and Mr. Donnell noted that exit only signs would be installed. There was no further discussion from Staff, Planning and Zoning Commission, or public input. Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action —Zone Change Application: ZON2025-0517. Commissioner Haskins made a motion to approve the Zone Change, and Commissioner Henrichs seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. City Council Update Report: Deputy Director Griggs reported on actions taken at the November 17, 2025, City Council Meeting. City Council denied CUP2025-0449 for a restaurant with drive-thru service within the Neighborhood Service (NS) District on Dixie Farm Road. Council approved CUP2025-0456 with conditions for the expansion of an existing auto repair shop at 2121 Main Street. Council postponed action on CUP2025-0343 for four duplexes within the Old Town-Mixed Use (OT-MU) District on Grand Boulevard and on ZON2025-0457 for a zone change from General Commercial (GC) District to Planned Development (PD) District on North Main Street. Council also denied ZON2025-0454 for a zone change from General Business (GB) District to Planned Development (PD) District for a proposed mixed-use development at the southeast corner of Broadway Street and Oak Road. 2. City Council and P&Z Joint Workshop: December 15, 2025 Next P&Z Regular Meeting: December 15, 2025 ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Isenberg adjourned the Planning and Zoning Regular meeting at 7:48 PM. These minutes were respectfully submitted by: s Jennif r Danley, BusirWss Administrator Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 15th day of December 2025. Derrell Isenberg, Planni and Zoning Chairperson