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Home My WebLink About20260113 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD IN PERSON BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,TEXAS,TUESDAY,JANUARY 13,2026 AT 6:30PM IN PEARLAND CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,3519 LIBERTY DRIVE. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Derrell Isenberg opened the meeting for the Planning and Zoning Regular Meeting at 6:30 PM. In attendance were: P&Z Chairperson Derrell Isenberg P&Z Commissioner Trey Haskins P&Z Commissioner Shad Comeaux P&Z Commissioner Jennifer Henrichs Also present were Senior Planner Katie Peterson,Senior Planner Patrick Bauer, Planning Manager Katya Copeland, Planning Technician Stacey Haas,Assistant Director of Capital Projects Fabiola de Carvalho, Deputy Director of Community Development Martin Griggs, Director of Community Development Vance Wyly, Assistant City Attorney Katie Leininger, Deputy City Attorney Lawrence Provins,Assistant City Engineer Francisco Reyes,and Director of Engineering and Public Works Lorenzo Wingate. 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 and Commissioner Shad Comeaux from the December 15, 2025 P&Z Regular Meeting. Consideration and Possible Action -Approval of Minutes -Approve the P&Z Regular Meeting minutes from December 15, 2025. Consideration and Possible Action -CPL2025-0472: Final Plat of Harmony Schools Pearland A request by Jackson Norfolk, Cobb, Fendley & Associates, applicant, on behalf of Harmony Public Schools, represented by Nihat Bayhan, owner, for approval of the Final Plat of Harmony Schools Pearland creating 2 lots on 34.9329 acres of land located north of Broadway Street, west of Roy Road, and east of Reid Boulevard, to wit: Legal Description: A subdivision containing 34.9329 acres of land situated in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 9, A-234, in Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: North of Broadway, West of Roy Road and East of Reid Blvd, Pearland, Texas Commissioner Isenberg called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Haskins made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda and Commissioner Henrichs seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. NEW BUSINESS Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action —Conditional Use Permit CUP2025-0370. Consideration and Possible Action -Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP2025-0370 Public Hearing: A request by Billy Sieh, applicant, on behalf of Antioch Houston Church, owner, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Church Use within the Office Professional (OP) District on approximately 4.190 acres of land, to wit: Legal Description: Being a tractor parcel containing 4.190 acres of land situated in the W.D.C Hall Survey, Abstract Number 70, Brazoria County, Texas; being out of a called 8.031-acre tract of land conveyed to Golden Rule Services Inc. as described by deed recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File (B.C.C.F) Number 2011023182. General Location: 3801 Liberty Drive, Pearland, Texas. Senior Planner Katie Peterson presented the staff report with exhibits requesting a Church Use within the Office Professional(OP)district.She detailed the history of the site and shared that the property meets the criteria for the future land use plan,thoroughfare plan, UDC and utilities. The application also met all criteria for CUPs. She stated that no written public comments were received in support or opposition,and staff recommended approval. The applicant Billy Sieh,3616 Pine Chase Drive, Peartand Texas 77581 was present and available for questions. Chairperson Isenberg called for public input. Nicholas Verlinden,2432 Parkview Dr, Peartand,Texas 77581 spoke in opposition to the request. He cited a previous church at this location and their unacceptable levels of noise. He said the audio equipment and bands from the previous church rattled his windows and severely diminished his quality of life. The Commissioners questioned the applicant Billy Sieh about his church services. Pastor Sieh said he had visited the previous church and it was just a big gymnasium and not soundproofed. He said he is planning a 2 million dollar renovation project to soundproof the building with acoustic panels and carpet to significantly mitigate noise emanating from inside the building. He also said he will not be using the Church until the renovation is complete. Commissioner Henrichs asked if the city had a noise ordinance. Katie Leininger confirmed that there is an ordinance. There was no further discussion from Planning and Zoning Commission,Staff or Public Input. Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action—CUP2025-0370. Commissioner Haskins made a motion to approve the CUP and Commissioner Henrichs seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action-Conditional Use Permit Application CUP2025-0572. Consideration and Possible Action -Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP2025-0572 Public Hearing: A request by Dana Garnett, applicant, on behalf of Ahmadali Virani, owner, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit(CUP)for Resale/Consignment Shop use on approximately 2.438 acres of land within the Business Park-288 (BP-288) District, to wit: Legal Description: A 2.438-acre tract of land, out of Lot 2, Block 1, ZFAM Properties Pearland, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in County Clerk's File Number (C.C.F.#) 2025017408, in the Official Records of Brazoria County, Texas (O.R.B.C.T.). General Location: East of Business Center Drive, South of Broadway Street, and North of Magnolia Parkway, Pearland, Texas. Senior Planner Patrick Bauer presented the staff report with exhibits for a Conditional Use Permit(CUP)for a Resale/Consignment shop. There were no written public comments received in support or opposition. He gave a history of the property and detailed proposed landscape and elevations of the building. He stated the application met the criteria for the Comprehensive/Future Land Use Plan,Thoroughfare Plan, UDC and Utilities. It met 5 of the criteria for a CUP and may meet 2 other criteria. Staff recommended approval with the following conditions: O 1. Two (2) parking lot trees shall be provided in the endcap islands in the row of parking adjacent to the north-west side of the building. Trees shall be a minimum three-inch (3") caliper measured at twelve inches (12") above the root ball. Trees shall be evergreen with year-round foliage. o 2. The keeping, displaying, or storing, of any goods, materials, merchandise or equipment outside of the principal building shall be prohibited. Any material, debris, or refuse dropped off on site must be located inside the building immediately or be transferred to the dumpster. o 3. The proposed elevations shall conform to the attached Concept Elevation sheets with the requirement that a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the exterior wall facing Business Center Drive (west elevation) shall be transparent. The applicant Jason Miller,6802 Mapleridge Street,Suite 200 Bellaire,Texas 77401 of Vista Equities Group was present to answer questions. Chairperson Isenberg called for public input. There were no persons wishing to speak for or against this item. The Commissioners discussed the conditions requested by staff. Commissioner Haskins asked specifically about condition 3 and Senior Planner Bauer explained that the condition was to increase the aesthetic appeal of the building. Commissioner Comeaux also had questions about the placement of the loading dock. Jason Miller explained the loading dock was moved to face Business Center Drive because of less stringent screening requirements. 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—Conditional Use Permit Application CUP2025-0572, Commissioner Henrichs made the motion to approve the amendments and Commissioner Comeaux seconded the motion. Motion to amend passed 4-0. Amended motion passed 4-0. Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action-200-T-41: Proposed Amendments to the Unified Development Code Pertaining to Definitions and the Land Use Matrix. Consideration and Possible Action -2000-T-41: Proposed Amendments to the Unified Development Code Pertaining Definitions and the Land Use Matrix Public Hearing: A request by the City of Pearland, applicant, for approval of proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC), Ordinance No. 2000T, in accordance with Section 1.1.4.1 of the Unified Development Code, to include: 1. Amendments to Chapter 2, Sections 2.5.2.1 & 2.5.2.2, to include "Short-Term Rental" in The Residential Land Use Matrix and The Non-Residential Land Use Matrix. 2. Amendment to Chapter 5, Section 5.1.1.1 (a)(229), to revise the definition of"Family." 3. Amendment to Chapter 5, Section 5.1.1.1 (a), to define"Short-Term Rental." Senior Planner Patrick Bauer presented the item and summarized the request as needing to adjust the definition of"family",add a definition for"short-term rental"and include short-term rentals in both the Residential and Non-Residential Land Use Matrices. No recommendations were provided by Staff. There were no speakers for or against this request. Commissioner Haskins asked if these changes were going to be in the UDC rewrite. Vance Wyly stated they would be. Commissioner Haskins then asked why these changes were being requested now instead of waiting for the rewrite. Vance Wyly explained we are needing this update before the rewrite to address code violations and existing issues with short term rentals. 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-200-T-41: Proposed Amendments to the Unified Development Code Pertaining to Definitions and the Land Use Matrix. Commissioner Haskins made the motion to approve and Commissioner Henrichs seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Capital Improvement Project(CIP)Fiscal Years 2027-2031 Development Update. The Associate Director of Capital Projects, Fabiola de Carvalho, presented the timeline for capital projects. She stated she will present again to the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 19,2026,and June 1,2026. 2. City Council Update Report: Planning Manager Katya Copeland reported on actions taken at the December 15,2025 Council Meeting. The Council approved ZON2025-0517 for a zone change from Office Professional to Planned Development for Multi-Family at Manvel Road and Magnolia Parkway by a vote of 4-2. At the January 12,2026 City Council meeting,the three consent items for a second extension of Massey Oaks Sections 6,7 and 8 plats were approved on consent. Council denied ZON2025-0509 for a zoning change from General Commercial to Light Industrial located south of Knapp Road and east of Main Street by a vote of 0-6. Council approved CUP2025-0540 for Auto Repair, Minor and Tire Sales located at 10902 Memorial Hermann Drive by a vote of 6-0. Council denied ZON2025-0517 for a zone change from Office Professional to Planned Development for Multi-Family at Manvel Road and Magnolia Parkway by a vote of 2-4. The council then reconsidered the item, but again they denied the request by a vote of 3-4. Council approved ZON2025-0457 for a zoning change from General Commercial to Planned Development for a warehouse development located at 1021 North Main Street(Hanover Project)by a vote of 5-1. 3. Next P&Z Regular Meeting is February 2,2026. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Isenberg adjourned the Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting at 7:24PM. These mi tes were re, pectfully submitted by: � r Stacey Haas, anningTechnician Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 2nd day of February 2026. Derrell Isenberg, Planning anc oning Chairperson