HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260601 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, MONDAY,JUNE 1, 2026 AT 6:30PM IN
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,3519 LIBERTY DRIVE.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Derrell Isenberg opened the meeting for the Planning and Zoning Regular Meeting at
6:30pm.
In attendance were:
P&Z Chairperson Derrell Isenberg
P&Z Commissioner Trey Haskins
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes
P&Z Commissioner Shad Comeaux
P&Z Commissioner Darrell Knight
Also present were Planning Manager Katie Peterson, Planning Technician Stacey Haas,Assistant
Director of Planning Katya Copeland, Deputy City Attorney Katie Leininger,Assistant City Engineer
Francisco Reyes,Assistant Director of Capital Projects Fabiota de Carvalho, CIP Program Manager
Obioma Nwakanma 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
Shad Comeaux from the May 19, 2026 P&Z Regular Meeting.
Consideration and Possible Action-Approval of Minutes-Approve the P&Z Regular Meeting
Minutes from May 19,2026.
Consideration and Possible Action-CPL2026-0179:Welcome Kirby Replat No.1
A request by Century Engineering, Inc., applicant, on behalf of Welcome Land Development, LLC.,
owner;for approval of Welcome Kirby Replat No. 1,to combine parcels of land to a platted lot,
creating 1 lot on 26.4073 acres of land described to wit:
Legal Description:A subdivision of 26.4073 acres of land, being a partial replat of Lots 531/3, 59
1/2, and 60 1/2, Block F of Allison-Richey Gulf Coast Homes Subdivision, recorded in Volume 3,
Page 40 of the Harris County Map Records, and Lot 1, Block 1,Welcome Kirby, recorded under Film
Code 706729 of the Harris County Map Records and located in the James Hamilton Survey,
Abstract No. 876, City of Pearland, Harris County,Texas.
General Location: Northwest corner of Fruge Road and Kirby Drive, East of Hooper Road, Pearland,
Texas.
Chairperson Isenberg called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Haskins
made a motion to approve and Commissioner Knight seconded the motion.
Motion passed 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action-
VAP2026-0141.
Consideration and Possible Action-VAP2026-0141:Variance for the Creation of a Flag Lot in
the Domain at Smith Ranch Planned Development
A request by Robert Kness, Kimley Horn, applicant, on behalf of RG Smith Ranch LLC. and Alimas
Properties, LTD., owners,for approval of a variance permitted in Section 3.1.1.6(f)of the Unified
Development Code, and Ordinance No. 2000-T from Section 2.6.1.1(b)(1)to allow for the creation
of a flag lot in the Domain at Smith Ranch Planned Development on 16.373 acres of land,to wit:
Legal Description:A subdivision of 16.373 acres out of Lots 4, 5&6, Section 85,Alison-Richey Gulf
Coast Homes Company Subdivision Addition,Vol. 2, Pg. 107, B.C.P.R. situated in the H.T.&B.R.R.
Co. Survey,Abstract No. 304, City of Pearland, Brazoria County,Texas.
General Location: East of Smith Ranch Road, North of Broadway Street, South of Hughes Ranch
Road, Pearland,Texas.
Planning Manager Katie Peterson presented the staff report. She explained the request was for the
creation of one flag lot with a proposed frontage of 75 feet. She stated that Staff recommended
approval of the variance as it met the requirements for flag lot creation.
The applicant was present and available for questions.
There were no persons present to speak for or against the item.
There was no Board discussion.
Motion passed 5-0.
Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action-
CPL2026-0026. Commissioner Haskins made a motion to approve and Commissioner Knight
seconded the motion.
Consideration and Possible Action-CPL2026-0026: Preliminary Plat of The Ranch District A
request by Robert Kness, Kimley Horn, applicant, on behalf of RG Smith Ranch LLC. and Alimas
Properties, LTD., owners;for approval of the Preliminary Plat of The Ranch District, creating 3 lots
and 1 reserve on 16.373 acres of land located east of Smith Ranch Road, north of Broadway Street,
and south of Hughes Ranch Road described to wit:
Legal Description:A subdivision of 16.373 acres out of Lots 4, 5&6, Section 85,Alison-Richey Gulf
Coast Homes Company Subdivision Addition,Vol. 2, Pg. 107, B.C.P.R. situated in the H.T.&B.R.R.
Co. Survey,Abstract No. 304, City of Pearland, Brazoria County,Texas.
General Location: East of Smith Ranch Road, North of Broadway Street, South of Hughes Ranch
Road, Pearland,Texas.
Planning Manager Katie Peterson presented the staff report. She explained that this was a
preliminary plat associated with the aforementioned plat variance VAP2026-0141. She stated that
Staff recommended approval and she was open to any questions.
The applicant was present and available for questions.
There were no persons present to speak for or against the item.
The Board discussion focused on Wooten Road and the tie in to Smith Ranch 2 Road as well as
landscape buffering.
There was no further discussion from the Commissioner or Staff.
Motion passed 5-0.
Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action—
ZON2026-0215. Commissioner Haskins made a motion to approve and Commissioner Fuertes
seconded the motion.
Consideration and Possible Action-Zone Change Application:ZON2026-0215
Public Hearing:A request by Rise Group Management, LLC, applicant, on behalf of Jason
Ridenbaugh, owner,for approval of a zone change of an area of land approximately 280-feet by
approximately 245-feet, being a portion of the 1.098-acre Tract 1 and 0.9022-acre Tract 2,further
described below,from General Business(GB)to General Commercial(GC) District,to wit:
Legal Description:Tract 1: Being the eastern portion of Lot 1, Block 1 of the Final Plat of K&G
Retail Center Phase 2, a subdivision in Brazoria County,Texas, according to the map or plat
recorded in Volume 21, Pages 229-230 of the Plat Records of Brazoria County,Texas.Tract 2: Being
the eastern portion of Lot 1, Block 1 of the Final Plat of K&G Retail Center, a subdivision in Brazoria
County,Texas, according to the map or plat recorded in Volume 20, Pages 273-274 of the Plat
Records of Brazoria County,Texas.
General Location: 6831 Broadway Street, Pearland,Texas.
The staff report was presented by Planning Manager Katie Peterson. She explained that this was a
split zoned property and the request was to rezone the portion of the property that is GB to GC to
allowfor additional uses to be permitted within existing buildings. She stated no written comments
or phone calls were received in support or opposition to the request. She gave a brief history of the
site and explained the request was in conformity with the Comprehensive/Future Land Use Plan,
Thoroughfare Plan, Unified Development Code(UDC) and Utilities; Staff therefore recommended
approval.
The applicant was present and available for questions.
There were no speakers for or against this item.
The Commissioner discussion focused on thanking the applicant and Staff for making the zoning
uniform, as this benefits landlords and tenants.
There was no further discussion between the Commissioners and Staff.
Motion passed 5-0.
Chairperson Isenberg read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action—5 Year
CIP Program FY2027-2031.
Consideration and Possible Action-5-Year Capital Improvement Program FY2027-2031
Presentation of the 5-year Capital Improvement Program 2027-2031
The Assistant Director of Capital Projects Fabiola de Carvalho gave the presentation. She gave a
brief overview of the projects,which focused on Drainage, Facilities, Parks, Streets,Water and
Wastewater. She also mentioned the CIP webpage is now operational and is a great way for the
public to keep up to date on projects.
The Board proffered their thanks to the CIP team on their work and the presentation.
The Board recommended approval of the CIP plan with a vote of 5-0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. City Council Update Report—Assistant Director of Planning Katya Copeland reported on actions
taken at the last Council meeting on May 18, 2026. The first reading of the zoning case that
requested to be included in the LNR Clear Creek Planned Development, located off of Kirby, Fruge
and Hooper Roads was approved 7-0. The second reading wilt be June 8, 2026.The next item was a
CUP for a Sheltered Care Facility off Industrial Drive, and that was approved 7-0. The final item was
a CUP for a convenience store located off McHard Road, and that was approved with staff
conditions by a vote of 7-0.
2. The next meeting will be a Joint Workshop on June 8, 2026. The meeting will discuss the UDC
update and trigger tables, as well as a build to rent townhome product. The next regular P&Z
Meeting will be June 15, 2026.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Isenberg adjourned the Planning and Zoning Regular Meeting at 7:00pm.
These minutes were respectfully submitted by:
Stay Haas, Planning Technician
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Henry Fuertes, Planning and Zoning Acting Chairperson