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Home My WebLink About20260831 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD IN PERSON BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, MONDAY AUGUST 31, 2026 AT 6:30PM IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jenifer Ordeneaux at 6:30pm. In attendance were: Chair Jenifer Ordeneaux Commissioner Derrell Isenberg Commissioner Trey Haskins Commissioner Darrell Knight Commissioner Henry Fuertes Commissioner Jennifer Henrichs Commissioner Shad Comeaux Also present were Assistant Director of Planning Katya Copeland, Deputy City Attorney Katie Leininger, Planning Manager Katie Peterson, Senior Planner Patrick Bauer, Planner I Will Genitempo, and Assistant City Engineer Ramiro Valdez. Planning Manager Katie Peterson presented the Format of Hearing and the Order of Agenda. 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. A. Consideration and Possible Action - Excused Absences - Approve the P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes from August 3, 2026. B. Consideration and Possible Action - Approval of Minutes - Approve the P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes from July 20, 2026. C. Consideration and Possible Action - CPL2026-0285: Preliminary Plat of 8 South Industrial Park A request by JP Anders, applicant, on behalf of RAMLZM, LP, NMCRDC, LP and Dolmar Legacy, LP, owners; for approval of the Preliminary Plat of 8 South Industrial Park, creating 6 lots, 3 reserves, and 3 blocks on 174.44 acres of land described to wit: Legal Description: A subdivision of 174.44 acres of land situated in the David White Survey, Abstract No. 876, Obediah Pitts Survey, Abstract No. 626, and Richard T. Blackburn Survey, Abstract No. 160, City of Pearland, Harris County, Texas. General Location: South of Riley Road, East of Almeda School Road and West of Hooper Road, Pearland, Texas. D. Consideration and Possible Action - RPL2026-0089: Preliminary Plat of Pearland Preserve A request by CE Engineers & Development Consultants, Inc., applicant, on behalf of Pearland Park LP, owners; for approval of the Preliminary Plat of Pearland Preserve, creating 80 lots, 8 reserves, and 5 blocks on 23.09844 acres of land described to wit: Legal Description: Being 23.0984 acres of land (1,006,167 square feet), situated in the H.T. & B. R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 219, Brazoria County, Texas, and a portion of that certain called Lots 6, 7 and 8, of Allison -Richey Gulf Coast Home Company's Part of Suburban Gardens, Section 7, a subdivision according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 725, Page 93, of the Brazoria County Deed Records, same being comprised of all of that certain called 0.8029 acre tract of land conveyed to Keith Byers, by deed recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 2015028673, all of that certain called 1.00 acre tract of land, also called Tract B, conveyed to Keith Byers, by deed recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 200900557 all of that certain called 1.00 acre tract of land, also called Tract C, conveyed to Keith Byers, by deed recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 2009005577, all of that certain called 0.997 acre tract of land, also called Tract E, conveyed to Keith Byers, by deed recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 2009005577 all of that certain called 1.00 acre tract of land conveyed to Keith Byers, by deed recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's Fite No 2015028670, all of that certain called 4.00 acre tract of land conveyed to Keith Byers, by deed recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 2015028670, all of that certain called 2.9495 acre tract of land conveyed to Keith Byers, by deed recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File No 2008044934, all of that certain called 1.00 acre tract of land conveyed to Tom Nguyen, by deed recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 2005010303, all of that certain called 2.7967 acre tract of land conveyed to Keith Byers, by deed recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 2008036439, all of that certain called 0.9407 acre tract of Land conveyed to Keith Byers, by deed recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 2008032247, a portion of that certain called 5.7045 acre tract of land conveyed to Keith M Byers, by deed recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 2008018494, and a portion of that certain called 5.7045 acre tract of land conveyed to Keith M Byers and Sherri M. Byers, by deed recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 2008000026. General Location: Between O'Day Road and Garden Road, south of Brookside Road and north of McHard Road, Pearland, Texas. Commissioner Haskins made the motion to approve and Commissioner Isenburg seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously 7-0. NEW BUSINESS Chair Ordeneaux read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — CUP2026- 0354. Commissioner Haskins made a motion to approve and Commissioner Isenburg seconded the motion. Consideration and Possible Action - Conditional Use Permit Application: CUP2026-0354 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: Lot 2B, Block 1, Replat of Lot 2, Block 1 of ZFAM Properties Pearland, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in County Clerk's File Number (C.C.F.#) 2026028167, 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 Bauer presented the staff report with exhibits. He stated that Staff recommended approval with the following 5 conditions: 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. 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 transfer to the dumpster. 3. The proposed elevations shall substantially conform to the attached "Concept Elevation" sheet with the requirement that a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the exterior wall facing Business Center Drive (west elevation) shall be transparent. 4. The exterior wall facing State Highway 288 shall provide a minimum of eighteen percent (18%) tinted or spandrel glass as shown on the proposed elevations, and materials shall substantially conform with those illustrated in the "Concept Elevation" sheet. 5. No signage shall be permitted to be placed on the spandrel glass facing State Highway 288 During consideration of CUP2026-0184, the City Council added two conditions to the application prior to recommending approval of the permit. Due to the recent approval of that permit, those conditions are provided below for the Planning and Zoning Commission's consideration. If the Commission finds that either or both conditions are appropriate for the proposed development, the Commission may include them as part of their recommendation to the City Council. 1. Cross access must be installed between adjoining properties. 2. Wet detention pond with fountain shall be required The applicant, Niloufar Nazarian, was available to answer any questions. There were no speakers present for or against the proposal. The Board discussion focused on the two City Council added conditions from the June 8, 2026, City Council meeting. Commissioner Henrichs and Comeaux shared support for the additional Landscaping around the dry detention. Commissioner Knight asked the applicant about safety of the detention area based on operations for the use. Commissioner Haskins made an amended motion to include the 5 staff recommended conditions. Commissioner Isenburg seconded the motion. Motion to amend the original motion passed unanimously 7-0. The amended motion passed unanimously 7-0. Chair Ordeneaux read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action - ZON2026- 0287. Commissioner Haskins made a motion to approve and Commissioner Knight seconded the motion. Consideration and Possible Action - Zone Change Application: ZON2026-0287 Public Hearing: A request by Paul Glenn, applicant, on behalf of 4401 Rice Dryer, Inc., owner, for approval of amendments to the Rice Drier Commerce Park Planned Development, on approximately 2.8185 acres of land, to wit: Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1 of the Replat of Lot 1, Block 1 Rice Drier Commerce Park, a subdivision in Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded under County Clerk's File No. 2019050635 of the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: 4477 Rice Drier Road, Pearland, Texas. Senior Planner Patrick Bauer presented the staff report with exhibits. He stated that Staff was recommending approval of the PD Amendment. Applicant was present and available for questions. There were no speakers present to speak for or against this request. The Board asked the staff to clarify ownership and detention. Commission Knight asked the Applicant, Paul Glenn, to approach the podium and expressed concerns regarding parking, and if they could add spaces if they needed to. The applicant stated this is a Goods Finishing warehouse, where products will be collected by truck drivers. Sharing that this warehouse does not anticipate a high number of employees and parking is sufficient. Commissioner Comeaux also asked if parking could be added in the future if needed. Chair Ordeneaux called for the vote. The motion passed unanimously 7-0. Chair Ordeneaux read into the record the item on Consideration and Possible Action — ZON2026- 0292. Commissioner Haskins made a motion to approve and Commissioner Comeaux seconded the motion. Consideration and Possible Action - ZON2026-0292: Zone Change Application Public Hearing: A request by Adalberto Ruiz, applicant and owner, on behalf of George & Deborah Harrell, owners, for approval of a zone change of approximately 7.77 acres of land, being the entirety of a 1.0002 -acre Tract 1, a 2.6622 -acre Tract 2, and a 4.1098 -acre Tract 3, further described below, from Neighborhood Service (NS) to Single -Family Residential (R-1) District, to wit: Legal Description: Tract 1: Lot 1, Block 1 of Harrell Acres, a subdivision of 1.0002 acres in Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat recorded under County Clerk's File No. 2024005826 of the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas. Tract 2:Lot 2, Block 1 of Harrell Acres, a subdivision of 2.6622 acres in Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat recorded under County Clerk's File No. 2024005826 of the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas. Tract 3: The West 1/2 (4.1098 acres) of Lot 13, being a portion of Johnston Subdivision, a subdivision of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of H.T.&B. section 13, abstract number 240, in Brazoria County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Volume 5, Page 303 of the Map Records of Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: 2821 Harkey Road, 2829 Harkey Road, and PID 219070, Pearland, Texas. Planner I Will Genitempo presented the staff report with exhibits. He stated that Staff was recommending approval of the proposed zoning change. The applicant, Alberto Ruiz, was available and gave a presentation. There were no speakers present to speak for or against this request. The Board discussion focused on the setback impacts to the NS tracts to the east. Commissioner Comeaux shared that this area should be reviewed when the Comprehensive Plan is updated. Chair Ordeneaux called for the vote. The motion passed unanimously 7-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS City Council Update Report Assistant Director Katya Copeland shared details of the last two City Council meetings, mentioning that the Updated Planning and Zoning Rules of Procedure were approved and suggested the meeting time change of 6:00 p.m. start on the October 5, 2026 meeting. The Commissioners expressed support of the comment. City Council and P&Z Joint Workshop: September 14, 2026 4-6pm - UDC updates with focus on zoning Next P&Z Regular Meeting: September 21, 2026 6:30pm City Council and P&Z Joint Workshop: September 28, 2026 3:00-6:OOpm - UDC updates for ADUs, trigger tables and hotel standards as well as a zone change workshop for age -restricted housing/rental homes. ADJOURNMENT Chair Ordeneaux adjourned the Planning and Zoning Regular Meeting at 7:36pm. These minut were respectfully submitted by: Stace!►JHaas, Planning Technician Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this ' 1 st s ay of September 2026 Jenifer Ord ea , Pl.nning and Zoning Chair