Pearland P&Z approves two‑lot replat at 2419 Creek Ridge Drive over neighborhood opposition

The Pearland Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5–0 on Oct. 20 to approve PRPL2025‑0393, a residential replat that divides a 1.025‑acre lot at 2419 Creek Ridge Drive into two single‑family lots.

Patrick Bauer, the staff presenter, told the commission that the property is zoned single‑family residential (R‑1) and that the proposal ‘‘conforms to the requirements for replats without vacation found in section 3.1 0.7 0.2 of the Unified Development Code’’ and meets the district’s minimum lot area, width and depth. Bauer told commissioners staff had received ‘‘24 written comments against, 1 phone call against, and 1 phone call asking for more information on the request.’’

The applicant, speaking for the two households that plan to live on the lots, said the split is a personal project to allow each family to build a single‑story home and emphasized they do not intend to sell or flip the houses.

Members of the public did not appear during the meeting to speak. Commissioners debated whether community opposition should affect the vote. Legal counsel and staff explained that, under state law and the city UDC, a residential replat that meets adopted standards is a ministerial action and cannot be denied on non‑code grounds. The city attorney noted that Chapter 212 of the Local Government Code requires approval when the plat complies with the governing code unless written, statutory grounds for disapproval are provided to the applicant.

Chair closed the discussion acknowledging neighbors’ frustration but called the vote, which passed 5–0.

The commission’s recommendation will go to the City Council for final consideration on Nov. 10, 2025. Should the council follow the commission’s recommendation, the replat will proceed to recordation and subsequent building‑permit reviews.