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Planning commission approves Smith Ranch plat and a Broadway zone change; multiple land-use items pass 5-0
Summary
Pearland's Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a flag-lot variance and preliminary plat for Smith Ranch, and recommended a zone change at 6831 Broadway, voting 5-0 on each item during the June 1 meeting.
The Pearland Planning & Zoning Commission approved several land-use items by unanimous 5-0 votes during its June 1 meeting.
The commission approved a variance (VAP 2026-0141) to create one flag lot in the Domain at Smith Ranch Plan Development on a 16.373-acre site; staff recommended approval noting the proposed frontage (75 feet) exceeds the 50-foot minimum required for flag-lot creation. No public comment was offered and the motion passed 5-0.
Directly following the variance, the commission approved the associated preliminary plat (CPL2026-000026) for the Ranch District, creating three lots and one reserve on the same 16.373-acre tract east of Smith Ranch Road. Commissioners questioned engineering staff about Wooten Road and whether it will tie through the property; engineering staff (Francisco) confirmed the road will transition into Smith Ranch 2 and tie through. Commissioners also discussed buffering standards for adjacent multifamily: staff said multifamily requires a 25-foot buffer with a masonry wall or 30 feet without, both with landscaping under base zoning standards. The preliminary plat passed on a 5-0 vote.
The commission then recommended approval of a zone change (Z206-0215) at 6831 Broadway requested by Rise Group Management LLC on behalf of owner Jason Riddenbau to change approximately 1.098 acres from General Business to General Commercial to remove split zoning and allow cohesive uses across the rear building; staff found the request met rezoning criteria and recommended approval. There was no public comment and the motion carried 5-0.
On procedural matters, the consent agenda (excused absences from May 19 and meeting minutes, plus Welcome Kirby replat No. 1) was approved 5-0 at the start of the meeting.
None of the land-use items brought forward this evening contained conditions or amendments recorded on the record; all passed by voice vote with the five commissioners present.
