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RPL2026-018 — Single-family residential subdivision (8 single-family lots, 3 reserves, and 1 block)
Request for approval of the Final Plat of Arcadian Estates Section 5, which creates 8 single-family lots on 5.48 acres south of Old Massey Ranch Road. This subdivision development proposal will add residential capacity to the Pearland area.
ZON2026-0360 — Mixed-use development with 315 multifamily units in two 4-story buildings and General Business uses
A Planned Development District amendment for a mixed-use project comprising 315 apartment units and general business uses along Broadway Street, with increased masonry requirements, infrastructure improvements including a traffic signal at Oak and FM 518, and land dedications totaling approximately 3 acres for parkland and tree mitigation near Pearland Parkway at Mary's Creek.
ZONE23-14 — Build-to-rent community with 136 single-family dwelling units and amenity center
Proposed Planned Development District for a build-to-rent community consisting of 136 single-family dwelling units with an amenity center at Smith Road. Following a joint workshop on June 8, 2026, the applicant is now formally pursuing the Planned Development designation for the project.
CPL2026-0507 — plat
This is a plat subdivision of approximately 2.5 acres adjacent to State Highway 35, creating two commercial lots (Lot 1: 1.8590 acres and Lot 2: 0.5425 acres) with dedicated right-of-way along the highway. The property is located outside the 100-year floodplain and is subject to easements for unlocated pipeline rights-of-way and mineral interests.
Martin-Wencelado Holdings - Plat Variance — plat
Request for a plat variance from Section 2.4.4.7(c)(1)(c) of the Unified Development Code to allow creation of a lot that does not meet the 150-foot lot depth minimum in the Light Industrial District. The project involves approximately 0.5425 acres in the Main Street Center area and requires Board approval as permitted under Section 3.1.1.6(f).
ZON2026-0447 — Mixed-use development consisting of Multifamily and General Business components
Alan Mueller requests a zone change from General Business (GB) to Planned Development (PD) for 13.303 acres at the southeast corner of Broadway and Oak Road to enable a mixed-use development with multifamily and general business uses. The rezoning would allow the applicant to proceed with a planned mixed-use project on this site.
ZON2026-0355 — rezoning
Zone change request for 20.0 acres from General Business (GB) District to Planned Development (PD) District. The property comprises three tracts in Section 21 of Brazoria County and is owned by Charles Viktorin, represented by applicant Jeffrey Boutte.
ZON2026-0453 — Commercial, retail, office, and service development
Rezoning of PID 176000 from Heavy Industrial (M-2) to General Commercial (GC) to accommodate future commercial, retail, office, and service development aligned with the highway corridor and eliminate split zoning. Staff recommends approval based on conformance with the Comprehensive Plan's Commercial Center place type designation.
VAP2026-0502 — variance
Variance from the 150-foot lot depth requirement in the Light Industrial (M-1) District for a 0.5425-acre property to allow creation of a lot not meeting the minimum lot depth standard. The applicant seeks approval under Section 3.1.1.6(f) of the Unified Development Code to subdivide the property in a manner that does not comply with standard lot depth regulations.
RPL2025-0369 — plat
Final Plat approval for Arcadian Estates Section 5, part of the Ordeneaux Tract Addendum to the Massey Oaks Planned Development. Staff recommends approval as the plat conforms to subdivision criteria, the Master Plan of Arcadian Estates, and the Massey Oaks PD addendum, with the Subdivision Improvement Agreement approved for Section 5 public infrastructure.
RPL2026-0183 — plat
Final Plat approval for Arcadian Estates Section 5, creating 8 single-family lots on 5.48 acres south of Old Massey Ranch Road. The plat includes 3 reserves and 1 block on land in H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Section 32, Survey A-525.
RPL2026-0449 — Final Plat creating 211 single family lots, 5 reserves, and 9 blocks
Final Plat approval for Magnolia Creek Section 1, a 62.54-acre residential subdivision creating 211 single family lots. The Commission approved the plat unanimously after Chair Ordeneaux recused herself due to a conflict of interest.
ZON2026-0287 — pd_amendment
Amendments to the Rice Drier Commerce Park Planned Development at 4477 Rice Drier Road were approved by City Council on second reading. This case represents modifications to an existing PD ordinance.
ZON2026-0410 — Residential infill project with 30 lots
MHE Properties seeks to rezone 6.734 acres at 2625 Hillhouse Road from General Business (GB) to Single-Family Residential-4 (R-4) to allow residential development of approximately 30 lots. The applicant argues the property has significant barriers to commercial development due to limited road access and distance from major thoroughfares, citing a similar prior rezoning of the adjacent property across Hillhouse Road.
ZONE2026-0410 — rezoning
A request to rezone 6.734 acres at 2625 Hillhouse Road from General Business (GB) to Single-Family Residential-4 (R-4) District. The property is currently zoned for commercial use and would be converted to residential use under this proposal.
ZON2026-0409 — pd_amendment
Request to zone change approximately 4.5 acres from Spectrum District 1 (S1) to Planned Development (PD) District and incorporate the land into the LNR Clear Creek Planned Development with proposed amendments to PD regulations. The property is located south of S. Sam Houston Parkway W. and west of Kirby Drive.
TIA22-00011 — plat
Final Plat of Magnolia Creek Section 1 approval with traffic signal fees at Harkey Road and McKeever Road due prior to plat recording, and parkland dedication fees required before recording.
PLAT22-112 — plat
Final Plat approval for Magnolia Creek Section 1 (PLAT22-112). Staff recommends approval as the plat conforms to criteria in Section 3.1.5.4 of the UDC.
RPL206-0449 — plat
Request for approval of the Final Plat of Magnolia Creek Section 1, which will create 211 lots, 5 reserves, and 9 blocks on 62.537 acres of land.
ZON2026-0209 — Multifamily development
Zone change request to rezone 15.0372 acres from Office & Professional (OP) District to Planned Development (PD) District to accommodate a proposed multifamily residential development. Public hearing included significant community opposition citing concerns about traffic impacts on Magnolia Parkway, wastewater capacity, flooding, and crime, though the Planning & Zoning Commission approved the request 4-1 with guidance that City Council approval is uncertain.
CUP2026-0401 — Auto Wash (Self-Service)
Request for a Conditional Use Permit for an Auto Wash (Self-Service) facility on approximately 1.033 acres in the General Commercial District at the corner of Main Street and English Lake Drive. Staff recommended approval with five conditions addressing platting, detention, site plan conformance, noise mitigation, and dumpster screening, but the Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to deny the application despite the staff recommendation.
CPL2025-0548 — plat
Request for approval of Nova Solutions Partial Replat No. 1, which would create 2 lots on 6.348 acres. The replat affects property in the David White Survey (Abstract No. 881) currently identified as Lot 2 of the Minor subdivision Plat of Nova Solutions.
26-100 — other
This is an administrative item regarding the adoption of the 2027 Planning and Zoning Commission submittal schedule and meeting calendars for plats, conditional use permits, and zone changes. This establishes procedural timelines for future zoning cases but does not involve a specific property or development proposal.
CUP2026-0353 — Gasoline Station (Without Auto Wash - Self Serve)
Nathan Dietrich, on behalf of Benchmark Acquisitions LLC, requested approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Gasoline Station (Without Auto Wash - Self Serve) use on approximately 1.68 acres in the General Commercial (GC) District at the corner of Main Street and English Lake Drive. Staff recommended approval with five conditions addressing platting, detention, site plan conformance, fuel pump canopy materials, and dumpster screening, and the Commission voted 3-2 in favor of approval with the staff conditions.
CUP2026-0395 — Studio – Tattoo or Body Piercing
Request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Studio – Tattoo or Body Piercing business on approximately 1.771 acres in the General Commercial District. The applicant proposes appointment-only tattoo services with no piercing services offered.
PLAT25-00004 — plat
Final plat for PLAT25-00004 with modifications to owner names on adjacent parcels, updates to easement size and location, and minimal lot line adjustments in Block 9 since preliminary plat approval.
CUP22-22 — Studio – Tattoo or Body Piercing
A Conditional Use Permit for a tattoo and body piercing studio (Lexury Tattoos) in an existing multi-tenant commercial building on Broadway Street. The appointment-based business model is expected to have minimal traffic and no adverse impacts on neighboring properties or the surrounding residential and commercial areas.
TBM-2002 — plat
Partial replat of 6.348 acres of land in Harris County to create two reserves. The replat reconfigures an existing subdivision lot into reserved parcels, with an August 2026 planned completion date.
CUP2026-0184 — specific_use_permit
Request for Conditional Use Permit CUP2026-0184 with conditions for cross access between adjoining properties and a wet detention pond with fountain. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered two additional conditions added by City Council and voted to include them in the recommendation.
ZON2026-0292 — rezoning
A request to rezone approximately 7.77 acres from Neighborhood Service (NS) to Single-Family Residential (R-1) on properties located at 2821 and 2829 Harkey Road. Staff recommended approval, and the Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve the zone change, though discussion noted potential setback impacts to adjacent NS-zoned properties to the east.
RPL2026-0089 — plat
Request for approval of the Preliminary Plat of Pearland Preserve, which creates 80 lots, 8 reserves, and 5 blocks on 23.09844 acres of land in Pearland.
CPL2026-0285 — plat
Preliminary Plat of 8 South Industrial Park, a 174.44-acre subdivision creating 6 lots, 3 reserves, and 3 blocks. The project is located south of Riley Road between Almeda School Road and Hooper Road in Pearland.
CLU2025-0435 — Single family residential subdivision with 80 lots and 8 reserves
This is a 23-acre preliminary plat for Pearland Preserve that will create 80 single-family residential lots in a residential area between O'Day and Garden Roads. The plat conforms to preliminary plat approval criteria under the city's UDC and staff recommends approval.
ZON2026-0303 — Amenitized business park for small business owners (multi-tenant building)
This rezoning request seeks to change 10.49 acres from Suburban Residential-15 to General Business to enable development of an amenitized business park for small business owners. City staff recommended denial based on the proposal meeting only 2 of 4 approval criteria and conflicting with the Future Land Use Plan's residential designation. The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 1-5 to reject the rezoning request.
RPL2026-0154 — 112 lots, 8 reserves, and 7 blocks in a subdivision development
This preliminary plat approval creates a 112-lot residential subdivision on 29.45 acres in a central Pearland location between Industrial Drive and Pearland Parkway. The project was approved unanimously by the Planning & Zoning Commission, making it relevant for developers considering the market conditions and infrastructure in this area.
PLAT24-26 — plat
A preliminary plat for Section 1 of a development was previously approved for 28.86 acres in April 2024, but the project area has been expanded to 29.45 acres through the addition of a reserve. This revised preliminary plat requires new approval due to the acreage increase.
SIA2025-0497 — Residential subdivision (utilities and infrastructure)
A Subdivision Improvement Agreement for utilities and infrastructure has been approved for Section 1 of Arcadian Estates. The residential subdivision is appropriate for the area and is not expected to have any negative impact on existing and future development. Parkland fees will be required prior to recordation of the Final Plat.
PLAT25-00003 — 68 single-family lots, 3 reserves, and 4 blocks
This is a Final Plat approval for Arcadian Estates Section 1, creating 68 single-family residential lots within the existing Massey Oaks Planned Development. The plat conforms to the PD requirements and UDC criteria, with modifications made to lake reserve location and easement specifications since preliminary approval in February 2025.
CUP2026-0224 — Auto Rental Facility
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is seeking a Conditional Use Permit to operate an auto rental facility on approximately 1.9 acres in the General Business District at 6906 Broadway Street. This use requires CUP approval as it is not permitted by-right in the GB zone. Developers should monitor this case if they have competitive or complementary business interests in the Pearland GB corridor.
CUP2026-0302 — Auto Wash (Self-Service)
A self-service auto wash facility is proposed on approximately 1.5 acres at 1705 Broadway Street in Pearland's general business and commercial districts. The project received Planning and Zoning Commission approval with conditions including TIA worksheet approval and site plan conformance. This represents a resubmittal after the previous CUP expired, with modifications addressing sound mitigation, light screening, and retaining wall concerns.
RPL2025-0595 — Single-family residential subdivision (68 lots, 3 reserves, 4 blocks)
This is a final plat approval request for a 68-lot single-family residential subdivision totaling 18.52 acres south of Old Massey Ranch Road. The project is located in an area bounded by Future Harkey Road and McLean Road, positioning it as part of broader development in the corridor. Approval would enable the subdivision to proceed with residential lot sales and construction.
SIA2025-0542 — Residential subdivision (single-family lots)
This is a final plat approval for Arcadian Estates Section 1, a 7.121-acre residential subdivision creating single-family lots in the R-3 zoning district. The project has been approved through the subdivision process including drainage review, SIA execution, and preliminary plat approval, with no anticipated negative impacts on existing development.
VAP2026-0290 — other
This case seeks approval of a plat variance to exceed the maximum 3 to 1 lot depth-to-width ratio for a 9.72-acre subdivision. The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the variance 6-0, and staff recommended approval based on Section 3.1.1.6(f) of the Unified Development Code. Developers should note that plat variance requirements may affect lot configuration on similar projects in Pearland.
ZON2026-0222 — Multifamily development with up to 296 units across three 3-story buildings, clubhouse, pool with outdoor grills, dog park, pocket park, surface parking, and on-site detention pond
A Joint Workshop to review a proposed Planned Development (PD) for a 296-unit multifamily development with amenities including clubhouse, pool, dog park, and pocket park. The applicant reduced units from a previous 315-unit proposal and increased buffer widths adjacent to single-family residential neighborhoods to address compatibility concerns regarding traffic impact on Magnolia Parkway, visibility, school capacity, and quality of life for neighboring residents.
BP-288 — site_plan
Site plan application for 2.438 acres within the Business Park-288 District. Staff recommends approval with five conditions addressing parking lot landscaping, exterior storage, building elevation transparency requirements, glass specifications on the State Highway 288 facing wall, and signage restrictions.
26-085 — specific_use_permit
Case 26-085 seeks a Conditional Use Permit for a property located at the corner of Main Street and English Lake Drive in Pearland. The permit is subject to consideration and possible action by the Planning & Zoning body.
PLAT24-00026 — plat
This is a preliminary plat for French Quarter Section 1, a 28.86-acre development located between Industrial Drive and Pearland Parkway. The plat conforms to the Unified Development Code criteria and the requirements of the approved Planned Development district.
COM2025-5312 — Auto Wash (Self-Service)
This case requests approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a self-service auto wash facility on a commercially-zoned parcel along Broadway Street in Pearland. The project is adjacent to single-family residential areas to the north and requires compliance with drainage district approvals, thoroughfare corridor overlay requirements, and sanitary sewer infrastructure development. Staff recommends approval pending submission of an updated Traffic Impact Analysis worksheet and compliance with specified conditions regarding screening and site plan conformance.
RPL2026-0291 — Residential subdivision creating 2 lots
This case involves a residential replat of a 1.487-acre property at 3406 Mclean Road in Pearland that would subdivide one existing lot into two residential lots. Staff recommended approval with no opposition from surrounding property owners, and the Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve the request.
RPL2025-0596 — Single-family residential subdivision with 32 lots
This is a final plat approval for Arcadian Estates Section 2, a 7.121-acre single-family residential subdivision creating 32 lots in a Pearland area south of Old Massey Ranch Road. The project involves major homebuilders and represents significant residential development in this portion of Pearland.
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