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Planning commission approves rezoning at 7801 Wooldridge Road after neighbors cite traffic and habitat concerns
Summary
The commission approved rezoning case ZN8874 for a portion of 7801 Wooldridge Road (Pasadena Land Holdings) to allow RS‑4.5 single‑family lots. Neighbors questioned the odd‑shaped rezoning area, potential traffic and drainage impacts, and whether environmental impacts — including local bird habitat and a proposed beach access — have been studied.
The planning commission voted to approve a zoning change (ZN8874) for a portion of 7801 Wooldridge Road, moving the parcel from Farm Rural (FR) to RS‑4.5 Single Family zoning to allow the first phase of a residential subdivision.
During public comment, Mark Jackson said he and his family had “just moved here from Dallas” and were “hoping this would stay open for years,” but he said he now expects up to about 45 houses and expressed concern about increased traffic on Rodfield and safety. Project engineer Jerry Benavides described the application as “phase 1” of a larger development, explained the phasing and regional detention plan and said traffic and other infrastructure questions will be addressed at the subdivision and plat stages.
Multiple neighbors and speakers raised questions about drainage and the possibility of flooding; Ronald Wolf noted previous runoff problems and told the commission the city previously spent about $350,000 to install a pipe to manage drainage between subdivisions. Others raised concerns about bird habitat and whether a proposed beach access point is necessary given other access roads nearby.
Staff told the commission that the area’s zoning pattern dates to annexation and that the request aligns with nearby RMAT zoning in the general area; staff recommended approval. A commissioner moved to approve the zoning change as presented and the motion passed with recorded aye votes and no recorded opposition.
The developer, if moving forward, must return to the commission with a final plat where engineers and city staff will review stormwater, access, utilities and dune protections as required.
