Commission approves Goodloe Stadium upgrade with requirement for perimeter trees

The commission approved a zoning amendment and site plan revisions to expand Goodloe Stadium’s seating and add substantial parking, with a specific condition that trees be provided around parking perimeters.

Staff described the project as an expansion that will increase the stadium seating (from about 6,000 to 9,000), add a field house and concessions, and expand parking capacity. The applicant requested a modification of the city’s parking standard to allow roughly 1 parking space per 4.5 seats instead of 1 per 3, which the applicant says yields about 2,000 parking spaces overall.

Resident Michelle Blake asked whether changing the zoning for a parking lot would rezone large tracts of property and raised concerns about traffic on FM 2377; staff said the zoning would apply to the singular property and explained Bell’s Chapel and other access points could be used during events. Commissioners discussed the likely frequency of stadium events (about 9–10 games per year) and mitigation measures; the commission ultimately approved the item with an added requirement that trees be planted around parking perimeters at roughly one tree per 40 feet.

What happens next: the applicant may pursue permits and any future parking expansions under the approved PD; final lighting and landscaping details will be reviewed during permanent site‑plan and permit review.