Granbury City Council, Sept 1, 2026:  Hotel development plan approved for 830 East Pearl Street

The Granbury City Council held a meeting on September 1, 2026, to discuss and approve a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a hotel development at 830 East Pearl Street. The property, zoned light commercial since 1980, is proposed for a four-story hotel with 101 all-suite rooms, intended to support the local tourism economy and conference center. The council reviewed site plans, landscaping, and conditions including an 8-foot board-on-board fence and traffic management measures. Despite significant public opposition citing concerns about traffic congestion, emergency access, parking adequacy, and neighborhood impact, the council approved the SUP with a 5-1 vote. The developer addressed infrastructure concerns, including water, sewer, drainage, and fire safety, and committed to meeting city standards and working with TxDOT on access. The SUP is permanent and tied to the specific site plan and conditions, with future development steps including platting and engineering reviews.