Colleyville — The City Council held a public hearing Oct. 8 and took no final action on a special-use permit request to allow a dog‑boarding facility (with grooming and training) at 3811 Colleyville Boulevard.

Ben Brenner, community development director, said the property is zoned CC3 (highway commercial) and the applicant seeks approval for overnight boarding and related services in the southern suite of the building. Notices to owners within 500 feet produced two adjacent property-owner opposition letters that, when measured under the city’s process, exceeded 20% within the 200‑foot calculation zone. That level of opposition triggers a super‑majority requirement — typically needing six affirmative votes of seven — for final approval under current local rules. City staff said it remains neutral on the request; the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 6–0.

Applicant Harrison Barrett told the council the franchise plans to use 34 kennels (one pet per kennel) with average overnight occupancy in comparable locations of about 15–17 pets and a higher throughput for day‑care visits. He said the landlord will add soundproofing between suites, use an 8‑foot stained wood fence to enclose an outdoor exercise/relief area, and install a turf-over-drain system so wash water and waste enter the sanitary sewer via an added drain. Barrett said professional-grade, biodegradable cleaning products would be used and that the property’s former drive-through footprint will accommodate the outdoor run.

Council members questioned capacity, hours of operation and soundproofing details; staff confirmed the applicant will pursue required building improvements and that the state law change under review may alter the super‑majority threshold (staff said the council would have an updated answer by the second reading). No members of the public signed up to comment during the hearing. The council closed the hearing; the item is scheduled for action at the Oct. 21 meeting.

Why it matters: Special-use permits change what activities a property can host. Overnight boarding can raise neighbour concerns about noise, odor and drainage; the applicant and landlord described measures to mitigate those issues and meet building and plumbing requirements.

What’s next: The council will consider the second reading and a vote Oct. 21; because of received opposition the city clerk and staff will confirm whether a super‑majority vote is required under state law changes referenced by staff.