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Council denies Studio Rez by Marriott after hours of neighborhood opposition
Summary
The Grand Prairie City Council voted 8-0 to deny a special-use permit for a four-story, 118-room Studio Rez by Marriott on South Highway 360 after extensive public comment raising safety, traffic and proximity concerns to nearby schools and day-care centers.
The Grand Prairie City Council voted 8-0 to deny a special-use permit for Studio Rez by Marriott, a four-story, 118-room extended-stay hotel proposed at 4640–4650 S. Highway 360. Council member John Lopez moved to deny the SUP and the motion passed unanimously.
Supporters of the project, including developer Suraj Patel and representatives of Marriott and the property owner, described the brand as a midscale extended-stay product aimed at traveling professionals and longer-term guests. Suraj Patel said the chain holds “very high standards for operations” and noted the developer obtained a December letter…
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