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Granbury panel approves temporary permit for cargo containers at 311 East Ridge Road
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a time-limited Specific Use Permit allowing cargo containers for storage at 311 East Ridge Road, with conditions requiring hard-surface storage, inspections and adherence to city codes; no public comments were made.
The Granbury Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 6 approved a temporary Specific Use Permit allowing cargo containers to be used for storage at 311 East Ridge Road.
City staff member Cody told the commission the 0.432-acre property is zoned Heavy Commercial and is currently developed with an existing business. The applicant, Brandon Dry, proposed locating cargo containers in the back, right-hand corner of the lot to serve as temporary storage while a new building is constructed on an adjacent vacant parcel. "The proposed use appears to be an appropriate use for the general area," Cody said, and staff recommended approval of the SUP.
Cody walked commissioners through conditions attached to the permit: the site plan in Exhibit B will govern placement; all parking, maneuvering, display and storage must be on hard, improved surface; the SUP is subject to applicable city code requirements, permits, periodic inspections and inspection fees as set by the city's master fee schedule; and violations of supplemental standards or permit terms could render the SUP null and void or lead to revocation of the certificate of occupancy. Cody also noted a cleanup date provided by the applicant, recorded in the meeting materials as 8/30/26.
An unidentified commissioner asked whether the container placement would impede fire access; Cody said the property has a fenced yard and a gate and that the front of the property remains accessible from the street and the parking lot for fire protection. "No, sir," Cody said when asked whether the containers would block fire trucks.
Cody said staff mailed 11 notices to property owners within 200 feet on Sept. 24, 2025, published notice in the Hood County News on Sept. 20, 2025 as required by state law and the zoning ordinance, and placed a 24-by-48 sign in front of the property announcing the public hearing.
With no public speakers, a commission member (transcribed as "mister Hapes") moved to approve the SUP as presented; the motion was seconded by Mr. Moore. The chair called for the vote, 'Aye' votes were recorded and the chair announced the motion carried. The meeting then adjourned.
The permit as approved includes the site plan in Exhibit B and the conditions summarized by staff; future changes or code violations could result in permit revocation or additional enforcement actions.
