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Planning & Zoning Commission denies rezoning of Knox Ranch after residents raise transparency, safety and environmental concerns
Summary
The Granbury Planning & Zoning Commission voted to deny a request to amend the comprehensive plan and rezone roughly 2,000 acres at Knox Ranch (2801 W. US Highway 377) to industrial following extensive public opposition and a city‑attorney briefing that a prior TCEQ permit vests some development rights. Residents and advocates cited notice errors, environmental and safety risks, and alleged back‑room commitments.
The Granbury Planning & Zoning Commission voted to deny both a comprehensive‑plan amendment and an industrial zoning change for roughly 2,000 acres at Knox Ranch, 2801 West U.S. Highway 377, after more than a dozen residents and advocacy groups urged commissioners to pause and reject the request.
City staff described the property as about 2,084 acres currently zoned interim holding and said notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet and published as required; staff reported no letters in favor and four in opposition within the 200‑foot notice area. Staff recommended altering the comp plan and the zoning to reflect a proposed industrial use, though the staff report contained inconsistent language about whether the recommended zoning was industrial or light commercial.
The hearing drew sustained public opposition.…
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