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Planning commission approves Grand Adventure conditional‑use permit for Tintop Road expansion
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved staff's recommendation to grant a conditional‑use permit for Grand Adventure (CUP 240011) to expand indoor and outdoor amusement operations at 2065 Tintop Road, including a Phase 1 ride up to about 100 feet; staff recommended six conditions.
The Weatherford Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved on Jan. 8 a conditional‑use permit (CUP 240011) for Grand Adventure to expand entertainment uses on a 4‑acre site at 2065 Tintop Road.
Staff described the proposal as an expansion of an existing entertainment facility in a zoning district that allows indoor entertainment by right and requires a CUP for outdoor amusement uses and structures above 45 feet in height. Staff summarized three phases: Phase 1 includes construction of a Soarin' Eagle ride (up to about 100 feet), an axe‑throwing range, dining and restroom facilities, a corporate pavilion and maintenance building; Phase 2 may add additional amusement elements and a roller coaster; Phase 3 would expand the main building and complete any remaining rides.
Lonnie Pennington, the applicant, told commissioners economic conditions have improved and that the applicant is restarting the expansion largely as presented in the prior approval; he highlighted the Soarin' Eagle as "gonna be an awesome ride." The public hearing produced no speakers on this item, and staff recommended approval subject to six conditions. The commission moved and seconded to approve with the listed conditions; the motion passed unanimously.
Next steps: The item will be forwarded to City Council; conditions noted by staff will apply and the applicant must comply with required site‑plan and building‑permit reviews.
