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Planning Commission backs denser development on Galveston's West End
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points The commission's vote was 5-1 in favor of the amended planned unit development. It would include 500 residential units and a nearly 290-room hotel.
A planned development has been recommended by the Planning Commission. The project, known as Sachs on the Seawall, is proposed by Royal Crown Enterprise LLC. It would include 500 residential units and a nearly 290-room hotel. Additionally, the development would have 80,000 square feet of commercial space.
The commission's vote was 5-1 in favor of the amended planned unit development. The project is located at 10302, though further details about the development are not specified here.
More information about the proposed development and the Planning Commission's decision can be found through the source.
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Category: government Published: August 19, 2026 Source: Galveston County Daily News Reading time: 1 min
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