Committee votes on annexation, rezoning for luxury hotel on Paris Mountain
A monthslong debate about the future of Paris Mountain was decided.
On Monday, Travelers Rest City Council rejected an annexation request that would've put a 4-star luxury hotel along Altamont Road. Monday night was the first time the full city council was in the room to discuss the plans after pushback from people living along Paris Mountain.
"This establishes the first and only North Greenville County inn lodge, with lodging rooms and indoor and outdoor space for business retreats, events, meetings, celebrations, all including the ballroom, dining, and spa availability. It makes TR a destination for business meetings, events, and business retreats," said Councilman Grant Bumgarner
The discussion lasted over an hour, with developer Krut Patel fielding questions from the council.
"The question number two to me is, does it fit the surrounding land use? I'm having a hard time with that," said Councilman Brantly Vest.
Councilwoman Shaniece Criss addressed the room, stating, " This isn't about stopping growth. It is about smart growth development that honors the land and meets the real needs of people who call this area home."
After the vote to reject the project, Divine Group sent WYFF a statement that read in part -
"We’re disappointed by tonight’s outcome—but proud of the vision that was put forward.
This project followed the harder path—pursuing annexation and public engagement—because we believed it represented the highest and best use of our property: one that would preserve green space, protect viewsheds, create jobs, and deliver lasting value to the community.
That path has now closed. But our work continues.
We remain fully committed to developing our property and look forward to detailing our next steps soon."