During a joint planning and zoning commission and city council meeting Aug. 19, updates were provided on all three projects.
All three motions were approved, with the only stipulation attached being operating hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for Dig World, at the request of council member Sharron Rogers.
Weinberger’s Deli
Dan Weinberger submitted his plan for a 1,300-square-foot expansion that will move into an adjoining suite off Main Street, which is currently occupied by Little Orange Fish. In June, Weinberger announced plans to expand not only the space but also add breakfast offerings to the menu, according to previous reporting.
Weinberger, who opened the business in August 2003, said he will add a table outside and 68 indoor seats. He said work on the interior of Little Orange Fish will start in October, with plans to close the deli in January for the remodel of the kitchen.
Additional restrooms will be added, while the drinking station will move into the new portion of the dining area, Weinberger said.
Dig World
The construction-themed adventure park will open in the first quarter of 2026 at Grapevine Mills.
The permit approved by both boards was for on-premises alcohol sales, 13 outdoor speakers, outdoor storage of heavy machinery and off-site parking. Dig World announced it would be coming to Grapevine in July, according to previous reporting. The first Dig World is located in Katy and is also located at a mall operated by Simon Properties.
Dig World co-founder Alex Carroll said the park will feature mini excavators, skid loaders, boom lifts and a golf putting game with an excavator. He added that there will also be three attractions crafted by Dude Perfect.
“They are all really fun attractions, not only for kids, but for families too,” Carroll said.
The park will feature a concession stand, a retail stand and a ticket office, all in air-conditioned shipping containers, according to the presentation. Beer will be sold at the park, but there will be a two-beer limit to operate machinery, Carroll said.
Dig World in Katy has had more than 200,000 visitors, has hosted 2,500 birthday parties/corporate events and has been open an average of three days per week since opening in 2022.
Carroll said the Grapevine location could generate up to $7 million in revenue per year. Dig World will hire 100 people and Carroll estimates there could be up to 1,000 birthday parties/corporate events per year, with the aim for having those events on Mondays to Wednesdays.
Carroll said the cost will be $29.99 for a two-hour time slot and Dig World has signed a five-year contract with another five-year option.
Due to the location, Dig World will hire crossing guards to help visitors get across W. Grapevine Mills Circle to Anderson Gibson Road.
"Grapevine Mills has become a premier destination for immersive entertainment, from Meow Wolf to LEGOLAND Discovery Center, to adventures at The Escape Game," said Joe Szymaszek, General Manager at Grapevine Mills. "We’re thrilled to welcome Dig World to the mix as it brings a whole new level of hands-on, family-friendly fun to our center."
Hotel Vin Reserve
Nearly five years after Hotel Vin opened, a request for an addition to double the hotel space was approved. Coury Hospitality announced plans to expand in May, according to previous reporting.
A six-story boutique hotel with 120 rooms, called Hotel Vin Reserve, was approved, which included rezoning the former Sunbelt Rental location from a light industrial district to a community commercial district. In addition, a conditional use permit will allow for four electric vehicle charging stations, outdoor speakers and permission to exceed the maximum height of 50 feet in the community commercial district, since the hotel plans have it being 76 feet tall, according to the presentation.
Tom Santora, Coury Hospitality chief growth and strategy officer, said that Hotel Vin has been a success, but the biggest comments have been about the lack of a pool, a health spa and larger spaces for events, such as weddings.
The plans call for a 1,470-square-foot pre-function space and a 4,700-square-foot event hall. The courtyard between the two hotels will feature a pool, event lawn, cabanas and outdoor bar.
Santora said it would take about 18 months to complete after breaking ground, which would put the finish timeline in the spring or summer of 2027.
What else?
A conditional use permit for Fortified Film Solutions was heard and approved by planning and zoning; however, the board of adjustments will have to approve the request during a Sept. 8 meeting, according to Erica Marohnic, director of planning services. After that board meeting, council will vote during the Sept. 16 meeting.
Fortified Film Solutions, currently in Roanoke, requested a permit to allow for the application and installation of paint protection film, or window tinting, in conjunction with a proposed business.
The business plans to lease 8,422 square feet in a warehouse at 1240 Texan Trail, located in the DFW Air Freight Centre, according to the presentation.
The hours of operation would be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the business working on three to five vehicles per day, according to city documents.
