Hotel Proposed for Southeast Cornelius

Developer Jake Palillo has requested a zoning change for about 6.3 acres near the intersection of Sam Furr Road and Mayes Road to construct a 45,000-square-foot hotel with 45 rooms, a spa, and rental cottages.

Elevations on the town of Cornelius’ website show the property with frontage on Sam Furr Road and a U-shaped hotel featuring a courtyard pool and spa/club building. Seven cottages are proposed for the north side of the site.

At a pre-development committee meeting last October, a 16-lot residential subdivision for the site was discussed. Planning Director Rox Burhans said some concerns were raised about the number of lots proposed.

The property is currently zoned rural preservation and would need conditional zoning for the hotel. Following a community meeting, the proposal will undergo two public hearings before the town board, as well as a planning board review.

Community Meeting
Date and time: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 6–7 p.m.
Location: Cornelius Town Hall Community Room

Town Board Presentation & Public Comment
Date and time: Monday, May 4, 2026, 6 p.m.
Location: Cornelius Town Hall

Correction: The previous headline was incorrect. The development is in southeast Cornelius