Columbia public meetings in 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a conditional use request for mining expansion and three separate driveway setback variances. These decisions determine whether specific properties can deviate from standard zoning requirements.

• Conditional Use request 22-0183 for mining expansion at Tax Map 66 Parcel 20.25 and 20.26 (Vulcan Land Inc.)
• Driveway setback variance request 22-0240 for 1040 Pretender Way
• Driveway setback variance request 22-0246 for 1125 Pretender Way
• Driveway setback variance request 22-0247 for 1133 Pretender Way

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission is meeting to consider requests for exterior changes to two properties. The body will also discuss amending the city's historic guidelines regarding signage approval.

• Request 22-0310: exterior alteration and new addition at 114-116 W. 7th Street
• Request 22-0311: concept elevation approval at 105 E. 6th Street
• Request 22-0288: amendment to Appendix D of Historic Guidelines for staff approval of code compliant signage

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land development requests, including final plats and PUD plans. The body will also discuss annexation and rezoning requests for properties on Bear Creek Pike and Hampshire Pike.

• Baker Creek Place Phase 1 Final Plat: 42 lots off Mooresville Pike with $360,000 in sureties
• 4015 Trotwood Avenue: Final PUD plan for Highland Convenience Market
• Heritage Green Preliminary Plat: 156 lots off Baker Road
• Arden Village PUD Revision: Mixed use for Building A at 2475 Nashville Highway
• 400, 420 Bear Creek Pike: Annexation, land use amendment, and rezoning to CD-4

Architectural Design Review

The Architectural Design Review Team is meeting to review facade approval requests for several commercial projects. The body will consider two deferred requests and two new requests for construction and renovations.

• Facade approval for mixed use building at 2475 Nashville Highway (22-0290)
• Facade approval for manufacturing facility at 1955 Hampshire Pike (22-0295)
• Facade approval for new storage building at 732 Armstrong Lane (22-0304)
• Facade approval for self-storage and office/warehouse at 2558 Nashville Highway (22-0309)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Development Review Committee is meeting to consider several land use requests. These include master plan revisions for existing developments and a request for annexation and rezoning of a large parcel.

• PUD Master Plan revision for Colter Place (144 lots) off Baker Road
• Hospitality Lane CEG-PUD Master Plan revision (Wynnsong Valley PUD) off Hospitality Lane and Nashville Highway
• Final plat approval for Summit at Carter's Station Phase 1 (58 lots) off Freehand Lane
• Annexation and rezoning to CD-3 for 366.41 acres at 400 and 420 Bear Creek Pike
• Final Master Plan approval for Honey Farm PUD (3.05 acres) off Honey Farm Way and Nashville Highway

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land use requests. The body will review final plats, PUD plans, and requests for annexation and rezoning.

• Baker Creek Place Phase 1 final plat for 42 lots off Mooresville Pike with $360,000 in sureties
• Annexation and rezoning of approximately 103 acres at 1754 Hampshire Pike
• Preliminary plat approval for Heritage Green off Baker Road consisting of 156 lots
• Multifamily site development plan for 221 units off E. 6th, Woodland, and N. Glade Streets
• Annexation and rezoning of 400 and 420 Bear Creek Pike to General Urban Character District

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a request to expand a mining operation and three separate requests for driveway setback variances. All items on the agenda were deferred from a previous meeting.

• Conditional Use request for Vulcan Land Inc. to expand a mining operation at Tax Map 66 Parcels 20.25 and 20.26
• Driveway setback variance request for 1040 Pretender Way
• Driveway setback variance request for 1125 Pretender Way
• Driveway setback variance request for 1133 Pretender Way

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission is holding a voting session to review several land use requests. The body will consider annexations, rezoning, and plat approvals for multiple residential projects.

• Annexation and Preliminary PUD Master Plan for Old Zion PUD (818 lots) at 6150 Trotwood Avenue
• Preliminary plat approval for Marlon's Creek subdivision (161 single family lots) at 1686 Lasea Road
• Rezoning of 200 Oakwood Drive from CD-3L to CD-4
• Final plat approval for lot 8 in the Beechcroft Plaza PUD at 2520 Cayer Lane
• Preliminary plat for Theta Pike Estates (208 single family lots) at Theta Pike and Columbia Rock Road

Architectural Design Review

The Architectural Design Review Team is meeting to consider design and facade approvals for three projects. These include a manufacturing facility and two mixed-use developments.

• Facade approval for a new manufacturing facility with office and silos at 1955 Hampshire Pike
• Facade approval for a mixed-use building at 2475 Nashville Highway (Arden Village PUD)
• Design review for a new storage unit building at 2558 Nashville Highway (Wynnsong Mixed Use PUD)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is considering several residential and commercial development requests. These include plat approvals for new housing and requests for annexation and rezoning of land for future use.

• Annexation and rezoning of approximately 103 acres at 1754 Hampshire Pike
• Preliminary plat for Heritage Green (185 single family lots) at 626 Baker Road
• Final plat for Baker Creek Place Phase 1 (42 lots) off Mooresville Pike
• Annexation and rezoning to CD-4 for 420 Bear Creek Pike and part of 400 Bear Creek Pike
• Preliminary plat for Waterford Townhomes (75 units and 5 single family lots) off Pulaski Highway

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a request to expand a mining operation and several requests for driveway setback variances. All items on the agenda were deferred from a previous meeting.

• Conditional Use approval for Vulcan Land Inc. to expand mining at Tax Map 66 Parcels 20.25 and 20.26
• Driveway setback variance request for 1000 Pretender Way
• Driveway setback variance request for 1036 Pretender Way
• Driveway setback variance request for 1040 Pretender Way
• Driveway setback variance requests for 1113, 1117, 1121, 1125, 1133, and 1137 Pretender Way

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission is meeting to consider three requests for property modifications within historic districts. The body will review applications for a new accessory structure, exterior alterations, and new business signage.

• Request for new accessory structure construction at 1001 W. 7th Street
• Request for exterior alterations and new construction at 408 W. 6th Street
• Request for new blade signage at 12 Public Square

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission is holding a voting session to consider several final and preliminary plats for residential developments. The body will also discuss PUD revisions, annexation requests, and rezoning applications.

• The Ridge Phase 2: Final plat for 80 lots off Fernwood Lane with $645,000 financial surety
• Bear Creek Glen Phase 1: Final plat for 25 townhome units off Harley Davidson Blvd with $90,000 financial surety
• Independence at Carter's Station 3.3: Final plat for 28 lots off Hearth Hollow Road with $155,000 financial surety
• Wynnsong Valley: Annexation and rezoning of Tax Map 42 Parcels 13.02 and 13.07
• 200 Oakwood Drive: Requested rezoning from CD-3L to CD-4 (applicant requested deferral)

Architectural Design Review

The Architectural Design Review Team is meeting to consider a design review approval for a new storage unit building. The project is part of the Wynnsong Mixed Use PUD.

• Design review approval for a new storage unit building at 2558 Nashville Highway (Tax Map 42 Parcel 13)

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Planning Commission Development Review Committee is reviewing several residential subdivision and multifamily housing requests. The meeting includes discussions on annexations, plat approvals, and PUD revisions.

• Old Zion PUD: Annexation and master plan for 818 lots at 6150 Trotwood Avenue
• Marlon's Creek: Preliminary plat for 161 single family lots at 1686 Lasea Road
• Honey Farm PUD: Revision for 202 townhome lots off Honey Farm Way
• Bristol Multifamily: Site development plan for 221 units off E. 6th, Woodland, and N. Glade Streets
• Beechcroft Plaza PUD: Final plat approval for lot 8 off Cayer Lane

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review 11 separate requests from Randall Shaw for driveway setback variances on Pretender Way. A request for the expansion of a mining operation at Vulcan Quarry has been deferred by the applicant.

• Driveway setback variance requests for 1000, 1036, 1040, 1112, 1120, 1113, 1117, 1121, 1125, 1133, and 1137 Pretender Way
• Deferred request from Vulcan Land Inc. for mining operation expansion at Tax Map 66 Parcels 20.25 and 20.26

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission is meeting to consider several requests for exterior alterations and new signage. The body will review renovation plans for properties on Main Street and various signage applications in the downtown area.

• Renovation of brick façade and windows at 704 N. Main Street
• Exterior alterations at 924 S. Main Street
• Temporary window signage in the Downtown Commercial District
• Stone wall addition and modifications at 305 W. 6th Street
• New signage requests for 40 Public Square, 307 W. 8th Street, 100 W. 5th Street, and 125 W. 7th Street

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to vote on final plats for several subdivisions and discuss preliminary plans for new residential and mixed-use projects. Several items on the agenda were deferred from a previous meeting.

• Final plat approval for Ridgeview Oaks Ph 1 with $450,000 financial surety
• Final plat approval for The Ridge Phase 2 with $364,000 financial surety
• Rezoning request for CORE Spaces at 1647 Old Highway 99 for 342 units
• Rezoning request for Greens Mill Steadfast PUD for 223 residential units and retail space
• Preliminary plat approval for Theta Pike Estates consisting of 208 single family lots

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission is holding a voting session to consider several final plat approvals for residential subdivisions. The body will also discuss preliminary plats, site development plans, and rezoning requests for mixed-use and multifamily projects.

• Final plat for Drumwright Phase 1A (57 single family lots) with $890,000 financial surety
• Final plat for Ridgeview Oaks Ph 1 (49 lots) with $450,000 financial surety
• Rezoning request for CORE Spaces at 1647 Old Highway 99 for 342 units
• Rezoning request for Greens Mill Steadfast PUD for 223 residential units and retail space
• Preliminary plat for Theta Pike Estates consisting of 208 single family lots

Architectural Design Review

The Architectural Design Review Team is meeting to review design approval requests for several properties. The agenda focuses primarily on self-storage facilities and outdoor recreation structures.

• Design approval for a self-storage facility at 2248 Nashville Highway (Honey Farm C-PUD)
• Design approval for new construction at Tax Map 90B Group B Parcel 41.04 off Theta Pike
• Design review for a storage unit building at 2558 Nashville Highway (Wynnsong Mixed Use PUD)
• Design approval for a go cart storage area, canopy, and accessory structures at 730 Mooresville Pike

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Planning Commission Development Review Committee is reviewing several land development requests. These include final plats for townhomes and residential lots, site plans, and rezoning applications for various properties.

• Bear Creek Glen Phase 1: Final plat for 25 townhome units off Harley Davidson Blvd
• Independence At Carter's Station 3.3: Final plat for 28 lots off Hearth Hollow Road with a $155,000 Letter of Credit
• 200 Oakwood Drive: Rezoning request from CD-3L to CD-4
• Wynnsong Valley: Request for annexation, Plan of Services, and rezoning to CD-3
• 194 Theta Pike: Site development plan for an 11.48 acre portion of property

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider a conditional use request for a licensed childcare facility. One previous request regarding a mining operation expansion has been deferred by the applicant.

• Conditional use request from Chardelle Smith for a licensed childcare facility at 200 Overlook Place
• Deferred request from Jimmy Fleming, Jr. (Vulcan Land Inc.) for mining operation expansion at Tax Map 66 Parcels 20.25 and 20.26

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission is meeting to consider several requests for property alterations and new construction. The body will review applications for residential additions, exterior renovations, and commercial signage within historic districts.

• Request for a new addition at 814 W. 7th Street
• Request for temporary window signage in the Downtown Commercial District
• Request for exterior alterations at 924 S. Main Street
• Request for new construction at Lot 9 Charles Place
• Request to restore brick façade and modify windows at 704 N. Main Street

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to vote on several final and preliminary plats for residential developments. The body will also discuss annexation, rezoning, and comprehensive plan amendments for various properties, including the Trotwood Avenue and Tom J. Hitch Parkway areas.

• Homestead At Carter's Station Section 5 Phase 2B final plat with $149,000 letter of credit
• Quail Run Meadows Phase 2 final plat with $183,000 letter of credit
• Proposed annexation and rezoning of 405.5 acres at 6150 Trotwood Avenue
• Proposed annexation and rezoning of 319.51 acres at 1112 Tom J. Hitch Parkway
• Preliminary plat for Dabbs Subdivision consisting of 428 lots

The commission denied a large-scale annexation and rezoning for 405.5 acres off Trotwood Avenue (3-2), after a motion to defer failed. They approved consent items including final plats for Homestead at Carter's Station and Quail Run Meadows, and approved several other rezonings and plats, including a 106-acre annexation with rezoning to RS-10 (4-1) and a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for River Bend (4-1). Several items were deferred.

• Denied annexation and rezoning of 405.5 acres off Trotwood Avenue (3-2)
• Approved consent items: final plats for Homestead at Carter's Station (38 lots), Quail Run Meadows (34 lots), MSC Apartments consolidation, and 914 E. End Street (3 lots); preliminary plats for 1101 Nashville Highway, Drumwright PUD (126 lots), Drumwright Townhomes (51 lots), Bear Springs (65 lots); and annexation of right-of-way on Greens Mill Road (5-0)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of 106 acres at Rock Springs Road to RS-10 (CD-3), with removal from Interstate Gateway Special District (4-1)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for Highland Corporation at Trotwood Avenue and Sunnyside Lane, eliminating a road extension (4-1)
• Denied site plan for The Legacy at Highland Estates due to cell tower fallout zone non-compliance (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Dabbs Subdivision alternative cluster development (428 lots) with increased buffer (5-0)
• Approved PUD revision for MSC Apartments Columbia concerning amenities (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Columbia at I-65 (300 units) as straight zoning (5-0)

Architectural Design Review

The Columbia Architectural Design Review Team is meeting to review design approval requests for several commercial projects. The body will consider a multiuse building, three self-storage facilities, and modifications to existing structures.

• Design approval for a 4-story mixed-use building at 2446 Nashville Highway
• Request to replace a spire with a steeple at 1608 Hampshire Pike
• Design approval for new self-storage construction off Theta Pike
• Design approval for self-storage facilities at 2248 Nashville Highway and 2558 Nashville Highway
• Modification of a previously approved design for 376 Bear Creek Pike

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Planning Commission Development Review Committee is meeting to consider several subdivision plat approvals and plan revisions. The agenda includes requests for both preliminary and final plats for residential developments across the city.

• Preliminary plat for 185 lots in Heritage Green at 626 Baker Road
• Preliminary plat for 157 lots in Marlon's Creek Subdivision at 1686 Lasea Road
• Preliminary plat for 124 lots off Rutherford Lane
• PUD Master Plan revision for Honey Farm at 2248 Nashville Highway
• Final plat approvals for The Ridge Phase 2, Ridgeview Oaks Ph 1, Bear Creek Overlook Ph 1, and Drumwright PUD Phases 1A and 1B

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review two requests for driveway setback variances on Pretender Way. A request for a conditional use permit regarding the Vulcan Quarry expansion has been deferred to August 2022.

• Driveway setback variance request for 1128 Pretender Way
• Driveway setback variance request for 1144 Pretender Way
• Deferred: Conditional Use approval for mining operation expansion at Tax Map 66 Parcels 20.25 and 20.26

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission is meeting to consider several requests for property modifications within historic districts. The body will review proposals for new construction, building additions, and signage updates.

• New construction request for Lot 8 in Charles Place at 314 W. 6th Street
• Exterior alterations at 106 E. 7th Street including new front elevation and windows
• New rear addition and exterior alterations at 1007 School Street
• New freestanding signage at 808 Walker Street and signage at 803 S. Main Street
• Temporary window signage request for the Downtown Commercial District

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider several final plats and Planned Unit Development (PUD) master plans. The body will also discuss annexation and rezoning requests for properties on Trotwood Avenue and Nashville Highway.

• McClure Farms: Final PUD Master plan for 431 units at 2504 and 2524 Nashville Highway
• 6150 Trotwood Avenue: Annexation of 405.5 acres and rezoning for a residential Preliminary PUD Master Plan
• 1887 Nashville Highway: Annexation and rezoning for a 308-unit residential preliminary PUD master plan
• Hampshire Pike Mixed Use: Multifamily site development plan for 360 units
• Polk Place Phase 3: Final plat approval for 62 lots

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission approved several subdivision plats and PUD master plans, deferred two major residential developments for further review, and denied one high-density rezoning request. All votes were 5-0 unless noted.

• Approved consent agenda items including final plats for Polk Place Phase 3, 1001 South Main Street, The Preserve at Drumwright, and Ridgeview Oaks (5-0)
• Deferred final plat for Homestead at Carter's Station 5.2B due to missing letter of credit (5-0)
• Approved McClure Farms PUD master plan with additional buffering along Nashville Highway (5-0)
• Deferred comprehensive plan amendment, annexation, and rezoning for 405.5 acres off Trotwood Avenue (5-0)
• Denied annexation and rezoning for 308 units at 1887 Nashville Highway (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Hampshire Hills (41 lots) (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for The Preserve at Drumwright (111 lots) (5-0)
• Deferred site plan for The Legacy at Highland Estates (4-1, Goatz nay)

Architectural Design Review

The Architectural Design Review Team meeting scheduled for July 12, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Planning Commission Technical Committee is reviewing several preliminary and final plats for residential developments. The meeting includes a request for a comprehensive plan amendment, annexation, and rezoning of 319.51 acres for the RiverBend project.

• Rezoning of 319.51 acres at Tom J. Hitch Parkway and Iron Bridge Road (RiverBend)
• Preliminary plat for Dabbs Subdivision off Bear Creek Pike (428 lots)
• Preliminary plat for Columbia at I-65 Townhomes off Harley Davidson Blvd (300 units)
• Preliminary plat for Theta Pike Estates at Theta Pike and Columbia Rock Road (208 lots)
• Preliminary plat for Drumwright PUD Phases 2A-C and 3A-B off Nashville Highway (126 lots)

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission denied two major development requests along Bear Creek Pike, citing incompatibility with existing land use and inadequate school facilities. The commission also deferred several other items to the August meeting and approved two Bullock Street townhome plats.

• Denied Case #22-0078: Comprehensive Plan amendment, annexation, and mixed-use PUD for 413 acres (5-0)
• Denied Case #22-0079: Annexation and RM1-PUD for portions of Tax Map 90 Parcels 12 and 13 (5-0)
• Denied Case #22-0102: PUD with 198 townhome units at 1451 Lasea Road and Bear Creek Pike (2-3)
• Approved Case #22-0103: Annexation and RS-6 rezoning off Martin Drive (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Case #22-0149: Final PUD master plan for Bullock Street Townhomes, 16 units (5-0)
• Approved Case #22-0127: Preliminary plat for Bullock Street Townhomes, 16 units (5-0)
• Deferred Case #22-0100: Theta Pike Estates Preliminary Plat, 211 lots (5-0)
• Deferred Case #22-0077: Annexation and rezoning of 106 acres (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to review two conditional use requests. The board will consider proposals for a new sales office and the expansion of a religious facility, both located in Medium-High Density Residential (R-6) Zones.

• Request for a sales office at 2004 Sierra Court (Smith Douglas Homes)
• Request to expand a religious facility by more than 20% at 507 Hannaway Street (Hannaway Street Church of God)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission is meeting to consider several requests for signage and exterior alterations. The body will review proposals for commercial and residential properties within the Downtown and Athenaeum Historic Districts.

• Freestanding signage request at 315 W 7th Street
• Projecting neon sign request at 21 Public Square
• Exterior alteration revisions for a residence at 1119 S. High Street
• Demolition and replacement of an accessory structure at 1012 S High Street
• Commercial façade modifications at 807 S. Garden Street

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission is holding a voting session to consider several final and preliminary plats. The body will also discuss multiple requests for annexation and rezoning, including a proposed townhome development.

• Final Plat for Morgan Meadows Phase 2 with $135,000 surety
• Final Plat for Ridge At Carters Station 1B with $260,000 surety
• Preliminary Plat for Fieldstone Farms Section 5
• PUD Preliminary Master Plan for 198 townhome units at 1451 Lasea Road
• Annexation and rezoning requests for Rock Spring Road, Martin Drive, and Trotwood Avenue

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission approved the annexation and rezoning of properties off Trotwood Avenue and Foster Lane to RS-10, including the annexation of Foster Lane. The commission also approved two final plats with surety, denied a preliminary plat for Fieldstone Farms Section 5, and deferred several other items, including a large annexation and rezoning request near Bear Creek Pike.

• Approved annexation and rezoning to RS-10 for properties off Trotwood Avenue and Foster Lane, including Foster Lane annexation (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat with $135,000 surety for Morgan Meadows Phase 2 (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat with $260,000 surety for Ridge at Carter's Station Phase 1B (5-0)
• Denied Preliminary Plat for Fieldstone Farms Section 5 (4-1)
• Deferred annexation and rezoning of ~106 acres off Bear Creek Pike (4-1)
• Deferred annexation and rezoning of ~188 acres on Tax Map 90 Parcel 30 (5-0)
• Deferred PUD for 198 townhome units at 1451 Lasea Road (4-0)
• Deferred annexation and rezoning off Martin Drive (4-0)

Architectural Design Review

The Columbia Architectural Design Review Team will review requests for building façade modifications and new commercial designs. The body will consider projects ranging from retail strip centers to individual building updates.

• New retail strip center design review at 5000 Trotwood Avenue
• Commercial facades for a mixed-use Planned Unit Development at 400 Bear Creek Pike
• Façade modification to convert a day care to a tire shop at 1002 Carmack Blvd
• Façade modifications at 2008 S. Main Street and 1706 Wedgewood Drive
• After-the-fact façade modification request at 915 S. Garden Street

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Planning Commission Technical Committee is reviewing several requests for annexation, rezoning, and plat approvals. The meeting focuses on residential developments, including multiple Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) and new subdivision lots.

• 1887 Nashville Highway: Annexation and rezoning for a 308-unit residential PUD
• 1647 Old Highway 99: Rezoning from RS-40 to RM1-PUD for 342 units
• Greens Mill Steadfast PUD: Rezoning for 362 units and retail space off Nashville Highway
• Hampshire Pike Mixed Use: Multifamily site plan for 360 units
• Polk Place Phase 3: Final plat approval for 62 lots

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet to consider several requests for signage and a new home in historic districts. They will also address an existing sign that was changed without a certificate of appropriateness, requiring an after-the-fact approval. One item, a commercial facade modification, has been withdrawn by the applicant.

• 22-0059: After-the-fact CoA for sign at 315 W 7th St, repainted and faces changed without approval
• 22-0092: New 3,818 sq ft home with detached garage at 905/907 W 7th St (Tax Map 100C C Parcel 5)
• 22-0093: Wall-mounted sign at 118 W 7th St
• 22-0094: Projecting neon sign at 21 Public Square
• 22-0097: Wall-mounted signage at 109 E 6th St

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will hold a study session on May 4th and a voting session on May 11th to consider several development items, including final plats, rezonings, annexations, and a revised PUD master plan. Notable items include the Big Bear Bluffs request for a comprehensive plan amendment, annexation of approximately 413 acres, and rezoning with a mixed-use PUD master plan, as well as a rezoning on East End Street and an annexation on Foster Lane. The Rock Spring Road annexation and rezoning has been deferred at the applicant's request.

• Big Bear Bluffs: comprehensive plan amendment, annexation of ~413 acres, rezoning to RM1-PUD and R-6-PUD
• 1221 E End Street: rezoning 10 acres from R-20 to R-6
• Foster Lane: annexation of ~87 acres with rezoning to R-10
• Cottages of Bear Creek Phase 2: final plat with $156,000 surety
• Trotwood Avenue Regent Homes: revised PUD master plan for 6.38 acres

The Commission denied a request to annex and rezone 87 acres at Tax Map 112 Parcel 17 (Case #22-0075) due to lack of road frontage and infrastructure concerns, voting 3-1 with one abstention. It also deferred a large mixed-use PUD request (Case #22-0078) for 413 acres after extensive public comment, voting 5-0. Other actions included approving a rezoning to RS-6 for 10 acres (Case #22-0065) and a revised master plan for an RM-1 PUD (Case #22-0068) with a nine-foot garage door requirement.

• Denied annexation and rezoning of 87 acres at Tax Map 112 Parcel 17 (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Deferred mixed-use PUD for 413 acres at Tax Map 92 Parcels 11.01 and 11.02 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 10 acres from R-20 to RS-6 at Tax Map 99 Parcel 59.03 (5-0)
• Approved revised master plan for RM-1 PUD at Tax Map 118 Parcel 19.20 with nine-foot garage door requirement (4-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda: Final Plats for Cottages at Bear Creek Phase II and East 7th Subdivision (5-0)
• Deferred Preliminary Plat for Fieldstone Farms Section 5 (5-0)
• Deferred annexation and rezoning of 106 acres at Tax Map 92 Parcels 11.01 and 11.02 (5-0)
• Approved April minutes (5-0)

Architectural Design Review

The Columbia Architectural Design Review Team will meet to review four design proposals: a deferred facade modification, a canopy replacement, a convenience store facade, and self-storage building facades. The team will decide on these requests, which are part of the city's design review process.

• 22-0064: TJ Electrical Co. facade modification at 2211 Carmack Blvd (deferred from April)
• 22-0096: Carmack Boulevard Church of Christ canopy replacement at 2111 Carmack Blvd
• 22-0104: Highland Corporation convenience store facade at 4015 Trotwood Ave (part of commercial PUD)
• 22-0108: Will Thomas self-storage building facades at 1101 Nashville Highway

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a conditional use request from SommBird Tasting Room (also known as The Keeping Room) to operate a nightclub, tavern, or bar in the CBD zoning district at 808 Walker Street. The board will also approve minutes from March 2022 meetings and discuss an update on an education session.

• Conditional use request 22-0081 for a nightclub/tavern/bar at 808 Walker Street
• Approval of minutes from March 10 and March 14, 2022 meetings
• Public comments received, including a letter from the Board of St. Peters and an email from G. Martin
• Update on education session under other business

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet to consider several applications for changes to properties in historic districts, including new signage, a roof replacement, and facade improvements. One application has been withdrawn. The commission will also discuss several policy topics, including outdoor display rules and district boundaries.

• New freestanding signage at 315 W 7th Street (application 22-0059)
• Roof replacement at 809 W 7th Street (application 22-0071) - withdrawn by applicant
• Facade improvements at 1119 S. High Street (application 22-0072)
• Wall-mounted sign at 412 W 9th Street for King's Daughters Schools (application 22-0080)
• Freestanding sign at 808 Walker Street (application 22-0082)

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will hold a voting session on April 13, 2022, to consider several development items, including final plats, preliminary plats, rezoning requests, and updates to subdivision regulations and engineering standards. Two applications have been withdrawn by the applicants, and one rezoning request was deferred from a previous agenda. The commission will also review the 2021 annual report from the Development Services Department.

• Final Plat for Summerdale Phase 7 with $66,000 surety (Tax Map 114 Parcel 19.00)
• Rezoning of 194 Theta Pike from GCS to RM-1 (deferred from previous agenda)
• Preliminary Plat for Honey Farms Townhomes Phases 1A, 1B, and 3 (Tax Map 51 Parcel 58.02)
• Preliminary Plat for Homestead South Subdivision (19 single-family lots, Tax Map 52 Parcel 14.00)
• Review of Revised Subdivision Regulations and proposed Engineering Standards and Specifications

Architectural Design Review

The Columbia Architectural Design Review Team will meet on April 12, 2022, to consider four design-related requests. These include a new Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee shop at 813 S James Campbell Blvd, and façade modifications at three other locations. The team will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• New construction: Dutch Bros drive-thru at 813 S James Campbell Blvd (demolish former Fat Mo's)
• Façade modification: 1512 Hatcher Lane (add windows, replace door/siding)
• Façade modification: 2211 Carmack Blvd (TJ Electrical Co.)
• Façade modification: 1109 S Main Street (add windows and roll-up door)
• Approval of draft minutes from March 8, 2022 meeting

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Planning Commission Technical Committee will consider nine development requests, including rezoning, final plats, preliminary plats, and annexations. Notable items include a large annexation and rezoning for Big Bear Bluffs, two other annexations, and several residential subdivision plats.

• Big Bear Bluffs: annexation of ~393 acres, rezoning, and preliminary PUD master plan
• Foster Lane: annexation of ~87 acres with rezoning to R-10
• Rock Spring Road: annexation of ~106 acres with rezoning to RS-10
• 1221 E End Street: rezoning of 10 acres from R-20 to R-6
• Cottages of Bear Creek Phase 2: final plat with $156,000 surety

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider a single variance request. Firm Foundation Custom Homes, LLC seeks a variance from the zoning ordinance's prohibition on swimming pools in the street yard setback, to permit an inground pool already placed at 659 Josef Circle. The board will decide whether to grant this after-the-fact variance.

• Variance request 22-0047 for 659 Josef Circle
• Applicant: Firm Foundation Custom Homes, LLC
• Variance from Section 8.4.9.B of the Zoning Ordinance
• After-the-fact request for inground swimming pool
• Meeting at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall, 700 N. Garden Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider two conditional use requests that would allow model home sales offices in residential zoning districts. The board will also approve minutes from its February 2022 meeting. Both requests are from homebuilders and are for temporary sales offices.

• Conditional use request 22-0031 from Richmond American Homes for a model home sales office at 2903 Windstone Trail (Ridge at Carters Station)
• Conditional use request 22-0034 from Smith Douglas Homes for a model home sales office at 531 Morgan Meadows Way (Morgan Meadows)
• Approval of minutes from February 2022 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two conditional use requests for model home sales offices in residential districts. The first, for Richmond American Homes at 2903 Windstone Trail, was approved with a condition allowing four parking stalls and one handicap space. The second, for Smith Douglas Homes at 531 Morgan Meadows Way, was approved with conditions requiring a revised parking plan, narrower driveway, and compliance with zoning and signage ordinances. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved conditional use for model home sales office at 2903 Windstone Trail (5-0), with condition of four parking stalls and one handicap space
• Approved conditional use for model home sales office at 531 Morgan Meadows Way (5-0), with conditions for revised parking plan, narrower driveway, and sign compliance
• Approved February 2022 minutes (4-0, Martin abstaining)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet to consider several requests for construction and alterations in historic districts. Items include a deferred new commercial building at 915 S Main Street, revisions to accessory structures at 408 W 6th Street, façade improvements at 120 W 7th Street, and new signage at 410 W 7th Street. The commission will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• New commercial building at 915 S Main Street (deferred from previous agenda)
• Revisions to principal and accessory structures at 408 W 6th Street
• Façade restoration at 120 W 7th Street
• Freestanding signage at 410 W 7th Street

The Historical Zoning Commission approved a new commercial building at 915 S. Main Street, with conditions excluding signage review. It also approved a revised design for 408 West 6th Street with conditions, and approved a façade restoration at 120 W 7th Street. A signage refacing at 410 West 7th Street was approved.

• Approved new commercial building at 915 S. Main St., signage deferred (6-0)
• Approved revised designs at 408 W 6th St. with conditions (6-0)
• Approved façade restoration at 120 W 7th St. with stipulation (6-0)
• Approved sign refacing at 410 W 7th St. (6-0)
• Approved February meeting minutes (6-0)

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will hold a voting session on March 9, 2022, to consider several development-related items, including rezoning requests, preliminary plats, a final plat, and a site plan. The agenda also includes review and recommendation of a new Columbia Development Code, proposed Engineering Standards and Specifications, and revised Subdivision Regulations. Several items were deferred from the February agenda.

• Final Plat approval for Summerdale Phase 6 off Precast Drive with $103,000 surety
• Rezoning of 913 Riverside Drive from R-10 to RS-6 (medium-high density residential)
• Rezoning of 194 Theta Pike from GCS to RM-1 (high density residential)
• Annexation and rezoning of 626 Baker Road to RS-10
• Preliminary plat for The Highlands Phases 8, 9 & 10

The Commission approved the new Columbia Development Code as amended, including changes to sign regulations (electronic message boards set to 8 seconds, internal illumination allowed in most districts, and allowances for changeable letters and multi-tenant signs). They also approved several plats and rezoning requests, deferred others, and acknowledged City Council actions on annexation and zoning ordinances.

• Approved new Columbia Development Code as amended (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Summerdale Phase 6 with $103,000 surety (6-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for East 7th Subdivision (6-0)
• Approved annexation with plan of services for 626 Baker Road (4-2)
• Approved rezoning at 913 Riverside Drive from R-10 to RS-6 (6-0)
• Approved Final Master Development Plan and Preliminary Plat for Greens Mill PUD (6-0)
• Deferred site plan for Legacy at Highland Estates (6-0)
• Deferred rezoning at 194 Theta Pike from GCS to RM-1 (6-0)

Architectural Design Review

The Columbia Architectural Design Review Team will meet to review three development proposals: a new self-storage facility, exterior renovations for adaptive reuse, and a covered patio dining area. The team will also approve minutes from its February 2022 meeting.

• Self-storage facility at 2600 Trotwood Ave (proposal by Will Thomas)
• Adaptive reuse exterior renovations at 97 N James Campbell Blvd
• Covered patio dining area at 1018 S Garden St (request by Paul Marino)
• Approval of February 2022 meeting minutes

The Architectural Design Review Team approved three requests: a self-storage facility at 2600 Trotwood Avenue with modified elevations, exterior renovations at 97 N James Campbell Blvd with a dumpster enclosure condition, and a patio roof at 1018 S Garden Street. All votes were 4-0. The minutes record no other substantive decisions.

• Approved self-storage facility at 2600 Trotwood Ave with modified elevations (4-0)
• Approved exterior renovations at 97 N James Campbell Blvd, conditioned on dumpster enclosure matching materials (4-0)
• Approved patio roof at 1018 S Garden St (4-0)
• Approved February minutes (4-0)

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Planning Commission Technical Committee will meet to review six development requests, including a major annexation and rezoning, several plats, and a rezoning. The most consequential item is the annexation and rezoning of approximately 187.78 acres at 1112 Tom J. Hitch Parkway, which would designate most of the land for residential use and a small portion for commercial use. The committee will also consider final plats for Summerdale Phase 7 and Ridge at Carter's Station Phase 1B, preliminary plats for Honey Farms Townhomes and Homestead South, and a rezoning off Bear Creek Pike.

• Annexation and rezoning of 187.78 acres at 1112 Tom J. Hitch Parkway (Tax Map 90 Parcel 30) to RS-6 and GCS
• Final plat for Summerdale Phase 7 (Tax Map 114 Parcel 19.00)
• Preliminary plat for Honey Farms Townhomes Phases 1A, 1B, and 3 (Tax Map 51 Parcel 58.02)
• Rezoning of 7.43 acres off Bear Creek Pike from GCS to RM-1 (Tax Map 72 Parcel 30.02)
• Preliminary plat for Homestead South, 19 single-family lots (Tax Map 52 Parcel 14.00)

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will hold a special called voting session to review and make a recommendation on the new Columbia Development Code. The commission will consider the latest draft from February 8, 2022, along with earlier drafts and an interactive zoning map. This is the main item on the agenda, with no other substantive business listed.

• Review and recommendation of new Columbia Development Code
• Draft dated February 8, 2022 available online
• Earlier drafts from January 3, 2022 and July 2, 2021 referenced
• Draft Zoning Districts Interactive Map available online

The Planning Commission held a special called session to review the proposed new Columbia Development Code (Case #21-0273). After extensive discussion of public comments on zoning, signage, short-term rentals, and other topics, the Commission voted 4-0 to defer the item to allow more time to address additional questions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Deferred review of new Columbia Development Code (Case #21-0273) (4-0)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet to consider a revision to the Historic Guidelines that would allow black and white as additional signage background colors. Two previously deferred items are on the agenda: a new commercial building at 915 South Main Street (requested deferral) and a signage request at 410 West 7th Street (requested withdrawal). The meeting also includes routine roll call and approval of minutes.

• Revision of Historic Guidelines section 8.6(b) to allow black and white as signage background colors
• New commercial building at 915 South Main Street (applicant requested deferral)
• Commercial signage at 410 West 7th Street (applicant requested withdrawal)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two items: a conditional use permit for a group care facility and an appeal of an administrative decision regarding a salvage operation. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Conditional use permit for Apex Recovery, LLC to operate a group care facility at 2710 Trotwood Avenue
• Appeal by Bruce Peden for Pugmill Systems, Inc. regarding interpretation of salvage operation at 212 Cemetery Avenue
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2021 meeting

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The commission will meet for a study session on February 2 and a voting session on February 9. The agenda includes several plat approvals, annexation requests, and a review of the new Columbia Development Code.

• Final Plat approval for Armstrong Meadows Section 4 with $475,000 surety
• Final Plat approval for Taylor Landing Phase 5B with $72,000 surety
• Annexation and zoning requests for 1686 Lasea Road and 626 Baker Road
• Rezoning of Northpointe Road Vulcan Quarry property
• Review of the new Columbia Development Code

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission approved a request to annex 1686 Lasea Road with RS-10 zoning (4-2), denied a preliminary PUD plan at 1451 Lasea Road and Bear Creek Pike (4-1), and deferred several items including a Baker Road annexation. The commission also approved consent agenda items for final plats and a variance for a driveway at 109 Lee Drive.

• Approved annexation with RS-10 zoning at 1686 Lasea Road (4-2)
• Denied preliminary PUD plan at 1451 Lasea Road and Bear Creek Pike (4-1, 1 abstention)
• Deferred annexation with RS-10 zoning at 626 Baker Road (6-0)
• Approved access management variance at 109 Lee Drive (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Armstrong Meadows Section 4 with $475,000 surety (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Trotwood Villas (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Taylor Landing Phase 5B with $72,000 surety (6-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Williamsport Pike Subdivision (6-0)

Architectural Design Review

The Columbia Architectural Design Review Team will meet to consider a request for new commercial construction of a self-storage facility off Halifax Drive. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in City Hall.

• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2022
• New commercial construction for Halifax Self Storage at Parcel 127 of Tax Map 72, off Halifax Drive

The Architectural Design Review Team approved four new construction requests, each with specific conditions. All approvals were unanimous except one, which passed 4-1. The board also approved the December minutes.

• Approved Case #ART-2021-0269 (Pulaski Highway) with conditions, including 4' brick base on east side (5-0)
• Approved Case #ART-2021-0283 (204 East 6th Street) with conditions for revised elevations and soldier coursing (5-0)
• Approved Case #ART-2021-0285 (Hatcher Lane) with conditions to remove pilasters and add soldier courses (5-0)
• Approved Case #ART-2021-0299 (Cord Drive/Pulaski Highway) (4-1, McBroom nay)
• Approved December minutes (5-0)

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Planning Commission Technical Committee will meet on February 8, 2022, to consider several development-related requests, including final plats, rezoning, annexations, and a preliminary plat. One annexation request (22-0009) has been removed from the agenda. The committee will review these items and make recommendations.

• Final plat approval for Summerdale Phase 6 (Tax Map 114, Parcel 19.00) off Precast Drive
• Rezoning of 913 Riverside Drive from R-10 to RS-6 (medium-high density residential)
• Annexation and rezoning of 3206 Indian Camp Springs Road to RS-10 and RS-20
• Rezoning of 194 Theta Pike from GCS to RM-1 (high density residential)
• Preliminary plat for The Highlands Phases 8, 9 & 10 (Tax Map 77, Parcels 1.08, 1.09, and part of 1.00)

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review a new development code. The discussion focuses on how the proposed code pertains to current zoning standards.

• Review of new Columbia Development Code regarding zoning standards

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet on January 13, 2022, to consider six Certificate of Appropriateness requests for exterior modifications, fencing, new construction, and signage in the historic district. The agenda includes items for properties on West 6th Street, Barrow Court, South Main Street, South Garden Street, and Public Square.

• Exterior modifications and repair at 409 West 6th Street (Case #21-0253)
• Wood fencing at 800 Barrow Court (Case #21-0284)
• New building construction and signage at 915 South Main Street (Case #21-0290)
• New commercial signage at 410 West 7th Street (Case #21-0297)
• New projecting signage at 40 Public Square (Case #21-0300)

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission approved several requests, including a fence at 800 Barrow Court, signage at 808 South Garden Street and 40 Public Square, and exterior modifications at 409 West 6th Street. Two cases were deferred: new construction at 915 South Main Street and signage at 410 West 7th Street. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved wood fence at 800 Barrow Court with hedge row condition (6-0)
• Approved wall signage at 808 South Garden Street with font and light adjustments (6-0)
• Approved projecting sign at 40 Public Square with 7'6" clearance (6-0)
• Approved exterior modifications at 409 West 6th Street, excluding steps (6-0)
• Deferred new construction and signage at 915 South Main Street (6-0)
• Deferred signage at 410 West 7th Street until next month (6-0)

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will meet to consider several subdivision plats, rezoning requests, and access management exceptions. The most significant item is a review and recommendation of a new Columbia Development Code (zoning ordinance) to be forwarded to the City Council. The agenda also includes final plat approvals for Polk Place 2B and Independence Subdivision Phase 2 Section 3, with sureties of $56,000 and $372,000 respectively.

• Final plat approval for Polk Place 2B subdivision off Theta Pike with $56,000 surety
• Final plat approval for Independence Subdivision Phase 2 Section 3 off Carters Creek Station Road with $372,000 surety
• Rezone properties off Pulaski Highway (Parcels 80, 80.37, part of 80.47) from Commercial to High Density Residential and Mixed Residential Commercial
• Rezone property at 210 Rutherford Lane from high density residential and commercial to low density residential
• Review and recommendation of new Columbia Development Code (zoning ordinance)

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission approved several subdivision plats, rezoning requests, and site plans, all with 7-0 votes except one rezoning that passed 6-1. They also deferred an access management exception and scheduled a special call meeting to discuss the new Columbia Development Code. Officers were elected for the year.

• Approved final plat for Polk Place 2B subdivision off Theta Pike with $56,000 surety (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Independence Subdivision Phase 2 Section 3 off Carters Creek Station Road with $372,000 surety (7-0)
• Deferred access management exception at 109 Lee Drive to allow applicant to meet with staff (7-0)
• Approved minor plat at Halcyon Way within a PUD (7-0)
• Approved multifamily site plan at 1008 Beckett Street (7-0)
• Approved rezoning off Pulaski Highway from Commercial to High Density Residential and Mixed Residential Commercial (6-1, Goatz nay)
• Approved rezoning at 210 Rutherford Lane from high density residential and commercial to low density residential (7-0)
• Approved access management exception at 417 and 419 East 9th Street subject to sufficient backup space (5-0, Hutto and Goatz abstained)

Architectural Design Review

The Columbia Architectural Design Review Team will meet to review four new construction design requests: a 19,950 SF HVAC retail building on Pulaski Highway, a 22,560 SF car museum at 204 East 6th Street, a new building on Hatcher Lane, and a new office at Cord Drive and Pulaski Highway. The team will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes staff reports and attachments for each case.

• New construction design approval for 19,950 SF HVAC building at NE Corner of Park Plus Drive & Pulaski Hwy (Tax Map 113 Group 80.19)
• New commercial construction approval for 22,560 SF car museum at 204 East 6th Street (Tax Map 099A Parcel 051.00)
• New building construction on Hatcher Lane (Tax Map 100J Group D Parcel 23.00, adjacent to 1217 Hatcher Lane)
• New office construction at corner of Cord Drive and Pulaski Highway (Tax Map 113 Parcel 59.02)
• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2021 meeting

The Architectural Design Review Team approved four construction requests, each with specific conditions. The approvals included a new construction on Pulaski Highway, a commercial building at 204 East 6th Street, a building on Hatcher Lane, and an office on Cord Drive. All motions passed with votes of five to zero, except the office approval which passed four to one.

• Approved new construction on Pulaski Highway (Case #ART-2021-0269) with conditions: 4' brick base on east side, brick on north/south sides to grade, resubmittal required (5-0)
• Approved commercial construction at 204 East 6th Street (Case #ART-2021-0283) with conditions: revised elevations showing soldier coursing on all sides and brick accent openings (5-0)
• Approved new building on Hatcher Lane (Case #ART-2021-0285) with conditions: remove pilasters on east/west elevations, add soldier course on all facades (5-0)
• Approved new office on Cord Drive and Pulaski Highway (Case #ART-2021-0299) with no conditions (4-1, McBroom nay)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several preliminary plats and a zoning modification proposal. Items include a 3-lot subdivision on E. 7th Street, a 25-lot subdivision on Williamsport Pike, a 6-lot subdivision on Nashville Highway, a concept plan for Heritage Green, and a zoning modification for the Columbia Quarry. These are preliminary reviews, not final approvals.

• Preliminary plat to combine 4 lots into 3 single-family lots on E. 7th Street (Habitat for Humanity)
• Preliminary plat for 25-lot subdivision on Williamsport Pike (Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury)
• Preliminary plat for 6-lot subdivision on Nashville Highway (Smith Constructors)
• Concept plan for Heritage Green, a residential development on Baker Road
• Zoning modification proposal for Columbia Quarry (Vulcan Materials) to expand pit area