Columbia public meetings in 2024

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet to consider two requests for certificates of appropriateness. The body will also handle administrative items and the election of officers.

• Exterior alterations request from AJ Klein at 404 West 6th Street
• After the Fact Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 924 S. Main Street (Against the Grain Barbers, LLC)
• Election of Officers

The commission deferred a request for exterior alterations at 404 West 6th Street (Case 24-0496) to allow the applicant to provide more architectural renderings and address preservation concerns. It denied an after-the-fact Certificate of Appropriateness for vinyl signage at 924 South Main Street (Case 24-0512) because vinyl is prohibited except on windows. The commission also approved the November minutes and elected officers for the upcoming year.

• Deferred exterior alterations at 404 West 6th Street (5-0)
• Denied after-the-fact signage approval at 924 South Main Street (5-0)
• Approved November meeting minutes (5-0)
• Re-elected Autumn Potter as Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected George Nuber as Vice-Chairman (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss two variance requests: a height variance for an industrial building on Oakland Parkway (Tax Map 101 Parcel 37.11, SD-LI zone) and a setback variance for a building at 121 East James M. Campbell Blvd. (Tax Map 114A Group A Parcel 1.00, SD-LI zone). The agenda also notes that appeals for 200 Stewart Street and 623 Crestland Drive were deferred from a previous meeting. No other business items are listed.

• Deferred appeal of administrative decision for 200 Stewart Street, zoned CD-3
• Deferred appeal of administrative decision for 623 Crestland Drive, zoned CD-3L
• Height variance request for industrial building at Oakland Parkway, Tax Map 101 Parcel 37.11, SD-LI zone
• Setback variance request for building at 121 East James M. Campbell Blvd., Tax Map 114A Group A Parcel 1.00, SD-LI zone

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a height variance for an industrial building at 1940 Oakland Parkway and a setback variance for a building at 121 East James Campbell Boulevard. Two appeals by L. Bruce Peden regarding short-term rental properties at 200 Stewart Street and 623 Crestland Drive were deferred to a future meeting. The board also heard a report on Planning Commission actions affecting future short-term rental regulations.

• Approved height variance for industrial building at 1940 Oakland Parkway (4-0)
• Approved setback variance for building at 121 East James Campbell Boulevard (3-1)
• Deferred appeal Case #24-0352 for 200 Stewart Street (4-0)
• Deferred appeal Case #24-0351 for 623 Crestland Drive (4-0)
• Approved November meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Columbia City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 4534, which would raise the FY 2025 budget by $2,912,774. Council members will consider several approvals, including a $175,000 legal services contract for City Attorney Jake Hubbell, a $4,000 influencer marketing contract with National Park Travelers, and an intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement with Equalis Group. Additional items include retirement benefit approvals for three city employees, a $9.6 million October disbursement, surplus equipment disposal, and a $129,582 change order that raises the Fire Station 1 renovation contract to $5,176,333.86.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 4534 to increase FY 2025 budget by $2,912,774.
• Approve $175,000 contract for legal services with Jake Hubbell (City Attorney).
• Approve $4,000 contract with National Park Travelers for social media influencer campaign.
• Approve intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement with Equalis Group.
• Approve Change Order 6 for Fire Station 1, adding $129,582 and raising contract total to $5,176,333.86.

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will review several final plat approvals that require surety bonds, including a $455,000 bond for the Hampshire Hills Subdivision. It will also consider a rezoning request to change a five‑acre tract at River Road and Taylor Bend from PUD to CD‑5. Additional items include annexation of right‑of‑way along Greens Mill Road and other plat approvals. The meeting will conclude with the election of officers for 2025.

• Final plat approval with $455,000 surety for Hampshire Hills Subdivision (43 lots) off Hampshire Pike, Tax Map 89P Group A Parcel 15
• Final plat approval with $440,000 surety for The Landings at Greens Mill Phase 1B (40 lots) off Greens Mill Road, Tax Map 51 Parcel 55
• Final plat approval with $375,000 surety for Carter's Station West Phase 3 (60 lots) off Fellowship Road, Tax Map 41 Parcel 15.05
• Final plat approval with $370,000 surety for Hillcrest Village Phase 2 (24 lots) off Morrow Lane, Tax Map 113 Parcel 80.54
• Rezoning request to change property at River Road and Taylor Bend from PUD to CD‑5, revoking Water's Edge at Taylor Bend PUD

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission approved several final plats, an annexation, and a design review with conditions. All votes were unanimous except for the design review, which passed 6-0 with one abstention. One rezoning request was deferred to January, and one plat request was removed from the agenda.

• Approved final plat for Wellington Section 2 revision (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Hillcrest Village Phase 2 with $370,000 surety (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Hampshire Hills Subdivision with $455,000 surety (7-0)
• Deferred rezoning at River Road and Taylor Bend to January (7-0)
• Removed commercial plat request off N. James M. Campbell Blvd from agenda
• Approved annexation along Greens Mill Road (7-0)
• Approved final plats for Landings at Greens Mill Phases 1B and 1C with sureties (7-0 each)
• Approved alternative compliance design review at 2904 Cayce Lane with conditions (6-0, Goatz abstained)

General

The City of Columbia Beer Board is meeting to consider alcohol permit applications for several businesses. The board will review requests for consumption on-premises, on/off-premises, and a special occasion permit.

• Consumption on premises: First Watch #1115 at 202 South James Campbell Boulevard
• Consumption on premises: Turnpike Tavern at 1533 Bear Creek Pike
• Consumption on/off premises: Dona Reyna Grocery and Authentic Mexican Food at 815 Woodland Street
• Special occasion beer permit: Center of Hope Mule Drop in Downtown Columbia for December 31, 2024

General

The Columbia Industrial Development Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss old business, and review a payment schedule for TVA powerline relocation. The board will also receive an update on the Columbia Mall.

• Approval of October 2024 minutes
• TVA payment schedule for powerline relocation
• Update on Columbia Mall project

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider requests for final plat approval with surety for Honey Farm Townhomes Phase 3, McClure Farms Subdivision Phase 1A, and Bear Springs Phases 1A and 1B. It will also review a preliminary plat approval request for the Oakwood Subdivision. Each item references a specific tax‑map parcel and location.

• Final Plat approval with surety for Honey Farm Townhomes Phase 3 – 5.93 acre portion of Tax Map 51 Parcel 58.02, off Honey Farm Way and Manuka Lane.
• Preliminary Plat approval for Oakwood Subdivision – 104 lots on 56.73 acre Tax Map 89 Parcel 21, at 200 Oakwood Drive.
• Final Plat approval with surety for McClure Farms Subdivision Phase 1A – 14 single‑family lots on 3.41 acre Tax Map 51 Parcel 6, off Nashville Highway and Trinity Woods Road.
• Final Plat approval with surety for Bear Springs Phase 1A – 58 lots on 19.14 acre Tax Map 92 Parcel 12.05, off Bear Creek Pike and Seminole Drive.
• Final Plat approval with surety for Bear Springs Phase 1B – 35 townhome units on 3.47 acre Tax Map 92 Parcel 12.05, off Bear Creek Pike at Octavia Way.

City Council

The Columbia City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 4534, which amends the FY 2025 budget and raises the total budget by $1,782,383. The council will also consider several contracts and approvals, including legal services for the new city attorney, retirement benefits for city employees, and various procurement items. Additional items include a furniture purchase for Fire Station No. 1 and a change order that raises the fire station renovation contract to $5,176,333.86.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 4534 to amend FY 2025 budget, increasing total budget to $205,322,487 (+$1,782,383)
• Approve contract for legal services with Jake Hubbell ($96,504 budgeted)
• Approve purchase of furniture for Fire Station No. 1 ($225,874.02) via Equalis Group contract
• Approve Change Order No. 6 for Fire Station renovation, raising contract total to $5,176,333.86
• Approve contract with National Park Travelers for social media influencer campaign ($4,000)

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will meet in a special session to consider several zoning text amendment requests. Development Services has submitted draft revisions for short‑term rentals, home occupations, bars, taverns and nightclubs, and vape, tobacco and cannabinoid retailers. The commission will review and make recommendations on these proposed changes, as well as on minor administrative corrections to the zoning document. No decisions have been made prior to the meeting.

• Review draft zoning text amendment for short‑term rentals
• Review draft zoning text amendment for home occupations
• Review draft zoning text amendment for bars, taverns & nightclubs
• Review draft zoning text amendment for vape, tobacco & cannabinoid retailers
• Review minor administrative zoning text changes

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend four zoning text amendments to City Council. The amendments cover home occupations (divided into major and minor categories), bars/taverns/nightclubs (with a 200-foot distance exception in the Arts District and use of 'adjoining' instead of 'abutting'), vape/tobacco/cannabinoid retailers (adding a 1,000-foot separation from similar retailers), and short-term rentals (with a $150 fee for staff approval and $300 for BZA approval). The commission also approved minor administrative text corrections 6-0.

• Approved home occupation amendment creating major/minor categories (6-0)
• Approved bar/tavern/nightclub standards with Arts District 200-ft exception and 'adjoining' term (6-0)
• Approved vape/tobacco/cannabinoid retailer rules adding 1,000-ft separation from similar retailers (6-0)
• Approved short-term rental regulations with $150 staff fee and $300 BZA fee (6-0)
• Approved minor administrative text corrections (6-0)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet to review exterior alteration requests and a retaining wall repair project. The agenda includes a deferred request for exterior changes at 1122 South High Street and a new request for retaining wall repairs at 412 W. 9th Street.

• Exterior alterations approval at 1122 South High Street (deferred)
• Retaining wall repair at 412 W. 9th Street
• 2024 Historic Inventory Presentation
• Approval of minutes from a prior meeting

City Council

The Columbia City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 4535 to amend the Honey Farm PUD master plan for a retail addition. It will also consider a consent agenda that includes approving $7,449,436.44 in September 2024 disbursements, a $200,000 roof replacement contract for City Hall, and other contracts and reimbursements. Additional items include a $18,000 amendment for park maintenance, a $72,850.39 Dell computer purchase, and a $67,500 payment for the animal services facility.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 4535 to modify Honey Farm PUD master plan for a retail addition at StorPlace site (Ward 5)
• Approve September 2024 disbursements totaling $7,449,436.44
• Approve and authorize $200,000 contract with Bluebird Roofing for City Hall roof replacement at 700 N. Garden St.
• Approve $18,000 amendment to Tennessee Property Management LLC contract for maintenance of new park planters and beds
• Approve $72,850.39 purchase of desktops, tablets, monitors and accessories from Dell Technologies

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review two deferred administrative appeals and one new variance request. These items concern zoning ordinance compliance and setbacks for specific properties.

• Administrative decision appeal for 200 Stewart Street
• Administrative decision appeal for 623 Crestland Drive
• Setback variance request for 1001 E. 9th Street

General

The Columbia Beer Board will meet to approve minutes from the October meeting and consider applications for new beer permits. The board will review requests from First Watch Restaurants for on-premises consumption and from Columbia Cares for a special occasion event permit.

• Approval of October 9, 2024, minutes
• First Watch Restaurants application for on-premises consumption
• Highland, LLC (Fast Stop #19) application for off-premises consumption
• Columbia Cares special occasion beer permit for January 31, 2025

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will review several land‑use requests, including final plat approvals, an alternative compliance request, a site development plan, and a rezoning application. Items that were deferred from previous meetings will be reconsidered. The rezoning request would change a five‑acre parcel at River Road and Taylor Bend from a Planned Unit Development to a CD‑5 Urban Center Character District. The commission will also hear a preliminary PUD master plan for the Honey Farms Subdivision.

• Final Plat approval with surety for Heritage Village Subdivision (1.67 acres at Santa Fe Pike & River Heights Drive, Tax Map 89E Group B Parcels 17‑20)
• Alternative Compliance approval request for 115 S. James M. Campbell Blvd (Tax Map 113E Group B Parcel 4) per Table 4.3.1.E of the Zoning Ordinance (deferred)
• Preliminary and Final Plat approval with surety for a commercial three‑lot subdivision at Tax Map 89 Parcel 41.14 off N. James M. Campbell Blvd (deferred)
• Site Development Plan approval for 1224 Trotwood Avenue (Tax Map 100J Group D Parcel 37)
• Rezoning request for a five‑acre tract at River Road and Taylor Bend (Tax Map 90 Parcel 7.12) from PUD to CD‑5, revoking the Water's Edge at Taylor Bend PUD

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Development Review Committee will meet on November 12, 2024 to review a series of preliminary and final plat applications for new subdivisions and site plans. Items include a preliminary plat for Columbia Commons, final plats for Hillcrest Village Phase 2, Bear Springs Phase 1A, and Hunters Glen Section 4, as well as an annexation request for a right‑of‑way on Greens Mill Road. The committee will also consider additional final plat requests for The Landings at Greens Mill and Carter's Station West Phase 3.

• 24-0467 – Preliminary Plat approval for Columbia Commons at 115 S. James M. Campbell Blvd
• 24-0471 – Final Plat approval for Hillcrest Village Phase 2 (24 lots on 6.308 acres off Morrow Lane)
• 24-0457 – Final Plat approval for Bear Springs Phase 1A (58 lots on 19.14 acres off Bear Creek Pike)
• 24-0473 – Preliminary Plat and Site Development Plan for Hunters Glen Section 4 (148 lots on 53.48 acres off Hunters Glen Drive)
• 24-0466 – Annexation request for a 98.34‑ft right‑of‑way along Greens Mill Road at 2622 Poplar Knoll Drive

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment to allow a retail addition at the StorPlace site within the Honey Farm PUD. The body is also reviewing several contracts for city infrastructure, animal services, and technology upgrades.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 4535 to modify Honey Farm PUD Master Plan for a retail addition
• Bid award of $200,000 to Bluebird Roofing for City Hall roof replacement
• Payment of $67,500 to Maury County for the first quarter of FY 2025 animal services
• Purchase of computers and tablets from Dell Technologies in the amount of $72,850.39
• Agreement with J.R. Wauford & Company for a $49,000 wastewater asset management plan

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission and City Council will hold a study session with no voting items. They will discuss two requests from Development Services to review and recommend zoning text amendments. The first request concerns principal, accessory, temporary, and limited use standards in Article 4. The second request addresses minor administrative changes and corrections throughout the zoning document.

• Review and recommendation of zoning text amendments for principal, accessory, temporary, and limited use standards (Article 4)
• Review and recommendation of zoning text amendments for minor administrative changes and corrections

General

The board will review the bid for heavy equipment rental needed for excavation at the Columbia rail site and recommend awarding the contract to H&E Equipment Services, the second‑lowest bidder who can supply all required equipment. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the September 24, 2024 minutes, updates from the Maury Alliance and the city, and a period for public comments.

• Award of heavy equipment rental contract to H&E Equipment Services for excavation at the Columbia rail site
• Approval of September 24, 2024 Industrial Development Board minutes
• Maury Alliance update
• City update
• Public comments session

General

The Columbia Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals will meet on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers. After routine roll call and approval of October 2023 minutes, the board will consider a new‑business item concerning a structure at 513 Transit Avenue (Tax Map 89N Group G Parcel 6). No other substantive agenda items are listed.

• Consideration of structure at 513 Transit Avenue (Tax Map 89N Group G Parcel 6)

General

The City Council will meet with planning staff to discuss potential improvements to short-term rental regulations. The body will also discuss the timeline for zoning text amendments.

• Conversation regarding potential improvements to short-term rental (STR) regulations
• Discussion on the timeline for zoning text amendments

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission will meet on Oct 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 700 N. Garden Street. The commission will consider a request from Henderick, Inc. for exterior alterations at 1122 South High Street, including window and door replacement, removal and replacement of a side‑yard deck with a new awning, and a new hardscape feature. The meeting will also include routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and administrative matters.

• Request from Henderick, Inc. for exterior alterations at 1122 South High Street (window/door replacement, deck removal, new awning, hardscape feature)

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will consider several requests for preliminary and final plat approvals. The meeting includes discussions on residential subdivisions, commercial lot splits, and architectural compliance.

• Honey Farm PUD Phase 1B: Final Plat for 100 townhome lots with $550,000 surety
• Carters Station West: Preliminary Plat and Site Development Plan for 399 lots and 6.93 acres of commercial property off Cleburne Road
• Horizon Park Subdivision: Final Plat for 15 lots off Mooresville Pike with $195,000 surety
• Oakwood Subdivision: Preliminary Plat and Site Development Plan for 104 lots at 200 Oakwood Drive
• 115 S. James M. Campbell Blvd: Request for Alternative Compliance regarding architectural design standards

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on a FY 2025 budget amendment that raises the total city budget by $127,702,652 to $203,540,104 and reallocates over $107 M across several funds. It will also hear three zoning‑related ordinances updating building, lot, site and sign standards citywide, and a rezoning request for properties on Carmack Blvd., Cemetery Ave. and Pencil Alley. Additional items include approval of routine disbursements, tax assessment certification, a contract amendment with the State of Tennessee, and a $45,987 alley reroof contract.

• Ordinance 4526 – FY 2025 budget amendment adding $127,702,652 to the total budget and reappropriating $107,770,141.48 across General, State Street Aid, Drug, Sanitation, Capital Projects, Grants and Wastewater funds
• Ordinance 4527 – amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article 4 (building, lot and site standards) citywide, recommended 4‑0 by the Planning Commission
• Ordinance 4528 – amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article 7 (sign standards) citywide, recommended 4‑0 by the Planning Commission
• Ordinance 4530 – rezoning of parcels on Carmack Blvd., Cemetery Ave. and Pencil Alley (Tax Map 99I Group D parcels 3, 7, 7.01, 7.02, 7.04) from SD‑LI to CD‑5 (Urban Center Character District)
• Contract award to Roof Systems, Inc. for the Alley Reroof Project at $45,987

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review two deferred administrative appeals and one new variance request. These items concern zoning ordinance compliance and building standards for specific properties.

• Appeal of administrative decision for 200 Stewart Street (Case 24-0352)
• Appeal of administrative decision for 623 Crestland Drive (Case 24-0351)
• Variance request for building, lot, and building standards at Tax Map 78 Parcel 43.01 off West 7th Street (Case 24-0384)

General

The City of Columbia Beer Board is meeting to review applications for alcohol consumption on and off premises. The board will also consider a matter regarding The Factory at Columbia.

• Consumption off premises application: Dollar General Store #23985, 1901 Williamsport Pike
• Consumption on premises application: Whiskey Alley Saloon, 111 West 7th Street
• Consumption on premises application: Bruno’s Italian Deli, 2500 Hospitality Drive
• Consumption on premises application: The Mulehouse, 812 South High Street
• Other business: The Factory at Columbia, 101 North James Campbell Boulevard

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Development Review Committee will review a range of site development plans, final plat approvals, and rezoning requests. Items include a site plan for 1224 Trotwood Avenue, final plats for several subdivisions, and a rezoning of a five‑acre tract at River Road and Taylor Bend from Planned Unit Development to CD‑5. The committee will also take additional review of a wastewater subdivision plat at Bear Creek Pike and a preliminary PUD master plan for Honey Farms. All listed items are slated for consideration at the October 8 meeting.

• Rezoning of Tax Map 90 Parcel 7.12 (five‑acre tract at River Road and Taylor Bend) from PUD to CD‑5
• Final Plat approval with surety for Carter's Station West Phase 3 (60 lots on 14.88 acres) off Fellowship Road
• Final Plat approval with surety for Heritage Village Subdivision (1.67 acres at Santa Fe Pike and River Heights Drive)
• Final Plat approvals for The Landings at Greens Mill PUD Subdivision Phase 1B (40 lots on 10.50 acres) and Phase 1C (27 lots on 6.67 acres) off Greens Mill Road
• Preliminary and Final Plat subdividing property at 200 and 236 Bear Creek Pike (Tax Map 90 Parcels 17.06 and 19)

City Council

The council will conduct public hearings on several ordinances, including a budget amendment (Ordinance 4526) and multiple zoning changes (Ordinances 4527, 4528, 4529, and 4530). It will also consider consent‑agenda items such as July and August 2024 disbursements, tax assessment certification, contract amendments, bid awards, a change order, and the purchase of two dump trucks. All items are scheduled for discussion and vote during the October 3, 2024 study session.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 4526 to amend the FY 2024‑2025 budget
• Public hearing on Ordinance 4527 to amend zoning Article 4 building standards
• Public hearing on Ordinance 4530 to rezone properties on Carmack Blvd., Cemetery Ave., and Pencil Alley to CD‑5
• Approve July 2024 disbursements of $5,466,683.26
• Approve purchase of two 2026 International MV607 dump trucks for $462,362.78

General

The Industrial Development Board will consider approval of a reimbursable agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority to relocate power lines at the Columbia rail site. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of July 30, 2024 minutes, updates from the Maury Alliance and the city, and a tentative 2024 meeting schedule.

• Approve agreement with TVA to relocate power lines at the Columbia rail site (reimbursable contract)
• Approve July 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Maury Alliance update
• City update
• Tentative 2024 meeting schedule (Oct 22, 2024; Nov & Dec TBD)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet to consider several requests for exterior alterations and a public breezeway renovation. Items include a renovation of the breezeway between 36 and 37 Public Square, alterations to historic properties on Main, High, and West End streets, and a new accessory structure at Public Square. The commission will vote on each request during the meeting.

• Renovations and repairs to the public breezeway between 36 and 37 Public Square – request by the City of Columbia
• Exterior alterations at 704 N. Main Street (The Nelson House) – request by Josh Rosanbalm
• Exterior alterations at 900 W. 7th Street, including window demolition, door replacement, ramp, stairs, and lighting – request by Church at West End
• Ramp and other site modifications at 1010 S. High Street – request by Ben Lapp
• Exterior alterations at 1127 S. High Street, including foundation repairs, new roof, porch, columns, rails, and ramp – request by Joerdan Simpson

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding zoning changes for townhome developments on E. 13th and E. 14th Streets and off Nashville Highway. The body will also consider several tourism-related contracts and a flood preparedness agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

• Public hearing for rezoning E. 13th and E. 14th Streets to CD-4 for townhomes
• Public hearing for Honey Farm PUD Master Plan for 174 townhome units
• Agreement with US Army Corps of Engineers for Flood Preparedness Plan Phase 2 ($142,500 city match)
• Change Order No. 3 for City Parking Garage rehabilitation with N & S Waterproofing, LLC ($42,350)
• Contract with True Omni for an interactive indoor kiosk at the Welcome Center ($26,750)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from UrbanOrder/Tampa for Table 4.3.1‑I private landscaping and fencing at 811 Mayberry Springs Road. The board will also hear a request from Pike Legal to extend the deadline to terminate a conditional use for a temporary wireless communications facility at 1616 Harley Davidson Road. Additionally, two appeals by L. Bruce Peden concerning administrative decisions for 200 Stewart Street and 623 Crestland Drive will be reviewed.

• Variance request for Table 4.3.1‑I private landscaping and fencing at 811 Mayberry Springs Road (UrbanOrder/Tampa)
• Extension request for deadline to terminate conditional use of temporary wireless communications facility at 1616 Harley Davidson Road (Pike Legal)
• Appeal of administrative decision for 200 Stewart Street (Zoning Ordinance 4400, Section 1.22.2F, Table 4.3.9.A-1, Section 4.3.9.E.6.(ah))
• Appeal of administrative decision for 623 Crestland Drive (Zoning Ordinance 4400, Section 1.22.2F, Table 4.3.9.A-1, Section 4.3.9.E.6.(ah))

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for an 8-foot chain-link fence with barbed wire at 811 Mayberry Springs Road, with conditions limiting the front section to 8 feet without barbed wire and setting it back 20-25 feet. The board also approved a deadline extension for a temporary wireless facility at 1616 Harley Davidson Road and deferred two appeals to next month.

• Approved fence variance at 811 Mayberry Springs Road with conditions (4-0)
• Approved deadline extension for temporary wireless facility at 1616 Harley Davidson Road (4-0)
• Deferred appeal for 200 Stewart Street to next month (4-0)
• Deferred appeal for 623 Crestland Drive to next month (4-0)
• Approved August minutes (3-0, Vrailas abstaining)

General

The Columbia Beer Board will meet to approve minutes from the August meeting and consider applications for new consumption licenses at Dollar General and two local establishments.

• Approval of August 14, 2024, minutes
• New consumption off-premises license for Dollar General at 1901 Williamspike Pike
• New consumption on-premises license for Whiskey Alley Saloon at 111 West 7th Street
• New consumption on-premises license for Bruno's Italian Deli at 2500 Hospitality Drive

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will consider several final and preliminary plat approvals for residential subdivisions. The body will also discuss a rezoning request for property at Carmack Blvd., Cemetery Ave., and Pencil Alley, and a master plan for a 336-unit multifamily project.

• Final Plat for The Preserve at Drumwright Phase 2 PUD with $1,900,000 surety
• Final Plat for The Landing at Greens Mill Phase 1A with $1,040,000 surety
• Rezoning of approximately three acres at Carmack Blvd., Cemetery Ave., and Pencil Alley
• Final PUD Master Plan and Preliminary Plat for 336 multifamily units at 1449 Rock Springs Road
• Final Plat for Quail Run Meadows Subdivision Phase 5 with $175,000 surety

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission approved a mixed-use preliminary PUD master plan for a Wawa gas station and convenience store at 2425 Nashville Highway, with a 5-1 vote. The approval requires a landscape buffer along the back entrance off Napa Valley Way. The commission also approved several subdivision plats, a rezoning, and deferred a preliminary plat for Oakwood Subdivision to discuss a traffic turn lane.

• Approved Wawa gas station PUD master plan with landscape buffer requirement (5-1)
• Approved final plat for Quail Run Meadows Phase 5 with $175,000 surety (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Honey Farm Townhomes Phase 1A with $130,000 surety (6-0)
• Approved final plat for The Preserve at Drumwright Phase 2 with $1,900,000 surety (6-0)
• Approved final PUD master plan revision for McClure Farms elevations (5-0)
• Deferred Oakwood Subdivision preliminary plat for further turn lane discussion (5-0)
• Approved final plat for The Landing at Greens Mill Phase 1A (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of approximately 3 acres at Carmack Blvd., Cemetery Ave., and Pencil Alley (5-0)

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Development Review Committee will review a series of plat and subdivision requests. Items include an alternative‑compliance request for 115 S. James M. Campbell Blvd, final plat approvals for Honey Farm PUD Phase 1B and Horizon Park Subdivision, and a preliminary plat and site‑development plan for the 399‑lot Carters Station West project. The committee will decide whether to grant preliminary or final plat approvals and any required revisions.

• 24-0373 – Alternative compliance request for 115 S. James M. Campbell Blvd
• 24-0361 – Final plat approval for Honey Farm PUD Phase 1B (100 townhome lots)
• 24-0370 – Preliminary plat and site‑development plan for Woodward Estates (12 lots on 12.55 acres)
• 24-0359 – Final plat approval for Horizon Park Subdivision (15 lots on 7.97 acres)
• 24-0377 – Preliminary plat and site‑development plan for Carters Station West (399 lots and 6.93‑acre commercial parcel)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings on two zoning ordinances: Ordinance 4524 to rezone several parcels at E. 13th and E. 14th Streets, and Ordinance 4525 to amend the Honey Farm PUD master plan, which the Planning Commission recommended for denial. Council members will also vote to approve several contracts, including advertising, an interactive kiosk, and a change order that raises the parking garage rehabilitation contract. All items are listed on the September 5, 2024 study session agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 4524 to rezone E. 13th & E. 14th St. parcels from SD‑LI and CD‑3 to CD‑4 (Ward 2).
• Public hearing on Ordinance 4525 to amend Honey Farm PUD master plan for 174 townhomes (Ward 5) – Planning Commission recommended denial.
• Approve $8,500 contract with Music City Publications for ads in Maury County Living & Williamson County Living magazines.
• Approve $26,750 contract with True Omni for an interactive indoor kiosk at the Columbia Welcome Center.
• Approve Change Order No. 3 adding $40,000 to the N & S Waterproofing contract, raising the parking garage project total to $1,001,671.37.

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will consider three requests from Development Services to review and recommend zoning text amendments. The first amendment concerns special districts (SD-MHP, SD-LI, SD-HI, SD-INT, and CV). The second addresses Planned Unit Developments (PUD-R, PUD-MU, and other PUDs). The third deals with sign standards.

• Review and recommendation of zoning text amendments for Special Districts (SD-MHP, SD-LI, SD-HI, SD-INT, CV)
• Review and recommendation of zoning text amendments for Planned Unit Developments (PUD-R, PUD-MU, other PUDs)
• Review and recommendation of zoning text amendments for sign standards

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet to consider requests for property modifications in historic areas. The body will also discuss downtown commercial district lighting and administrative Certificates of Appropriateness.

• Fence approval request for 810 and 814 School Street and 805 Athenaeum Street
• Exterior alterations request for 704 N. Main Street (The Nelson House)
• Discussion of lighting in Downtown Commercial District

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider a request from Vulcan Land Inc. regarding a mining project. The board will determine whether to extend the deadline for completing improvements at Tax Map 66 Parcel 22.025 and 20.26.

• Request from Vulcan Land Inc. for extension of improvement deadlines for extractive use (mining) at Tax Map 66 Parcel 22.025 and 20.26

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will review a consent item requesting a $120,000 surety for final plat approval of Bear Creek Overlook Phase 2, a 24‑lot development off Harley Davidson Blvd. The meeting will also discuss several development proposals, including a revised master plan for the McClure Farms PUD, preliminary plats for Hampshire Hills Townhomes and Oakwood Subdivision, a rezoning request for parcels at E.13th and E.14th Streets, a mixed‑use plan for the Villages at Carters Creek, and a PUD plan for Honey Farms Subdivision. Each item will be open for public comment before the commission votes.

• TKC Architecture & Engineering LLC request: final plat approval with $120,000 surety for Bear Creek Overlook Phase 2 (24 lots) off Harley Davidson Blvd.
• WES Engineers request: final PUD master plan revision for single‑family elevations at McClure Farms PUD, 2504 Nashville Highway.
• Eric McNeely request: preliminary plat and site development plan for Hampshire Hills Townhomes (14 units) at 1316 Hampshire Pike.
• Cole Newton request: rezoning of parcels at E.13th and E.14th Streets from SD‑LI and CD‑3 to CD‑4 (General Urban Character District).
• Emily Zeller request: mixed‑use preliminary PUD master plan for 3.97 acres of Villages at Carters Creek PUD, 2425 Nashville Highway.

General

The City of Columbia Beer Board is meeting to approve minutes from July 10, 2024, and consider several applications for special occasion beer permits. These permits are for events scheduled between August 24 and October 19, 2024.

• Special occasion permit for On Mission Motorsports at 308 West 7th Street (August 24)
• Special occasion permit for Casa of Maury County at 308 West 7th Street (September 12)
• Special occasion permits for Eaton Adventures LLC, Bad Idea Brewing Company, and A Worthy Cause Inc at 502 North Garden Street (September 22)
• Special occasion permit for Columbia Pride at 102 Riverside Drive (October 19)

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Planning Commission Development Review Committee will consider 10 requests for plat and site plan approvals, including a rezoning and revisions to previously approved plans.

• Rezone ~3 acres at Carmack Blvd., Cemetery Ave., and Pencil Alley
• Final Plat approval for Trotwood Foster Subdivision (119 lots)
• Final Plat approval for Quail Run Meadows Subdivision Phase 5 (27 lots)
• Final Plat approval for Honey Farm Townhomes Phase 1A (18 lots)
• Revision to StorPlace Preliminary PUD Master Plan

City Council

The Columbia City Council will conduct public hearings on a series of ordinances, including proposals to raise water rates for large volume customers and to increase water impact fees for new customers. Additional hearings will address revisions to the access management plan, stormwater management regulations, and multiple sections of the city’s zoning ordinance and planning fee schedule. The council will also approve the July 11 minutes and confirm several appointments to the Arts Council and the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Ordinance No. 4511 – amendment to increase water rates for large volume customers
• Ordinance No. 4512 – amendment to raise the water impact fee for new customers
• Ordinance No. 4514 – revision of stormwater management regulations
• Ordinance No. 4518 – amendment to the Development Services planning fee schedule
• Appointment of Harvey Church to the City of Columbia Arts Council

General

The Columbia City Council and Municipal Planning Commission will hold a joint study session to discuss potential revisions to the city's zoning text, including Planned Unit Developments and Sign Regulations.

• Q3-2024 Zoning Text Amendments discussion
• Potential revisions to Planned Unit Developments (Articles 4, 5, and 8)
• Discussion of Special District Standards (Article 4)
• Review of Sign Regulations (Article 7)

City Council

The August 1 study session will conduct public hearings on several ordinances, including a water rate increase for large‑volume customers (Ordinance 4511) and a three‑year water impact‑fee increase (Ordinance 4512). Additional hearings will consider revisions to the Access Management Plan, stormwater management rules, and multiple sections of the Zoning Ordinance. The council will also approve the July 11 minutes, appoint two members to the Arts Council, and consider consent‑agenda items for June 2024 disbursements of $4,659,295 and a fleet‑refueling contract with Columbia Oil Co. Inc.

• Ordinance 4511 – public hearing on increasing water rates for large‑volume customers
• Ordinance 4512 – public hearing on raising the water impact fee for new customers
• Ordinance 4520 – public hearing on updating engineering standards and specifications
• Consent agenda 7.1 – approve June 2024 disbursements totaling $4,659,295
• Consent agenda 7.2 – approve bid award and mayoral authority for a fleet refueling and bulk diesel contract with Columbia Oil Co. Inc.

General

The Columbia Industrial Development Board will discuss several items, including the termination of the Baxter Enterprises pilot, a presentation on the Columbia Mall, and a request for additional street paving assistance for the Drake Apartment Complex on Woodland Street. The board will also consider renewing the Retail Strategies agreement for fiscal year 2025. These items are part of the board's regular agenda to review development projects and related agreements.

• Termination of Baxter Enterprises pilot for medical necessities
• Presentation by Retail Strategies on Columbia Mall
• Consider new pilot for potential new mall owners
• Request by Bristol Development for additional street paving assistance for Drake Apartment Complex on Woodland Street
• FY 2025 renewal of Retail Strategies agreement

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet to consider two Certificate of Appropriateness requests for exterior modifications in historic districts. One is for a residential property at 711 W 7th Street, and the other is for a commercial sign at 616 N Main Street.

• After-the-fact approval request for 711 W 7th Street residential property exterior modification
• Certificate of Appropriateness request for 616 N Main Street commercial sign

City Council

The Council is reviewing contract amendments for the City Parking Garage rehabilitation and the TDOT intersection project at SR-6 and SR-99. The agenda also includes approvals for fire station maintenance and software renewals.

• $69,651.37 increase for the City Parking Garage rehabilitation project
• Amendment to TDOT contract for improvements at SR-6 and SR-99 intersection
• $23,800 agreement with Hurst-Rosche, Inc. for City Hall roofing design
• Approval of $5,955,398.43 in May 2024 disbursements
• $10,000 contract for inspections across five Columbia fire houses

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request from Vulcan Land Inc. regarding the expansion of an existing mining use. The request seeks an extension of the deadline for completing required improvements at Tax Map 66, Parcels 22.025 and 20.26.

• Extension request for completion of improvements related to mining expansion (Case 22-0183)

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will meet on July 10, 2024, to consider various plat approvals and development plans. The agenda includes requests for multiple phases of the Summit at Carter's Station and a large mixed-use project near N. James M. Campbell Blvd. Some items listed are carried over from previous meetings.

• Final Plat approval for Summit at Carter's Station Phase 4 (35 lots) with $260,000 surety
• Mixed-use development request near N. James M. Campbell Blvd with 444 residential units and 30,120 sq. ft. of commercial space
• Preliminary Plat and Site Development Plan for four townhomes at 111 East 16th Street
• Final Plat approval for Independence at Carter's Station Phase 6.5 (40 lots)
• Final Plat approval for Summit at Carter's West Phase 1B with $435,000 surety

General

The City of Columbia Beer Board will consider off-premises consumption and special occasion beer permits. The board will also approve minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting.

• Off-premises consumption request for Tobacco Outlet at 1412 Trotwood Avenue, Suite 68
• Special occasion beer permit for Amuse’um Children’s Museum event on September 21, 2024

City Council

The Columbia City Council held a study session to review several proposed contract amendments and agreements. Items discussed include infrastructure projects at the SR-6 and SR-99 intersection and the parking garage rehabilitation. The council also reviewed software renewals and fire station maintenance contracts.

• TDOT contract amendment for improvements at the SR-6 and SR-99 intersection
• Parking garage rehabilitation change order increasing contract by $69,651.37
• Agreement with Hurst-Rosche, Inc. for City Hall roofing design ($23,800)
• May 2024 disbursements totaling $5,955,398.43
• Fire station renovation change order increasing contract by $8,876

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider several land development requests, including new townhomes and subdivision plats. The meeting includes reviews for rezoning properties on E.13th and E.14th Streets and master plan revisions for existing PUDs.

• Rezoning of E.13th and E.14th Streets to General Urban Character District
• Final PUD Master Plan and Preliminary Plat for 336 units at Bear Springs PUD
• Preliminary Plat for Hampshire Hills Townhomes consisting of 14 units
• Final Plat approval for Hillcrest Village Phase 2 with 24 lots
• Preliminary PUD Master Plan for Honey Farms Subdivision featuring 174 townhome lots

General

The Industrial Development Board will review minutes from the May 28, 2024 meeting. The board will also receive an update regarding a site prep grant and a TVA meeting, as well as a briefing on two new potential projects.

• Approval of May 28, 2024 minutes
• Update on site prep grant and TVA meeting
• Briefing on two new potential projects from Maury Alliance

Historic Zoning Commission

The commission will review requests for exterior modifications to historic properties. This includes a request for window removal at 905 School Street and site and facade changes at 1122 South High Street.

• Window removal request at 905 School Street
• Site and facade modification request at 1122 South High Street
• Administrative Certificates of Appropriateness

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the current fiscal year budget and the 2024 property tax rate. They will also consider the proposed $75,816,451 budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. Other items include zoning changes and contracts related to wastewater treatment plant financing.

• Ordinance No. 4501 to increase FY 2023-2024 budget by $3,501,115
• Ordinance No. 4502 fixing the 2024 property tax rate at $0.8251 per $100.00
• Proposed $75,816,451 budget for fiscal year 2024-2025
• Rezoning of 806 and 812 Nashville Highway to a Planned Unit Development
• Contract amendment with Raymond James & Associates for $68,500

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will consider several residential development requests. The agenda includes final plat approvals for Williamsport Landing and Quail Run Meadows, along with master plan revisions for larger subdivisions.

• Final Plat approval for Williamsport Landing Phase 2 (33 lots) with $290,000 surety
• Final Plat approval for Quail Run Meadows Phase 4 (34 lots) with $210,000 surety
• Architectural standards revision for McClure Farms off Nashville Highway
• Final PUD Master Plan and Preliminary Plat for Old Zion Subdivision (765 lots)
• Revision of PUD Master Plan and Preliminary Plat for Landings at Greens Mill Road (550 lots)

General

The board will consider requests for on-premises beer consumption at two local businesses. It will also review a special occasion permit for an event at the Amuse’um Children’s Museum.

• On-premises consumption request: The Factory at Columbia
• On-premises consumption request: Ransom Spirits and Provisions, LLC
• Special occasion beer permit: Amuse’um Children’s Museum event on September 21, 2024

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider several requests for preliminary and final plats. These items include various new housing subdivisions and a large mixed-use project.

• Mixed-use development with 444 residential units and 30,120 sq. ft. of commercial space
• Honey Farms Subdivision preliminary PUD Master Plan for 174 townhome lots
• Trotwood Foster Subdivision preliminary plat for 119 lots off Foster Lane
• Oakwood Subdivision preliminary plan for 104 lots at 200 Oakwood Drive
• Bear Creek Overlook Phase 2 final plat for 24 lots off Harley Davidson Blvd

City Council

The council will conduct public hearings regarding the FY 2024-2025 appropriation ordinance of $75,816,451 and amendments to the current fiscal year budget. Additionally, the session includes discussions on fixing the 2024 property tax rate and several zoning changes.

• Amendment to FY 2023-2024 budget increasing total by $3,501,115
• Fixing 2024 property tax rate at $0.8251 per $100.00
• Proposed FY 2024-2025 appropriation ordinance of $75,816,451
• Rezoning for utility expansion at 806 and 812 Nashville Highway
• Amendment to Honey Farm PUD for a quick serve restaurant site

General

The Industrial Development Board is meeting to approve the FY 24/25 budget. The board will also consider several legal documents regarding Fiber Composites, LLC, including a quitclaim deed and lease termination. Presentations on site prep grants and retail strategies are also scheduled.

• Approval of FY 24/25 IDB Budget
• Execution of quitclaim deed with Fiber Composites, LLC
• Termination of lease and memorandum of lease with Fiber Composites, LLC
• Presentation by Travis Groth on 2024 Site Prep Grant
• Presentation by Retail Strategies

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review requests for zoning variances. The board will determine if specific property standards can be waived for two different locations.

• Variance request for accessory structure location at 486 Santa Fe Pike
• Variance request for driveway standard at 1110 S. High Street

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings for four residential rezoning requests and vote on several wastewater and sanitation contracts. The body will also consider the disposal of surplus equipment and a hold harmless agreement for a right-of-way encroachment.

• Rezoning requests for West 12th/Haley Streets, 1209 Galloway Street, 815 Woodside Street, and Baker Road
• March 2024 disbursements totaling $5,959,151.51
• Engineering contracts for Royal Oaks Sewer Basin ($74,000) and Bear Creek Pike Sewer Relocation ($100,000)
• Payment of $50,000 to Maury County for Animal Services Facility operations
• Purchase of trash and recycle carts from Toter, LLC averaging $38,413.07 per delivery

General

The City of Columbia Beer Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and consider new business. The board will review requests for consumption on premises and special occasion beer permits.

• Consumption on premises request: Mezcal Cocina Mexicana, 2504 Cayer Lane
• Consumption on premises request: Bear Creek Bar & Grill, 1533 Bear Creek Pike
• Special occasion permit: Center of Hope, 2759 Pulaski Highway (June 15, 2024)
• Special occasion permit: Room in the Inn, 102 Riverside Drive (October 4, 2024)

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use requests, including architectural revisions for McClure Farms and various rezoning applications. These items involve mixed-use developments and changes to property districts across the city.

• Revision of architectural standards for McClure Farms (Tax Map 51 Parcel 6)
• Rezoning request for 806 and 812 Nashville Highway to Mixed Use Planned Unit Development
• Rezoning of approximately 17.5 acres at 1201 Mapleash Avenue from Rural Character to Civic District
• Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development Master Plan approval for Honey Farm at 2248 Nashville Highway

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is considering several plat approvals and master plans for residential and commercial projects. This includes a large mixed-use development and multiple subdivision phases across the city.

• Mixed-use development request for 444 residential units and 30,120 sq. ft. of commercial space off N. James M. Campbell Blvd and Professional Center Drive
• Old Zion Subdivision request for a Final PUD Master Plan and Preliminary Plat for 765 lots off Trotwood Avenue
• Landings at Greens Mill Road request for a revised Final PUD Master Plan and Preliminary Plat for 550 residential lots
• McClure Farms Commercial PUD Preliminary Master Plan request off Nashville Highway
• Final Plat approvals for Williamsport Landing Phase 2 (33 lots) and The Preserve at Drumwright Phase 2 (42 lots)

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will meet to consider a zoning text amendment and a rezoning request from CD-3 to CD-4. The body will also review a site development plan and preliminary plat for Pleasant Acres Subdivision.

• Final Plat for Legacy Estates Ph 237 Section Q
• Pleasant Acres Subdivision Site Development Plan & Preliminary Plat
• CD-3 to CD-4 Rezoning Request
• Zoning Text Amendment

City Council

The City Council is conducting public hearings for four rezoning requests to allow for townhomes and residential lots. The body is also reviewing several wastewater engineering contracts and monthly financial disbursements.

• Rezoning of parcels off West 12th and Haley Streets for townhomes (Ord. 4499)
• Rezoning of 1209 Galloway Street and 815 Woodside Street for residential development (Ord. 4505, 4506)
• Rezoning of property off Baker Road to reduce planned lots from 144 to 65 (Ord. 4507)
• Approval of March 2024 disbursements totaling $5,959,151.51
• Engineering contracts for Royal Oaks Sewer Basin ($74,000) and Bear Creek Pike Sewer Relocation ($100,000)

General

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission and City Council will hold a study session to discuss updates to Zoning Ordinance 4400. The discussion focuses on bulk and design standards, administration, procedures, enforcement, and definitions.

• Review of Zoning Ordinance 4400 Article 4 (Bulk & Design)
• Review of Zoning Ordinance 4400 Article 8 (Administration, Procedures and Enforcement)
• Review of Zoning Ordinance 4400 Article 9 (Definitions)

General

The Industrial Development Board will meet to review previous minutes and conduct new business. The agenda includes an update on Fiberon from the Maury Alliance.

• Review of March 26, 2024 minutes
• Maury Alliance update on Fiberon

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission is meeting to consider requests for exterior alterations and updates to properties within the historic district. The body will review requests for porch changes, gutters, and signage.

• Porch alteration at 618 West Seventh Street
• Exterior alteration at 111 West 7th Street
• New gutters and downspouts at 415 West 9th Street
• Replacement of doors and signage at 707-709 North Main Street
• Update concerning the Nelson House at 704 N. Main Street

General

The City of Columbia Arts Council will meet to review the treasurer's report and discuss artist community outreach. The body will also address board member renewal status.

• Follow-up on artist community meetup and press
• Review of artist profiles for unrecognized members
• Board member renewal status

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request from David Sandlin regarding fence height and materials. The property is located at Tax Map 99P Group A Parcel 2.

• Variance request for CD-4C district fence regulations at Carmack Blvd. and East 16th Street

General

The City of Columbia Beer Board will meet to approve minutes from the March 13, 2024 meeting. The board will also consider new business regarding consumption on premises for two locations.

• Consumption on premises request: The Spot, 314 East 7th Street
• Consumption on premises request: Nav Durga DBA Tobacco Beer Express, 400 South James Campbell Boulevard

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will review several annexation and rezoning requests, including three deferred items. The body will also consider final plat approvals for two subdivisions.

• Annexation and PUD-R zoning for ~410 acres at 400 Bear Creek Pike
• Annexation and CD-4C zoning for ~3.27 acres at 400 Bear Creek Pike
• Annexation and CD-3 zoning for 57.26 acres at 1748, 1768, 1770 and 1774 Bear Creek Pike
• Final Plat for Rutherford Subdivision Phase 1 (31 lots) with $400,000 surety
• Final Plat for Summit at Carter's West Phase 1A (9 lots) with $120,000 surety

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is considering several land-use requests, including rezoning, plat approvals, and master plan revisions. The agenda features a large-scale residential project and a mixed-use development request.

• Request to rezone 17.5 acres at 1201 Mapleash Avenue from Rural Character to Civic District
• Final PUD Master Plan and Preliminary Plat approval for Old Zion Subdivision (765 lots) off Trotwood Avenue
• Mixed-Use PUD Master Plan approval for 1.34 acres at 2248 Nashville Highway
• Final Plat approval for Quail Run Meadows Phase 4 (34 lots) and Bear Creek Overlook Phase 2 (24 lots)
• Preliminary Plat revision for Landings at Greens Mill Road (550 residential lots)

City Council

The City Council is holding public hearings on a proposed sewer fee increase to finance a new Wastewater Treatment Plant and updates to the city's zoning ordinance. The body is also reviewing several service contracts and infrastructure improvements.

• Proposed sewer rate increase to fund a $95,279,796 wastewater plant, raising average monthly bills from $39.49 to $53.74
• Contract with Nickell Company, LLC for $763,314.70 for CDBG sidewalk improvements on South High Street and East 8th Street
• Sole source procurement of $698,677.80 for MSA G1 breathing air equipment from Safe Industries
• Interlocal agreement with Maury Emergency Communications District for police dispatching services at $258,590.34 for FY 2024-2025
• Rezoning request for parcels off Morningside Lane from CD-3L to CD-3 for single family lots

General

The City of Columbia Industrial Development Board will meet to discuss site development and infrastructure updates. The board is considering resolutions to apply for a Tennessee ECD site development grant and matching funds.

• Proposed resolutions to apply for TN ECD site development grant and matching funds
• TVA report regarding moving power lines at Columbia Rail Site
• Update on new WWTP from Wastewater Director Donnie Boshers
• Approval of January 23, 2024 minutes

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet to consider requests for exterior changes and new construction within historic districts. The body will review specific proposals for residential and commercial properties.

• Porch alteration request at 618 West Seventh Street
• Exterior and site alterations request at 807 Athenaeum Street
• New construction request by Gray Enterprises, Inc. at 1110 South High Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to conduct routine business. The primary item on the agenda is the review and approval of the 2023 Annual Report.

• Review and approval of the 2023 Annual Report

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on three rezoning and zoning ordinance amendments and a significant budget revision. The body is also deciding on several public art commissions and a new splash pad installation.

• Proposed budget increase of $100,571,027 for FY 2024 (Ordinance No. 4498)
• Contract for Fairview Park splash pad installation for $683,405.69
• Rezoning of 200 Oakwood Drive for single-family residential development
• Rezoning of 807 Athenaeum Street for use as a law office
• Public art sculpture contracts totaling $95,000 for South Garden Streetscape

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will consider several final plat approvals and annexation requests. The body will discuss rezoning for properties on Bear Creek Pike, West 12th and Haley Streets, and a mixed-use development off Harley Davidson Blvd.

• Final Plat approval for The Preserve at Drumwright Phase 1 (68 lots) with $1,190,000 surety
• Final Plat approval for Hillcrest Village Subdivision Phase 1A (27 lots) with $645,000 surety
• Annexation and PUD-R zoning request for ~410 acres at 400 Bear Creek Pike
• Preliminary Plat for mixed-use development with 98 townhome lots off Harley Davidson Blvd
• Rezoning request for West 12th and Haley Streets from CD-3 to CD-4

General

The City of Columbia Beer Board is meeting to approve minutes from February 14, 2024, and consider new business. The board will review three applications for consumption on premises.

• Consumption on premises application: South Ahan, LLC (1412 Trotwood Avenue, Suite #80)
• Consumption on premises application: Prime and Pint Holdings, LLC (105 East 6th Street)
• Consumption on premises application: Los Potros (106A East 8th Street)

Architectural Design Review

The Columbia Architectural Design Review Team will meet to review requests for building alterations and new construction facades. The body will consider projects located on Carmack Boulevard and Nashville Highway.

• Alterations and new canopy construction at 2117 Carmack Boulevard
• New construction facade for a quick service restaurant at 2524 Nashville Highway
• New construction facade for a quick service restaurant at 2248 Nashville Highway
• New construction facade for an expanded utility facility at 806 and 812 Nashville Highway

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Planning Commission Development Review Committee is reviewing several requests for property rezonings, annexations, and subdivision plat approvals. These items include residential developments and mixed-use proposals across the city.

• Rezoning requests for 1209 Galloway Street and 815 Woodside Street from CD-3 to CD-4
• Preliminary Plat approval for Hampshire Hills subdivision (43 lots)
• Annexation and rezoning to CD-4C at 1754 Hampshire Pike
• Rezoning of 806 and 812 Nashville Highway to PUD-MU and Preliminary Master Plan approval
• Annexation and rezoning of +/-35.85 acres off Tom Sharp Road to CD-3

General

The City Council is meeting to consider a memorandum of agreement with the United States Census Bureau. The proposed special census aims to document population growth since 2020 to potentially increase state shared revenue.

• Memorandum of agreement with the United States Census Bureau for a special census
• Proposed payment of $928,069 to the United States Census Bureau

City Council

The Columbia City Council is holding a study session with public hearings on three zoning ordinance amendments and a major budget revision. The budget amendment increases the FY 2024 total budget by $100,571,027 to $204,393,044. The council will also consider consent agenda items including contracts for public art, a splash pad, and other services.

• Public hearing on rezoning 200 Oakwood Drive from CD-3L to CD-3 for single-family development
• Public hearing on rezoning 807 Athenaeum Street from CD-3 to CD-4 for a law office
• Public hearing on budget amendment increasing FY 2024 budget by $100,571,027 to $204,393,044
• Contract with Recreational Concepts for Fairview Park splash pad installation at $683,405.69
• Contracts for five public art sculptures for South Garden Street streetscape totaling $95,000

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting was scheduled for March 6, 2024. The two primary zoning text amendments on the agenda were withdrawn by planning staff and are expected to be resubmitted in June 2024.

• Zoning Text Amendment (24-0053) regarding administration, processes, and enforcement: Canceled
• Zoning Text Amendment (24-0043) regarding bulk and design standards for CD-2, CD-3L, and CD-3 districts: Canceled

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet to consider three requests for signage and exterior alterations in local historic districts. One previously deferred item for an accessibility ramp has been removed by the applicant. The commission will also receive updates on administrative certificates of appropriateness and a historic preservation grant/survey.

• Signage request by Bryson Leach at 817 S. Main Street (Downtown Columbia Commercial Historic District)
• Exterior alteration request by Stewart Parker at 420 W. 7th Street (West End/West 7th Historic District)
• Exterior alteration request by John Gaston at 415 W. 6th Street (West 6th Historic District)
• Accessibility ramp request at 1200 South High Street removed by applicant

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will consider multiple land use requests, including a 410-acre annexation and rezoning at 400 Bear Creek Pike. The body will also vote on a Comprehensive Plan amendment for parcels off Morningside Lane and a partial revocation of the Villages at Carters Creek PUD master plan. Additionally, the Commission will review proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance text regarding map amendment processes.

• Annexation and zoning to PUD-R for approx 410 acres at 400 Bear Creek Pike
• Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezone from CD-3L to CD-3 for parcels off Morningside Lane
• Partial revocation of Villages at Carters Creek PUD master plan with rezone to CD-4C at 2425 Nashville Highway
• Preliminary and Final Plat approval for three lots at 1485 Bear Creek Pike and Lasea Road
• Zoning Ordinance text revisions at section 8.5.19 and Articles 3 and 4

Architectural Design Review

The February 13, 2024, meeting was cancelled because no items were presented by the deadline.

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Planning Commission Development Review Committee will meet to consider four items: final plat approvals for two subdivisions, a rezoning request, and an annexation with zoning. These are requests for review and potential recommendation, not final decisions by the full commission.

• Final Plat approval with surety for Summit at Carter's West Phase 1, 38 lots off Cleburne Road
• Final Plat approval for Open Space revision in Bear Creek Overlook Phase 1 off Merkel Road
• Rezone properties at West 12th and Haley Streets from CD-3 to CD-4
• Annexation and zoning to CD-3 for 55 acres at 1748-1774 Bear Creek Pike

City Council

The City Council will review several contracts and expenditures, including facility upgrades and insurance renewals. The body is also considering permits for youth sports leagues and a historic inventory project.

• Bid award to KCS Building Group for Public Works facility improvements: $884,055
• Annual liability and auto insurance renewal with Public Entity Partners: $481,911
• December 2023 disbursements: $7,828,526.40
• Change Order No. 1 for City Parking Garage rehabilitation: $216,230
• Purchase of three Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles: $137,946

City Council

The Columbia City Council is meeting in a study session to discuss and vote on a consent agenda containing multiple contracts, purchases, and approvals. Key items include a $884,055 bid award for Public Works facility improvements, a $216,230 change order for the parking garage rehabilitation, and a $481,911 insurance renewal. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as minutes, disbursements, and permits for local sports leagues.

• Bid award to KCS Building Group for Public Works facility improvements, $884,055
• Change Order No. 1 for parking garage rehabilitation, increasing contract by $216,230 to $892,020
• Renewal of liability and auto insurance with Public Entity Partners, $481,911
• Purchase of 3 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles, $137,946
• Historic inventory contract with Commonwealth Heritage Group, $44,998.35

General

The board is meeting to approve previous minutes and conduct an election for the position of Secretary. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Election of officer - Secretary
• Approval of January 24, 2023 meeting minutes

General

The City of Columbia Industrial Development Board will meet to discuss the termination of lease, tax, and bill of sale documents with Smile Direct (Smile Farm). The board will also consider a grant application for site development and elect a secretary.

• Termination of equipment lease documents with Smile Direct (Smile Farm)
• Termination of tax agreement with Smile Direct (Smile Farm)
• Termination of bill of sale with Smile Direct (Smile Farm)
• Request to apply for TNECD Site Development Grant
• Acceptance of the annual financial report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023

Historic Zoning Commission

The meeting scheduled for January 17, 2024, was canceled due to inclement weather. All items will be republished for the February agenda.

• Accessibility ramp request at 1200 South High Street
• Wall and projecting signage request at 817 S. Main Street
• Exterior alteration request at 420 W. 7th Street
• Exterior alteration request at 415 W. 6th Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review requests for zoning variances. The board will decide on building standards and setback requirements for four specific properties.

• Variance request for CD-4C Building Standards at Tax Map 90 Parcel 10.01 and 10.14 off Bear Creek Pike
• Lot Occupation variance request at 1201 Mapleash Avenue
• Side yard setback variance request at 4015 Shenandoah Drive
• Rear yard setback variance request at 215 Polk Street

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a budget amendment to increase the FY 2024 total budget to $103,822,017. The body is also discussing updates to the Connect Columbia comprehensive plan and a residential rezoning request.

• Ordinance No. 4485: Proposed budget increase of $2,892,285 for FY 2024
• Ordinance No. 4491: Rezoning of 6218 Cayce Lane from CD-2 to CD-3L for a 61-lot residential neighborhood
• Emergency procurement of $81,548.31 for temporary housing for Fire Station No. 1 remodel
• Ordinance No. 4487: Amendments to the Connect Columbia comprehensive plan
• 5-year lease with Bible Broadcasting Network for tower at 501 Reservoir Hill Road at $325 per month

General

The City of Columbia Beer Board is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and review a new business request. The board will consider a request regarding consumption off premises for a specific local business.

• Consumption off premises request: Vaidic, LLC DBA Columbia Market, 1237 Hampshire Pike

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will consider several requests for rezoning, comprehensive plan amendments, and plat approvals. The body will also review proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the Architectural Design Review Team and design review process.

• Final plat approval for Summit at Carter's Station Phase 3 (44 lots off Wellwind Drive) with $610,000 surety
• Rezoning and plan amendment for 57 acres at 200 Oakwood Drive from Suburban Corridor to Suburban Neighborhood
• Rezoning of 807 Athenaeum Street from CD-3 to CD-4
• Development of 20 multi-family units at Heritage Village off Santa Fe Pike and River Heights Drive
• Development of 122 units off River Road at Tax Map 90 Parcel 7.08

Architectural Design Review

The Architectural Design Review Team is meeting to consider a deferred request for a new construction facade. The project is located within a Planned Unit Development.

• Facade approval request for 400 Bear Creek Pike from Greg Gamble

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is considering several plat approvals for residential subdivisions. The body is also reviewing requests for annexation and zoning changes for properties on Bear Creek Pike and Honey Farm Way.

• Annexation and PUD-R zoning for approximately 410 acres at 400 Bear Creek Pike
• Annexation and CD-4 zoning for approximately three acres at 400 Bear Creek Pike
• Final plat for The Landing at Greens Mill Road Phase 1 (100 lots)
• Final plat for Rutherford Subdivision Phase 1 (31 lots) off Hays Drive
• Final plat for The Preserve at Drumwright Phase 1 (68 lots) off Williams Ridge Drive

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a budget amendment to increase the FY 2024 total budget to $103,822,017. The body is also discussing updates to the Connect Columbia comprehensive plan and various infrastructure contracts. Additionally, the council will consider a rezoning request for a 30-acre residential project.

• Ordinance No. 4485 to increase FY 2024 budget by $2,892,285
• Ordinance No. 4487 to amend the Connect Columbia comprehensive plan
• Contract with KCS Building Group for $884,055 for Public Works facility improvements
• Emergency procurement of $81,548.31 for temporary housing at Fire Station No. 1
• Rezoning of 6218 Cayce Lane from CD-2 to CD-3L for a 61-lot residential neighborhood