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Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 2025

Video Archive — Thursday, August 7, 2025
BodyColumbia, Missouri
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DateThursday, August 7, 2025
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0:04

Good evening.

0:05

I will now call to order the Thursday, August 7th, 2025 regular meeting of the uh Planning and Zoning Commission.

0:15

May we please have a roll call?

0:17

You may.

0:17

You may.

0:18

Commissioner Stockton.

0:22

Commissioner Gray.

0:23

Here.

0:25

Commissioner Darr.

0:26

Here.

0:27

Commissioner Ortiz is absent.

0:30

Commissioner Stanton is absent.

0:32

Commissioner Gowway Jones.

0:34

Here.

0:34

I am here.

0:36

Commissioner Wilson.

0:40

Here.

0:41

And Commissioner Walters.

0:42

Here.

0:43

We have a quorum of six.

0:46

Thank you.

0:48

We have seven.

0:49

No, we have six, because uh Commissioner Stanton has a I've got seven.

0:56

Yeah, we're really bad at math.

0:59

There are seven people here.

1:00

Oh, Jesus.

1:03

Sorry, I am slipping today.

1:04

Thank you, Commissioner Walters.

1:10

Are there any changes to our agenda this evening, Mr.

1:13

Zinner?

1:14

Yes, there are, ma'am.

1:15

We have had a request table case number 231-2025.

1:21

That is the second item on this evening's agenda.

1:24

That request was received after uh publication of the packet.

1:28

And uh the applicant uh is seeking that request.

1:32

Um so when we get to that point in the agenda or when we prior to our first public hearing, we will uh have uh tabled items and I will introduce the case at that point.

1:43

Very good.

1:44

We'll move that to the front of the agenda.

1:46

With that adjustment, is there a motion to approve?

1:50

I move to approve with the adjustments, second.

1:54

Motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Gray.

1:58

Thumbs up approval on the agenda.

2:00

Unanimous.

2:01

Thank you.

2:02

We all received a copy of our July 24th, 2025 regular meeting minutes.

2:06

Are there any changes or adjustments to the minutes?

2:10

I move to approve the meeting minutes.

2:13

Second.

2:14

Motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dar.

2:17

Uh thumbs up approval on the minutes, unanimous with Commissioner Stockton abstaining.

2:25

Very good.

2:26

In that case, we will move to our tabling motion for this evening.

2:29

Case number 231, 2025, a request by Crockett Engineering Agent on behalf of Troy Miller Properties LLC or owner for approval of a site-specific PD plan and new statement of intent, SOI, to be known as Ashford Place.

2:42

The 24.13 acre subject site is located directly north of the terminus of Sagemore Drive and is currently zoned PD plan district.

2:49

The rezoning establishes a development plan for the parcel, inclusive of 77 single-family attached dwelling units.

2:56

Additional lots depicted on the plan are designed for common areas.

2:59

This case was previously tabled at the July 10th, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

3:05

Could we have a staff report on the tabling?

3:08

Yes, Madam Chair.

3:09

So uh as indicated that the applicant post-packet production uh did request that this item be tabled until the September 4th meeting.

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Public Engagement██████████████████████████26%
Zoning████████████████████████24%
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Summary of Proceedings

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting - August 7, 2025

On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Columbia City Hall Council Chambers, the Planning and Zoning Commission met with seven members present (Commissioners Geuea Jones, Wilson, Walters, Brodsky, Gray, Stockton, Darr) and two absent (Stanton, Ortiz). The chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and adjourned at 7:35 PM. The agenda was adjusted to move a tabling request to the front. The commission considered a rezoning upon annexation, a tabling request for a planned development, and a conditional use permit for a short-term rental. All votes were unanimous.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Agenda: Approved unanimously (7-0) with an adjustment to move the tabling request for Case #231-2025 to the front.
  • Approval of July 24, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes: Approved unanimously (7-0) with Commissioner Stockton abstaining.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Case #221-2025 – Rezoning upon Annexation:
    • Tyler Ashy (agent for applicant) stated the owner is working with the neighbor to the east on a sewer easement and no concerns were voiced.
    • Diane Davis (6861 East Quaker, Highfield subdivision) questioned why the owner would want to annex and pay higher taxes when county services are available.
    • Bartley Stevenson (7100 I-70 Drive SE, owner) replied that he needs city sewer access because on-site wastewater is not a good option, and he wants to build something on the lot after tearing down a dilapidated house.
  • Case #231-2025 – Tabling Request for Ashford Place:
    • John Duke (phase one of The Brooks) objected that he could not voice opposition to the project during the tabling discussion; he wanted the merits heard that night.
    • Stacy Schrader (1017 Shore Acres Loop, phase two of The Brooks) asked for assurances that the item would not be brought back the same night; the chair provided procedural and personal guarantees.
    • Randy Leach (701 Sagemore Drive) opposed the tabling, stating he believes nearly 100% of residents are against the project and that promises made when they bought property are being destroyed for profit.
    • Terry Hopps (1224 Shore Acres Loop) supported the tabling to get more information from the developer.
  • Case #250-2025 – Short-Term Rental:
    • Steven Dupre (owner of 207 West Briarwood Lane) stated the property is his primary residence and he intends to keep it that way, but eventually wants to operate it as a short-term rental because long-term rental is financially difficult due to proximity to Stadium Boulevard.

Discussion Items

  • Case #221-2025 – Rezoning of 1.33 Acres from Boone County R-S to City R-2 upon Annexation (Address: 7098 I-70 Drive SE):
    • Staff presented the request: the site is currently undeveloped, adjacent to commercial and single-family zones, and the owner seeks city sewer service. The commission clarified they only vote on zoning, not annexation. After public hearing and commissioner comments, the motion to recommend approval passed 7-0.
  • Case #231-2025 – Tabling Request for Ashford Place (PD Plan and Statement of Intent) (24.13 acres, 77 single-family attached dwelling units, located north of Sagemoor Drive):
    • The applicant requested tabling to September 4, 2025 to meet with neighborhood residents. Staff noted the request was received after packet publication. The commission limited public comment to the tabling motion only. Commissioners asked about notification procedures and tabling limits (maximum of two requests by the applicant; re-notification required). The motion to table to date certain September 4, 2025 passed 7-0.
  • Case #250-2025 – Conditional Use Permit for Short-Term Rental at 207 West Briarwood Lane (0.26 acres, zoned R-1, up to 8 guests, 210 nights/year):
    • Staff reported two administratively approved short-term rentals within 300 feet, both owner-occupied. No public opposition was received. Commissioner Brodsky noted the distinction between owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied rentals and expressed comfort with the request. Chair added that pending amendments would still require commission review. The motion to approve the conditional use permit with conditions passed 7-0.

Key Outcomes

  • Case #221-2025: Recommended approval of permanent zoning to R-2 upon annexation (7-0). Forwarded to City Council.
  • Case #231-2025: Tabled to date certain September 4, 2025 (7-0). Staff will provide updated public correspondence.
  • Case #250-2025: Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental with maximum occupancy of 8 transient guests and maximum of 210 rental nights per year (7-0). Forwarded to City Council.
  • Next Meeting: Scheduled for August 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM (tentative). The agenda will include four items: three short-term rental cases and one request to rezone from PD to R-1. A work session on small lot integration standards and subdivision regulation changes will precede the meeting.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening. I will now call to order the Thursday, August 7th, 2025 regular meeting of the uh Planning and Zoning Commission. May we please have a roll call? You may. You may. Commissioner Stockton. Commissioner Gray. Here. Commissioner Darr. Here. Commissioner Ortiz is absent. Commissioner Stanton is absent. Commissioner Gowway Jones. Here. I am here. Commissioner Wilson. Here. And Commissioner Walters. Here. We have a quorum of six. Thank you. We have seven. No, we have six, because uh Commissioner Stanton has a I've got seven. Yeah, we're really bad at math. There are seven people here. Oh, Jesus. Sorry, I am slipping today. Thank you, Commissioner Walters. Are there any changes to our agenda this evening, Mr. Zinner? Yes, there are, ma'am. We have had a request table case number 231-2025. That is the second item on this evening's agenda. That request was received after uh publication of the packet. And uh the applicant uh is seeking that request. Um so when we get to that point in the agenda or when we prior to our first public hearing, we will uh have uh tabled items and I will introduce the case at that point. Very good. We'll move that to the front of the agenda. With that adjustment, is there a motion to approve? I move to approve with the adjustments, second. Motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Gray. Thumbs up approval on the agenda. Unanimous. Thank you. We all received a copy of our July 24th, 2025 regular meeting minutes. Are there any changes or adjustments to the minutes? I move to approve the meeting minutes. Second. Motion made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Dar. Uh thumbs up approval on the minutes, unanimous with Commissioner Stockton abstaining.

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