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Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting - March 5, 2026

Video Archive — Thursday, March 5, 2026
BodyColumbia, Missouri
SessionVideo Archive
DateThursday, March 5, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
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0:04

Good evening.

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I will now call the Thursday, March 5th, 2026 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order.

0:10

Commissioner Stanton, may we have a roll call?

0:13

Yes, Madam Chair.

0:16

Commissioner Darr.

0:17

Here.

0:18

Commissioner Glowway Jones.

0:20

Here.

0:21

Commissioner Gray.

0:22

Here.

0:23

Commissioner Ortiz?

0:24

Here.

0:25

I'm here.

0:27

Commissioner Stockton?

0:28

Here.

0:30

Mr.

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Walters.

0:31

Here.

0:31

Commissioner Wilson.

0:33

Here.

0:35

We have a quorum, ma'am.

0:37

Thank you.

0:39

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

0:42

Zinner?

0:42

There are not, ma'am.

0:43

Is there a motion to approve the agenda?

0:45

Move to approve.

0:47

Second.

0:48

Moved by Commissioner Gray, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz.

0:51

Is there a thumbs up approval on the agenda?

0:54

Unanimous.

0:55

Thank you.

0:57

We've got two sets of minutes to approve this evening.

1:00

The work session minutes from February 19, 2026.

1:03

Are there any changes or adjustments to the work session minutes?

1:07

Seeing none, is there a motion to approve?

1:10

I'll move to approve.

1:11

Second.

1:12

Moved by Commissioner Gray, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz.

1:15

Is there thumbs up approval of the minutes from the work session?

1:20

Unanimous with Commissioner Walters abstaining.

1:24

Likewise that we all received a copy of the February 19th, 2026 regular meeting minutes.

1:29

Are there any changes or adjustments to those minutes?

1:32

Seeing none, is there a motion to approve?

1:34

Move to approve.

1:36

Second.

1:36

Moved by Commissioner Gray, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, thumbs up approval of the minutes.

1:41

Again, unanimous with Commissioner Walters abstaining.

1:45

Our first case of the evening, case number 76-2026.

1:50

A request by all state consultants, LLC agent on behalf of DLP properties, LLC owner, for approval to rezone five acres of property from PD plan development to MC mixed use corridor.

2:02

The subject site is located directly southeast of the intersection of Woodard Drive and Vandever Drive and is currently unaddressed.

2:08

May we please have a staff report?

2:09

Ms.

2:09

Humanian, thank you for the introduction, Chair.

2:12

Yeah, again, these lots are currently designated as lots 2B and Lot 2A of Center State Platte 7A.

2:20

It has been undeveloped since it was platted, so there are no addresses for the site.

2:26

That's around five acres in size, and the request we're uh considering today is rezoning the site from PD plan development to MC mixed use corridor.

2:34

Um notification was sent in the form of postcards uh which were distributed on the 2nd of February, of which they were 10, as well as notification letters uh sent out on the 16th of February, again 10.

2:45

And an ad was placed in the Columbia Tribune on the 17th of February in compliance with state statutes regarding advertising for public hearings.

2:53

Um this is an aerial image uh of of kind of what existing development around this site looks like uh with our subject site highlighted in red.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Land Use█████████████████████████████████33%
Zoning██████████████████████████26%
Procedural████████████████████20%
Short Term Rental Regulation████████8%
Public Engagement██████6%
Public Works█████5%
Short Term Rentals██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting - March 5, 2026

The Planning and Zoning Commission of Columbia, Missouri, held a regular meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. All eight commissioners were present (Commissioner Brodsky excused). The meeting covered four public hearings, including three rezoning requests and one conditional use permit for a short-term rental. All items were approved unanimously, with recommendations forwarded to the City Council.

Approval of Agenda and Minutes

  • The agenda was approved unanimously.
  • Minutes from the February 19, 2026 Work Session and Regular Meeting were each approved 7-0 (Commissioner Walters abstained for both, having not attended the work session).

Public Hearings & Testimony

  • Case 76-2026 (Rezoning 5 acres from PD to M-C): Staff recommended approval. Applicant Wes Bolton (Allstate Consultants) spoke briefly, answering no questions. No other public testimony was offered.
  • Case 78-2026 (Rezoning 1.81 acres from R-1 to R-2): Staff recommended approval. Applicant Jay Gebhardt (A Civil Group) spoke, answering no questions. Commissioner Darr inquired about a potential sidewalk gap on Olympic Boulevard; staff noted it would be addressed when the adjacent parcel develops. No public testimony.
  • Case 82-2026 (PD Plan Amendment for Woodrail Terrace): Staff recommended approval subject to technical corrections. Public speaker Clark Swisher, a resident at 3403 Woodrail Terrace, raised concerns about: (1) whether private covenants preventing sale of green space were being violated; (2) damage to Woodrail Terrace Road from construction trucks; and (3) the accuracy of the map showing property lines. Staff clarified that covenant enforcement is a private matter, and road damage inquiries should be directed to Public Works engineer Jake Ray. The applicant's agent, Jay Gebhardt, stated the transferred land (30 feet) will remain green space for a garden and dog run, and no expansion of the existing home is planned. Commissioner Walters advised the homeowner to be proactive with the HOA regarding any future fence.
  • Case 84-2026 (Short-Term Rental Conditional Use Permit): Staff recommended approval with conditions (max 8 guests, 365 nights/year). Applicant Dominick Lee, owner of 202 Old Highway 63 North, stated he plans to live in Columbia and his father will serve as agent, with immediate response to any issues. He indicated he does not expect to rent 365 nights but wants availability above 210. Commissioner Stanton asked about emergency response; Mr. Lee committed to handling issues personally or through his agent. No public opposition.

Discussion Items

  • Case 76-2026: Commissioner Darr expressed support, noting the city's goal of moving away from planned districts. Motion to approve passed 8-0.
  • Case 78-2026: Commissioner Darr made a motion to approve; passed 8-0 after brief discussion on sidewalk connectivity.
  • Case 82-2026: Motion by Commissioner Walters to approve the PD plan and Statement of Intent subject to technical corrections (requirements/restrictions in the SOI reflective only of the subject lots). Passed 8-0.
  • Case 84-2026: Commissioner Darr noted it was the first time he had seen a request for 365 nights, but considered the location appropriate. Commissioner Stanton clarified that the M-OF zoning allows year-round operation. Motion by Commissioner Gray to approve with conditions (max 8 guests, 365 nights) passed 8-0.

Staff Comments and Future Meetings

  • Staff announced the next meeting on March 19, 2026, will be a work session with three cases, including a PD rezoning, a short-term rental, and proposed revisions to the definition of family.
  • Staff noted that the July 9, 2026 meeting will be cancelled due to renovations, and the June 18, 2026 meeting may also be cancelled. The Commission tentatively agreed to consider a June 11, 2026 meeting if needed, subject to confirmation.
  • Regarding the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance amendments, staff will proceed with public notice for a public hearing at the second meeting in April 2026, unless further work session is desired; no commissioner requested additional work session.

Key Outcomes

  • Case 76-2026: Approved 8-0, recommending rezoning of 5 acres from PD to M-C.
  • Case 78-2026: Approved 8-0, recommending rezoning of 1.81 acres from R-1 to R-2.
  • Case 82-2026: Approved 8-0, recommending approval of the Woodrail Terrace Plat 2, Lots 201 and 202 PD Plan and Statement of Intent with technical corrections.
  • Case 84-2026: Approved 8-0, recommending approval of a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 202 Old Highway 63 North, subject to maximum occupancy of 8 guests and 365 nights per year.
  • All recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council.
  • Meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening. I will now call the Thursday, March 5th, 2026 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order. Commissioner Stanton, may we have a roll call? Yes, Madam Chair. Commissioner Darr. Here. Commissioner Glowway Jones. Here. Commissioner Gray. Here. Commissioner Ortiz? Here. I'm here. Commissioner Stockton? Here. Mr. Walters. Here. Commissioner Wilson. Here. We have a quorum, ma'am. Thank you. Are there any changes to the agenda this evening, Mr. Zinner? There are not, ma'am. Is there a motion to approve the agenda? Move to approve. Second. Moved by Commissioner Gray, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz. Is there a thumbs up approval on the agenda? Unanimous. Thank you. We've got two sets of minutes to approve this evening. The work session minutes from February 19, 2026. Are there any changes or adjustments to the work session minutes? Seeing none, is there a motion to approve? I'll move to approve. Second. Moved by Commissioner Gray, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz. Is there thumbs up approval of the minutes from the work session? Unanimous with Commissioner Walters abstaining. Likewise that we all received a copy of the February 19th, 2026 regular meeting minutes. Are there any changes or adjustments to those minutes? Seeing none, is there a motion to approve? Move to approve. Second. Moved by Commissioner Gray, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, thumbs up approval of the minutes. Again, unanimous with Commissioner Walters abstaining. Our first case of the evening, case number 76-2026. A request by all state consultants, LLC agent on behalf of DLP properties, LLC owner, for approval to rezone five acres of property from PD plan development to MC mixed use corridor.

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