Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - June 4, 2026

The Planning and Zoning Commission met on Thursday, June 4, 2026, with six commissioners present (Commissioners Brodsky, Darr, Goway Jones, Grabo [Graybaugh], Gray, Walters; Commissioner Staten absent). The commission addressed a tabling request, a preliminary plat approval, and a short-term rental conditional use permit. All items were approved unanimously. Staff introduced a new senior planner and provided updates on future meeting schedules and ongoing projects.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Agenda: Motion by Commissioner Gray, seconded by Commissioner Darr. Unanimous approval.
• Approval of Minutes (May 21, 2026): Motion by Commissioner Gray, seconded by Commissioner Darr. Approved unanimously with Commissioner Graybaugh abstaining.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No members of the public spoke on any agenda items or during the general public comment period.

Discussion Items

Case 124-2026: Tabling Request – Grindstone Acres LLC / The Retreat at Columbia

• Request: Rezone from A (agricultural) to PD (plan development) with an associated statement of intent and plan development plan for a 194-unit multifamily development. No public testimony was offered. A motion to table the item was made by Commissioner Darr, seconded by Commissioner Gray. The motion carried unanimously (6-0), tabling the item to June 11, 2026.

Case 149-2026: Preliminary Plat – Old Plank Cottages Plat No. 1

• Request: Crockett Engineering, agent for Lake Bradley LLC, sought approval of an 18-lot preliminary plat (17 single-family detached cottage lots and one common stormwater detention lot) on 3.68 acres at 301 Old Plank Road, zoned R2 (two-family dwelling). The applicant concurrently seeks Board of Adjustment (BOA) approval for optional cottage development standards (reduced lot width to 40 feet instead of the standard 60 feet). Staff recommended approval subject to technical corrections (street name approval and BOA approval) and noted that a condition could be added to restrict on-street parking to one side due to the 28-foot pavement width. Commissioner Darr expressed no need for additional parking restrictions or wider pavement. The applicant, Tim Crockett, supported the project as compatible with existing housing types. Motion by Commissioner Walters, seconded by Commissioner Gray, to approve the preliminary plat pursuant to technical corrections, including street name approval by Boone County Joint Communications and BOA approval of cottage standards. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).

Case 157-2026: Short-Term Rental Conditional Use Permit – 1804 Juniper Drive

• Request: Owners Tyler and Crystal Lorrigan sought a conditional use permit to operate a 210-night maximum, six-guest short-term rental (STR) in the eastern half of a duplex at 1804 Juniper Drive (0.24-acre site). Staff reported no public opposition, sufficient parking (two tandem spaces in driveway, one in garage), and a closed code violation from a previous owner (illegal STR operation closed December 23, 2025). The property manager, Ryan Kruger (RTK Rentals), stated he would manage both the STR and the long-term rental on the other side. Applicant noted recent improvements and personal use intentions. Motion by Commissioner Gray, seconded by Commissioner Darr, to approve with conditions: maximum occupancy of six transient guests, maximum 210 nights of annual rental usage, and keeping one spot in the garage available for transient guests. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).

Staff Comments

• Meeting Schedule: Next meeting on June 11, 2026 (not June 18) due to facility shutdown from June 16 through July 10. The following meeting will be July 23. Cases for June 11 include: the tabled Rock Quarry Road PD rezoning (124-2026), a plan development at 1205 University Avenue (162-2026), and two short-term rental requests (166-2026 on Whorley Street and one on Richardson Street).
• New Staff: Senior Planner Steve Roth was introduced. He brings over 20 years of city management experience and will lead the comprehensive plan RFP, expected to launch in late July/early August with consultant selection by October. Comprehensive plan meetings will begin after the calendar year.
• Definition of Family: Staff is meeting with boards and commissions as directed by city council. Human Rights Commission met on June 2; Disabilities Commission meeting next week; Collegiate Advisory Council deferred to fall. Boards are to provide written comments on current proposal or full IPMC model.
• Data Center Discussion: Will continue at the June 11 work session.

Commissioner Comments

• New Commissioner: Andrew Graybaugh was welcomed. He noted he will be absent on June 11 due to a prior commitment.
• Quorum Concern: Commissioner Darr raised the possibility of not having a quorum for the June 11 meeting given Commissioner Staten’s absence and Commissioner Graybaugh’s unavailability. The chair agreed to check with Commissioner Staten.
• Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Gray, seconded by Commissioner Darr. Meeting adjourned.

Key Outcomes

• Case 124-2026: Tabled to June 11, 2026 (unanimous).
• Case 149-2026: Approved with conditions (unanimous); recommendation forwarded to City Council.
• Case 157-2026: Approved with conditions (unanimous); recommendation forwarded to City Council.