Columbia public meetings in 2024
50 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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))
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)
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
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
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)
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.
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
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)
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
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
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
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