Columbia public meetings in 2025

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet on Dec. 17, 2025. It will consider a request from Kathy Cook for exterior alterations at 704 Dunnington Street in the West End/West Seventh Historic District. It will also review a request from TKC Architecture & Engineering for an overlay map amendment affecting 810 Woodland Street in the Downtown Columbia Commercial Historic District. Routine items include roll call, minutes approval, and officer elections.

• Exterior alterations request for 704 Dunnington Street (West End/West Seventh Historic District)
• Overlay map amendment review for 810 Woodland Street (Downtown Columbia Commercial Historic District)
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Election of commission officers
• Administrative COAs

• Exterior Alterations at 704 Dunnington Street — denied
  704 Dunnington Street
• Overlay Map Amendment for 810 Woodland Street — approved
  810 Woodland Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at City Hall. The agenda includes a request from 9th & Main LLC for a variance from the screening requirements in Article 4 Table 4.3.1.J for a Light Industrial Special District property at 200 Cemetery Avenue (Tax Map 99I Group D Parcel 25). The board will decide whether to approve the variance. The meeting also covers routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, public comments, officer elections, and adjournment.

• Variance request from 9th & Main LLC to waive screening requirements for a Light Industrial Special District property at 200 Cemetery Avenue (Tax Map 99I Group D Parcel 25)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the November meeting minutes unanimously. It voted 4‑0 to defer the variance request for 200 Cemetery Avenue, asking the applicant and staff to supply additional information before a decision can be made. The board also elected Jimmy Dugger as chairman (4‑0) and Kristen Newton as vice chair (3‑0, Newton abstaining). The meeting was adjourned at 9:59 a.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved November minutes (4-0)
• Deferred variance request for 200 Cemetery Avenue (4-0)
• Elected Jimmy Dugger as chairman (4-0)
• Elected Kristen Newton as vice chair (3-0, Newton abstaining)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

• Variance for screening requirements at 200 Cemetery Avenue
  200 Cemetery Avenue

City Council

The Columbia City Council will hold public hearings on a preliminary master plan for a Taylor Landing development, a new fire code, and a budget amendment that increases the FY 2026 total by $806,949. The meeting also includes approval of monthly disbursements, a retirement plan update, and a contract amendment for Public Works building expansion.

• Public hearing on Waters Edge at Taylor Landing PUD Master Plan (94 units)
• Public hearing on adopting the 2024 International Fire Code
• Public hearing on FY 2026 budget amendment increasing total by $806,949
• Approval of $13,550,749.73 in October 2025 disbursements
• Approval of $52,750 contract amendment for Public Works building expansion

General

The Columbia Beer Board will first approve the minutes from its November 12, 2025 meeting. It will then consider two new business items: a consumption‑on‑premises request for River Terrace at 1000 Riverside Drive, and a special occasion permit request for Columbia Cares at 308 West 7th Street, scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

• Approve minutes of the November 12, 2025 regular meeting
• Review consumption‑on‑premises request for River Terrace, 1000 Riverside Drive
• Review special occasion permit request for Columbia Cares, 308 West 7th Street, event Jan 30 2026, 6‑10 PM

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will review requests for final and preliminary plats for multiple subdivisions. The body will also consider a rezoning request for West 7th Street and a de-annexation recommendation for properties off Darks Mill Road.

• Rezoning of 601 and 605 West 7th Street from CD-4 to CD-5
• Final Plat for Marlon's Creek Subdivision Phase 2A with $470,000 surety
• Final Plat for Woodward Estates Phase 1B with $55,000 surety
• De-annexation review for properties off Darks Mill Road
• Preliminary Plat and Final PUD Master plan for Bear Springs Phase 2A

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider six approval requests, including an overlay map amendment for the Downtown Columbia Commercial Historic District, an engineering standards appeal, a final plat with surety, a future land‑use designation amendment, and two preliminary PUD master plans. The committee will also review an additional final plat request for a reserve at Hickory Ridge Phase 1B. Decisions will be made on each of these items at the December 9 meeting.

• Overlay Map Amendment for 810 Woodland Street (Downtown Columbia Commercial Historic District)
• Appeal to Engineering Standards 5.12.2.A for 308 Granada Drive
• Final Plat approval with surety for Hampshire Pike Steadfast off Hampshire Pike
• Future Land Use Designation Plan Amendment for property off Double Branch Road (Rural Transition to Suburban Neighborhoods)
• Preliminary PUD Master Plan for group care facilities off Rutherford Lane

General

The Industrial Development Board meeting on Dec 9, 2025 will review a possible termination of the PILOT agreement with Fiberon Composites. The board will also receive a Maury Alliance update, a city update, and a presentation by CPWS on long‑term water needs. The agenda includes approval of the July 22, 2025 minutes and setting tentative dates for 2026 meetings. Public comments are scheduled before adjournment.

• Pilot termination for Fiberon Composites (PILOT agreement)
• Maury Alliance update
• City update
• CPWS presentation on long‑term water needs
• Tentative 2026 meeting schedule (dates listed)

City Council

The Columbia City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances: a reduced 94‑unit Waters Edge PUD at Taylor Landing (Ordinance 4563), adoption of the 2024 International Fire Code replacing the current fire prevention code (Ordinance 4568), and an amendment to the FY 2025‑2026 budget that increases total appropriations by $806,949 (Ordinance 4571). The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes approval of October 2025 disbursements, a $7,000‑per‑year alarm‑management SaaS license, and other routine financial and contract items.

• Ordinance 4563: Public hearing on a 94‑unit multifamily/townhome PUD at River Road and Taylor Bend (Ward 3)
• Ordinance 4568: Public hearing to adopt the 2024 International Fire Code and repeal the existing fire prevention code
• Ordinance 4571: Public hearing to amend the FY 2026 budget, raising total budget from $182,320,991 to $183,127,940 (increase of $806,949)
• Consent agenda approval of October 2025 disbursements totaling $13,550,749.73
• Approval of a $7,000 per year SaaS license agreement with PM/AM for alarm‑management services

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet to review three applications for exterior alterations to properties within historic districts. The requests are from Henderick, Inc. at 1122 S. High Street, Drifter Bay Brewing Co. at 305 W. 11th Street, and Marlin Allen Lentz at 222 W. 7th Street. The commission will also handle routine agenda items such as roll call, approval of September 2025 minutes, and administrative matters.

• Exterior alteration approval request from Henderick, Inc. at 1122 S. High Street, Athenaeum Historic District (Tax Map 100E Group E Parcel 17)
• Exterior alteration approval request from Drifter Bay Brewing Co. at 305 W. 11th Street, Athenaeum Historic District (Tax Map 100E Group E Parcels 18 and 18.01)
• Exterior alteration approval request from Marlin Allen Lentz at 222 W. 7th Street, Downtown Commercial Historic District (Tax Map 99A Group J Parcel 42)

The commission approved a request allowing unscreened east and west vents and requiring the carport door to be painted to match the siding, with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved exterior alterations for 222 W. 7% Street (case 25‑0302) by a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved as presented, allowing unscreened east and west vents and requiring door paint to match siding – vote 7-0
• Approved exterior alterations at 222 W. 7% Street (case 25-0302) – vote 7-0
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – vote 7-0

• Exterior alterations approval for vents and carport walls — approved
• Exterior alterations approval for roof replacement — approved
  222 W. 7% Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review two deferred variance requests submitted by Todd and Noah Burchell. The board will determine if setback and driveway width requirements can be reduced for the specified properties.

• Variance request for setback reduction and driveway width at 1001 E. 9th Street
• Variance request for driveway width at 422 Mooresville Pike

The Board unanimously approved the October meeting minutes (5‑0). It approved a variance for setback reduction and driveway width at 1001 E. 9th St. with a 4‑0 vote and one abstention. For the driveway width request at 422 Mooresville Pike, the Board amended the motion to state that parking variances are outside its jurisdiction, and no variance was granted. No final decision was made on that request.

• Approved October minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance for setback reduction at 1001 E. 9th St. (Case #25-0313) (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Amended motion for 422 Mooresville Pike request to note parking variance not within BZA purview (Case #25-0315) (all 5 aye)
• No variance granted for 422 Mooresville Pike driveway request (Case #25-0315)

• Todd and Noah Burchell Variance - 1001 E. 9th Street — approved
  1001 E. 9th Street
• Todd and Noah Burchell Variance - 422 Mooresville Pike
  422 Mooresville Pike

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on annexing a 12-acre property for a 31-lot single-family development. The body will also vote on several municipal contracts, including pool renovations and landfill services.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 25-70 to annex property off Lasea Road for 31 single family lots
• Contract with DWR Aquatics for $524,497 for pool renovations at Columbia Aquatics & Recreation Center
• Contract with UDP (United Disposal Partners, LLC) for landfill services at $54.73 per ton
• Change order for Volunteer Paving in the amount of $142,325.33 for resurfacing at the Columbia Aquatics & Recreation Center
• Approval of September 2025 disbursements totaling $10,818,033.19

General

The Columbia Beer Board will meet to approve minutes from October and consider a special occasion beer permit for a New Year's Eve event in Downtown Columbia.

• Approval of October 8, 2025, meeting minutes
• Special Occasion Beer Permit for Center of Hope
• New Year's Eve event in Downtown Columbia

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will meet to consider final plat approvals for three residential developments and a master plan, as well as an annexation request with zoning changes.

• Final Plat approval for Heritage Green Phase 1 ($915,000)
• Final Plat approval for Hillcrest Village Phase 3 ($570,000)
• Final Plat approval for McClure Farms Townhomes Phase 2 ($690,000)
• Final PUD Master Plan approval for Villages of Carters Creek
• Annexation request for Foster Lane property with zoning designation CD-3L

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider multiple requests for final plat approvals and one rezoning request. The body will also review a recommendation for the de-annexation of properties off Darks Mill Road.

• Rezoning of 601 and 605 West 7th Street from CD-4 to CD-5
• De-annexation review of properties off Darks Mill Road
• Final Plat approval for Marlon's Creek Subdivision Phase 2A off Lasea Road
• Final Plat approval for Reserve at Hickory Ridge Phase 1B off Bear Creek Pike and Red Hawk Road
• Preliminary Plat and Final PUD Master plan for Bear Springs Phase 2A off Bear Creek Pike and Rock Springs Road

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation and zoning of a 12-acre property for 31 single-family lots. The body is also reviewing several contracts for city services, including landfill operations and recreation center renovations.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 25-70 to annex property off Lasea Road for 31 single family lots
• Contract with DWR Aquatics for $524,497 for pool renovations at Columbia Aquatics & Recreation Center
• Contract with UDP (United Disposal Partners, LLC) for landfill services at $54.73 per ton
• Change order with Volunteer Paving for $142,325.33 for resurfacing at the Columbia Aquatics & Recreation Center
• Resolution No. 25-77 to terminate a 1994 Memorandum of Understanding with Saturn Corporation (GM)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals will meet to consider five requests to approve demolition of structures at specific parcels. The requests involve properties at 505 White Street, 1024 Bridge Street, 702 E. End Street, 311 E. 10th Street, and 1117 Woodland Street. The board will also consider adding a time frame to a prior demolition approval for 307 N. High Street. No other business is listed.

• Approve demolition of structure at 505 White Street (Tax Map 99H Group D Parcel 24).
• Approve demolition of structure at 1024 Bridge Street (Tax Map 99H Group E Parcel 12).
• Approve demolition of structure at 702 E. End Street (Tax Map 99A Group C Parcel 3).
• Approve demolition of structure at 311 E. 10th Street (Tax Map 99H Group E Parcel 15).
• Approve demolition of structure at 1117 Woodland Street (Tax Map 99H Group L Parcel 22).

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will consider several requests for final and preliminary plat approvals. The body will also discuss revisions to Planned Unit Development (PUD) master plans for multiple local projects.

• Final Plat approval for Honey Farm Crossing at Nashville Highway and Honey Farm Way
• Final Plat approval for Williamsport Townhomes Phase 1, Section 2 off Williamsport Pike
• Final PUD Master Plan revision for The Landing at Greens Mill off Greens Mill Road
• Final PUD Master Plan for Bear Springs Subdivision Phases 1A-B, 2A-C, and 3A off Bear Creek Pike
• Preliminary Plat and Site Development Plan for Woodward Estates off Rutherford Lane

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet on October 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 700 N. Garden Street. The commission will consider a request from Henderick, Inc. for approval of exterior alterations at 1122 S. High Street, located in the Athenaeum Historic District (Tax Map 100E Group E Parcel 17). The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, minutes approval, and administrative COAs. No decisions have been made prior to the meeting.

• Request from Henderick, Inc. for exterior alterations approval at 1122 S. High Street, Athenaeum Historic District (Tax Map 100E Group E Parcel 17)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider several final plat approvals for residential developments, a preliminary plat revision for an amenity lot, a final PUD master plan, and an annexation with zoning designation request. The annexation request includes a change from Rural Transition to Suburban Neighborhoods and a CD-3L zoning designation. Decisions will be made on these land use and zoning applications.

• Final plat approval for Heritage Green Phase 1 (Tax Map 74 Parcel 37, Baker Road)
• Final plat approval for Hillcrest Village Phase 3 (Tax Map 113 Parcel 80.50, Morrow Lane & Rolling Brook Drive)
• Preliminary plat revision for Reserve at Hickory Ridge Phase 1A amenity lot (Tax Map 72 Parcel 66, Bear Creek Pike & Red Hawk Road)
• Final PUD Master Plan approval for Lot 3, Villages of Carters Creek (2425 Nashville Highway & Napa Valley Way, Tax Map 51 Parcel 22.03)
• Annexation with zoning designation CD-3L and Comprehensive Land Use Designation amendment (Tax Map 112 Parcel 17.00 & 18.02, off Foster Lane)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three pending requests: a conditional use for a major home occupation at 210 Richmond Drive and a variance for a side‑yard setback at 1603 Columbia Avenue, both deferred from earlier meetings. New business includes two variance requests from the Burchells—one for setback reduction and driveway width at 1001 E. 9th Street and another for driveway width at 422 Mooresville Pike. The board will vote on these items after standard roll call and minutes approval.

• Conditional Use request for 210 Richmond Drive (Tax Map 113I Group B Parcel 11, CD-3L)
• Variance request for side‑yard setback at 1603 Columbia Avenue (Tax Map 100L Group P Parcel 26, CD-3)
• Variance request for setback reduction and driveway width at 1001 E. 9th Street (Tax Map 099G Group A Parcel 11, CD-3)
• Variance request for driveway width at 422 Mooresville Pike (Tax Map 99P Group D Parcel 10, CD-3)

City Council

The Columbia City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed $182.3 million budget for fiscal year 2026 and several zoning and traffic ordinances. The council will also approve routine items including the appointment of arts council members and the renewal of cyber insurance.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 4561 to amend the FY 2026 budget by $93.4 million
• Public hearing on Ordinance 4562 to make South Garden Street one-way
• Public hearing on Ordinance 4563 for the Waters Edge at Taylor Landing PUD
• Public hearing on Ordinance 4564 to zone annexed property to CD-3
• Public hearing on Ordinance 4566 to adopt the 2024 International Building Codes

General

The Columbia Beer Board will meet to approve minutes from September and consider three new alcohol license applications for local businesses.

• Approval of September 10, 2025, minutes
• Consumption On Premises license for Legends of Columbia (2401 Pulaski Highway)
• Consumption On Premises license for UMAMI Japanese Steakhouse (815 South James Campbell Boulevard)
• Consumption On and Off Premises license for Drifter Bay Brewing Company (305 & 307 West 11th Street)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on five ordinances, including a major FY 2026 budget amendment that raises the total budget to $182,320,991. Other items include a one‑way traffic conversion on South Garden Street, zoning changes for two parcels in Ward 5, and adoption of the 2024 International Building Code. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, arts council appointments, a retirement benefit, and several contract and permit authorizations.

• Ordinance 4561 – FY 2026 budget amendment increasing total budget by $93,367,586
• Ordinance 4562 – Convert South Garden Street between W 11th St and Depot St to one‑way travel
• Ordinance 4563 – Approve Waters Edge at Taylor Landing PUD master plan for 94 multifamily/town‑home units
• Ordinance 4564 – Annex and zone 31 single‑family lots into Neighborhood Character District (CD‑3)
• Ordinance 4566 – Adopt 2024 International Building Code editions effective Jan 1 2026

Historic Zoning Commission

The City of Columbia Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals will meet on September 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall to consider a request to approve demolition of a structure at 1311 Galloway Street (Tax Map 100L Group B Parcel 27). The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and other business.

• Demolition request for the structure at 1311 Galloway Street (Tax Map 100L Group B Parcel 27)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes and consider a request for window replacement at 29 Public Square. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.

• Approval of minutes
• Window replacement request at 29 Public Square
• Administrative CoAs

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on September 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The agenda includes two items that were deferred from a previous meeting: a conditional use request for a major home occupation at 210 Richmond Drive in the CD‑3L (Neighborhood Large Lot Character) district, and a variance request for a side‑yard setback at 1603 Columbia Avenue in the CD‑3 (Neighborhood Character) district. The board will consider these applications along with routine business such as roll call and approval of minutes.

• Conditional use request for a major home occupation at 210 Richmond Drive (CD‑3L district)
• Variance request for a side‑yard setback at 1603 Columbia Avenue (CD‑3 district)

City Council

The Columbia City Council will hold public hearings on Ordinance 4559 to rezone a 140‑acre property off Tom J. Hitch Parkway and on Ordinance 4560 to amend citywide parking standards. The council will also approve July 2025 disbursements totaling $15,353,952.70 and several contracts, including a merchant‑services agreement with Paymentech LLC and a $196,346.72 change order for street resurfacing at Fairview Park.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 4559 to rezone 140‑acre parcel from CD‑3 to CD‑4 and CD‑4C
• Public hearing on Ordinance 4560 to amend parking standards citywide
• Approve July 2025 disbursements of $15,353,952.70
• Approve merchant‑services agreement with Paymentech LLC (credit card/e‑check processing)
• Approve Change Order No. 1 for Fairview Park street resurfacing, $196,346.72

General

The City of Columbia Beer Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review one new business item. The board is considering a request regarding consumption on premises for a specific business.

• Consumption on premises request: Legends Group TN, LLC DBA Legends of Columbia, 2401 Pulaski Highway

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will meet to consider final plat approvals for subdivisions, including a $445,000 surety request, and a rezoning request for a property on Lasea Road.

• Final Plat approval with $445,000 surety for Reserve at Hickory Ridge Subdivision
• Final Plat approval with $130,000 surety for Woodward Estates Phase 1
• Rezoning to CD-3 for property off Lasea Road
• PUD Master Plan revisions for The Landing at Greens Mill and Bear Springs Subdivision
• One-way traffic extension along South Garden Street

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Planning Commission Development Review Committee will review requests for site development plan revisions and plat approvals. The committee is considering projects across several locations, including Santa Fe Pike, S. Main Street, and Nashville Highway.

• Heritage Village Site Development Plan revision at Santa Fe Pike and River Heights Drive
• Preliminary and Final Plat approval for 2008 S. Main Street
• Final Plat approval for Lot 6 in Honey Farm Crossing at Nashville Highway and Honey Farm Way
• Preliminary Plat and Site Development Plan for Woodward Estates off Rutherford Lane
• Final Plat approval for Williamsport Townhomes Phase 1, Section 2 off Williamsport Pike and Twin Lakes Drive

City Council

The Columbia City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning ordinances and approve several contracts and expenditures during a study session.

• Public hearing on rezoning 140-acre property from CD-3 to CD-4/CD-4C
• Public hearing on amending citywide parking standards
• Approve $15.35M in July 2025 disbursements
• Approve $100,000 contract for Carters Creek force main assessment
• Approve $58,000 change order for Carters Creek force main boring

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission will review two requests to demolish structures at 307 North High Street and 506 West 5th Street. Both parcels are identified on Tax Map 89M (Group C Parcel 9 and Group F Parcel 20). The commission will decide whether to approve the demolitions.

• Demolition request for structure at 307 North High Street (Tax Map 89M Group C Parcel 9)
• Demolition request for structure at 506 West 5th Street (Tax Map 89M Group F Parcel 20)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet on August 20, 2025 at City Hall to consider two property alteration requests. One request from Sherron Scott seeks approval for a new roof material at 417 W. 6th Street in the West Sixth/Mayes Place Historic District, a matter deferred from a prior meeting. The other request from Gray Enterprises, Inc. asks for approval of chimney, porch railing, and trim details for new construction at 1110 S. High Street, Tax Map 100E Group E Parcel 13, in the Athenaeum Historic District. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, minutes approval, and administrative certificates of authority.

• Request from Sherron Scott for exterior roof material approval at 417 W. 6th Street, West Sixth/Mayes Place Historic District (deferred from previous agenda)
• Request from Gray Enterprises, Inc. for approval of chimney, porch railing, and trim details at 1110 S. High Street, Tax Map 100E Group E Parcel 13, Athenaeum Historic District
• Administrative Certificates of Authority

The Historic Zoning Commission approved the July meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It approved Sherron Scott's request to change the roof material at 417 W 6" Street, issuing a Certificate of Appropriateness (4‑0). It also approved Gray Enterprises' request for the chimney and siding at 1110 South High Street, with the condition that grading meet code and a railing be added if required (4‑0). All votes were unanimous.

• Approved July meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved roof alteration at 417 W 6" Street (4-0)
• Approved chimney and siding at 1110 South High Street, pending grading compliance and possible railing (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review three new requests and one deferred item. The body will decide on conditional use approvals and setback variances for specific properties.

• Extension of Conditional Use for wireless facility at 1616 Harley Davidson Boulevard
• Conditional Use approval for Major Home Occupation at 210 Richmond Drive
• Side yard setback variance at 1603 Columbia Avenue
• Secondary Frontage setback variance at 517 Hill Street

The Board approved a variance for the secondary front‑setback at 517 Hill Street with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved an extension of the conditional use for the wireless telecommunications facility at 1616 Harley Davidson Boulevard by a 5‑0 vote. The request for a major home occupation at 210 Richmond Drive was deferred by a 5‑0 vote. The Board approved the July minutes (3‑0), moved agenda item IV.3 to Item 1 (5‑0), and adjourned (5‑0).

• Approved July minutes (3-0)
• Moved item IV.3 to Item 1 (5-0)
• Approved variance for 517 Hill Street front setback (5-0)
• Approved extension of conditional use for telecom facility at 1616 Harley Davidson Blvd (5-0)
• Deferred conditional use request for major home occupation at 210 Richmond Drive (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Columbia City Council will hold public hearings on four zoning ordinances that could rezone parcels on East End Street, Trotwood Avenue, Foster Lane, and near Nashville Highway. Council members will also consider several finance items, including June 2025 disbursements, insurance renewals, and contracts. Additional agenda items include a resignation acceptance, retirement benefits approval, and appointments to the Arts Council and Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 4552 to rezone 1221 East End Street to CD‑3 (26 lots on a 10‑acre parcel)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 4553 to change land‑use designations for Tax Map 112 parcels on Trotwood Avenue and Foster Lane
• Approve June 2025 disbursements totaling $7,235,869.38
• Approve FY 2026 property insurance renewal with premium $280,057
• Approve a three‑year BidNet Direct agreement costing $4,900 in year one

General

The Columbia Beer Board will first approve the minutes from its July 9, 2025 meeting. It will then consider applications for on‑premise beer consumption from Legends Group TN, LLC (Legends of Columbia) at 2401 Pulaski Highway and The Local Pizza Company, LLC (Grazie!) at 101 North James Campbell Boulevard, Suite 18. Finally, the board will discuss a special‑occasion beer permit for the Columbia TN Pride event scheduled for October 25, 2025 at Riverwalk Park, 102 Riverside Drive.

• Approve minutes of the July 9, 2025 regular meeting
• Review on‑premise beer consumption permit for Legends Group TN, LLC DBA Legends of Columbia, 2401 Pulaski Highway
• Review on‑premise beer consumption permit for The Local Pizza Company, LLC DBA Grazie!, 101 North James Campbell Boulevard, Suite 18
• Consider special‑occasion beer permit for Columbia TN Pride event, Oct 25, 2025, Riverwalk Park, 102 Riverside Drive, 1 PM–6 PM

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will review four final‑plat requests that require surety bonds ranging from $255,000 to $795,000. It will also discuss a rezoning petition for a parcel off Tom J. Hitch Parkway and several preliminary and final PUD master plan applications. A zoning text amendment to Ordinance 4400 will be reviewed for building and lot standards. All items are scheduled for decision or recommendation at the August 13 meeting.

• Final plat approval with $795,000 surety for Rutherford Lane Subdivision Phase 2 (Tax Map 112 Parcel 3.06 off Rutherford Lane)
• Final plat approval with $740,000 surety for Summit at Carter's West Phase 4 (Carter's Creek Station Road, Tax Map 41 Parcel 15.05)
• Rezoning request to change Tax Map 99 Parcel 60 off Tom J. Hitch Parkway from CD‑3 to SD‑LI, CD‑4C, and CD‑4
• Preliminary plat and final PUD master plan approval for Honey Farm Crossing Lot 6 at Nashville Highway and Honey Farm Way (Tax Map 51 Parcel 58)
• Zoning Text Amendment of Ordinance 4400 concerning Article 4, Building, Lot & Building Site Standards

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review several development applications, including an alternative compliance request, annexation and rezoning, multiple final plat approvals, and a traffic extension. Each item will be evaluated for compliance with city planning standards. The committee will make recommendations or approvals as appropriate.

• Alternative Compliance approval request for Parks Motor Sales Inc. at 120 Ashwood Drive (Tax Map 113E Group B Parcel 4.06).
• Annexation with a Plan of Services and rezoning to CD‑3 for Louis Sloyan off Lasea Road (Tax Map 73 Parcel 17.02).
• Final Plat approval with surety for Hickory Ridge Subdivision Phase 1A off Bear Creek Pike (TKC Architecture & Engineering, Tax Maps 72 Parcel 66 and 93 Parcel 3.02).
• One‑way traffic extension along the 1200 block of South Garden Street (Development Services).
• Final Plat approval with surety for Heritage Green Phase 1 off Baker Road (Lynn Ealey, Tax Map 74 Parcel 37).

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on four zoning‑related ordinances (4552‑4555) affecting parcels on East End Street, Trotwood Avenue, Foster Lane, and Nashville Highway. It will also consider routine organizational items such as a resignation, retirement benefits, and board appointments. Financial actions include approving June 2025 disbursements of $7,235,869.38, renewing property and workers’ compensation insurance, and authorizing several contracts and payments. All items are listed on the August 7, 2025 study‑session agenda.

• Ordinance 4552: rezone 1221 East End Street (Tax Map 99 Parcel 59.03) to CD‑3 for a 26‑lot, 10‑acre residential concept
• Ordinance 4553: change Future Land Use designation on Trotwood Ave/Foster Lane parcels to Suburban Neighborhoods
• Approve June 2025 city disbursements totaling $7,235,869.38
• Approve renewal of city property insurance with TML PEP for FY 2026 at $280,057
• Approve three‑year BidNet Direct agreement, $4,900 for year 1

General

The Industrial Development Board will discuss the cost estimate for relocating and updating industrial signage at Northpoint Industrial Park. They will also receive an update on relocating TVA power lines at the Columbia Rail Site and on the industrial access road project at the Fiberon site. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and scheduling of future meetings.

• Discussion on cost estimate to relocate and update industrial signage at Northpoint Industrial Park
• Update on relocating TVA power lines at Columbia Rail Site
• Update on industrial access road (TDOT) at Fiberon Site

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet on July 16, 2025 to consider several exterior alteration requests in historic districts. Items include a new roof material at 417 W. 6th Street, storefront changes at 421 W. 7th Street, and window replacement at 715 N. Garden Street. The commission will also review staff case #25-0186 concerning an entrance door at 28 Public Square and handle administrative matters.

• Approval of new roof material for 417 W. 6th Street, West Sixth/Mayes Place Historic District
• Approval of storefront window replacement at 421 W. 7th Street, Columbia West End/West Seventh Historic District
• Approval of window replacement at 715 N. Garden Street, Columbia Commercial Historic District
• Staff review of case #25-0186 for entrance door at 28 Public Square
• Administrative CoAs

The Historic Zoning Commission approved the June meeting minutes unanimously. It deferred the roof alteration request for 417 W. 6" Street pending contractor contact, with a 5‑0 vote. The commission approved a storefront alteration at 421 W. 7" Street by a 4‑0 vote (one abstention) and approved aluminum‑clad wood window replacements at 715 N. Garden Street by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved June meeting minutes (5-0)
• Deferred roof alteration request for 417 W. 6" Street (5-0)
• Approved storefront alteration at 421 W. 7" Street (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved aluminum-clad wood window replacement at 715 N. Garden Street (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three land-use requests. These include a fence variance and two conditional use approvals for a telecommunications facility and a home occupation.

• Fence regulation variance request for 224 North Bigby Drive
• Conditional Use extension for wireless telecommunications facility at 1616 Harley Davidson Boulevard
• Conditional Use approval for Major Home Occupation at 366 Old Bear Creek Pike

The Board of Zoning Appeals documented receipt of a $280 fee for permit 25-0305 at 1205 SunnySide Drive. The payment was made by J & G Real Estate LLC via check #1115 on August 18, 2025. No zoning decisions or approvals were taken during this meeting.

City Council

The Columbia City Council will vote on routine items including approval of the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes, the mayor's reappointment of Trent Ogilvie to the Board of Public Utilities, and retirement benefits for Officer Marc Jett. The council will also consider a consent agenda that authorizes $9,001,310.77 in May 2025 disbursements and a series of contracts and purchases for public works, software services, and park facilities. All items are presented with recommendations to approve.

• Approve May 2025 disbursements totaling $9,001,310.77 (Finance)
• Approve purchase of a CAT 305 mini excavator for $143,632.09 from Thompson Machinery (Public Works)
• Approve hardware maintenance agreement with Local Government Corporation for $65,926 (Finance)
• Approve upgrade of traffic detection to radar at four intersections for $177,600 (Public Works)
• Approve purchase of a 20‑yard rear‑load garbage truck for $217,894 from Municipal Equipment (Public Works)

General

The Columbia Beer Board will first approve the minutes from its June 11, 2025 meeting. It will then consider three new business applications: an on‑premise consumption request for Khao‑Wan Thai Kitchen at 926 South Main Street, and two off‑premise consumption requests for Happy Tobacco & Vape at 408 B South James Campbell Boulevard and Navshakti, Inc. DBA Tobacco Beer at 1390 D Hampshire Pike.

• Approval of minutes from the June 11, 2025 regular meeting
• On‑premise consumption application: Khao‑Wan Thai Kitchen, LLC DBA Khao‑Wan Thai Kitchen, 926 South Main Street
• Off‑premise consumption application: Happy Tobacco & Vape, LLC DBA Happy Tobacco & Vape, 408 B South James Campbell Boulevard
• Off‑premise consumption application: Navshakti, Inc DBA Tobacco Beer, 1390 D Hampshire Pike

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will consider several subdivision plats, a telecommunications tower, and property annexations. The body will also review a rezoning request and discuss residential parking standards.

• Final Plat approval for Columbia Mall Lot 1 at 800 S James M. Campbell Blvd
• Preliminary PUD Master Plan for a telecommunications tower at 2494 Nashville Highway
• Final Plat approval with $535,000 surety for Hampshire Pike Steadfast Mixed Use Subdivision Phase 1
• Rezoning of 1221 E. End Street from CD-3L to CD-3
• Annexation requests for properties off Foster Lane and Double Branch Road

The Planning Commission approved the meeting minutes (6‑0) and amended the agenda to move the consent item and the Double Branch Road item (6‑0). It approved the final plat for Columbia Mall Lot 1, subject to technical comments (6‑0). It denied the annexation and Comprehensive Plan land‑use amendment request for the Double Branch Road parcel (6‑0).

• Approved meeting minutes (6-0)
• Amended agenda, moving consent item and Double Branch Road item (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Columbia Mall Lot 1, subject to technical comments (6-0)
• Denied annexation and Comprehensive Plan amendment for Double Branch Road property (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The committee will review requests for final plat approvals, PUD master plans, and one rezoning request. These items involve residential and commercial development across various parcels in Columbia.

• Rezoning request for Tax Map 99 Parcel 60 off Tom J. Hitch Parkway from CD-3 to CD-4
• Final Plat approval for Heritage Green Phase 1 off Baker Road
• Final PUD Master Plan for Bear Springs Subdivision Phases 1A-B, 2A-C, and 3A off Bear Creek Pike
• Preliminary Plat and Final PUD Master Plan for Honey Farm Crossing Lot 6 at Nashville Highway and Honey Farm Way
• Final Plat approval for Idlewild Farms Subdivision Phase 3 off Hiwassee Drive

City Council

The City Council will discuss a variety of municipal expenditures, including equipment purchases and software agreements. The session includes a presentation on the Junior Main Street program and several facility use permits for sports and martial arts.

• Approval of May 2025 disbursements totaling $9,001,310.77
• Purchase of a CAT 305 mini excavator for $143,632.09 and two garbage trucks totaling $362,265.79
• Traffic detection upgrade to radar at four intersections for $177,600
• Installation of 8 steel bay doors at the Public Works vehicle maintenance shop for $129,843
• Estimated $100,000 cost for United Waste Haulers price increase for bulky item disposal

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet on June 18, 2025 to consider four requests for exterior alterations to buildings in the Downtown Commercial Historic District. The requests involve awning removal, window, door, and facade material changes at 28 Public Square, 105 West 7th Street, 30 Public Square, and 106 West 7th Street. The commission will review each application and decide whether to approve the proposed alterations. No other substantive business is listed beyond routine items.

• Approval of exterior alterations (awning removal, window, door, frieze board replacement) at 28 Public Square, Downtown Commercial Historic District (request by Abby Youngblut)
• Approval of exterior alterations (window and door replacement, facade materials) at 105 West 7th Street, Downtown Commercial Historic District (request by Rick Tillis)
• Approval of exterior alterations (door replacement) at 30 Public Square, Downtown Commercial Historic District (request by Adam York)
• Approval of exterior alterations (door and window replacement, storefront facade materials) at 106 West 7th Street, Downtown Commercial Historic District (request by Jacquelyn Davis)

The commission approved the May meeting minutes (5‑0). It then approved four exterior alteration requests in the Downtown Commercial Historic District—28 Public Square, 105 West 7'* Street, 30 Public Square, and 106 West 7* Street—each with a 5‑0 vote. The approval for 106 West 7* Street was subject to conditions on the storefront glazing. The meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m.

• Approved May meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved exterior alterations at 28 Public Square (5-0)
• Approved exterior alterations at 105 West 7'* Street (5-0)
• Approved exterior alterations at 30 Public Square (5-0)
• Approved exterior alterations at 106 West 7* Street, subject to glazing conditions (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an appeal of an administrative decision for 623 Crestland Drive that was deferred from a prior meeting. It will also hear a variance request for fence regulations at 224 North Bigby Drive. Additionally, the board will review a request to extend a conditional use approval for a wireless telecommunications facility at 1616 Harley Davidson Boulevard.

• Appeal of administrative decision for 623 Crestland Drive (CD-3L zone)
• Variance request for fence regulations at 224 North Bigby Drive (CD-3 zone)
• Extension request for conditional use of wireless telecommunications facility at 1616 Harley Davidson Boulevard (CD-4C zone)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings on the FY 2025-2026 budget and a proposal to adjust water rates to fund $82,219,777 in capital projects. The body will also consider a 2025 tax rate of $0.8251 per $100.00 and an amendment to increase the FY 2025 budget by $9,028,691.

• Proposed FY 2025-2026 total budget of $88,953,406
• Proposed 2025 tax rate of $0.8251 per $100.00
• Water rate adjustments to support $82,219,777 in Capital Projects costs
• Zoning request for property off Lasea Road (Tax Map 73 Parcel 17.02) to CD-3 for 31 single family lots
• Payment of $55,000 to Maury County for animal services facility operations

General

The Columbia Beer Board will meet to approve the minutes from the May 14, 2025, regular meeting and consider special occasion beer permits for the Amuse’um Children’s Museum.

• Approval of May 14, 2025, regular meeting minutes
• Special occasion beer permit for Amuse’um Children’s Museum
• Event scheduled for September 20, 2025, at Maury County Employee Parking Lot

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will conduct its regular meeting, reviewing organizational items and approving minutes. It will consider two consent items requesting surety bonds of $515,000 for McClure Farms Phase 1B and $485,000 for Marlons Creek Phase 1A to approve final plats. Discussion items include a preliminary master plan for a telecommunications tower at Christ Our Savior Church, and several preliminary and final plat approvals for sites on Poplar Street, Trotwood Avenue, and Hampshire Pike.

• Surety bond request of $515,000 for final plat approval of McClure Farms Phase 1B (Tax Map 51 Parcel 6) off Nashville Highway
• Surety bond request of $485,000 for final plat approval of Marlons Creek Phase 1A (Tax Map 73 Parcel 15) off Lasea Road
• Preliminary PUD master plan recommendation for a telecommunications tower at 2494 Nashville Highway (Tax Map 51 Parcel 7.01)
• Preliminary and final plat approval request for 721 Poplar Street (Tax Map 89D Group C Parcel 1)
• Preliminary plat with site development plan for Trotwood Foster Subdivision off Trotwood Ave (Tax Map 112 Parcel 18.03)

The commission did not have a quorum. The meeting was adjourned and all agenda items were postponed to the July 10 agenda. No decisions were made.

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Planning Commission Development Review Committee will consider a series of final plat approvals, rezoning and annexation requests. Several items include surety bonds, notably $915,000 for Heritage Green Phase 1 and $560,000 for Marlons Creek Phase 1B. The committee will also review a rezoning of 1221 E. End Street and annexations that change land‑use designations.

• Final Plat approval with $915,000 surety for Heritage Green Phase 1 off Baker Road (Tax Map 74 Parcel 37)
• Final Plat approval with $560,000 surety for Marlons Creek Phase 1B off Lasea Road (Tax Map 73 Parcel 15)
• Rezone 1221 E. End Street from CD‑3L to CD‑3 (Tax Map 99 Parcel 59.03)
• Annexation and Plan of Services for property off Double Branch Road (Tax Map 67 Parcel 1), changing Rural Transition to Suburban Neighborhoods, zoned CD‑3L
• Final Plat approval with surety for Columbia Mall Lot 1, 800 S James M. Campbell Blvd (Tax Map 100N Group L Parcel 6)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the FY 2025-2026 budget, the 2025 property tax rate, and an amendment to the FY 2024-2025 budget. The body will also discuss water rate adjustments and a zoning request for property off Lasea Road.

• Proposed 2025 property tax rate of $0.8251 per $100.00
• Proposed FY 2025-2026 budget of $88,953,406
• FY 2025 budget increase of $4,559,208 to a total of $228,493,341
• Water rate adjustments to support $82,219,777 in Capital Projects costs
• Zoning request for property off Lasea Road (Tax Map 73 Parcel 17.02) to CD-3

General

The Industrial Development Board will approve the FY 2024/25 budget amendment and the FY 2025/26 budget. It will also approve the second year of the three‑year contract with Retail Strategies. Additionally, the board will adopt the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting.

• Approve FY 2024/25 IDB Budget Amendment No. 1
• Approve FY 2025/26 IDB Budget
• Approve second year of three‑year contract with Retail Strategies
• Approve January 28, 2025 meeting minutes

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet to consider several requests for changes to properties within historic districts. The commission will review applications for window replacements, structure additions, and a demolition request.

• Window replacement request at 108 W 7th Street
• Demolition request for an accessory structure at 800 Barrow Court
• Addition to an accessory structure request at 715 Academy Heights
• Deferred request for a Food Truck Court at 421-427 West Seventh Street

The commission approved the January meeting minutes and three project requests—window replacement, demolition, and an addition—each with a 5‑0 vote. A food‑truck court request was withdrawn, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved January meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved window replacement at 108 W 7% Street (5-0)
• Approved demolition of accessory structure at 800 Barrow Court with conditions (5-0)
• Approved addition to accessory structure at 715 Academy Heights with conditions (5-0)
• Food‑truck court request at 421-427 West Seventh Street withdrawn
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request from L. Bruce Peden to appeal an administrative decision affecting 623 Crestland Drive, which is zoned CD-3L (Large Lot Neighborhood Character District). The appeal concerns specific provisions of Zoning Ordinance 4400, including Section 1.22.2F, Table 4.3.9.A-1, and Section 4.3.9.E.6.(ah). This item was previously deferred and will be reviewed at this meeting.

• Appeal request by L. Bruce Peden for 623 Crestland Drive, zoned CD-3L, citing Ordinance 4400 sections 1.22.2F, Table 4.3.9.A-1, and 4.3.9.E.6.(ah)

General

The City of Columbia Beer Board is meeting to review applications for consumption on premises. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the April 9, 2025, meeting.

• Consumption on premises request: The Bourbon Gospel Columbia, 807 A South Garden Street
• Consumption on premises request: La Guadalupana Latino Market, 702 Hatcher Lane

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The commission will consider final plat approvals with required surety bonds for several residential projects, including Hillcrest Village Subdivision, Bear Springs Phase 1B, Bear Creek Overlook Phase 3, Bullock Street Townhomes, and Honey Farm Crossing Lot 1. It will also discuss annexation and rezoning proposals for properties on Hampshire Pike and Lasea Road, a site‑development plan revision for The Crossings multifamily project, and a preliminary master‑plan recommendation for a telecommunications tower at Christ Our Savior Church. Routine items such as approval of minutes and review of bonds are also on the agenda.

• Final plat approval with $455,000 surety for Hillcrest Village Subdivision (Tax Map 113, Pulaski Highway & Peaceful Valley Drive)
• Final plat approval with $120,000 surety for Bear Springs Phase 1B (1449 Rock Springs Road, Tax Map 92)
• Annexation and rezoning request for 1754 Hampshire Pike (104 acres, CD‑4C, CD‑3, CV districts)
• Site‑development plan revision for The Crossings multifamily development at 225 Tara Court
• Preliminary PUD master‑plan recommendation for a telecommunications tower at 2494 Nashville Highway

The commission approved the meeting minutes and five consent items, each by a 7‑0 vote. It denied the annexation and rezoning request for 1754 Hampshire Pike by a 7‑0 vote. It also denied the annexation request for Lasea Road by a 4‑3 vote. Finally, the commission approved the site‑development‑plan revision for The Crossings multifamily project.

• Approved meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved five consent items (7-0)
• Denied Hampshire Pike annexation and rezoning (7-0)
• Denied Lasea Road annexation (4-3)
• Approved The Crossings site‑development‑plan revision (motion passed)

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Planning Commission Development Review Committee is meeting to review requests for preliminary and final plat approvals. The committee will evaluate site development plans for several residential and mixed-use projects.

• Final Plat approval for Marlons Creek Phase 1A and 1B off Lasea Road
• Final Plat approval for McClure Farms Phase 1B off Nashville Highway
• Preliminary and Final Plat approval at 721 Poplar Street
• Final Plat approval for Heritage Green Phase 1 off Baker Road
• Preliminary and Final Plat approval for Hampshire Pike Steadfast Mixed Use Development

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment for a commercial development off Nashville Highway and Honey Farm Way. The body will also vote on several infrastructure contracts and city disbursements.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 4547 for a 45,000 sq. ft. retail building at Honey Farm PUD
• Approval of March 2025 disbursements totaling $7,676,819.62
• Contract amendment of $79,000 with Lose Design for a 12-court pickleball facility
• Bid award of $171,890.23 to Dell Technologies for Microsoft Office 365 software
• Resolution No. 25-33 to ratify a $297,639.72 grant for a recycling truck

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on Ordinance No. 4547 to amend the Honey Farm PUD Master Plan for a 7.49‑acre commercial development that includes a 45,000‑sq‑ft retail building. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as March 2025 disbursements of $7,676,819.62, retirement benefits for two city employees, and several contract and grant authorizations. Additional items cover a $79,000 design amendment for a new pickleball facility, a $5,200 asbestos assessment addendum for the Iron Bridge Road bridge replacement, and a $27,066 video‑surveillance purchase for Fire Station No. 1.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 4547 for a 45,000 sq ft retail building at Honey Farm Crossing off Nashville Highway and Honey Farm Way
• Approve March 2025 disbursements totaling $7,676,819.62
• Approve $79,000 contract amendment with Lose Design for design documents of a 12‑court pickleball facility
• Approve $5,200 addendum with Barge Design Solutions for asbestos‑containing material assessment on Iron Bridge Road bridge replacement
• Approve $27,066 agreement with NetPlanner Systems for 16 Hanwha surveillance cameras at Fire Station No. 1

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet on April 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the October 2024 minutes, and a new business item. The new business item, HBA-2025-001, is a request from the City of Columbia to remove a residential structure at 515 Hill Street (Tax Map 089M Group F Parcel 16) and clear the site of debris.

• Roll call
• Approval of October 2024 minutes
• Consider HBA-2025-001: removal of residential structure at 515 Hill St, Tax Map 089M Group F Parcel 16

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet on April 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The commission will consider a request from Ed Binkley for site and settings approval of a proposed Food Truck Court at 421‑427 West Seventh Street (Tax Map 100D Group E Parcel 1). The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and other business. No decisions have been made prior to the meeting.

• Request from Ed Binkley for site and settings approval of a Food Truck Court at 421‑427 West Seventh Street (Tax Map 100D Group E Parcel 1)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on three zoning ordinances and a fee schedule amendment. The agenda also includes approval of contracts for police uniforms, a small area plan, and a roundabout project.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 4536 amending Article 4 of the Zoning Ordinance
• Public hearing on Ordinance 4537 amending the Development Services filing fee schedule
• Public hearing on Ordinance 4538 amending Article 9 (Definitions)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 4541 amending Short Term Rental standards
• Contract award to Nickell Contracting, LLC for South Main Street and Eighth Street Roundabout ($701,276.50)

General

The Columbia Beer Board will first approve the minutes from its March 12, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss and recommend special occasion beer permits for the Center of Hope event scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2357 Park Plus Drive, running from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The contact person for the event is Cindy Sims of the Columbia Police Department. Any other business will be addressed after these items.

• Approve minutes of the regular meeting held on March 12, 2025
• Consider special occasion beer permits for Center of Hope event on June 28, 2025 at 2357 Park Plus Drive, 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
• Contact for the event: Cindy Sims, Columbia Police Department

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will conduct its regular organization and consent items, including approval of a final plat with a $50,000 surety for the Bear Creek Glen Subdivision Phase 2. It will discuss several subdivision plat requests, a deferred preliminary PUD master plan for a 45,000‑sq‑ft commercial building at Honey Farm Crossing, and an annexation with rezoning of 1754 Hampshire Pike to CD‑4C, CV, and CD‑3 districts. The commission will consider these items before voting on each.

• Final Plat approval with $50,000 surety for Bear Creek Glen Subdivision Phase 2 (Harley Davidson Blvd & Cheltenham Place, Tax Map 72 Parcel 53)
• Preliminary PUD Master Plan for a 45,000 sq ft commercial building at Honey Farm Crossing (Nashville Highway & Honey Farm Way, Tax Map 51 Parcel 58) – deferred from prior agenda
• Preliminary and Final Plat approval with surety for Tax Map 89 Parcel 41.14 off N. James M. Campbell Blvd (Allen B. O'Leary)
• Annexation and rezoning of 1754 Hampshire Pike (104 acres, Tax Map 88 Parcel 71.01) to CD‑4C, CV, and CD‑3 districts (Josh Rowland)
• Preliminary and Final Plat approval for Columbia Commons subdivision at 115 S. James M. Campbell Blvd. and Nicholas Long Drive (Julia Lannon)

The Planning Commission approved the meeting minutes (6‑0) and a consent agenda item for the Bear Creek Glen Subdivision final plat (6‑0). It approved several subdivision plat requests with technical comments (each 6‑0). The Vice Mayor moved to approve the Walmart sign removal and required variances, which passed 5‑1. The Honey Farm Crossing PUD master plan was deferred.

• Approved meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Bear Creek Glen Subdivision Phase 2 final plat, subject to technical comments (6-0)
• Approved Allen B. O'Leary preliminary and final plat, subject to technical comments (6-0)
• Approved Julia Lannon preliminary and final plat, subject to technical comments (6-0)
• Approved removal of Walmart south‑side sign and related variances, subject to technical comments (5-1)
• Deferred Honey Farm Crossing PUD master plan (no vote)
• Approved consent agenda item (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Planning Commission Development Review Committee will meet on April 8, 2025 to review a series of development requests. Items include preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) master plan recommendations, final plat approvals with surety, and an annexation with a rezoning to a Neighborhood Character District (CD‑3). The committee will consider projects ranging from oil company site reconstruction to a telecommunications tower at a church site.

• Preliminary PUD Master Plan recommendation for Edwards Oil Company at 2577 Nashville Highway (Tax Map 42 Parcel 7)
• Site Development Plan revision approval for The Crossings multifamily development at 225 Tara Court (Tax Map 75 Parcel 34)
• Preliminary PUD Master Plan recommendation for a telecommunications tower at Christ Our Savior Church, 2494 Nashville Highway (Tax Map 51 Parcel 7.01)
• Final Plat approval with surety for Honey Farm Crossing Lot 1 at 2240 Nashville Highway (Tax Map 51 Parcel 58)
• Annexation with a Plan of Services and rezoning to CD‑3 for a parcel off Lasea Road (Tax Map 73 Parcel 17.02)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances that propose amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Ordinances 4536, 4538, 4541) and to the Development Services Fee Schedule (Ordinance 4537). The council will also consider contract approvals, including a $701,276.50 award for the South Main Street and Eighth Street Roundabout project and a $50,000 contract for an East Columbia Small Area Plan. All items are recommended for approval by the Planning Commission with unanimous votes.

• Ordinance 4536 – amendment to Article 4 of Zoning Ordinance 4400 covering short‑term rentals, home occupations, vape/tobacco/cannabinoid retailers, bars, taverns & nightclubs
• Ordinance 4537 – amendment to Development Services fee schedule adding a $300 short‑term rental fee (Board of Zoning Appeals) and a $150 short‑term rental fee (Administrative approval)
• Ordinance 4538 – amendment to Article 9 of Zoning Ordinance 4400 adding definitions for minor/major home occupations, kennel, short‑term rental unit, and vape/tobacco/cannabinoid retailers
• Ordinance 4541 – amendment to Article 4 and Article 9 to modify short‑term rental standards and planning fee schedule
• Contract award to Nickell Contracting, LLC for South Main Street and Eighth Street Roundabout project – $701,276.50

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on March 13, 2025. It will consider two appeals that were deferred from a previous agenda: one from L. Bruce Peden concerning 200 Stewart Street in the CD-3 Neighborhood Character District, and another concerning 623 Crestland Drive in the CD-3L Large Lot Neighborhood Character District. Both appeals reference Zoning Ordinance 4400 sections 1.22.2F, Table 4.3.9.A-1 and 4.3.9.E.6.(ah).

• Appeal by L. Bruce Peden of an administrative decision for 200 Stewart Street, zoned CD-3 Neighborhood Character District, citing Zoning Ordinance 4400 Section 1.22.2F, Table 4.3.9.A-1 and Section 4.3.9.E.6.(ah) (deferred from previous agenda)
• Appeal by L. Bruce Peden of an administrative decision for 623 Crestland Drive, zoned CD-3L Large Lot Neighborhood Character District, citing Zoning Ordinance 4400 Section 1.22.2F, Table 4.3.9.A-1 and Section 4.3.9.E.6.(ah) (deferred from previous agenda)

City Council

The Columbia City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 4540 to amend the FY 2025 budget, raising the total budget by $17,481,255 to $223,934,133. The meeting also includes approvals for several contracts, including a $5,272,800 sewage pump station replacement and a $4 million street resurfacing plan. Additional items are the purchase of a $56,580.35 mini excavator and the award of a $489,755 force‑main relocation contract. All items are presented for Council vote after public comment.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 4540 to increase FY 2025 budget by $17,481,255 to $223,934,133
• Approve $5,272,800 contract with Cumberland Valley Constructors for Bear Creek Pike sewage pump station replacement
• Approve $4,000,000 street resurfacing list covering 19.6 miles across all wards
• Approve $489,755 bid award to Hawkins & Price for Carters Creek force‑main relocation
• Approve purchase of a 2025 Mini Excavator from RJV Kubota for $56,580.35

General

The Columbia Beer Board will first approve the minutes from its February 12, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss new business, specifically on‑premise consumption permits for Choo Corp DBA Mirinae Korean Restaurant at 2500 Cayer Lane (suites A‑B) and CFB Enterprises LLC DBA 8th and Main Burger Co at 822 South Main Street. The board will also consider an off‑premise consumption permit for La Guadelupana Latino Market at 702 Hatcher Lane. No other business is listed.

• Approve minutes of February 12, 2025 regular meeting
• On‑premise consumption permit for Mirinae Korean Restaurant, 2500 Cayer Lane
• On‑premise consumption permit for 8th and Main Burger Co, 822 South Main Street
• Off‑premise consumption permit for La Guadelupana Latino Market, 702 Hatcher Lane

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will review a final plat for a residential subdivision and two deferred requests. These include a rezoning request at River Road and Taylor Bend and a master plan for a commercial building on Nashville Highway.

• Final Plat approval for Williamsport Landing Phase 3 (28 lots) with $190,000 surety
• Rezoning request for Tax Map 90 Parcel 7.12 from PUD to CD-5 at River Road and Taylor Bend
• Preliminary PUD Master Plan for a 45,000 square foot commercial building at Nashville Highway and Honey Farm Way

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider several final plat approvals for residential subdivisions, including Bear Springs Subdivision Phase 1B, Hillcrest Village, Marlon's Creek Phases 1A and 1B, Bear Creek Glen Phase 2, and Columbia Commons. It will also review a preliminary and final plat for a parcel on N. James M. Campbell Blvd. and a site development plan for a new commercial project on Nashville Highway. Each request seeks approval with surety.

• Final Plat approval for Bear Springs Subdivision Phase 1B – Tax Map 92 Parcel 12.05 off Bear Creek Pike and Octavia Way
• Final Plat approval for Hillcrest Village Subdivision – Tax Map 113 Parcels 80.51 and 80.53 off Pulaski Highway and Peaceful Valley Drive
• Final Plat approvals for Marlon's Creek Subdivision Phases 1A and 1B – Tax Map 73 Parcel 15, portion of 1686 Lasea Road
• Site Development Plan with Alternative Performance approval for new commercial – Tax Map 75 Parcel 34.03 off Nashville Highway and W. Burt Drive
• Preliminary Plat and Site Development Plan for new outparcel – 800 S. James M. Campbell Blvd., Tax Map 100N Group L Parcels 6 and 7

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 4540 to amend the FY 2024‑2025 budget, raising the total budget by $17,481,255 to $223,934,133. The meeting also includes approvals of minutes, retirement benefits, and several contract changes and award authorizations for engineering, wastewater, and infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 4540 to increase FY 2025 budget by $17,481,255
• Approve Change Order No. 1 with Morrison Engineering, LLC adding $2,250 to the parking garage rehabilitation contract
• Approve Change Order No. 1 with Nickell Company, LLC decreasing CDBG sidewalk contract by $154,264.98
• Approve bid award to Hawkins & Price, LLC for Carters Creek Force Main relocation ($489,755)
• Approve contract with Cumberland Valley Constructors, Inc. for Bear Creek Pike sewage pump station replacement ($5,272,800)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will review two appeals submitted by L. Bruce Peden concerning administrative decisions on 200 Stewart Street (zoned CD-3) and 623 Crestland Drive (zoned CD-3L). Both items were deferred from a previous agenda. The appeals involve specific sections of Zoning Ordinance 4400 related to Neighborhood Character Districts. No other business is listed for this meeting.

• Appeal of administrative decision for 200 Stewart Street, zoned CD-3
• Appeal of administrative decision for 623 Crestland Drive, zoned CD-3L

City Council

The Columbia City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending zoning rules for short-term rentals. The agenda also includes approving software contracts, a new fire tanker, and various administrative appointments.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 4541 regarding short-term rental zoning standards
• Approval of software services contract with Locality Media, Inc. for $58,371.50
• Approval of a 2025 Fire Master Retail Tanker from Safe Industries for $468,100
• Approval of annual liability and auto insurance renewal with Public Entity Partners for $483,758
• Approval of social media influencer marketing campaign with The Wander Diary for $4,000

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will meet on February 12, 2025 to review several development applications. Items include a request to rezone a five‑acre parcel at River Road and Taylor Bend from Planned Unit Development to a CD‑5 Urban Center district, multiple final plat approvals for existing PUDs, a preliminary PUD master plan for a 45,000‑square‑foot commercial building at Honey Farm Crossing, and several zoning text amendment reviews referred from City Council. The commission will discuss each item before voting.

• 24-0418: Rezone 5‑acre parcel at River Road & Taylor Bend (Tax Map 90 Parcel 7.12) from PUD to CD‑5, revoking Water’s Edge at Taylor Bend PUD (deferred from prior agenda).
• 24-0538: Final plat revision for Beechcroft Plaza PUD Lot 8, two lots off Nashville Highway and Cayer Lane (Tax Map 42 Parcel 14.05).
• 24-0539: Preliminary and final plat approval for wastewater facilities at Bear Creek Pike (Tax Map 90 Parcels 17.06 and 19).
• 24-0535: Preliminary PUD master plan for a 45,000‑sq‑ft commercial building in Honey Farm Crossing (Tax Map 51 Parcel 58) at Nashville Highway and Honey Farm Way.
• 24-0475: Review and recommendation of zoning text amendments for principal, accessory, temporary and limited‑use standards, including short‑term rentals, referred from City Council.

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Planning Commission Development Review Committee will consider four development plans, including a 104-acre annexation and rezoning, and two previously withdrawn subdivision requests.

• Annexation and rezoning of 1754 Hampshire Pike to CD-4C and CD-3
• Final Plat approval for East 16th Street Townhomes (withdrawn)
• Final Plat approval for Williamsport Landing Phase 3 (28 lots)
• Final Plat approval for Bullock Street Townhomes (16 units)
• Final Plat approval for Bear Springs PUD Phase 1B (withdrawn)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the citywide zoning ordinance concerning short-term rental standards. The body will also consider several fire department equipment and software purchases and various board appointments.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 4541 to amend short-term rental zoning standards
• Purchase of a 2025 Fire Master Retail Tanker for $468,100
• Software services contract with Locality Media, Inc. (First Due) for $58,371.50
• Annual liability and auto insurance renewal with Public Entity Partners for $483,758
• Payment of $55,000 to Maury County for the Animal Services Facility

General

The Health, Education and Housing Facility Board will approve the minutes from the January 23, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss items of old business, new business, and other business. The board will set the next meeting for January 27, 2026 and allow public comments before adjourning.

• Approval of January 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of old business items
• Discussion of new business items
• Discussion of other business items
• Scheduling of next meeting for January 27, 2026

General

The Industrial Development Board will approve the minutes from its December 10, 2024 meeting. It will then consider old business items, new business items, and receive updates from the Maury Alliance and the city. The board will also set tentative dates for future meetings and allow public comments.

• Approval of December 10, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of old business
• Discussion of new business
• Maury Alliance update
• City update

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet on January 15, 2025 to handle routine business and a pending alteration request. The commission will consider AJ Klein's request for exterior alterations at 404 West 6th Street, which was deferred from a previous agenda. Administrative Certificates of Appropriateness will also be addressed.

• AJ Klein request for exterior alterations at 404 West 6th Street (deferred from prior agenda)
• Administrative Certificates of Appropriateness (CoAs)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Jan. 9, 2025 to consider several items. Two previously deferred appeals for 200 Stewart Street and 623 Crestland Drive will be noted but not acted on. New business includes setback variance requests for 1701 Grant Street (CD-3) and 800 S. James M. Campbell Blvd. (CD-4C). The meeting will also include the election of officers.

• Deferred appeal of administrative decision for 200 Stewart Street, zoned CD-3
• Deferred appeal of administrative decision for 623 Crestland Drive, zoned CD-3L
• Setback variance request for 1701 Grant Street, CD-3 property
• Setback variance request for 800 S. James M. Campbell Blvd., CD-4C property
• Election of Board of Zoning Appeals officers

City Council

The Columbia City Council will consider several public hearings, including a resolution to annex 98.34 linear feet of right‑of‑way and a 0.07‑acre parcel along Greens Mill Road. It will also hear proposals to amend the city’s zoning ordinance (Ordinance 4536) and the Development Services fee schedule (Ordinance 4537). In addition, the council will approve routine items such as minutes, retirement benefits, a ward‑5 council vacancy appointment, and several contracts and financial authorizations.

• Public hearing on Resolution 25‑02 to annex 98.34 ft of right‑of‑way and 0.07 acre on Tax Map 51 Parcel 34.03 at Greens Mill Road (Ward 5).
• Public hearing on Ordinance 4536 to amend Zoning Ordinance 4400 Article 4, affecting short‑term rentals, home occupations, vape/tobacco/cannabinoid retailers, and bars/nightclubs.
• Public hearing on Ordinance 4537 to amend the Development Services fee schedule, adding a $300 short‑term rental fee (Board approval), $150 admin fee, $25 small accessory permit fee, and $35 final plat circulation fee.
• Approval of a $13,500 agreement with Quality Management Services, LLC for the 2025 strategic planning session.
• Acceptance of railroad and utility ad valorem assessments for tax year 2024 (assessed value $25,101,024; billed revenue $207,109).

General

The City of Columbia Beer Board will meet to consider several applications for alcohol consumption permits. The board will review requests for both on-premises and off-premises consumption, as well as a special occasion permit.

• Consumption on premises: First Watch #1115 at 202 South James Campbell Boulevard
• Consumption on premises: Mirinae Korean Restaurant at 2500 Cayer Lane, Suites A-B
• Consumption off premises: Dollar General Store #6032 at 233 Bear Creek Pike
• Consumption off premises: La Guadalupana Lationo Market at 702 Hatcher Lane
• Special occasion permit: Maury County Historical Benefit Ball Association for March 1, 2025

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will consider final plat approvals for three developments and a preliminary plat for a 104-lot subdivision. The commission will also discuss a request to rezone a five-acre tract at River Road and Taylor Bend.

• Final Plat for Honey Farm Townhomes Phase 3 with $300,000 surety
• Final Plat for McClure Farms Subdivision Phase 1A with $260,000 surety
• Final Plat for Bear Springs Phase 1A with $675,000 surety
• Rezoning request for River Road and Taylor Bend from PUD to CD-5
• Preliminary Plat for Oakwood Subdivision at 200 Oakwood Drive (104 lots)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review several plat and master‑plan requests, including final plat approvals for residential subdivisions and a townhome project, as well as a wastewater treatment plant plan. It will also consider a preliminary master‑plan for a 45,000 sq ft commercial building in the Honey Farm Crossing PUD. Additional items include an architectural design alternative compliance request for a site on S. James M. Campbell Blvd.

• Final Plat approval for Bear Springs PUD Subdivision Phase 1B – 35 lots on 3.47 acres off Bear Creek Pike and Seminole Drive (Tax Map 92 Parcel 14.05)
• Final Plat revision for Beechcroft Plaza PUD Lot 8 – two lots off Nashville Highway and Cayer Lane (Tax Map 42 Parcel 14.05)
• Preliminary PUD Master Plan approval for a 45,000 sq ft commercial building in Honey Farm Crossing PUD – 7.49 acres at Nashville Highway and Honey Farm Way (Tax Map 51 Parcel 58)
• Final PUD Master Plan approval for CPWS Treatment Plant – 12.65 acres at 806 and 812 Nashville Highway (Tax Map 90I Group B Parcels 1 and 5)
• Final Plat approval for Bullock Street Townhomes PUD – 16 units at 600 and 602 Bullock Street (Tax Map 89M Group A 20 and 20.01)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to transition leadership following the November 2024 elections. The session focuses on the administration of oaths of office for council members, the city attorney, and the city judge.

• Administration of oath of office for Council Members DaVena Hardison, Kenny Marshall, Charlie Huffman, and Cheryl E. Secrest
• Administration of oath of office for City Attorney Jake Hubbell
• Administration of oath of office for City Judge Richard Matthews

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on annexing 98.34 linear feet of right‑of‑way and a 0.07‑acre parcel on Greens Mill Road, which would be zoned CD‑3L. Several ordinance amendments will be heard, including changes to the zoning code, short‑term rental fees, and definitions for home occupations and other uses. The agenda also includes approvals of retirement benefits for two long‑time employees and a $13,500 consulting agreement for strategic planning.

• Public hearing on Resolution 25-02 to annex 98.34 linear feet of right‑of‑way and 0.07 acre on Greens Mill Road, zoning CD‑3L
• Public hearing on Ordinance 4536 to amend Zoning Ordinance 4400 Article 4 (short‑term rentals, home occupations, vape/tobacco/cannabinoids, bars/nightclubs)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 4537 to amend Development Services fee schedule, adding a $300 short‑term rental fee, $150 admin fee, $25 small accessory permit fee, and $35 plat fee
• Public hearing on Ordinance 4538 to amend Zoning Ordinance definitions (minor/major home occupation, kennel, short‑term rental unit, tobacco/vape/cannabinoid retailers)
• Approval of a $13,500 agreement with Quality Management Services, LLC for 2025 strategic planning consulting