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Planning & Zoning Commission approves Lake Broadway PD plan, short-term rental CUP, and UDC text change for data centers

ColumbiaFeb 19, 20266 min read

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At its February 19, 2026 meeting the Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Lake Broadway Planned Development plan with a condition for six-foot screening at unit patios, approved a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 1707 Nelwood Drive (max 6 guests / 210 nights), and approved a text amendment to define and regulate data centers; all recommendations will be forwarded to City Council.

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Case 68-2026 (Lake Broadway PD Plan): Commission recommended approval of the planned development plan, revised Statement of Intent, and preliminary plat (Lake Broadway PD Plan) subject to technical corrections, including a noted maximum building height of 30 feet and a plan note requiring installation of six-foot screening fences at the rear of patios of dwelling units facing the commercial parking lot to the east in lieu of providing a Level 3 screening/buffering at the property edge. Motion carried 8-0; an earlier motion approving the specific fence condition carried 5-3.
Case 70-2026 (1707 Nelwood Drive STR): Commission recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit to operate 1707 Nelwood Drive as a short-term rental with conditions: maximum occupancy of six transient guests and a maximum of 210 nights of annual rental usage. Motion carried 8-0.
Case 74-2026 (Data Centers UDC text change): Commission recommended approval of amendments to Sections 29-1.11 (Definitions) and 29-3.2 (Permitted Use Table) to define “data center” and indicate where the use may be pursued; staff noted additional use-specific standards and CUP criteria will be developed later. Motion carried 8-0.

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