Columbus Planning Meeting September 17th, 2025
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Approval of September 3rd, 2025 planning commission meeting minutes
Valera apartment complex proposal concept review
La Meer subdivision variance request
Votes (1)
Approval of the consent agenda from September 3rd, 2025
Approved5-0 (Susan abstained)
Moved by Kim · Seconded by Mike
Notable Quotes (2)
This development would represent a very large increase to the property tax base to the city.
Economic impactDiscussing the economic benefits of the Hornsby Street apartment project.
I would hate my neighbor next door to me to put a driveway in next to me so that he could... sell it off or something. I would be devastated.
Variance precedentExplaining opposition to the La Meer subdivision variance request.
People (4)
Marty OkonnellDeveloper
Developer with Valer Development Company presenting the Hornsby Street apartment proposal.
EleanorCity Staff/Planner
Assists the commission with code interpretation and variance procedures.
La Meer familyProperty Owners
Requesting a subdivision variance at 14561 Ferman Street for family support/ADA housing.
Rob BushCity Council Member
Questioned the technical differences between the current application and past precedents.
Places Mentioned
Hornsby Street property (near Caribou Coffee)35W and Lake Drive, Forest Lake14561 Ferman StreetRunning AcesClear Lake
Events & Meetings (2)
- September 3rd, 2025 planning commission meeting
- October 2025 (implied date of current meeting, 6:00 p.m. start)