Columbus Planning Meeting March 18th, 2026

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Approval of agenda and meeting minutes (March 4, 2026)

Public open forum

Public hearing for Urban Companies LLC Conditional Use Permit (CUP)

Planning Commissioners report

City Council liaison report

Staff reports

Areas of Interest (3)

  • City of Columbus commissions W Architects to assess the adequacy of existing municipal structures.
  • Urban Companies LLC project moves forward after owner closes on property purchase in Columbus.
  • Planning commission highlights increased development activity with multiple CUP applications currently in the pipeline.

Votes (3)

Approval of consent agenda (agenda and minutes)

Passed3-0

Moved by Kim · Seconded by Andy

Approval of findings of fact and recommendation for Urban Companies LLC CUP

Passed3-0

Moved by Kim · Seconded by Andy

Adjournment

Passed3-0

Moved by Kim · Seconded by Andy

Notable Quotes (2)

I would like to make a motion to to approve A and B in the consent agenda.

— Kim
Approval of agenda and minutesStart of meeting business

The council approved W Architects... to determine if the current use of our current structure is adequate.

— Jenny
City building assessmentUpdate on municipal building review

People (5)

KimPlanning Commissioner

Presides over the meeting and facilitates agenda items.

1 quote

“I move to approve the findings of fact as presented and recommended.”

Motion to approve the Urban Companies LLC CUP.

AndyPlanning Commissioner

Participates in votes and seconds motions.

RobinPlanning Commissioner

Participates in votes.

Aaron BergAssociate Planner

Provides planning reports and manages development applications.

JennyCity Council Liaison

Updates the commission on City Council activities.

Places Mentioned

13960 Lake Drive Northeast, Columbus, MinnesotaColumbus City Hall

Events & Meetings (4)

  • March 4, 2026: Planning Commission meeting
  • February 25, 2026: City Council meeting
  • March 11, 2026: City Council meeting
  • March 25, 2026: Tentative date for Council review of CUP

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

CUP-Urban-Companies-LLC

Conditional use permit for a contractor shop and limited contractor yard in commercial industrial light zoning.

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Columbus Planning Meeting March 18th, 2026 - Scandia Recorder