City of Rolla

Key discussions included a report on recent City Council actions concerning the voluntary annexation of property for the Audubon Ridge Development and its assignment of R-3 zoning. A public hearing was held for the Preliminary Plat of Audubon Ridge, a multi-family residential subdivision creating 44 lots and 1 outlot. During the hearing, comments addressed trail interconnection with Audubon property, street naming conventions, and infrastructure upgrades, including a new water connection to White Columns Drive and replacement of the old sewer system. The Preliminary Plat was subsequently approved.

The agenda for the meeting on March 10, 2026, included the approval of minutes from the January 13, 2026, meeting. Key discussion points involved a report on recent City Council actions, specifically concerning the rezoning request ZON25-07 for property on Lanning Lane from R-1 to C-1. A public hearing was scheduled to address the resolution to adopt the Rolla 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Other business included a presentation on the 2025 activity and planned 2026 Community Development Department goals.

The Chairperson announced that there was no quorum present for the meeting. Consequently, all scheduled agenda items for the November 20, 2025, Board of Adjustment meeting were postponed and rescheduled for a special call meeting planned for December 11, 2025.

The key discussion focused on a public hearing regarding the re-adoption and revisions to Chapter 42 (Planning and Zoning) of the City of Rolla Ordinances to ensure conformance with state statutes and update regulations. Staff presented a report which led to a discussion covering Parks fees, the authority of the Community Development Director regarding application deadlines, grammatical errors, and storage containers. The Commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve these revisions.

The meeting included the approval of the minutes from the October 23, 2025, and November 20, 2025 meetings. The primary public hearing addressed application ZV25-05, seeking a variance to reduce the minimum side yard setback in the R-4 district at 602 N Olive Street, which was subsequently approved by the Board after confirming all seven established criteria were met. Other business included the election of Lance Thurman as the new Vice-Chairperson.