Steve Barnes

The Commission discussed recent city council actions, specifically the approval of a PUD overlay for the former Howard Johnson's property. The meeting included a public hearing for a conditional use permit requested by the Public House Brewing Company to consolidate their brewing operations at 600 North Pine Street. The project involves expanding the current facility's brewing capabilities and potentially adding a kitchen, as well as broader future development plans for the 600 block of Pine Street, which may include an event space and retail areas. Commissioners raised questions regarding noise, truck traffic, building area limits, and compatibility with the surrounding downtown district.

The council agenda included updates on the new animal shelter and concept plans for the natatorium. Legislative items addressed an ordinance regulating the sale and possession of Kratom, 7-OH, and hemp-derived products. Additionally, the council reviewed a contract for 2026 sanitary sewer CIPP repairs, a budget adjustment for the Centre's operational expenses, and a memorandum of understanding with the Rolla Community Development Corporation regarding the vacation of rights-of-way. The agenda also featured ordinances to establish stop-controlled intersections and no-parking zones within the Highlands Development, and a bid award for the 2026 Asphalt Phase II street maintenance project.

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.