Council approves annexation and R-2 zoning for Wyatt Lane parcel; neighbors press questions about cottage standards

The City of Columbia on Monday adopted an ordinance annexing approximately five acres at 4100 North Wyatt Lane and placed the property in the R-2 two-family district, clearing the way for a proposed 32-lot preliminary plat that the developer presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

At issue was whether the site would use "cottage" standards allowed within R-2 zoning that reduce minimum lot area, lot width and yard depth compared with conventional single-family standards. Community Development Director Tim Teddi told council the item before them was the statutory annexation action required by state law; rezoning and preliminary plat matters are proceeding in parallel.

Why it matters: The annexation and zoning will bring the parcel under city subdivision and zoning rules and allow the developer to seek cottage standards before the Board of Adjustment.…