On Aug. 7 the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of a conditional use permit to allow 207 West Briarwood Lane to operate as a short‑term rental (STR) for a maximum of eight transient guests and up to 210 nights annually. Commissioner Wilson made the motion; Commissioner Gray seconded. The commission approved the recommendation by roll call and will forward it to city council.

Staff presented the site and regulatory analysis, saying the 0.26‑acre property is zoned R‑1 and is the applicant's primary residence. Staff reported the house has four bedrooms and three bathrooms and that the maximum occupancy under the referenced code (IAPPMC) would be eight. Staff also said there were zero responses to public notification and that there are two administratively approved short‑term rentals within 300 feet that are owner‑occupied and limited to no more than 120 nights under administrative approval rules. Staff recommended approval, saying, "The conditional use permit analysis supports approval. The short term rental regulations provide an oversight and means to address any impacts."

Owner and applicant Steven Dupree told commissioners he currently uses the house as his primary residence and said he would like the option to operate it as an STR after moving. "I intend to keep it as my primary residence for some sort of time and would like the option to retain it as a short term rental upon moving one day," Dupree said. He added that proximity to the stadium and the Mizzou campus makes long‑term rental financially difficult in that location.

Commission discussion noted the presence of two owner‑occupied STRs nearby and the difference between owner‑occupied and non‑owner‑occupied STRs. "Owner occupied short term rentals are just a different animal than a straight short term rental," Commissioner Brodsky said, expressing that distinction for the record. Staff described that the property currently has parking capacity in its driveway and garage totaling seven spaces, which meets the commission's parking discussion for the requested occupancy.

The roll call vote recorded Commissioner Stockton (yes), Commissioner Gray (yes), Commissioner Darr (yes), Commissioner Galway Jones (yes), the chair ("my vote is yes"), Commissioner Wilson (yes) and Commissioner Walters (yes). The recommendation will be forwarded to city council for final approval and any applicable licensing.