# Lincoln Planning Commission approves annexation, zoning changes at April meeting  
**Published:** 2026-04-15T12:00:00.000Z  
**Source:** [Lincoln Cablecast Meetings](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4305?channel=1)  
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LINCOLN, Neb. — The Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission approved all six agenda items during an April 15, 2026 meeting, including a contentious annexation proposal that drew public opposition over notice timing and utility connection costs, according to [meeting records posted by Lincoln Cablecast](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4305?channel=1).

The commission voted 5-2 to approve Annexation 26004, which would bring land associated with the Wandering Creek planned unit development into the city limits, with two adjoining lots excluded from the annexation. Commissioners Beaver and Ramin Yost dissented on the measure.

Two property owners, Greg Boyle and Brenda List, addressed the commission during the public comment period, raising concerns about the timing of the annexation notice and the costs they would face in connecting their properties to city utilities following incorporation into Lincoln. Both speakers requested additional time for affected parties to prepare responses to the annexation proposal.

The commission also approved Change of Zone 26005, which rezones property at 9950 Stagecoach Road from Agricultural to Agricultural Residential classification, allowing for residential use on larger lots while maintaining a rural character. The panel unanimously approved Special Permit 165, which consolidates two previously approved special permits—one for a Social Hall and one for a Farm Winery—into a single unified permit.

In unanimous votes, the commission also approved Text Amendment 26006, which revises provisions governing existing residential lots in R1 and R2 zoning districts, and endorsed conformance reviews of both the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2026-2027 through 2031-2032 and the Transportation Improvement Program for fiscal years 2027-2030 with the Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization's long-range transportation plan.

All other items on the agenda, including meeting minutes and the consent agenda, passed without dissent. The planning commission includes commissioners Campbell, Cruise, Rosenberg, Munoz, Joy, Beaver and Ramin Yost.

## Sources

- [Lincoln Cablecast Meetings](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4305?channel=1)

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