# Lincoln Planning Commission approves mixed development agenda  
**Published:** 2026-03-18T12:00:00.000Z  
**Source:** [Lincoln Cablecast Meetings](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4299?channel=1)  
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LINCOLN, Neb. — The Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission unanimously or near-unanimously approved five major agenda items at its [March 18, 2026 meeting](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4299?channel=1), including special permits for residential development and health care facilities, a neighborhood redevelopment plan, and a Fair Housing Act accommodation request.

The commission approved Special Permit 26009 for Blackthorn Reserve, which will allow five single-family dwelling units under a community unit plan. Steve Hendrix presented the application details to the six-member commission, which voted unanimously to move forward with the project.

In a more contentious decision, commissioners voted 6-1 to approve Special Permit 26008 for residential health care facilities at 929 South Cotner Boulevard, which would accommodate up to 12 residents. Commissioner Rosenberg cast the lone dissenting vote. The application drew concerns from residents about traffic impacts, neighborhood character, and property values, according to meeting records.

The commission also approved Comprehensive Plan Conformance 26001, which endorsed the University Place neighborhood redevelopment plan. Dan Marvin and Jennifer Hyatt presented the plan to commissioners, who voted unanimously to approve it.

In a separate matter, the commission granted a reasonable accommodation request under the Fair Housing Act to allow eight unrelated persons to reside together at Oxford House Henson Court, located at 1035 South 10th Street. Staff member Nicole Miller presented the request, which aligns with federal law requiring local governments to make exceptions to standard zoning rules for individuals with disabilities. Oxford House facilities operate as self-supporting recovery homes for individuals in recovery from substance addiction.

Additionally, the commission voted 7-0 to approve the vacation of The Preserve at French Oak Edition Final Plat and deferred consideration of Text Amendment 26004 for future discussion.

All commissioners present — Campbell, Cruz, Eddins, Joy, Rosenberg, and Scheer — attended the meeting.

## Sources

- [Lincoln Cablecast Meetings](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4299?channel=1)

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