# Planning Commission approves 6 items including residential expansion, new subdivision  
**Published:** 2026-04-01T12:00:00.000Z  
**Source:** [Lincoln Cablecast Meetings](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4300?channel=1)  
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LINCOLN, Neb. — The Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission unanimously approved six agenda items at its April 1 meeting, including amendments to two special permits and two text amendments to the city code, according to [meeting records posted online](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4300?channel=1).

All five commissioners present — Campbell, Eddins, Rosenberg, Joy and Corr — voted 5-0 to approve each item, with Campbell moving and Eddins seconding the motions.

The commission approved Special Permit 1573C, allowing an amendment to a residential health care facility that increases the maximum number of permitted residents to 25 through a building addition. Ben Callahan presented the expansion request to the panel.

Special Permit 1813B, presented by Steve Hendrixson, added approximately 1.7 acres to the Preserve on Antelope Creek Community Unit Plan, expanding the scope of the existing planned development.

The commission also approved Special Permit 26010 to establish the Willmar Forest Estates community unit plan on 6.5 acres, allowing for 9 single-family dwelling units. The new development drew public concern during the meeting, with resident Rob Potts arguing that increased traffic from the project would accelerate wear on Black Forest Drive and requesting that the developer contribute financially toward road maintenance costs. While the developer indicated willingness to make a financial contribution, the two parties had not reached a formal agreement on the terms or amount as of the meeting.

Two text amendments to the Lincoln Municipal Code also passed unanimously. Text Amendment 26004 addresses regulations for sidewalk cafes and related provisions. Text Amendment 26005 permits accessory buildings in the Agricultural Residential (AGR) zoning district to be located in the side yard, up to 5 feet from the side lot line, providing greater flexibility for property owners in siting structures such as sheds, garages and barns.

The commission also approved an earlier agenda item, Special Permit 1179A, authorizing cellular equipment installation for Grays with a requested 3-foot height increase for the associated structure.

## Sources

- [Lincoln Cablecast Meetings](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4300?channel=1)

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