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Lamar Advertising representative Mason Sullivan described the application as a relocation and replacement of removed, older billboard structures. He said the proposed installation would be a static display on both sides (approximately 10.5 by 36 feet), 35 feet to top, and not an immediate digital conversion. “We're not looking to convert that structure to digital display,” Sullivan said. He noted the company had removed older, noncompliant signs elsewhere and that the proposed structure would meet current code.

Staff explained that the city’s Unified Development Ordinance provides a mechanism to allow new billboards in an overlay district if the applicant removes existing structures from other locations and meets spacing and other standards. The ordinance requires a billboard to be at least 300 feet from a residential-based zoning district; staff observed the nearest residential base zoning district in this case lies outside the city limits (unincorporated residential area). Commissioners debated whether the adjacency to that unincorporated residential neighborhood should weigh against approval.

Commissioner Holcomb expressed concern about the effect on the residential area across Clemson Road and said conversion to digital would be an additional worry. The applicant and industry representatives noted technological “diversion” devices and other measures can limit light spill from digital displays, and that the proposed structure would be static.

After discussion, Commissioner (motion maker not specified) moved to approve ZMA-2025-0015 to add the Outdoor Advertising Sign Overlay to the MU-2 parcel. The motion passed on a roll-call vote: Causey — yes; Cook — yes; Holcomb — no; Osorio — no; Coveney — yes; Cohn — yes.

Staff reminded the commission that signs on state-managed corridors require coordination with the Department of Transportation and that any future change to digital displays would be governed by UDO criteria for conversions and spacing. The overlay approval allows the applicant to proceed subject to permitting and DOT coordination.

The parcel's legal description in the application was noted as roughly a 4,000-square-foot portion of the parcel at 151 Clemson Road. The commission’s vote and case identifier are recorded in the actions array below.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission | August 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved an outdoor advertising sign overlay for a portion of 151 Clemson Road to allow a static billboard, voting 4-2 after discussion about proximity to residential areas and whether digital conversion could occur later.","taxTitle","Columbia City, Richland County, South Carolina","taxId",3706,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6495062,"Planning Commission denies rezoning for Senate Street event property after neighborhood concerns",688,3372000,4060000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5586945-8f41c92dd4e43e377a995949d6cfe9c0&start=3372&end=4060","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5586945-8f41c92dd4e43e377a995949d6cfe9c0/thumbnail_3372000.jpg","/articles/6495062/Columbia-City/Richland-County/South-Carolina/Planning-Commission-denies-rezoning-for-Senate-Street-event-property-after-neighborhood-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6495062-e920b93a9a028ee2aef49bb175e73fad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165111&Signature=Tx7U3lqzBEj25d15Ua8DfGh981t2nZEg7XG2eskWBQ7Dr9nsHu94102J7WXdkUeNSpwnw~hcPY53mh~q-F2xMorLPMg4SGz7wEKYefs7dTFN9thfQOkl4FdbxTt3ZWP2f9hMwr7E-EKROGvfhtf2qf0yzm3AT5KRaxMU5fbwlAGXVzCwd8QMpd8HLqkcRX8F7nb3Yj3Dy1h4z1D2cPKSI~90vNukcuZeSR2gS5u2gDyoxdst9cULOA21lop71AK0aG917dcxj24BFK1~CIunOvVdlrCdPCXIe7RJ9INUgpMVuV2M4LDt8FXKmHPHVl0v20jTCuoy4mV9j3UCofhOBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Columbia Planning Commission denied a rezoning request for 2107 and 2115 Senate Street (TMS 11406-09-20 and 11406-09-17) after commissioners raised concerns about event uses and potential nuisances in an otherwise residential area.

Applicant Shani Lee sought to rezone two parcels from Residential Mixed District (RM-1) to Mixed Use District (MU-1) to allow additional variety of uses on properties she represents, including access related to an adjacent event space. Lee told the commission she had discussed neighborhood concerns with city departments and nearby property owners and presented letters of support from local stakeholders.

During public comment, a supporter, Joseph Bailey, described community-focused programming planned at the site and said organizers would address traffic, security and trash. Commissioners, however, noted past complaints tied to nearby event activity and said allowing MU-1 would expand the potential for large events inside a residential neighborhood.

Commissioner Cook moved to deny the rezoning application; a second was recorded. The motion to deny carried on a 4-2 roll-call vote: Causey — yes; Cook — yes; Holcomb — no; Osorio — no; Coveney — yes; Cohn — yes. Staff had recommended approval, citing consistency with future land-use classification, but the commission concluded the rezoning posed neighborhood compatibility concerns that outweighed the staff recommendation.

Planning staff noted that approving the rezoning could leave a small unrezoned “donut hole” of RM-1 zoning on an adjacent strip of property unless the owner of that portion applied for rezoning as well. The applicant said she had permission from the affected owners to pursue the rezoning and that she had spoken with a nearby pastor and property owners in support.

The commission’s denial means the properties remain RM-1; the applicant may pursue other options, including pursuing amendments or pursuing approvals to use the site under existing rules, or apply again at a later date.

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Commissioners signaled support for the project as presented but expressed concern that rezoning the parcels from Community Activity Center Corridor (CAC) to Mixed Use District (MU-2) could allow different future uses — including single-family detached houses or taller, higher-density development — unless legal or development controls were put in place. The commission said it wanted clearer assurances before forwarding a recommendation to City Council.

The two related cases together cover roughly 5.1 acres: the annexation application for 1027 Rosewood Drive (about 1.8 acres) sought assignment of an urban core neighborhood activity center land-use classification (UCAC 1) and MU-2 zoning; the rezoning application for 1125 Rosewood Drive covers about 3.31 acres and requested rezoning from CAC to MU-2.

Applicant representatives described a multi-unit, for-sale townhome project. George McCutchen, identifying himself as representing the Seawell family, said the project had been downsized from a previously proposed higher-density student housing plan and that “we think it's a good project and good for the area.” Tom Cannarello of CES Group Engineers said, “The intention is to do a residential development of town townhomes, in compliance with the MU-2 zoning regulations.” Owner Steve McNair said the firm expected about 71 townhomes and characterized the proposal as high-end urban infill.

Planning staff explained key differences between CAC and MU-2, including that CAC can allow up to 75 feet in height while MU-2 generally caps height at 60 feet and that MU-2 explicitly permits attached single-family/townhome building types that CAC does not. Staff also advised that rezonings cannot be made conditional on a site plan and that a separate site-plan review would return to the commission if the zoning is approved.

Commissioners pressed several points during discussion: whether the proposed townhomes would be considered single-family or multifamily under the city’s definitions; whether the site plan would return to the commission for review; and what mechanisms (planned development districts, horizontal regimes, deed restrictions, or other contractual tools) might limit future alternative uses. Commissioner Holcomb said allowing MU-2 without safeguards felt “like a downgrade” for a commercial corridor, while others said they supported the concept as presented but wanted more certainty about long-term land use.

After discussion, Commissioner (motion maker not specified in the record) moved to defer the annexation case (Annex-2025-0016, 1027 Rosewood Drive) and separately moved to defer the rezoning case (ZMA-2025-0016, 1125 Rosewood Drive). Both motions carried on roll-call votes. For each vote the tally was: Causey — yes; Cook — yes; Holcomb — no; Osorio — no; Coveney — yes; Cohn/Kohn — yes. The commission will take the cases back after the applicant and staff provide additional information and potential mechanisms to address the commission’s concerns.

The applicants said they were willing to work with staff and the builder to explore options such as a planned development approach, horizontal ownership regimes for townhomes, or other measures to provide assurances about future use and ownership patterns. Staff noted that any recommendation from the planning commission would be forwarded to City Council for public hearings and two readings.

Votes at a glance for these cases are recorded in the actions array below.","The Columbia Planning Commission voted 4-2 to defer its recommendation on an annexation and related rezoning for two Rosewood Drive parcels, asking applicants and staff for additional assurances about how the site could be used in the future.","actionData","errors"]

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