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Planning Commission backs annexation and RDMV zoning for 8492 and 94 Bluff Road despite county moratorium
Summary
The Columbia City Planning Commission on April 10 recommended approval of annexation and Residential 2‑Family Mill Village (RDMV) zoning for 8492 and 94 Bluff Road, overriding staff's recommendation against approval because of a Richland County moratorium tied to a proposed historic overlay in the area.
The Columbia City Planning Commission voted April 10 to recommend annexation and assignment of an urban core mixed residential (type 3) future land‑use classification and Residential 2‑Family Mill Village (RDMV) zoning for properties at 8492 and 94 Bluff Road.
Staff had recommended denial, citing a 180‑day Richland County moratorium tied to a proposed Olympia Mill Village historic overlay that went into effect April 1. The moratorium, staff said, could change the regulatory context for properties in the area and therefore argued against recommending approval at this time.
The developer and property owner told commissioners the application was filed before the county moratorium began. Jason Holiday of SandLapper Development said the parcel closed roughly 30…
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