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Council approves first reading to rezone 427 Hardin Street after neighbors and attorney clash over preservation
Summary
Columbia City Council gave first reading approval to rezone 427 Hardin Street to single‑family medium‑lot, drawing neighborhood speakers who argued both for landmarking and for zoning to protect an adjacent owner’s investment.
Columbia City Council gave first reading approval on Feb. 18 to a zoning map amendment for 427 Hardin Street that would change the parcel from residential mixed to single‑family residential medium lot.
Supporters and opponents packed the council chamber during debate, with neighbors urging the council to protect a historic house and an attorney warning the rezoning could constitute spot zoning and a regulatory taking. Councilmember Brennan moved the measure and it was seconded; the roll call vote was recorded as unanimous for first reading.
The item drew four neighborhood speakers. Jim Daniel, president…
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