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Commission recommends MU‑2 rezoning for two Rosewood Drive properties; applicant offers deed restriction to limit single‑family development
Summary
The City of Columbia Planning Commission recommended approval of rezoning two Rosewood Drive properties to Mixed Use District 2 (MU‑2) at its September meeting, advancing a proposed 71‑unit townhome development.
The City of Columbia Planning Commission recommended approval of rezoning two properties on Rosewood Drive to Mixed Use District 2 (MU‑2) at its September meeting. The two actions recommended rezoning for 1027 Rosewood Drive (annexation plus rezoning) and a zoning map amendment for 1125 Rosewood Drive; both motions passed by voice vote.
Applicant George McCutcheon said the project had been retooled from a previously proposed student housing scheme to a 71‑unit townhome development marketed to working professionals. McCutcheon said the Sewell family, the property owner, intends to continue operations in the area and that the design includes substantial green space — he estimated roughly 20–25 percent green area in the concept plan.
McCutcheon said the ownership would be willing to record an "ironclad" deed restriction at closing to prevent single‑family detached homes being built on the site and asked the city council, should it approve the rezoning on first reading, to table the second reading if necessary while the developer confirmed closing and construction arrangements. He described the proposed product as market‑rate for sale and estimated total sales in the range of "$45,000,000 to $50,000,000." He also said the builder is prepared to move to civil design within months if zoning is secured.
Staff and a commissioner reminded the body that zoning approval cannot be conditioned on deed restrictions and that final site plan or subdivision review would still be required. A public commenter — the same Jim Daniel who spoke on an earlier item — asked whether the applicant had performed a market study to support demand for high‑priced townhomes at the site.
The commission voted separately on the two items. For 1027 Rosewood Drive (annexation and rezoning to MU‑2) one commissioner registered opposition on the voice vote record and the motion passed; the commission then voted to recommend rezoning 1125 Rosewood Drive to MU‑2 and the motion passed with one recorded opposition.
Because the rezoning changes the underlying zoning classification, subsequent subdivision and site plan review will be required for the townhome concept to proceed to building permits.
