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Commission approves 602 Hughey Street six‑story apartment and garage project
Summary
Planning commissioners approved a six‑story multifamily site plan at 602 Hughey Street including 174 units, retail and a 263‑space parking garage; applicant said stormwater treatment will be incorporated in the garage footprint.
The City of Columbia Planning Commission approved a major site plan for a six‑story multifamily project at 602 Hughey Street and the 600 block of Pulaski Street, the commission heard at its July meeting.
Developer PMC Property Group said the project will include 174 apartments, about 5,300 square feet of retail, amenity space and a parking garage with 263 spaces. The applicant said the building will be four levels of wood construction over two levels of concrete parking, for approximately 380,000 square feet of total building area.
Josh Harding, of PMC Property Group, told the commission the developer has worked with staff and intends the project to be a marquee infill development near Hughey and Blossom streets. Site designer Kimberly Horn said the proposal accounts for DOT‑required Blossom Street widening, addresses elevation changes between Pulaski and Hughey, and plans in‑garage stormwater treatment including a hydrodynamic separator sized to treat the new impervious area.
Commissioners asked about increased imperviousness, stormwater detention, and long‑term bicycle parking. Staff confirmed the zoning district does not require a minimum number of off‑street spaces for this project and that the developer is providing 263 parking spaces. The applicant said bicycle parking counts are included in the architectural plans and had been accepted by the zoning administrator.
Bob Geld, speaking for the Granby Neighborhood Association, offered support for the developer’s record in renovating nearby mill properties and said the neighborhood looks forward to working with the developer on exterior design during the DDRC process.
Staff recommended approval after finding the site plan meets the standards of the Unified Development Ordinance (section 17‑2.5.j.6). The commission’s motion approved the site plan conditioned upon addressing all staff comments; the motion passed by voice vote. The transcript contains no roll‑call tally.
