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City Council approves rezoning for 126 Romney Street amid neighbor opposition
Summary
Charleston City Council voted to approve three public‑hearing items, including a rezoning request for 126 Romney Street to allow commercial transitional uses and potential parking, despite neighborhood opposition and a Board of Appeals denial earlier the same day.
Charleston City Council on June 17 approved three public‑hearing items, including a rezoning request for 126 Romney Street that would allow commercial transitional uses and could permit surface parking to support redevelopment of a 10,000‑square‑foot building at King and Simmons streets.
The rezoning drew divided public comment. Supporters — including Tyler Smith, the property owner and applicant, and nearby business owners — said the change would help revitalize a long‑vacant corner building and provide needed parking. “We are trying our best to find a solution to be able to revitalize this building,” Smith told council. Opponents, largely Romney Street residents, said the proposal would create a commercial parking lot in the middle of a residential block and referenced…
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