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Neighbors say they were surprised by annexation confirmation; council affirms zoning remains residential
Summary
A resident said she learned about a recent annexation only from a neighbor; planning staff told council that the annexed parcels keep an equivalent single-family residential designation and explained city notice rules, and council confirmed map amendments.
A Columbia resident who lives near Statler Road told the council she had not received direct notice of a recent annexation and was surprised to learn parcels owned by another party had been annexed into the city.
"I only heard about this from a neighbor," Ann Dawson said, identifying her address and saying she has lived in the neighborhood since 1967. She asked whether her home was included in the annexation and expressed concern about public notice.
Planning staff (Andrew…
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