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Planning commission approves preliminary plat for 71-unit Rosewood Townhomes, with staff conditions
Summary
The planning commission approved a preliminary plat for Rosewood Townhomes — a proposed 71-unit attached townhome development — subject to staff comments; the applicant said the HOA will prohibit short-term rentals and supporters said the product targets young professionals, not students.
The Columbia City Planning Commission voted to approve the preliminary plat for the Rosewood Townhomes, a proposed attached townhome subdivision that will replace an existing commercial building and create 71 attached single-family residences.
Staff introduced S plat 2025-008 for approximately 5.12 acres at Rosewood Drive and reported the plat substantially conforms to the approved sketch plan and land-development standards; staff recommended approval subject to addressing standard staff comments. The preliminary plat calls for 71 attached single-family residences with typical lot sizes of about 1,875 square feet, sidewalks on adjacent streets and preserved common open space to meet tree canopy and open-space requirements.
Applicant Steve McNair of Palmetto Alliance Property Group described the project as a high-end townhome product and said annexation and rezoning have already been approved by city council. McNair told commissioners the development will prohibit short-term rentals: “Our HOA will prohibit short term rentals like Airbnb,” he said, adding the product is intended for long-term residents rather than student housing.
A community member, George McCutchen, spoke in support and said he expects the product to appeal to young professionals and to respect green-space commitments. Public and commission questions focused on privacy, parking during large nearby events (state fair/tailgating) and how the HOA and fence will help preserve residential integrity.
A motion to approve the preliminary plat with the condition that staff comments be addressed passed by voice vote. The approval was explicitly for preliminary plat stage; final plats and infrastructure plans will return to staff/commission review as required.
What’s next: The developer must address staff comments and satisfy conditions before final plat approval and building permits can proceed.
