West Columbia public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing a request for relief regarding maximum sign display area at 150 Sunset Court. The applicant seeks to install signage totaling approximately 608.66 square feet, which exceeds the current C-3 zoning limit.
- Variance request ZBA 23-29 for maximum sign display area at 150 Sunset Ct
- Proposed signage totals 608.66 square feet for a medical education facility
- Request seeks relief from the 150 square foot or 3 square feet per foot of frontage limit
Special Council
The council will discuss several rezoning proposals and consider additional funding for the US Hwy #1 Safety Improvement Project.
- Second Reading Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Business License Ordinance
- Rezoning of .6 acres at 1705 Platt Springs Road from C-2 to C-3
- Rezoning of .47 acres at 3032 Sunset Blvd from C-3 to C-2
- Establishing R-2 zoning for three parcels totaling .7 acres on Barron Street
- $300,000 appropriation for US Hwy #1 Safety Improvement Project
West Columbia Beautification Foundation
The foundation will review monthly financial reports and receive progress updates on two specific initiatives. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the November 2, 2023, meeting.
- Monthly Financial Report
- Palmetto Pride Project update
- US #1 Beautification Project update
Regular Council
The council will discuss rezoning applications, approve minutes from previous meetings, and consider budget amendments for fiscal year 2023. Other items include reappointing city officials and supporting temporary lane closures for an event.
- First reading of rezoning requests for properties on Platt Springs Road and Sunset Blvd
- Consideration to approve budget amendments for FY 2023
- Reappointment of City Attorney Nikki Setzler for a two-year term
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals met to consider a variance request regarding the maximum sign display area at 150 Sunset Ct. The board voted unanimously to defer the item.
- Variance request ZBA 23-29 for maximum sign display area at 150 Sunset Ct
- Unanimous approval of October 17, 2023, meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss and vote on rezoning three parcels from C-2 to C-1 or establishing new zoning classifications for recently annexed land.
- Public hearing on rezoning two parcels totaling .45 acres at 416 and 418 Center Street from C-2 to C-1
- Consideration of rezoning one parcel totaling 6.72 acres at the intersection of Augusta Road and Woodberry Road from ID to C-2
- Establishing zoning for two parcels totaling 1.02 acres near 2525 Augusta Road annexed into the city