BAR approves COA’s for Zaxby’s, State Farm and alterations to Doko Depot

BLYTHEWOOD – It was a busy night for the Blythewood Board of Architectural Review Monday evening. Board members approved Certificates of Appropriateness for construction of a Zaxby’s restaurant, construction of a State Farm Insurance Office and alteration of the Blythewood Depot Building. All three projects flew through the BAR with no major adjustments to the […]

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BAR OK’s COA for picnic shelter

BLYTHEWOOD – Trinity United Methodist Church has received approval from the town’s Board of Architectural Review to build a picnic shelter on the church’s campus. The Board voted unanimously to award a Certificate of Occupancy (COA) “The 30-foot by 60-foot shelter will be constructed just south of the Church’s Youth Building which is located across […]

Board volunteers needed

BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood has vacancies on three government boards and is seeking volunteers to fill the positions. “It’s a great way to serve your community,” Mayor J. Michael Ross said. “We have many individuals who, each year, dedicate their time and expertise to shape the future of boards and commissions and nonprofit […]

CAB plans expansion

BLYTHEWOOD – Christian Assistance Bridge filed paperwork with the Town Hall on April 23 requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Board of Architectural Review (BAR) to expand its facilities to accommodate a food pantry. On Monday evening, the Board, along with the Town Administrator Brian Cook and two town employees convened at the Manor […]

BAR OKs COA for optometrist office

BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Board of Architectural Review (BAR) unanimously voted (4-0) to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) last week for Blythewood Eye Care to convert the former Boney home at 204 Langford Road to an optometrist’s office. The BAR also approved four variances for the property. The two-acre property, owned currently by Great […]

BAR approves COA for electrical substation

BLYTHEWOOD – With the blessing of the town’s Board of Architectural Review (BAR), a new electrical substation will soon be going up on Community Road, across from Midlands Storage. While the property at 861 Community Road is in the Town Center District and requires a special exception for an electrical substation, Thomas Black, Vice President […]

Council taps new board members

BLYTHEWOOD – Town Council approved three new appointees and re-appointed two others to the town’s boards and commissions on Monday night. Mark Cruise, a resident of Cobblestone Park, was appointed to the Planning Commission. Cruise is a three-year resident of the town and is the owner of Governance4Good, a consulting firm for nonprofit organizations. Cruise […]

Town of Blythewood: Board Members Needed

COA for pediatric clinic delayed

BLYTHEWOOD – A 16-foot tall free-standing, semi-circular wall that is the feature of the front entrance to a medical building proposed on Blythewood Road did not get a warm welcome from the town’s Board of Architectural Review (BAR) Monday evening. One board member called it overpowering. Matt Davis, the architect representing the applicant, Palmetto Pediatric […]

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