BLYTHEWOOD – Third time was the charm for representatives of the Hilton Home 2 Suites who appeared before the Planning Commission Monday night requesting approval of a site plan for a four-story, 88-bed hotel they hope to construct on a 1.93 acre lot between I-77 and San Jose’s restaurant. While serious concern was expressed by […]
Lack of quorum delays hotel vote
September 6, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – For the second time since March, the Blythewood Planning Commission didn’t come up with a quorum for their regular monthly meeting. On Tuesday evening, representatives for Hilton Hotel’s Home 2 Suites came before the commission to resolve commissioners’ earlier questions concerning traffic access to a 1.93 acre site where representatives of the hotel […]
Hilton’s Home 2 Suites eyes Blythewood site
August 9, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Hilton Hotel’s Home 2 Suites is considering putting down roots in Blythewood. The hotel’s owners are seeking permission from the Town to build a four-story, 88-bed hotel building on a 1.93 acre vacant lot adjacent to the I-77 ramp. But without considerable adjustments to the entrance to the property, the 55,672 square foot […]
Commision endorses vendor ordinance
June 7, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – After more than a year of handwringing over whether to allow temporary vendors in the Town Center District, the Planning Commissioners voted Monday night to recommend that Council adopt the City of Columbia’s vending ordinance, presented by Town Administrator Brian Cook, with a few tweaks. That modified ordinance, basically, allows temporary vendors and […]
Planning Commission sides with developers against tree law amendment
April 5, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – During its February meeting, Town Council voted to adopt an amendment to the town’s tree preservation ordinance that would remove an exemption that Town Attorney Jim Meggs suggested is being interpreted by developers as permission to clear cut lots without a tree removal permit from town hall. On Monday night, the Planning Commission […]
Deadlines tighten on vendor regulations
February 8, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – On Monday night, the Planning Commission once again tackled the question of what policies, procedures and guidelines the Town government should put in place for itinerant vendors who want to set up shop in the Town Center District. And, once again, the Commission punted. Commission Chair Donald Brock opened the issue by questioning […]
Horton cottages fail PC rezoning criteria, Brock elected PC Chair
December 7, 2017 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Planning Commission members unanimously elected Donald Brock to chair the Commission Monday evening. Brock replaces Brian Franklin who was elected to Town Council last month. Brock is a resident of Oakhurst neighborhood. Developer D. R. Horton was back on the Commission’s doorstep Monday evening requesting the rezoning of 4.76 acres near the […]
PC briefed on sketch plan approval
November 22, 2017 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Planning Commissioners were briefed at their November meeting on proposed changes to the Town’s subdivision ordinance designed to give developers greater certainty about the Town’s subdivision review and approval process. Sketch plan approval would be given to the Commission rather than being optional. Currently, the town’s planning consultant and administrator approve sketch plans. […]
McLean Resigns from Planning Commission
August 23, 2012 By
Blythewood planning commissioner Neil McLean resigned his seat on the commission at the end of the Aug. 6 meeting. McLean said it was time to step down due to business opportunities and family commitments. Two years remained on his current four-year term. The position is appointed by the Town Council. In other business, town administrator […]
