Economic Development Subcommittee
Regular MeetingColumbia, SC · October 2, 2018
Agenda
COLUMBIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018
The Columbia Economic Development Subcommittee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday,
October 2, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Mayor's Conference Room at City Hall, 1737 Main
Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201.
Prior to entering the meeting please turn all electronic communication devices to the silent, vibrate or off
position. All presenters are asked to speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes.
CALL TO ORDER
DISCUSSION OF CONSTRUCTION STRATEGIES AND GROWTH
1. Resolution No.: R-2018-090 - Adopting a Policy and Criteria to Consider the Inclusion of
Real Property in a Multi-County Industrial Park to Apply Richland County’s Special
Source Revenue Credit incentive to Real Property within the Corporate Limits of the City
of Columbia developed for Rental Affordable and Workforce Housing Projects
2. Proposed Demolition Delay Ordinance - Ms. Amy Moore, Principal Planner for the
Planning and Development Services Department
3. Neighborhood Enhancements Through Demolition and Acquisition - Mr. William "Skip"
Holbrook, Columbia Police Chief Addition
ADJOURNMENT
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COLUMBIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018
The Columbia Economic Development Subcommittee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday,
October 2, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Mayor's Conference Room at City Hall, 1737 Main
Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201.
Prior to entering the meeting please turn all electronic communication devices to the silent, vibrate or off
position. All presenters are asked to speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes.
CALL TO ORDER
DISCUSSION OF CONSTRUCTION STRATEGIES AND GROWTH
1. Resolution No.: R-2018-090 - Adopting a Policy and Criteria to Consider the Inclusion of
Real Property in a Multi-County Industrial Park to Apply Richland County’s Special
Source Revenue Credit incentive to Real Property within the Corporate Limits of the City
of Columbia developed for Rental Affordable and Workforce Housing Projects
2. Proposed Demolition Delay Ordinance - Ms. Amy Moore, Principal Planner for the
Planning and Development Services Department
3. Neighborhood Enhancements Through Demolition and Acquisition - Mr. William "Skip"
Holbrook, Columbia Police Chief Addition
ADJOURNMENT
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MEETING DATE: October 2, 2018
DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
FROM: Erika Moore, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Resolution No.: R-2018-090 - Adopting a Policy and Criteria to
Consider the Inclusion of Real Property in a Multi-County
Industrial Park to Apply Richland County’s Special Source
Revenue Credit incentive to Real Property within the
Corporate Limits of the City of Columbia developed for Rental
Affordable and Workforce Housing Projects
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
STRATEGIC GOALS: Collaborate and partner with entities, Foster a healthy quality
of life, Provide high quality municipal services
ATTACHMENTS:
2018-090 Rental Affordable and Workforce Housing Projects Policy EDC 10-1-18
(PDF)
Updated: 9/27/2018 3:06 PM Page 1
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RESOLUTION NO.: R-2018-090
Attachment: 2018-090 Rental Affordable and Workforce Housing Projects Policy EDC 10-1-18 (4628 : Affordable Housing Special Source
Adopting a Policy and Criteria to Consider the Inclusion of Real Property in a Multi-County Industrial Park
to Apply Richland County’s Special Source Revenue Credit incentive to Real Property within the Corporate
Limits of the City of Columbia developed for Rental Affordable and Workforce Housing Projects
WHEREAS, Columbia City Council desires to provide incentives for Affordable and Workforce
Housing Developments within the corporate limits that will help address the Affordable Housing
Shortage that currently exists; and,
WHEREAS, Affordable Housing for rental will serve families with household income at or below
80% Area Median Income (AMI) as defined by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) annually and adjusted by the City of Columbia Community Development Department; and,
WHEREAS, Workforce Housing for rental will serve families with household incomes at eighty-
one (81%) percent but not to exceed one hundred twenty (120%) percent of the AMI as defined by HUD
annually and adjusted by the City of Columbia Community Development Department; and,
WHEREAS, City of Columbia 2016-2019 Consolidated Plan indicated there were 11,069 renters
that pay thirty (30%) percent of their income in housing cost and defined by HUD as being cost
burdened, and,
WHEREAS, the Columbia Housing Authority received over 23,266 applications in twenty-seven
(27) hours for its Section 8 program in July 2017; and,
WHEREAS, there is an affordable housing shortage in Columbia; and,
WHEREAS, Columbia City Council desires to facilitate the addition of 1,000 affordable housing
units in the city over a five (5) year period; and,
WHEREAS, Columbia City Council desires to incentivize projects designed and developed for a
blended income target market, and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia desires to promote mixed-income housing to reduce
concentration of low-income housing in targeted neighborhoods. Concentration is defined as the
existence of housing problems, low-income households, or ethnic/racial minorities in a Census Tract at a
rate of ten (10%) percent or higher than the City as a whole; and,
WHEREAS, affordable rents shall be an amount equal to thirty (30%) percent of an Affordable
eighty (80%) percent or Workforce Housing one hundred twenty (120%) percent household AMI.
Affordable rent is the high HOME rent as published annually by HUD and adjusted by the City of
Columbia Community Development Department; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia desires to adopt criteria in order to determine when it is
appropriate to include a real property or real properties located within the corporate limits of the City of
Columbia in a Multi-County Industrial Park in order for the development to quality for Richland County’s
Special Source Revenue Credit Incentive; NOW THEREFORE,
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Attachment: 2018-090 Rental Affordable and Workforce Housing Projects Policy EDC 10-1-18 (4628 : Affordable Housing Special Source
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council this ___ day of ________________, 2018, that
the following criteria are hereby adopted in order for Columbia City Council to determine when it is
appropriate to include a real property or real properties developed as affordable rental housing projects
located within the corporate limits of the City of Columbia in a Multi-County Industrial Park in order for
the development to qualify for Richland County’s Special Source Revenue Credit Incentive:
1. A minimum private investment of Eight Million and No/100 ($8,000,000) Dollars in total project
costs (land acquisition and construction) as allowed by Richland County and City of Columbia with no
use of JEDA funds;
2. The project shall be mixed-income. A minimum of ten twenty-five (1025%) percent of the total
number of proposed residential units in the development shall be affordable to household incomes less
than eighty (80%) percent of the area median income (AMI) and ten (10%) percent of the total number
of proposed residential units in the development shall be affordable to household incomes less than one
hundred twenty (120%) percent of the area median income (AMI)(chart attached for reference). In no
case shall more than seventy-five (75%) of the proposed residential units be targeted for incomes less
than eighty (80%) percent of the area median income (AMI). Affordability calculations for rental
projects shall include all ancillary fees to include parking, application, association fees and any charges
for amenities. To achieve the required AMI, income averaging for designated units may be used as
specified in the ordinance adopting the incentive for each project.
3. The period of affordability shall be no less than fifteen eighteen (185) years, which shall be the
subject of deed restrictions and evidence of compliance shall be verified annually to the City no later
than June 30th of each calendar year. Compliance documentation requirements, both initial and
ongoing, shall be established by and included in the ordinance certifying the project for the incentive.
4. The project must be completed within three (3) years of City Council approval of the ordinance
certifying the project.
5. Affordable units shall be dispersed throughout the development and shall be comparable in size,
number of bedrooms, materials and parking to dwelling units in the development in which they are
located. Exteriors of affordable units shall be consistent with and indistinguishable from the exteriors of
other units in the project.
6. Columbia City Council reserves the right to review the cost benefit analysis and approve or deny
any other Assistance that may already be available to development project.
7. Developments categorized as dormitories, rented by the bedroom, and/or not occupied on an
annual full-time basis are not eligible.
7.8. This incentive is intended to be complimentary to any other program intended to facilitate the
provision of affordable housing and should not be construed to limit or invalidate any such program.
8.9. For the purposes of administering this incentive, the following definitions shall be used:
Household income: All sources of financial support, both cash and in kind of adult occupants of
the housing unit, to include wages, salaried, tips, commissions, all forms of self-employment income,
interest, dividends, net rental income, income from estates or trusts, Social Security benefits, public
assistance programs, and other sources of income regularly received.
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Attachment: 2018-090 Rental Affordable and Workforce Housing Projects Policy EDC 10-1-18 (4628 : Affordable Housing Special Source
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Credit Agreement will provide that:
(a) the owner of the Property will make a payment in lieu of tax related to the Property
(“PILOT”) during the term of the Credit Agreement, which PILOT shall be based on property tax
assessment of the Property of six (6%) percent;
(b) the annual PILOT payment payable from the Company to the County will be subject to
reduction by a forty (40%) percent infrastructure credit (b) the annual PILOT can be increased to fifty
(50%) percent infrastructure credit with the addition of a mixed use component to the project
comprising no less than ten (10%) percent of the heated square footage of the project or 2,000 square
feet, whichever is more the uses of which shall be approved in the certification ordinance and shall be
limited to retail and/or service,
(c) the term of the Credit Agreement shall not exceed fifteen eighteen (185) years;
(d) the Property will be deemed removed from the Park upon the expiration or earlier
termination of the Credit Agreement due to non-compliance of the requirements listed herein and as
set forth in the certification ordinance; and (d) the Credit Agreement is non-renewable and can only be
amended or modified with the consent of [three-quarters] of the members of City Council, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that inclusion of a real property or real properties developed
privately owned affordable housing projects located within the corporate limits of the City of Columbia
in a Multi-County Industrial Park shall be ordinance and the enactment of such an ordinance is in the
sole exclusive legislative discretion of Columbia City Council.
Requested by:
____________________________________
Mayor
Approved by:
________________________________
City Manager
Approved as to form: ATTEST:
_________________________________ ____________________________________
City Attorney City Clerk
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MEETING DATE: October 2, 2018
DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
FROM: Erika Moore, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Proposed Demolition Delay Ordinance - Ms. Amy Moore,
Principal Planner for the Planning and Development Services
Department
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
STRATEGIC GOALS: Foster a healthy quality of life, Provide high quality municipal
services
ATTACHMENTS:
October Demo Delay Packet (PDF)
Updated: 9/27/2018 3:03 PM Page 1
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MEMORANDUM
Attachment: October Demo Delay Packet (4627 : Proposed Demolition Delay Ordinance)
TO: Members of the Economic Development Subcommittee
From: Amy Moore, Principal Planner, Historic Preservation
Date: September 25, 2018
RE: Proposed Demo Delay Ordinance
Summary: The demolition delay ordinance has been updated to include clarified
language and comments from the subcommittee.
Since the last subcommittee meeting in which the demolition delay proposal was
discussed, staff has been working on addressing items of concern raised by the
committee members, as well as editing criteria and language to provide as much
clarity as possible. Items which have been addressed or added include:
Narrowed criteria for determining significance;
Clarified criteria for review of demolition;
A recommended documents checklist for demolition;
Penalties for demolition done without a permit;
Required evidence of secured funding and re-development plans for
approved demolitions;
A meeting with staff at the 90-day mark;
Staff level approval for some limited demolition.
More detailed information on these items is available on the following pages.
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Narrowed Criteria for Determining Significance
Rather than including all potentially contributing structures, these criteria restrict
demolition delay review to those structures that would meet the criteria for
landmark status as delineated below. Aside from narrowing the scope of review to
these structures, applicants could apply for landmark status and become eligible for
tax incentives.
1. Individually listed in or has been determined eligible for listing in the National
Attachment: October Demo Delay Packet (4627 : Proposed Demolition Delay Ordinance)
Register of Historic Places.
2. Contributes to a Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic
Places.
3. Distinctive characteristics in architectural design.
4. Somewhat rare type within Columbia.
5. Belonging to a group or style of buildings of which it is a good example.
6. The work of an architect of local or national importance.
7. A good example of a style or type of building which is becoming, or in danger
of becoming, extinct locally.
8. The site of events, homes of people, etc., having significantly contributed to
local or national history.
Clarified Criteria for Review of Demolition
Based on feedback from Council, staff has worked to clarify the review criteria:
1. The historic or architectural significance of a building or structure as
delineated in the criteria for determining significance.
2. Whether the building or structure is a contributing property to the area.
3. Whether the building or structure is one of the last remaining examples of its
kind in the neighborhood, city, or region.
4. The existing structural condition as assessed by a licensed engineer or
architect with extensive experience in historic rehabilitation projects in a
report with visual and written documentation of any structural issues,
whether it endangers public safety, and whether the building or structure is
under orders from the city to be demolished due to severe structural
deficiencies.
5. Whether the property has been adequately maintained. Applicants shall
supply a building maintenance history which answers the following questions:
1) Is the building free of a history of serious, continuing code violations? 2)
Has the property been properly maintained and stabilized? Failure to
adequately maintain and protect the property shall be considered demolition
by neglect and shall not be considered a reason for granting demolition
approval. Long term deferred maintenance and/or a history of continuing
code violations not addressed by the owner, or other proper persons having
legal custody of the structure or building shall constitute a violation and not
be considered as a part of the bottom line of the economic viability report
(see submittal requirements, item 7)
6. Whether there are definite plans with secured funding for the reuse of the
property within the next year if the proposed demolition is carried out, and
whether those plans would enhance or detract from the surrounding area.
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7. A determination of the building use and economic viability. The applicant
shall submit a market analysis prepared by an architect, developer, real
estate consultant, appraiser, or other real estate professional with extensive
experience in both real estate and historic rehabilitation that demonstrates
all of the following:
a. The current use does not generate a reasonable economic return (may
include a report of like uses and building scale in the same or similar
neighborhood).
b. That appropriate and reasonable alternate uses in the building could
Attachment: October Demo Delay Packet (4627 : Proposed Demolition Delay Ordinance)
not generate a future reasonable economic return.
c. That alterations or additions to the existing building could not make
the current or future use generate a reasonable economic return.
d. Potential Federal tax credits, transfer of development rights, local
abatements or incentives, or other funding sources are not feasible to
bridge the gap identified above.
Recommended Documents Checklist
Staff detailed a list of documents (included in packet) that are recommended to be
submitted for DDRC review. These have more exacting language included for
clarity.
Added Staff Level Review
Staff may review features not visible from the public right-of-way or features which
are not historically or architecturally significant. This should ensure that these
demolitions do not trigger a submittal for demolition delay.
Added a Requirement to Submit Evidence of Secured Funding and
Redevelopment Plans
Concerns were raised by committee members and attendees at the previous sub-
committee meeting regarding demolition without feasible plans for redevelopment
or funding. Based on these concerns, a requirement to supply this information has
been added to the proposal.
Added a 90-Day Meeting Between Staff and Applicant
In the current draft, applicants are required to meet with staff to discuss document
submissions and the progress of the delay at the 90-day mark. This meeting is
intended to prevent a delay of a final decision because of insufficient information.
Added Penalties for Demolition Conducted without the required Permit
Based on Council feedback on the previous draft, a five year stay in the issuance of
a building permit for new construction is proposed; this would apply only to a site
previously occupied by a historic building or structure demolished without review
and approval.
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Article V. Historic Preservation and Architectural Review
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Section 17-651. Purpose of article.
The purposes of this article are to:
(1) Protect the beauty of the city and improve the quality of its environment through identification,
recognition, conservation, maintenance and enhancement of areas, sites, structures and fixtures which
constitute or reflect distinctive features of the economic, social, cultural or architectural history of the
Attachment: October Demo Delay Packet (4627 : Proposed Demolition Delay Ordinance)
city and its distinctive physical features;
(2) Limit or mitigate the detrimental effect on the city’s existing character and heritage that may result from
the demolition of architecturally or historically significant properties;
(3) Foster appropriate use and wider public knowledge and appreciation of such features, areas, sites,
structures and fixtures;
(4) Resist and restrain environmental influences adverse to such purposes;
(5) Encourage private efforts in support of such purposes; and
(6) By furthering such purposes, promote the public welfare, strengthen the cultural and educational life of
the city, and make the city a more attractive and desirable place in which to live and work.
(Code 1979, § 6-8001; Ord. No. 98-079, 11-18-98)
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(g) Delay of demolition. The delay of demolition is intended to limit or mitigate the detrimental effect on the
city’s existing character and heritage by postponing whole or partial demolition of architecturally or
historically significant buildings or structures in the Design/Development Area (-DD), the Devine Street
corridor, the Gervais Street Corridor, the North Main Corridor (exact ranges to be determined), and the
eligible landmark list as produced by Historic Columbia that constitute or reflect the architectural, cultural,
economic, political or social history of the city. The –DD is defined in Sec. 17-253 of the ordinance. [exact
range of other corridors to be determined and defined in ordinance].
(1) An architecturally or historically significant building or structure is defined as being fifty (50) years old
or older and meeting at least one of the following criteria:
a. Individually listed in or has been determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic
Places.
b. Contributes to a Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
c. Distinctive characteristics in architectural design.
d. Somewhat rare type within Columbia.
e. Belonging to a group or style of buildings of which it is a good example.
f. The work of an architect of local or national importance.
g. A good example of a style or type of building which is becoming, or in danger of becoming extinct
locally.
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h. The site of events, homes of people, etc., having significantly contributed to local or national history.
(2) The City shall not issue a permit for demolition for any architecturally or historically significant building
or structure visible from the public right-of-way without prior review and approval by the Design
Development Review Commission (DDRC). If deemed “noncontributing” in accordance with subsection
17-652, a CDA for demolition may be written by staff immediately. Staff may issue an approval for
removal of features not visible from the public right-of-way or for features which are not historically or
architecturally significant to the structure. Additionally, a structure may be approved for demolition by
staff if it constitutes a life safety hazard and has been deemed beyond repair by the City of Columbia
Building Official.
(3) In addition to complete demolition of a building or structure, reduction of a building’s footprint shall
Attachment: October Demo Delay Packet (4627 : Proposed Demolition Delay Ordinance)
also be considered demolition for the purposes of this section and shall be subject to delay of demolition.
(4) Age shall be established by the records maintained by the Richland County Assessor’s Office or
additional research. If age cannot be established by the records maintained by the Richland County
Assessor’s Office, the applicant for a demolition shall present other documentation to the city to
establish date of construction. If the age is unknown, not indicated, or in dispute, it shall be assumed to
be at least 50 years.
(5) Upon receipt of an application for a request for demolition, the DDRC staff shall apply the following
criteria for review:
a. The historic or architectural significance of a building or structure as delineated in item 1(a-h);
b. Whether the building or structure is a contributing property to the area;
c. Whether the building or structure is one of the last remaining examples of its kind in the
neighborhood, city, or region;
d. The existing structural condition as assessed by a licensed engineer or architect with extensive
experience in historic rehabilitation projects in a report with visual and written documentation of
any structural issues,whether it endangers public safety, and whether the building or structure is
under orders from the city to be demolished due to severe structural deficiencies;
e. Whether the property has been adequately maintained. Applicants shall supply a building
maintenance history which answers the following questions: 1) Is the building free of a history of
serious, continuing code violations? 2) Has the property been properly maintained and stabilized?
Failure to adequately maintain and protect the property shall be considered demolition by neglect
and shall not be considered a reason for granting demolition approval. Long term deferred
maintenance and/or a history of continuing code violations not addressed by the owner, or other
proper person having legal custody of the structure or building shall constitute a violation and will
not be considered as a part of the bottom line of the economic viability report (see submittal
requirement ‘g’ below).
f. Whether there are definite plans with secured funding for the reuse of the property within the next
year if the proposed demolition is carried out, and whether those plans would enhance or detract
from the surrounding area;
g. A determination of the building use and economic viability. The applicant shall submit a market
analysis prepared by an architect, developer, real estate consultant, appraiser, or other real estate
professional with extensive experience in both real estate and historic rehabilitation that
demonstrates all of the following:
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a. The current use does not generate a reasonable economic return (may include market report of
like uses and building scale in the same or similar neighborhood);
b. That appropriate and reasonable alternate uses in the building could not generate a future
reasonable economic return;
c. That alterations or additions to the existing building could not make the current or future use
generate a reasonable economic return; and
d. Potential Federal tax credits, transfer of development rights, local abatements or incentives, or
other funding sources are not feasible to bridge the gap identified above.
Attachment: October Demo Delay Packet (4627 : Proposed Demolition Delay Ordinance)
(6) For applications requiring DDRC review, if the DDRC does not find the property architecturally or
historically significant, a Certificate of Design Approval (CDA) shall be granted to allow the demolition
permit to be issued. Demolition may be conditional upon the detailed recordation of the subject property.
(7) Should the DDRC find the subject property to be architecturally or historically significant, a delay of
demolition of up to one hundred eighty (180) days may be imposed at their meeting to allow the
applicant time to find viable alternatives to demolition.
(8) No permits for demolition, new construction or alterations shall be issued during the delay period.
Permits for repairs may be issued including emergency stabilization repairs to a property whose
structural integrity has been compromised. Approval for such repairs must be approved in writing by
the DDRC or DDRC staff.
(9) In order to avoid or mitigate the anticipated effects of demolition, staff shall, in conjunction with the
property owner, accommodate reasonable requests from any interested parties for information about or
access to the building or structure for the purpose of evaluating alternatives to demolition. Due
consideration shall be given to all possible alternatives to demolition, including but not limited to the
preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, relocation or sale of the property.
(10) After the 90th day of the delay of demolition, City Staff shall meet with the applicant(s) or agent(s) to
assess the progress of the delay and ensure that applicants are compiling the necessary documentation
to help reduce the possibility of further delays.
(11) By the end of the 180-day demolition delay period, the applicant must submit documentation to the
DDRC that details and verifies any efforts to secure viable alternatives to demolition including but not
limited to the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, relocation or sale of the property. If provided with
insufficient or incomplete data critical to the evaluation of the demolition request, the DDRC may
impose up to an additional 180- day delay. Upon a complete submittal, the DDRC may either grant or
deny the demolition request.
(12) Responsibilities of the applicant and staff during the delay period including, but not limited to
documentation, assessments, estimates, plans, resource identification, and notification shall be set forth
in the D/DRC bylaws, which require approval by City Council.
(14) If the DDRC approves a request for demolition, they may require as a condition of their approval that
the building or structure be documented by the property owner prior to the demolition. Required
documentation will minimally include photographs and a site plan.
(15) The removal or demolition of any building or structure within the designated demolition delay overlay
without an approved demolition permit shall result in a five-year stay in the issuance of a building
permit for any new construction at the site previously occupied by the historic building or structure.
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Columbia, SC—Proposed 180 Day Delay
Attachment: October Demo Delay Packet (4627 : Proposed Demolition Delay Ordinance)
Includes determination period, application turn around, and delay
180 calendar days
10 business
Days Estimated 45 business day (max)
Legal notice
Request for DDRC DDRC
published in Staff and applicant explore alternatives
demolition Rehears
newspaper and Meeting to demolition, see 180 day flow chart
received Case
Sign posted on for more information
Property 15 days
Applicant prior to meeting
Demolition
informed of Delay granted (with
commission
Imposed or without
level review conditions) or
denied
Completed
Application
Submitted
Key Time dependent upon property
owner/agent submittal
Significance Determina-
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Application Turn
Around Window
Demolition Delay
Period
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City of Columbia
Application Process & Procedures—Delay of Demolition
Attachment: October Demo Delay Packet (4627 : Proposed Demolition Delay Ordinance)
Applicant submits a Staff Review
Staff informs the
whole or partial demo- Staff makes a written
applicant if staff lev-
lition request for a determination of signif-
el or DDRC review
property 50 years old icance of the property
will be required DDRC Review
or more
Legal notice entitled DDRC reviews
DDRC sign posted
a “Notice of Intent demolition request
on property and Delay
to Demolish” pub- and rules whether
adjacent property imposed?
lished in local news- 180 day delay is
owners notified
paper imposed
Yes
No
180 day delay period is used to explore alternatives
(i.e. sale, relocation, etc.) to demolish structure, see
addition flow chart for more information
CDA allowing
demolition can be
issued with or
DDRC Demolition without conditions
reviews Granted
information
gathered Demolition
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City of Columbia
George Elmore Store Example
Attachment: October Demo Delay Packet (4627 : Proposed Demolition Delay Ordinance)
July 3, 2012 July 3, 2012
July 3, 2012 July 25, 2012
History of George Staff informs the
Application for demoli- Legal notice entitled
Elmore Store is known, applicant that
tion of George Elmore a “Notice of Intent to
staff determines prop- DDRC review will
Store submitted. Demolish” published
erty is contributing and be required. in local newspaper
eligible for delay of
demolition.
November 7, 2012
July 25, 2012 August 9, 2012 November 15, 2012
Staff and applicant
DDRC sign posted DDRC reviews Developer contacts
meet and review mate-
on property and demolition request staff regarding ideas
rials. Staff gives feed-
adjacent property and 180 day delay is for rehabilitation of
back regarding
owners notified imposed property.
materials
January 12, 2013 February 5, 2013
Staff meets with applicant to Staff meets with developer with a
February 14, 2013
determine if their proposed pro- proposed project to determine if
DDRC rehears case with submis-
ject after demolition meets zon- their proposal for redevelopment
sions by applicant and developer.
ing requirements, current code, meets zoning requirements, current
parking, ADA, and current use code, parking, ADA, and current use
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Recommended Document Checklist
Submission of these documents is not required, however, insufficient information may result in a delayed decision or a
denial. It is highly recommended the checklist items be submitted by the dates below.
To be Submitted by Day 90
Two to three detailed estimates of the cost of rehabilitation from qualified professionals*
A detailed written estimate of the cost of demolition
A history of maintenance
Attachment: October Demo Delay Packet (4627 : Proposed Demolition Delay Ordinance)
Detailed structural report with measurements and photographs produced by an engineers,
architect, and/or other qualified professional*
Records, such as emails, that demonstrate the applicant has made the property available
Plans for new construction including a site plan with building footprint, ingress and egress to
the site, current zoning (minimally including usage, setbacks, and lot coverage), simple
elevation drawings, and a list of primary materials
To be Submitted by Day 180
Evidence of secured funding, such as an approved loan application, for the entire scope of
the projects and a timeline for new construction
A detailed written estimate of the cost of new construction
Records, such as emails, that detail the number of viewings of the property and any offers
including price and terms
Estimated fair market value of the property produced by a licensed appraiser experienced in
appraising historic properties. Report should address the value of the structure in its current
condition, after demolition, after renovation, and after proposed redevelopment
Market analysis prepared by qualified professional with extensive experience in both real
estate and historic rehabilitation to demonstrate the following:
o The current use does not generate a reasonable economic return
o That appropriate or reasonable alternative uses, alterations, or additions could not
generate a reasonable economic return
o Potential Federal tax credits, transfers of development rights, local abatements or
incentives or other funding sources are not feasible to bridge the gap identified
above
A rendering or image of the streetscape including the proposed building may be required
As a last resort, potential sites for relocation should be explored and estimates from a
qualified professional obtained or research demonstrating that a suitable site could not be
found.
Any documents not submitted or revised from day 90
*Qualified professionals should include a portfolio of a minimum of three projects that meet the
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation
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MEETING DATE: October 2, 2018
DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
FROM: Erika Moore, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Neighborhood Enhancements Through Demolition and
Acquisition - Mr. William "Skip" Holbrook, Columbia Police
Chief
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
STRATEGIC GOALS: Foster a healthy quality of life, Provide high quality municipal
services
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