APPLICATION
DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMISSION
Please see submission materials checklist for materials necessary for application
SUBMISSION MATERIALS MUST ACCOMPANY APPLICATION
Application forms and materials are DUE AT 4:00 p.m. on the deadline date
Address:
Is the project:
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Site plan review
New construction
Renovation
Addition
Other
Square Footage
Square Footage
Square Footage
Sign/Site Improvement (wall, fence, etc.)___________
o What is the cost of your project? _______________
o Does this project have 5 or more dwelling units? ____yes ____no
• If yes, how many in total? ____
o Will the total combined square footage of existing and new structures on the site be equal to
or greater to 100,000 square feet? ____yes ____no
• If yes, how what is the total square footage? _______________
General Description of Proposal
List of Submission Materials: (See Submission Materials Checklist)
Applicant Signature*
E-mail Address
Print Name
Mailing Address
Phone Number
Date
*If applicant is not property owner, please submit Letter of Agency form.
Rev: April 2016
LETTER OF AGENCY
TO: The City Of Columbia Design/Development Review Commission
RE:
(Property Location)
In connection with the subject property, I hereby appoint the person shown below as my agent for the
purpose of reviewing plans and filing any application(s) as he/she shall deem necessary in reference to the
above listed property.
Authorized Agent
Agent’s Address & Telephone #
Signature of Property Owner
Date
Witness
Date
Property Owner Address & Telephone
FOR STAFF USE:
TMS#
Zoning Dist.
Review Dist.
Review Type:  Staff
LMK: yes
 Commission
no
group
Hearing Date
Rev: April 2016
GUIDE TO A D/DRC MEETING
WHO IS THE D/DRC?
The D/DRC (Design/Development Review Commission) is a quasi-judicial board comprised of
nine volunteer citizens appointed by City Council who, by virtue of their profession or
experience, are interested in historic preservation and design issues. The D/DRC is the
continuation of a volunteer board created in the early 1960s to help foster preservation of
Columbia’s historic resources. The D/DRC meets once a month, usually on the second
Thursday of the month. The meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. Please see the calendar for meeting
dates and location.
WHAT TO BRING TO THE MEETING?
All material submitted with the application will be provided to the D/DRC well before the
meeting, and all materials will be present at the meeting. If you have a presentation that has
animation or requires special equipment, please notify the D/DRC staff person at least two days
prior to the meeting.
AT THE MEETING
The agenda for each meeting will be available online prior to the meeting, and staff will provide paper copies of the
agenda at the meeting. Depending on the complexity of a proposal, the discussion may take a few minutes or
could be rather lengthy.
1. If you plan to speak before the D/DRC, please sign the sign-in sheet located near
the entrance upon arrival.
2. The Chair calls the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
3. The Chair will ask that anyone who plans to speak on behalf of a case to stand and
take an oath pledging to tell the truth.
4. Staff will present the consent agenda.
5. Cases on the regular agenda will be heard next.
6. For each case, staff will present the case to the D/DRC.
7. The applicant will have 10 minutes to present their project.
8. For each case, the Chair will ask if anyone from the public wishes to speak. Each
person will have 2 minutes to present comments.
9. After the D/DRC has asked any questions, they may discuss the proposal with each
other. When this discussion is finished, the Chair will call for a motion. You
typically will receive a determination on your request at the meeting. There are some
instances where a case will be deferred for a month in order to gather additional
information.
10. You may feel free to leave the meeting after a decision is made for your project.
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D/DRC SUBMISSION MATERIAL CHECKLIST
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. If possible, please submit digital copies of all materials.
2. If submitting hardcopies of plans, and they are larger than 11x17, one reduced copy at
11x17 or 8.5x11 is required; staff may request oversized copies for the D/DRC if they
think it necessary.
3. A CD containing digital files (.jpg, .tif, or .pdf) of all graphics shall be submitted for
commercial projects.
4. Staff may require additional materials, such as color renderings, on a case-by-case basis.
The application and all materials shall be submitted by 4 P.M. on the deadline dates (see
attached calendar for deadlines).
Please submit the materials listed below that pertain(s) to your project.
REMODELING & ADDITIONS:
1. Elevation drawings to scale indicating proposed alterations. Architectural renderings
may be required for major alterations. Include window and door design(s) if altered.
2. Exterior material descriptions for existing and proposed structures. (Staff may request
you to present samples at the meeting).
3. Site plan showing dimensions of lot and location of existing building(s) or structure(s) on
lot, location of additions, dimensions of existing structure and additions.
4. Photographs of existing conditions from all elevations.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
1. Elevation drawings, showing ALL sides and dimensions to scale. Color renderings may
be required.
2. Photograph(s) of proposed site and adjoining properties.
3. Site plan including building footprint and setbacks, location and number of off-street
parking spaces (in some instances), lot dimensions, scale and North arrow. (If total
square footage, including existing buildings, is greater than 50,000 square feet please also
see Planning Commission Site Plan Review Checklist.)
4. Material & details list including door and window styles, sizes, profiles, texture samples,
and colors. (Staff may request you to present samples at the meeting.)
5. Streetscape drawings showing proposed infill and one to two block area of surrounding
context may be required in some special cases.
6. Location of service equipment: HVAC, meters, dumpsters etc.
7. Landscaping Plan (if applicable)
8. Sign plan (if applicable)
MATERIAL CHANGES (doors, windows, siding, etc.):
1. Written description of proposed work and a written description of the area/part of the
structure that is involved.
2. Photographs of area involved. Color is preferred. Digital images can be submitted.
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3. Sample or photo of materials involved.
4. For changes to siding material - see Policy on Substitute Siding (available upon request).
FENCES, WALLS, DRIVEWAYS, ACCESSORY BUILDINGS:
1. Site plan showing the location of the fence, wall, driveway or accessory building, along
with the lot lines and setback lines.
2. Description of materials and design. Elevation drawings are strongly encouraged.
3. Photographs of areas affected.
SIGNAGE:
1. Site plan illustrating location of proposed & existing signs with legal property lines.
2. Illustration of design showing graphics, dimensions, illumination style, and materials.
3. For wall signs, an elevation of the building showing proposed signs to scale.
DEMOLITION/HISTORIC:
*From Section 17-764(e) of the City of Columbia Code of Ordinances
(e) Criteria for review of requests for demolition permits.
The following criteria shall be used as a guideline by the DDRC for review of all requests for
demolition permits. The commission may require the applicant to provide certain information
dealing with the criteria. The type of information which may be required is detailed in the
commission's rules and regulations; however, only that information which is reasonably available
to owners may be required.
(1) The historic or architectural significance of a building, structure or object;
(2) A determination of whether the subject property is capable of earning a reasonable
economic return on its value without the demolition, with consideration being given to
economic impact to the property owner of the subject property;
(3) The importance of the building, structure or object to the ambience of a district;
(4) Whether the building, structure or object is one of the last remaining examples of its
kind in the neighborhood, the city or the region;
(5) Whether there are definite plans for reuse of the property if the proposed demolition
is carried out, and what the effect of those plans on the character of the surrounding
area would be;
(6) The existing structural condition, history of maintenance and use of the property,
whether it endangers public safety, and whether the city is requiring its demolition;
(7) Whether the building or structure is able to be relocated, and whether a site for
relocation is available; and
(8) Whether the building or structure is under orders from the city to be demolished, and
this criterion shall be given more significance than the criteria mentioned in subsections
(1) through (7) of this subsection.
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DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMISSION
2016 CALENDAR OF REGULAR MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1737 MAIN STREET
THIRD FLOOR, CITY HALL
SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
4:00 P.M.
(803) 545-3222
STANDARD
APPLICATION
DEADLINE
4:00 p.m.
MEETING DATE
4 p.m.
December 2, 2015
January 14, 2016
January 6, 2016
February 11, 2016
February 3, 2016
March 10, 2016
March 2, 2016
April 14, 2016
March 30, 2016
May 12, 2016
May 4, 2016
June 9, 2016
June 8, 2016
July 14, 2016
June 29, 2016
August 11, 2016
August 10, 2016
September 8, 2016
September 7, 2016
October 13, 2016
October 5, 2016
November 10, 2016
November 2, 2016
December 8, 2016
November 30, 2016
January 12, 2017
January 4, 2017
February 9, 2017
Note: Staff may defer your case if all materials are not received and complete by the materials
deadline! Visit our website at www.columbiasc.net to confirm meeting and application deadline
dates. There, you will also find agendas, applications, revised calendars, links to the City Code,
and much more!
Revised 1/22/2016