NOTE: THERE ARE A SLEW OF COMMENTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AT THE “What’s Happening in Columbia” facebook page: Interesting read: a lot of controversy about a borough zoning employee’s decision.

I am writing in regards to this horrendous commercial type building that is being constructed on South 13th street. The building is 2800 square feet. The limit for any accessory building is 1000 square feet. Minor oversight? I think not. Jeff Helms admitted that he made a mistake, and now look what we neighbors are stuck with! This horrible monstrosity that ruins our neighborhood. And what is it going to do to our property values???

The new owner doesn’t even plan to live at the property, he is going to turn the single family home into a multi unit rental!!! There has been a stop work order placed until a meeting is held, where he will try to get a variance granted I’m sure! Something needs to be done! This is not okay. The building must come down.

Sincerely,
An angry taxpaying neighbor