Planning commission approves Wawa PUD with 50‑square‑foot monument sign limit; lot split for adjacent parcel approved
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Summary
Commission approved final PUD master plan for a Wawa at 2425 Nashville Highway with a condition limiting monument signs to 50 square feet or less, and separately approved a lot split creating two lots for the site; staff said canopy placement and site revisions now conform to the zoning ordinance.
The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission approved a final PUD master plan for a proposed Wawa gas station at 2425 Nashville Highway and separately approved a preliminary/final plat to split the existing Wawa lot into two parcels.
Planning staff told commissioners the applicant revised the site plan after preliminary approval to bring canopy placement and other elements into conformance with the zoning ordinance. "The PUD master plan conforms to what planning commission has approved regarding the elevations, orientation, and layout," staff said, while noting staff requested that the motion include the proposed monument sign design and a maximum of 50 square feet.
Staff explained the applicant submitted multiple monument sign renditions; two proposed monument signs measured about 49.87 square feet, just under the 50‑square‑foot maximum. The commission approved the PUD on a motion that included the staff condition limiting freestanding monument signage to one of the presented low‑profile designs and no more than 50 square feet.
Commissioners also approved the companion lot split (preliminary and final plat together) to create two lots and a PUD access easement behind the lots for through access; staff said no public infrastructure changes were required for the split.
Why it matters: The sign condition resolves prior concerns about canopy and sign placement compliance with the zoning ordinance and clears the way for the applicant to finalize construction plans on the Wawa parcel. The lot split sets up a residual lot to the south for future development.
Next steps: The approvals allow the applicant to proceed with building permit submittals subject to standard technical conditions and to record the plat for the new lot configuration.
