{"id":1411,"date":"2026-06-12T15:07:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=1411"},"modified":"2026-06-12T15:07:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:07:21","slug":"irmo-could-get-300-apartments-on-former-clay-mining-site-heres-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=1411","title":{"rendered":"Irmo could get 300 apartments on former clay mining site. Here&#8217;s what to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>A developer wants to transform a former Midlands clay mining site into a 300-unit apartment complex, but neighbors say the area can\u2019t handle the added traffic. Irmo\u2019s planning commission unanimously recommended rezoning the 22-acre property Monday, sending the proposal to town council.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=1409\">Police say stolen truck flees, crashes into other cars during SC traffic stop<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>FULL STORY: Former Midlands mining site could become 300 apartments. Here\u2019s what we know<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=1408\">Can you use your phone at a traffic light? What SC\u2019s hands-free law says<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Here are key takeaways:<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Long Key Development is proposing about 300 market-rate apartments on roughly 22 acres off Columbiana Drive near Woodspring Suites, on land previously zoned for manufacturing and used for clay mining until about 2023.<\/li>\n<li>The complex would include a swimming pool, clubhouse, gym, coworking spaces and 641 parking spaces, with the main entrance on Columbiana Drive and a secondary access on Battery Drive.<\/li>\n<li>Up to 50% of units may participate in Richland County\u2019s Commercial Development Program, an affordable housing program for those earning between 80% and 120% of the area\u2019s median income.<\/li>\n<li>A town traffic study of Lake Murray Boulevard, College Street, Columbiana Drive and Broad River Road found no major changes were needed, though traffic signal timing modifications were recommended.<\/li>\n<li>Residents raised concerns about density and infrastructure, particularly the condition of Battery Road. Irmo town council is expected to discuss the project June 16.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><i>The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. 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