March 26, 2019Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedWhat it does
Rezones 129 and 123 Biltmore Avenue from Central Business District (CBD) to Central Business District Expansion Conditional Zone (CBD EXP CZ).
- Passed. Voted no: Sheneika Smith.
- What the minutes say it will do: “The project will preserve the three historic houses, which are important to downtown’s history.”
- Why it matters: Zoning rules decide what can be built on a piece of land and how it can be used.
More from the minutes
- “Residents of Lexington Station have voiced concerns about trash pickup, noise, light and the landscaping along the S. Lexington side of the project.”
- “They are also working with the developer and Mountain Housing Opportunities on a mixed-use project in the Central Business District to provide retail, office and affordable housing.”
- “In response to Vice-Mayor Wisler, Mr Al Sneeden, developer, said that the three historic homes may have a kitchen for a small family or a if a meeting is held in them, they can cater a meal.”
Official title: Council approved the rezoning request
Carried 4–3
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilman Kapoor and carried on a 4-3 vote, with Councilman Haynes, Councilwoman Smith and Vice-Mayor Wisler voting “no.”
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilwoman Mayfield moved to approve the rezoning request from Central Business District (CBD) to Central Business District Expansion Conditional Zone (CBD EXP CZ) for a lodging facility at 155, 137, 129 and 123 Biltmore Avenue with the requested conditions and find that the request is reasonable, is in the public interest and is consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan in that the project: 1) encourages historic preservation and adaptive reuse; 2) is compatible with the surrounding context; 3) will improve pedestrian access and infrastructure; and, 4) is aligned with the Future Land Use map in the Living Asheville Comprehensive Plan.”
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