Council approved the amendment to the previously approved conditional zoning for the Coxe/Asheland Mixed-Use Development

“Councilwoman Mosley moved to approve the amendment to the previously approved conditional zoning for the Coxe/Asheland Mixed-Use Development from Central Business District Expansion Conditional Zone (CBD EXP CZ) to Central Business Expansion District (CBD EXP CZ) for the design changes to the new mixed-use development and find that the request is reasonable, is in the public interest, is consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan, and meets the development needs of the community in that: (1) the Downtown Future Land Use category of the Living Asheville Comprehensive Plan anticipates a mix of uses as included in this development; (2) the project enhances the pedestrian experience with widened sidewalks, active ground floor uses and intentional urban open space with portions that are accessible to the public; and (3) the proposal maintains the original amount of affordable residential units in a location that is close to downtown and transit availability.”