December 8, 2020Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil sets a January 12, 2021, hearing on closing part of Velvet Street.
Fifty-Five South Market, LLC, which owns 55 S. Market St., asked the City to close this part of Velvet Street. The area would be the exit path from the building to the public sidewalk that the fire code requires. The closing would also let the safety stairs stay as built.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
Still pending: This only sets the hearing. Council still has to vote on closing the street.
What that means
- Consent agenda:
- Routine items Council approves together in one vote, without discussion. Any member can pull an item out for its own vote.
Official title: Resolution setting a public hearing on January 12, 2021, to close a portion of right-of-way known as Velvet Street
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: The amended motion made by Councilwoman Turner and seconded by Councilwoman Mosley carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Read the motion as recorded
“RESOLUTION NO. 20-226 - RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 12, 2021, TO CLOSE A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS VELVET STREET”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item N