April 25, 2023Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedWhat it does
Approves a zoning change, with conditions, for 3124/3130 Sweeten Creek Rd.
- Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
- Why it matters: This changes the zoning rules for one property. The owner must follow the conditions Council set.
More from the minutes
- “Maximum number and density of residential units in steep slope areas;”
- “Maximum building height and stories for structures in steep slope areas;”
- “The main concern expressed by the dissenting Commissioners is the proposed height of the retaining wall, especially the portion that faces Sweeten Creek Rd.”
Official title: Council approved the conditional zoning amendment request for the property located at 3124/3130 Sweeten Creek Rd
Carried unanimously
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Kilgore and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilwoman Turner moved to approve the conditional zoning amendment request for the property located at 3124/3130 Sweeten Creek Rd, zoned Residential Expansion - Conditional Zone (RES EXP-CZ), for the modification of the site plan, 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 the request: 1) prioritizes greater densities of development overall; 2) increases the supply of affordable housing in proximity to transit, schools and parks; and, 3) utilizes creative design solutions which minimize impacts to the natural environment such as natural open space and steep topography.”
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