Planning & Zoning Commission

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

The Planning and Zoning Commission is an advisory board to City Council that reviews text for proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance; hears proposals to zone or change the zoning of property regulated under the UDO and then makes recommendations to City Council for final action; performs studies and surveys of the present conditions and probable future development of the City and its environs; formulates and recommends to the City Council the adoption or amendment of a comprehensive plan and other plans; reviews the terms of the UDO from time to time, as it deems appropriate, review applicants of planned unit development designation and preliminary plans; review and decide on approval of all proposed preliminary plats for major subdivision; and performs such additional powers and duties as may be set forth elsewhere in the UDO and in other laws and regulations.

The Commission consists of 7 members, 5 City residents appointed by City Council and 2 residents of the extra-territorial area of the City and appointed by Buncombe County Commissioners. The length of term of office is three years.

Mark Brooks, Chair

Meeting Schedule - 2012

Upcoming Agenda(s)

May 2, 2012 - PDF File

ADMINISTRATIVE

1. Approval of minutes from the April 4, 2012 meeting.

REZONING

1. Request to rezone the property located at 7 Roberts Street from CI (Commercial Industrial) District to UP (Urban Place). The petitioner District Development LLC and the contact is John Bryant. The property is identified as PIN 9638-98-1734. Planner coordinating review – Blake Esselstyn  Documents
2. City-initiated rezoning petition of area in the vicinity of 55 Hunt Hill Place from RM16-CZ to INST (Institutional). The property is identified as portions of the lots with PINs 9648-57-6831 and -56-6806, and is owned by the City of Asheville. Planner coordinating review – Julia Fields   Documents

LEVEL II

1. Review of the Level II site plan for the project identified as Greater Works Church located at 25 Forsythe Street.  The project proposes to re-establish a new place of worship and includes various upgrades to the site. The property owner is RBC Bank (PNC)/Lindsay Campbell and the contact is Ron Gates. The property is identified as PIN 9649.24-3580.  Planner coordinating review – Jessica Bernstein Documents
2. Review of Level II site plan for the project identified as Goodwill Industries of NW, NC-Expansion located at 1616 Patton Avenue.  The project proposes to expand the existing 75,713 sq foot facility by an additional 24,195 sq feet.  The property owner is Goodwill Industries of NW, NC/Bill Haymore and the contact is Ash Deshpande. The property is identified in the Buncombe County Tax records as PIN 9628-41-6966. Planner coordinating review – Jessica Bernstein  Documents
3. Review of Level II site plan for the project identified as W.C. Reid Center Renovations located at 133 Livingston Street.  The project proposes renovations to the existing structure and also includes site improvements.  The property owner is Housing Authority of the City of Asheville/David Nash and the contact is Steven Lee Johnson.  The property is identified in the Buncombe County Tax records as PIN 9648-24-4314. Planner coordinating review – Jessica Bernstein  Documents

MAJOR SUBDIVISION

1. Review of a Major Subdivision for a project identified as Waterleaf Subdivision located off of Waters Road.  The subdivision proposes to develop 12 single family lots along an unopened right-of way with cul-de-sac.  The owner is Matthew King and the contact is Gary Davis.  The property is identified in the Buncombe County tax records as PINs 9658-49-7041, 9658-48-7950, 9658-48-7840, 9658-48-7741, 9658-48-8515, 9658-48-8599, 9658-48-8793, 9658-48-9805, 9658-48-9915, 9658-49-9015, and 9658-49-7059. Planner coordinating review – Julia Fields  Documents

CONDITIONAL ZONING

1. A request to review an amendment to the approved Conditional Zoning master site plan for the project identified as Hunt Hill Apartments located at 56 Hunt Hill Place.  The amendment proposes a redesign of the site and buildings and also proposes a new pool and clubhouse addition. A setback modification is requested. The owner is Hunt Hill Holdings, LLC and the contact is Chip Kassinger.  The property is identified as PIN 9648.57-9895 and 9648.58-3079.  Planner coordinating review – Julia Fields  Documents
2. A request for a Conditional Zoning from RM-8 to RM-16CZ for a project identified as Hunter Apartments located at 25 & 27 Washington Road.  The rezoning is to allow for the remodel of two existing residential structures into two duplex structures for a total of four apartments.  The owner is Ervin & Barbara Hunter and the contact is David Straub.  The property is identified in the Buncombe County tax records as PIN 9649-53-0624. Planner coordinating review – Julia Fields  Documents

WORDING AMENDMENT

1. Ordinance amending Article 13, Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Asheville to remove standards allowing digital billboards.  Planner coordinating review - Shannon Tuch  Documents

OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT

1. Discussion regarding need for mid-month meeting on May 17, 2012.
2. Discussion regarding the regular Planning and Zoning meeting date for June 6, 2012.

Meeting Minutes & Audio Files