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.

Nathaniel Cannady, Chair - ncannady@mbhaynes.com

Meeting Schedule - 2013

Upcoming Agenda(s)

June 5, 2013 - PDF File

ADMINISTRATIVE

1. Approval of minutes from the May 1, 2013 meeting.

VARIANCE REQUEST

1. Downtown project variance - The project identified as YMCA Addition at 30 Woodfin Street is seeking a variance from UDO standards found in 7-8-18(f)(13) ‘design and operational standards’ concerning fenestration requirements for a proposed addition to an existing building. The property is identified in the Buncombe County tax records as PIN 9649-51-0876. Planner Coordinating Review - Alan Glines.

LEVEL II

1. Review of a Level II site plan for the project identified as the Chrysler Building located at 162 Coxe Avenue.  The project proposes to develop a parking area, add streetscape improvements and develop 24 units and office space within the existing 27,391 square foot building.  The property owners are Conabeer, LLC and Coxe Avenue, LLC and the contact is Mark Wilson, ASLA.  The property is identified in the Buncombe County Tax records as PINs 9648-38-4172 and 9648-38-4263.  Planner coordinating review – Alan Glines

REZONING

1. Request to rezone property located on 42 Old County Home Road from HB (Highway Business) District to RM-8 (Residential Multi Family Medium Density) District. The petitioner is Michael Ledford. The property is identified as PIN 9628-89-1121. Planner coordinating review – Blake Esselstyn.   Documents
2. Request to rezone a portion of property located off Sweeten Creek Industrial Park from RS-8 (Residential Single Family High Density District) to IND (Industrial) District. The petitioner is the City of Asheville. The property is identified as a portion of PIN 9657-51-1778.  Planner coordinating review – Blake Esselstyn.  Documents
3. Request to rezone properties located at 86 Asheland Avenue from RB (Regional Business) District to CBD (Central Business) District. The petitioner is George Wilds for 86 Asheland, LLC. The property is identified as PINs 9648-38-0833, 9648-38-0625, 9648-38-0529. Planner coordinating review – Alan Glines.  Documents

MAP AMENDMENT

1. Request to include parcels located at 86 Asheland Avenue in the Official Downtown Height Zone Map and Key Pedestrian Street Map found in Article 7-8-18 of the Unified Development Ordinance. The parcels include the PINs 9648-38-0833, 9648-38-0625, and 9648-38-0529. Planner coordinating review – Alan Glines

WORDING AMENDMENT

1. The consideration of amendments to Chapter 7, Section 7-16-1(c)(44),of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Asheville to provide minor adjustments to the mobile food vending ordinance and remove limitations on the number of permits allowed to operate in the downtown CBD area. Planner coordinating review – Alan Glines.  Documents
2. Proposal for UDO Amendments to sections 7-9-5(c), 7-13-2, 7-13-3, 7-13-4, 7-13-5, and 7-13-8 and 7-13-8(b)(4) of the Unified Development Ordinance regarding non-conforming signs to modify the amortization requirements. Planner coordinating review – Judy Daniel.  Documents
3. Proposal for UDO amendments to sections 7-9-5(a), 7-9-5(b) and 7-11-4(c) to review thresholds and open space requirements for industrial projects. Planner coordinating review – Judy Daniel.  Documents

SUBDIVISION MODIFICATION

1. CONTINUED FROM MAY 1, 2013 - A request for a Subdivision Modification to the width of a flag lot to allow for the development of a residential lot.  The property is located on Starmount Drive.  The owner is Joseph D. Baxley and the contact is Steve Agan.  The property is identified in the Buncombe County tax records as PIN 9639-30-3373.  Planner coordinating review – Julia Fields  Documents

CONDITIONAL ZONING

1. TO BE CONTINUED UNTIL JULY 18 - A request for a Conditional Zoning from Residential Multifamily High Density RM16 to Urban Residential District URD CZ for the project identified as 291 East Chestnut Street located at 287 & 291 East Chestnut Street.  The request includes a proposal to construct sixteen (16) multi-family dwelling units in two separate buildings, in addition to four (4) existing units onsite.  Modifications to the setback and landscape buffer requirements are requested. The owners are Physis, LLC and Joel Storrow, and the contact is Chad Roberson, AIA.  The property is identified in the Buncombe County tax records as PIN 9649-63-3056 and 9649-62-4958.  Planner coordinating review – Julia Fields.

SUBDIVISION APPEAL

1. CONTINUED FROM APRIL 3, 2013 - An appeal of a minor subdivision recorded in Platbook 134, Page 171 of the Buncombe County Register of Deeds identified as PIN #9648.71.4686 located at 93 Caledonia Road and PIN # 9648.71.4425 located at 129 Caledonia Road in the Buncombe County Tax Records. Appellant is the Kenilworth Residents Association, Inc. and the property owner is Caledonia, LLC. Staff coordinating review – Judy Daniel.    

DISCUSSION ITEMS

1. Discussion regarding interpretation of review thresholds for Level I, II, & III projects – Shannon Tuch   Documents
2. Urban agriculture and proposed UDO amendments – Judy Daniel  Documents
3. Proposed changes to Planning & Zoning Commission Rules of Procedure – Judy Daniel  Documents
4. Policy on requests for continuances – Judy Daniel  Documents

NEXT MEETING

1. Discuss need for mid-month meeting, June 20.
2. No meeting first week of July. Next meeting will be Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 4 p.m.

Meeting Minutes & Audio Files (Please use the Internet Explorer Browser to listen to audio files)