Training 2 Last updated or reviewed on January 14, 2026 Current PUD Projects: Burton St improvements Boosting the Block December: PED roadmap to update comp plan November: Planning/zoning workshop Boards and Commissions: Design Review Committee (DRC). Contact- Will Palmquist Performs design review for all major works in the River District Design Review area, the Central Business District, and hotels outside of those areas. Board of Adjustments, Quasi-Judicial. Contact- Sam Starr-Baum Hears cases regarding interpretation and variance from the UDO Urban Forestry Commission, Advisory board, Currently on hold. Contact- Keith Aitken Advise City Council on the facilitation of the planting, growth and protection of trees within the city. Work with City staff to promote and enforce chapter 20 of this Code regarding the regulation of planting, protection, preservation and removal of trees: for example they may make recommendations to Asheville’s Planning Director and Urban Forester on (development permit) requests for alternative compliance with the City’s landscaping standards. Caity Mullen Agendas and Documents Agenda Documents February 26, 2024 Agenda February 26, 2024 Documents June 3, 2021 Agenda May 13, Documents March 25, 2022 Agenda March 25, 2022 Documents