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execute an interlocal agreement with Buncombe County to administer the General Assistance Program, with the city contributing $75,000 (county: $290,000) from FY27. The program gives households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level grants up to $500 toward bills such as housing or utilities. Adopted as part of the consent agenda, moved by Councilwoman Roney, seconded by Councilwoman Turner. Councilwoman Ullman was recorded absent.

add Section 4-209(c) to the city code making it unlawful for an owner to collect rent from a tenant occupying a dwelling that has become unfit for human occupancy, once a city inspector issues an order under Section 4-217(b). Motion by Councilwoman Ullman, seconded by Councilwoman Turner.

contract with City Collective, LLC for up to $399,800 to develop a master plan for city- and housing-authority-owned land in the Deaverview neighborhood, paid from federal CDBG-DR planning funds. Removed from the consent agenda for an individual vote; Councilwoman Turner moved to recuse Vice-Mayor Mosley due to a conflict of interest, which carried. Motion by Councilman Hess, seconded by Councilwoman Roney; Vice-Mayor Mosley did not vote.

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Code 0f Ordinances of the City of Asheville by adding a new Section 4-209(C) in order to provide additional protections for tenants from unsafe dwelling conditions”

“Commissioner Wells made the motion to approve the resolution and authorize staff to submit proposed applications for the Community Infrastructure CDBG-DR Helene Recovery Grant program.”

“Resolution Number 26-166 - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development Continuum of Care funding for Fiscal Year 2025”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to approve the rezoning request for a portion of the property located at 23 Heritage Dr from from Residential Multi-Family High Density (RM-16) to Highway Business (HB) 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) Ensures that new development has the appropriate infrastructure to support it; and, 2) Establishes accessible and well-connected commercial nodes consistent with strategies outlined in the plan’s growth areas.”

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to approve the proposed wording amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances, and find that the proposed amendments are reasonable, are in the public interest, are consistent with the City's comprehensive plan and meet the development needs of the community in that the amendments will: 1) Promote zoning policies to encourage more housing; 2) Implement one of the suggested anti-displacement housing supply strategies identified in the Missing Middle Housing Study; and 3) Promote small-scale residential units on residential lots to encourage neighborhood compatibility and create flexibility within the planning, permitting, and construction process.”

“Councilwoman Roney moved to approve the proposed wording amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances, and find that the proposed amendments are reasonable, are in the public interest, are consistent with the City's comprehensive plan and meet the development needs of the community in that the amendments will: 1) Promote zoning policies to encourage more housing; and 2) Promote small-scale residential units on residential lots with limits aimed at encouraging compatibility and creating flexibility within the planning, permitting, and construction process.”

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to approve the proposed wording amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances, and find that the proposed amendments are reasonable, are in the public interest, promote compliance with NC state statutes, and are consistent with the City's comprehensive plan in that the request: 1) promotes zoning policies to give more opportunities for housing, and 2) promotes flexibility for builders and developers to self-select the amount of land necessary for off-street parking .”

“Resolution Number 26-148 - Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery subrecipient Agreement between the City of Asheville and the State of North Carolina Department of Commerce for the Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program to increase the total funding allocation from $3,000,000 to $22,200,000”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to approve the conditional zoning request for the property located at 301 E. Chestnut St, zoned Institutional - Conditional Zone (INST-CZ), 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) Incentivizes redevelopment, especially mixed-use development that may contain housing, within identified transit-supportive centers; 2) Promotes adaptive reuse as a means of conserving materials, history, and embodied energy in buildings; and, 3) Encourages planning strategies that support the development of locally-focused neighborhood amenities, including restaurants, pubs, and other neighborhood services.”

“Councilwoman Smith moved to approve the conditional zoning request for the property located at 3862 Sweeten Creek Rd from Residential Multi-family High Density (RM-16) to Residential Expansion - Conditional Zone (RES EXP-CZ), and amending Condition 6 on Exhibit E to read as follows: "The Project will comply with parking space requirements of Section 7-11-2 of the UDO, but shall have no more than 180 total spaces.”

“Councilwoman Roney moved to deny the rezoning request for the property located at 3 South Tunnel Road from Urban Place Form District (UP) to Regional Business (RB) and find that the request is unreasonable, is not in the public interest, is not consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan and does not meet the development needs of the community in that the request: 1) Proposes a zoning district that differs from the vision outlined in the City’s comprehensive plan, and 2) Does not fully reflect the community's goal of transitioning this key growth area into a more walkable, transit-friendly neighborhood with a mix of housing and businesses.”

“Councilwoman Roney moved to approve the Home Repair Policy and allocate $3 million of the Affordable Housing Bond dollars to home repair.”

“Vice-Mayor Mosley moved to adopt a resolution supporting a comprehensive approach to minimizing displacement and supporting stability in neighborhoods and directing the City Manager to develop a framework to identify those areas within the city which are particularly sensitive to displacement and loss of neighborhood identity and to design a strategy and operational improvements to balance the need for additional housing options while protecting those communities most at risk of displacement, and to incorporate the directions of this resolution into the development of the organization's strategic plan including measurable milestones, expected outcomes, and a reporting structure.”

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to approve the rezoning request for the property located at 99999 Deaverview Rd from Residential Multi-Family Medium Density (RM-8) to Residential Multi-Family High Density (RM-16) 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) Promotes zoning policies to encourage more housing; and, 2) Supports contextually appropriate infill development and a variety of housing types.”

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a Development and Sale Agreement with 29 Oak Hill LLC for the sale and development of the City’s property at 29 Oak Hill Drive, to include 10 townhome units affordable to households earning at or below 80% AMI, 10 townhome units affordable to households at or below 100% of AMI, and 22 units affordable to households at or below 110% of AMI where all units will be affordable for a period of 20 years.”

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget ordinance with the following adjustments to the form presented by the City Manager: (1) Elimination of the $226,000 allocation of BID sales tax revenue for public safety; (2) Reinstatement of the additional 1% 401K employer contribution; and (3) An adjustment of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 General Fund tax rate to $0.3777 per $100 of assessed valuation.”

“Councilman Hess moved to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget ordinance with the following adjustments to the form presented by the City Manager: (1) Reinstatement of the additional 1% 401K employer contribution; and (2) An adjustment of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 General Fund tax rate to $.0.3769 per $100 of assessed valuation.”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to authorize the submission of the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), with an amendment to reduce the funding to the Water Resources Department Project to $403,030 and to fund Homeward Bound (Public Services) in the amount of $96,970.”

“Councilwoman Roney moved to amend Resolution No. 26-96 to authorize the additional award of not to exceed $9.5 million of CDBG-DR Multi-Family Housing Program funds to Mountain Housing Opportunities/South Creek Development (Terrace at River Hills)”

“Commissioner Wells made a motion to approve the two ordinances and the resolutions as presented.”

“Councilwoman Smith moved to deny the conditional zoning request for the property located at 99999 Caribou Rd from Residential Single-Family Medium Density (RS-4) to Residential Expansion - Conditional Zone (RES EXP-CZ) and find that the request is not reasonable, is not in the public interest, is not consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan and does not meet the development needs of the community.”

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to approve the conditional zoning request for the property located at 1116 Sweeten Creek Rd from Commercial Industrial (CI) and Residential Multi-family High Density (RM-16) to Residential Expansion - Conditional Zone (RES EXP-CZ) 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, throughout the city as appropriate; and 2) Increases the supply of housing, including affordable housing, in proximity to schools, transit and parks.”

“Vice-Mayor Mosley moved to authorize the award of CDBG-DR Multi-Family Housing Program funds to Commonwealth Development Corporation (District East Commons), and Laurel Street (319B Biltmore).”

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to authorize the award of CDBG-DR Multi-Family Housing Program funds to Mountain Housing Opportunities/South Creek Development (Terrace at River Hills).”

conditionally rezone 50 Coxe Ave for a 203-unit, 100% affordable mixed-use development, with an amendment setting unit income tiers (11 units at 20% of area median income; 35 at 30%; 113 at 60%; 44 at 80%) for at least 30 years. Motion by Vice-Mayor Mosley, seconded by Councilwoman Roney.

approve the issuance by the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville of up to $18,020,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds to finance Pine Lane Apartments, a 126-unit rental development with all units at 60% of area median income or below and a 30-year affordability period, satisfying Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code. Adopted as part of the consent agenda, moved by Councilwoman Ullman, seconded by Councilwoman Turner. The minutes' motion text names "Rocky River Apartments" in one place while the item describes Pine Lane Apartments (a scrivener's error in the minutes, preserved here).

“Resolution Number 26-67 - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amended Joint Cooperation Agreement to add the Town of Mars Hill and the Town of Marshall to the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium”

“Commissioner Wells made the motion to approve the updated agreement.”

“Resolution Number 26-61 - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA) for supplemental Asheville Police Department personnel to serve all HACA properties”

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to approve the conditional zoning amendment request for the current McCormick Field property located at 30 Buchanan Pl, zoned Institutional - Conditional Zone (INST-CZ), 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) dedicates adequate resources to meet the maintenance demands of existing parks, including sufficient capital and operational funding consistent with best management practices and community standards for high level of service; and, 2) continues to create accessible urban places throughout the city and ensure that downtown services, amenities, and resources are designed to serve residents as well as visitors.”

conditionally rezone 383 N. Louisiana Avenue from Office to Office-Conditional for an 89-unit development with all units affordable at 80% of area median income or below. Motion by Councilwoman Roney, seconded by Vice-Mayor Mosley.

rescind the $1,052,850 Housing Trust Fund loan previously awarded to Reasonable Development LLC for the Stewart Street Cottages project and return the funds to the Trust Fund's available balance. Adopted as part of the consent agenda, moved by Councilman Hess, seconded by Councilwoman Ullman.

“RESOLUTION NO. 26-45 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO BE AN AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ASHEVILLE AS THE RESPONSIBLE ENTITY FOR U.S. DEPT. OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMPLIANT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE A FORMAL REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS, AND RATIFY SUCH SIGNATURE AUTHORITY FOR ALL PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS”

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to approve the conditional zoning request for the property located at 230 Sardis Rd from Industrial (IND) to Residential Expansion - Conditional Zone (RES EXP-CZ) as well as amend the Future Land Use Map from Industrial/Manufacturing to Residential Neighborhood, 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, throughout the city as appropriate; 2) Increases the rental housing supply; and, 3) Eliminates gaps in the city-wide sidewalk network, with Condition 12(2) amended to substitute the reference to Greymont Ln with Sardis Rd related to maximum street tree distance from edge of pavement .”

“Councilwoman Roney moved to approve the conditional zoning request for the property located at 383 N. Louisiana Avenue from Office (OFF I) to Office - Conditional Zone (OFF I-CZ) 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) provides infill development in targeted growth areas; 2) increases the supply of housing in proximity to schools, transit and parks; and, 3) rezones property to“transit-supportive” density in nodal clusters along or near transit corridors.”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to approve the proposed amendment of the City’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan to add affordable rental construction as a priority need and goal and submission to the US Dept.”

“RESOLUTION NO. 26-22 - RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS WITH THE HOUSING ASSISTANCE CORPORATION TO PROVIDE HOME FUNDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF APPLE RIDGE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO GIVE EFFECT TO THIS RESOLUTION”

“RESOLUTION NO. 26-18 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT A FORMAL LETTER TO CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AND NORTH CAROLINA DELEGATION MEMBERS REQUESTING A DIRECT ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - DISASTER RECOVERY ALLOCATION FROM THE US DEPT. OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCEPT FUNDS IF ALLOCATED”

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to approve the rezoning request for the property located at 22 Broad St from Residential Multi-Family Medium Density (RM-8) to Community Business I (CBI) 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) Ensures that new development has the appropriate infrastructure to support it; and, 2) Establishes accessible and well-connected commercial nodes consistent with strategies outlined in the plan’s growth areas.”

“RESOLUTION NO. 26-4 - RESOLUTION RATIFYING A HOME SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH COMMONWEALTH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (D/B/A FAIRHAVEN MEADOWS LLC) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT KNOWN AS FAIRHAVEN MEADOWS”

“Councilwoman Smith moved to approve the rezoning request for the property located at 13 Baldwin St from Neighborhood Business (NB) to Residential Single-Family High Density (RS-8) 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) promotes zoning policies to encourage more housing.”

“RESOLUTION NO. 25-297 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $24,000,000 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS OR NOTES TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR ROCKY RIVER APARTMENTS TO SATISFY SECTION 147(f) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE”

“Commissioner Horton made the motion to approve the Resolution adopting the Buncombe County Tropical Storm Helene Recovery Plan.”

“Vice-Mayor Mosley moved to deny the conditional zoning amendment request for the property located at 767 New Haw Creek, zoned Residential Expansion - Conditional Zone (RES EXP-CZ), 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) provides development that maximizes real estate development to meet the needs of the residential community; and, 2) makes streets more walkable and connected especially where sidewalks and greenways are located at street crossings and where connectivity eliminates gaps proximate to greenway(s).”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to authorize the City Manager to submit amendments to the CDBG-DR Action Plan to (1) reflect an increase to the maximum beneficiary amount under the 10-28-25 Page 22 State of North Carolina Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Owner-Occupied Housing Program from $375,000 to $450,000, and (2) to reflect a decrease to the minimum project award under the Housing and Economic Security Support Services Program from $500,000 to $250,000.”

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to approve of the conditional zoning amendment request for the property located at 30 Buchanan Pl, zoned Institutional - Conditional Zone (INST-CZ), 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) dedicates adequate resources to meet the maintenance demands of existing parks, including sufficient capital and operational funding consistent with best management practices and community standards for high level of service; and, 2) continues to create accessible urban places throughout the city and ensure that downtown services, amenities, and resources are designed to serve residents as well as visitors.”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to approve the allocation of $10 million of affordable housing bond funding to the WNC Affordable Housing Loan Fund to create rental housing affordable to low and moderate-income households within the city limits, and authorize the City Manager to execute a service agreement with Self-Help Ventures Fund for the loan administration, underwriting, and servicing.”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to approve the conditional zoning request for the property located at 93 & 95 Springside Rd from Residential Single-Family Medium Density (RS-4) to Residential Single-Family Medium Density - Conditional Zone (RS-4 - CZ), with the following two conditions be added to the Project Conditions: (1) The Project will provide a 20'-wide buffer along the western property boundary of lots 1-10, specifically comprised of an undisturbed 10'-wide buffer at the rear of lots 1-10 where tree removal and grading is prohibited, and an additional 10' buffer from the undisturbed buffer to the building envelope.”

“Vice-Mayor Mosley moved to approve the rezoning request for the property located at 99999 Trade St from River Arts Form District - Neighborhood Transition (RAD-NT) to Residential Multi-Family Medium Density (RM-8) 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) promotes zoning policies to encourage more housing; and, 2) supports contextually appropriate infill development and a variety of housing types.”

“Councilwoman Smith moved to approve the rezoning request for the property located at 99999 Trade St from River Arts Form District - Neighborhood Transition (RAD-NT) to Residential Multi-Family Medium Density (RM-8) 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) promotes zoning policies to encourage more housing; and, 2) supports contextually appropriate infill development and a variety of housing types.”

“Councilwoman Roney moved to approve the proposed wording amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances and find that the proposed amendments are reasonable, are in the public interest, are consistent with the City's comprehensive plan and meet the development needs of the community in that the amendments will: 1) make streets more walkable, comfortable, and connected by eliminating gaps in the city-wide sidewalk network; and, 6-24-25 Page 23 2) enhance the safety of the public realm by constructing pedestrian facilities that enhance pedestrian safety.”

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to approve the submission to HUD of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and Amendments to prior year Annual 6-24-25 Page 29 Action Plans which are hereto summarized and provided as Exhibit A; City Council authorizes the City Manager to sign all contracts, grants, and loan agreements, after approval by the City Attorney, with HUD and other designated agencies for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and related amendments; and City Council approves the associated budget amendment for CDBG and HOME to accept the grant awards from HUD.”

“Councilwoman Smith moved to approve a $250,000 grant to the Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust to fund the purchase of 32 Grail Street and 32 Olive Street for permanently affordable homeownership to qualifying households.”

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a Development and Lease Agreement with Laurel Street Residential for the development of 319 Biltmore, which will include 162 units affordable for 40 years and a 99-year ground lease; and reaffirm the 2022 decision (Resolution No. 22-184) to “sell” the property, but now as a ground lease and according to the new project proposal of greater number of affordable units and longer period of affordability.”

“RESOLUTION NO. 25-122 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A PLANNING GRANT FOR THE RIGHT AT HOME INITIATIVE AND TO EXECUTE ANY AGREEMENTS, IF AWARDED”

“Councilman Hess moved to approve the conditional zoning request for the property located at 215 Glenn Bridge Rd from Commercial Industrial (CI) to Commercial Industrial - Conditional Zone (CI-CZ) 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, throughout the city as appropriate; 2) promotes zoning policies to encourage more housing; and, 3) eliminates gaps in the city-wide sidewalk network.”

“Vice-Mayor Mosley moved to adopt an ordinance adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Budget.”

“Vice-Mayor Mosley moved to approve the rezoning request for the property located at 46 Green Hill Avenue from Residential Single-Family High Density (RS-8) and Commercial Industrial (CI) to Residential Single-Family High Density (RS-8) 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) promotes zoning policies to encourage more housing; and, 2) supports contextually appropriate infill development and a variety of housing types.”

“Councilwoman Roney moved to approve Commonwealth Development’s request for an additional Housing Trust Fund loan of $607,000 to construct 77 new affordable apartments.”

“RESOLUTION NO. 25-88 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT OF THE EXISTING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BUNCOMBE COUNTY TO PROVIDE $135,074.80 IN ADDITIONAL RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME CITY OF ASHEVILLE RESIDENTS VIA THE COUNTY’S HELENE RECOVERY HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to adopt a resolution authorizing staff to submit the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Action Plan to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for review and approval.”

“RESOLUTION NO. 25-58 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPROVAL OF A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING FACILITY TO BE KNOWN AS LAUREL WOOD APARTMENTS IN THE CITY OF ASHEVILLE, N.C., AND THE FINANCING THEREOF WITH MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,775,000”

“RESOLUTION NO. 25-59 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $1,000,000 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR BATTER PARK APARTMENTS TO SATISFY SECTION 147 (F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE”

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to approve the resident-led proposed wording amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances, with the addition of Appendix 7-F-Other Parcels (outlined in Map 3 referenced) and applicability of the new regulations only to the parcels not listed within the new Appendix, and find that the proposed amendments are reasonable, in the public interest, and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in that the request: 1) provides infill development in targeted growth areas; 2) increases the supply of affordable housing in proximity to schools and transit; and, 3) promotes the development and availability of affordable and workforce housing.”

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to approve the resident-led proposed wording amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances, with the addition of Appendix 7-F-Other Parcels (outlined in Map 3 referenced) and applicability of the new regulations only to the parcels not listed within the new Appendix, and find that the proposed amendments are reasonable, in the public interest, and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in that the request: 1) provides infill development in targeted growth areas; 2) increases the supply of affordable housing in proximity to schools and transit; and, 3) promotes the development and availability of affordable and workforce housing.”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to approve the proposed wording amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances, with the following adjustments: (1) Baseline Tier of the affordability and development thresholds shall be removed; (2) Tier 4 of the affordability and development thresholds table shall be removed; (3) Tier 1 affordability levels shall be changed to 5% at 80% AMI or 3% at 60% AMI; (4) Tier 3 affordability levels shall be changed to 15% at 80% AMI or 8% at 60% AMI; and (5) The Level III Thresholds for review shall be as follows: Tier 1 - Non Mixed Use: above 100,000 sq.”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to approve the amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances and find that the proposed amendments are reasonable, are in the public interest, are consistent with the City's comprehensive plan, and meet the development needs of the community in that the amendment will 1) help promote equity within the pre-application process of land development; 2) increase opportunities for constructive dialogue between residents and land developers; and 3) create a clear and well-documented process.”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to approve the amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances and find that the proposed amendments are reasonable, are in the public interest, are consistent with the City's comprehensive plan, and meet the development needs of the community in that the amendment will 1) provide added flexibility to encourage housing along commercial corridors, and 2) will simplify and improve the consistency of the zoning code to support all users.”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to approve the rezoning request for the property located at 94 Grandview Rd from Commercial Industrial (CI) and Residential Multi-Family Low Density (RM-6) to Residential Multi-Family Low Density (RM-6) 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, 2-25-25 Page 11 throughout the city as appropriate; 2) supports contextually appropriate infill development and a variety of housing types; and, 3) promotes zoning policies to encourage more housing by expanding areas permitting higher-density development.”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to approve the request to use $2,050,000 of the $3,879,366 Housing Trust Fund loan to purchase the land located at 99999 Oak Lodge Road and 99999 Dogwood Road for the Pine Lane project being constructed by Roers Company.”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to approve the conditional zoning request for the property located at 99999 Oak Lodge Road from Commercial Industrial (CI) and 99999 Oak Lodge Road from Residential High Density Single Family (RS-8) to Residential Expansion - Conditional Zone (RES EXP - CZ), as well as an amendment to the Future Land Use Map from Industrial/ Manufacturing to Residential Neighborhood, along with an additional condition added to Exhibit E for the inclusion of a fence on the southern portion of the development site along Pine Lane running generally south to north, to be constructed in a manner not to disturb the application landscaping 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) provides infill development in targeted growth areas; 2) provides lower housing prices relative to incomes and greater choice in housing options, 3) increases the supply of affordable and workforce housing; and, 4) supports more affordable housing through grant funds and other housing programs and provides for affordable housing closer to jobs and other services.”

“Councilman Hess moved to approve the conditional zoning request for the property located at 3183 Sweeten Creek Road from Residential Multi-Family High Density (RM-16) to Residential Expansion - Conditional Multi-Family High Density with the following additional conditions to be added to the project conditions on Exhibit E: (1) The project shall incorporate a minimum of 4 EV chargers, and shall pre-install wiring to facilitate installation of additional EV chargers at the owner's discretion as demand grows; (2) The design and construction of all buildings shall incorporate design features to facilitate future addition of rooftop solar capacity; and (3) The construction of the sidewalk along Sweeten Creek Road to be 8' with an 8' planting strip; and further find 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) provides infill development in targeted growth areas;(2) increases the supply of housing in proximity to schools, transit and parks; and (3) rezones property to "transit-supportive" density in nodal clusters along transit corridors.”

“RESOLUTION NO. 25-29 - RESOLUTION TO DECREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASHEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY FROM ELEVEN TO NINE COMMISSIONERS”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to adopt a resolution authorizing city staff to submit an Administrative Action Plan for the CDBG-DR grant to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to access up to 5% or $11,250,500 of the total allocation to pay for and reimburse the city for grant related administrative costs; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to approve a budget amendment in the amount of $225,010,000, for the total amount of the CDBG-DR allocation, noting that these funds are subject to HUD approval of the CDBG-DR Action Plan and are not anticipated to be available for expenditure until later in calendar year 2025.”

“RESOLUTION NO. 25-4 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BUNCOMBE COUNTY TO PROVIDE $624,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-DECLARED DISASTER RECOVERY FUND GRANT FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF ASHEVILLE RESIDENTS VIA THE COUNTY’S HELENE RECOVERY HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM”

“MOTION TO ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET CALENDAR”

“RESOLUTION NO. 25-13 - RESOLUTION INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASHEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY FROM SEVEN TO ELEVEN COMMISSIONERS”

“RESOLUTION NO. 24-270 - RESOLUTION CERTIFYING AND DECLARING RESULTS OF SPECIAL BOND REFERENDUM ON THE BOND ORDERS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS HELD FOR THE CITY OF ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 STATEMENT OF RESULTS OF SPECIAL BOND REFERENDUM ON THE BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $20,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION HOUSING BONDS HELD FOR THE CITY OF ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 STATEMENT OF RESULTS OF SPECIAL BOND REFERENDUM ON THE BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $20,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TRANSPORTATION BONDS HELD FOR THE CITY OF ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 STATEMENT OF RESULTS OF SPECIAL BOND REFERENDUM ON THE BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $20,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PARKS AND RECREATION BONDS HELD FOR THE CITY OF ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 STATEMENT OF RESULTS OF SPECIAL BOND REFERENDUM ON THE BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $20,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC SAFETY BONDS HELD FOR THE CITY OF ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024”

“RESOLUTION NO. 24-241 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND AND DEFER AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOAN PAYMENTS TO THE CITY ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS, AS NECESSARY, TO ADDRESS IMPACTS FROM TROPICAL STORM HELENE”

“RESOLUTION NO. 24-249 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE CITY OF ASHEVILLE’S PLANNING, HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM, AND COORDINATED ENTRY GRANT APPLICATIONS IN THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2024 CONTINUUM OF CARE COMPETITION FROM THE U.S. DEPT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND IF AWARDED, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND SIGN ALL OF THE APPROPRIATE AGREEMENTS”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the allocation of $1 million in Affordable Housing CIP funds to support Helene Recovery in the form of Home Repair assistance, Rental Assistance, and the respective associated administrative expenses.”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to adopt a resolution to authorize the rescission of the $1,035,000 Housing Trust Fund allocation and the $1,465,000 Affordable Housing Bond funds previously awarded to the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville for the Reimagining Deaverview project, and reallocate the $1,035,000 to the Housing Trust Fund balance and $1,465,000 to home repair grants; and authorize City Manager to approve the allocation of Bond funds for Home Repair Grants to partner organizations and to execute any and all documents necessary to give effect.”

“Councilwoman Mosley moved to approve the Urban Village master plan amendment request for property located at 5 Michael St, 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) provides infill development in targeted growth areas; 2) encourages large scale land assemblage and integrates these developments with the surrounding area; and, 3) increases the rental housing supply.”

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to approve of the rezoning request for the property located at 107 Glendale Ave from Residential Single-Family High Density (RS-8) to Residential Multi-Family High Density (RM-16) 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, throughout the city as appropriate; and, 2) promotes zoning policies to encourage more housing by expanding areas permitting higher-density development.”

“Vice-Mayor Kilgore moved to authorize the City Manager to modify the deed restriction at the former Ramada at 148 River Ford Parkway to 50 units of permanent supportive housing and 50 units of affordable housing.”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to approve the resident-led proposed wording amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances regarding flag lot standards as proposed with a delayed effective date of January 31, 2025, and find that the proposed amendments are reasonable, in the public interest, and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and will have an effective date of January 31, 2025, to allow for community input and anti-displacement strategies to be adopted.”

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to approve the conditional zoning amendment request for property located at 252 Patton Ave from Residential Multi-Family Medium Density (RM-8) and Central Business - Conditional Zone (CBD-CZ) to Central Business - Conditional Zone (CBD-CZ) for the purpose of amending the phasing of the project and the extent of the conditional zoning, 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) ensures that new development has the appropriate infrastructure to support it; and, 2) eliminates gaps in the city-wide sidewalk network.”

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to approve the zoning request for the properties located at 99999 Long Shoals Rd from Residential Single-Family Low Density (RS-2) to Highway Business (HB) as well as an amendment to the Future Land Use Map from Parks and Open Space to Urban Corridor 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 growth and development within designated growth areas; 2) establishes accessible and well-connected commercial nodes consistent with strategies outlined in the plan’s growth areas; and 3) promotes development in the growth areas identified in Living Asheville as a way of ensuring new development maximizes fiscal returns to the city.”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of the FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and 7-23-24 Page 37 authorizing the City Manager to sign all necessary documents to this effect; and to adopt the fiscal year 2024-25 CDBG Fund and HOME Fund budgets.”

“Councilwoman Turner moved to adopt a Bond Order authorizing the issuance of $20,000,000 General Obligation Housing Bonds of the City of Asheville, N.C. without change or amendment and direct the Clerk to publish a notice of adoption.”

“Vice-Mayor Kilgore moved to approve the conditional zoning request for the property located at 767 New Haw Creek Road from Residential Single-Family Medium Density District (RS-4) to Residential Expansion - Conditional Zone (RES EXP-CZ), with the condition that ““Two discounted townhome lots shall be offered as “pad-ready” for construction, to Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, or a similar nonprofit, affordable homeownership-oriented developer, with the intention that the nonprofit(s) will build the units and offer them for sale to qualifying buyers as affordable housing, as that term is defined by HUD.”

“Councilwoman Ullman moved to approve the conditional zoning request for the property located at 172 Moody Ave from Highway Business (HB) and Residential Multi-Family Low Density (RM-6) to Commercial Expansion - Conditional Zone (COM EXP-CZ) with the four conditions amended by the applicant and read by Mr.”

“Councilwoman Roney moved to deny the zoning request for the properties located at 28 Roberts St from River Arts Form District - Neighborhood Transition (RAD-NT) to Residential Multi-Family Medium Density (RM-8) and find that the request is not reasonable, is not in the public interest, is not consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan and does not meet the development needs of the community in that the request does not: 1) prioritize form-based codes or design guidelines in designated growth areas; 2) implement design guidelines, form-based codes and/or similar zoning for parcels within transit-supportive centers to achieve the transit-supportive strategy; and 3) explore the appropriate utilization of form-based codes and design standards to yield strong, innovative, and contextual design that addresses appearance in addition to form, particularly in areas identified in the plan’s growth areas.”

“Councilwoman Mosley moved to approve the conditional zoning request for the properties located at 28 Roberts St from River Arts Form District - Neighborhood Transition (RAD-NT) to Residential Multi-Family Medium Density (RM-8) 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) promotes zoning policies to encourage housing; 2) matches the Future Land Use map designation of “Traditional Neighborhood”; and, 3) matches the existing character of the WECAN neighborhood and Chicken Hill.”

“RESOLUTION NO. 24-111 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $28,000,000 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR MERIBEL LP’S MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 171 MONTICELLO ROAD IN WEAVERVILLE TO SATISFY SECTION 147(f) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, WITH NO CITY FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE BONDS OR ANY DEBT TAKEN ON BY THE DEVELOPER”

“Councilwoman Roney moved to approve the conditional zoning request for the property located at 21 London Road from Commercial Industrial (CI) to Residential Expansion - Conditional Zone (RES EXP-CZ) as well as an amendment to the Future Land Use Map from Industrial/Manufacturing to Urban Corridor (with the addition of the condition Mr.”

“Councilwoman Mosley moved to approve the conditional zoning request for the property located at 57 Max Street from Residential Single-Family High Density (RS-8) to Residential Multi-Family Medium Density - Conditional Zone (RM-8-CZ) 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 as a means of achieving more walkable and efficient urban environments and as a tool to help protect and preserve open space and the natural environment; 2) increases the supply of housing in proximity to jobs, schools, transit and public amenities; and, 3) by promoting adaptive reuse as a means of conserving materials, history, and embodied energy in buildings.”