Asheville City Council
February 23, 2021
Regular meeting
Other City businessPublic safetyBudget and taxesHomelessnessHousing
The short version
9 decisions: 4 approved together in one consent-agenda vote, and 5 voted on separately. 3 votes split.
- Council votes down a plan to change the City's building and land-use rules (Articles II, III, V, VIII, IX and XVII of the Unified Development Ordinance).
Failed. Voted no: Esther Manheimer, S. Antanette Mosley, Sage Turner.
- Council amends the main motion to approve the zoning action to apply a new Hotel Overlay District.
Council voted to amend the main motion to approve the zoning action to apply a new Hotel Overlay District with the condition that the map be amended to: (1) remove the property located at 185 Clingman Avenue (The Grey Eagle property).
Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
The short version is picked by a fixed rule, never by the order of the minutes: split votes and failed motions first, then changes to a program, a service or who qualifies, then the largest amounts, then budgets, zoning, laws and fees. Schedules, appointments, event permits and tax refunds come last.
The recording and the record
Voted on separately
Each of these had its own motion and vote.
Failed. Voted no: Esther Manheimer, S. Antanette Mosley, Sage Turner.
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- “He reminded Council that the Planning and Urban Design staff presented proposed text and map amendments to the Asheville City Council regarding new hotel development regulations following a one and a half year study and public engagement process.”
- “The following summarizes the revisions staff has made to the proposed regulations in order to address those concerns.”
- “Further prioritized affordable housing and reparations options (Group 2)”
Council amends the main motion to approve the zoning action to apply a new Hotel Overlay District.
Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
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Council voted to amend the main motion to approve the zoning action to apply a new Hotel Overlay District with the condition that the map be amended to: (1) remove the property located at 185 Clingman Avenue (The Grey Eagle property).
Council takes up a plan to approve the zoning action to apply a new Hotel Overlay District.
Outcome as recorded in the minutes.
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Council took up a plan to approve the zoning action to apply a new Hotel Overlay District with the condition that the map be amended to: (1) remove the property located at 185 Clingman Avenue (The Grey Eagle property). The minutes don't say how the vote ended.
- “He reminded Council that the Planning and Urban Design staff presented proposed text and map amendments to the Asheville City Council regarding new hotel development regulations following a one and a half year study and public engagement process.”
- “This memo summarizes the revisions staff has made to the proposed hotel overlay district map in order to address those concerns.”
- “Removed properties where the proposed Hotel Overlay District overlapped with urban renewal program areas and removed any resulting non-contiguous parcels, including a small area on Depot Street.”
Council approves the revised 2021 City Council Legislative Agenda.
Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
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Council voted to approve the revised 2021 City Council Legislative Agenda and to direct the City Attorney to provide the resolution to the members of our local delegation.
Approved together on the consent agenda
4 items, approved in one vote without separate discussion. Any member can pull an item out for its own vote.
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Council voted to adopt the initial resolution for the 2021 Limited Obligation Refunding Bonds authorizing the negotiation of an amendment to an installment financing contract. It also provides for certain other related matters thereto and calling for a public hearing on March 9, 2021.
- The money, in the minutes' words: “In May, 2018, Council authorized the issuance of a Limited Obligation Bond Anticipation Note in an amount not to exceed $48 million.”
- “Adoption of Initial Resolution for the proposed Limited Obligation (LOBS) Refunding Bonds”
- “Adoption of the Initial Resolution for the proposed Special Obligation (SOBS) Refunding Bonds”
What that means
- Consent agenda:
- Routine items Council approves together in one vote, without discussion. Any member can pull an item out for its own vote.
- Bonds:
- Bonds are loans the City pays back over many years, with interest.
- Public hearing:
- A time at a Council meeting when anyone can speak about the item before Council votes on it.
Council changes a contract to extend provision of Code Purple emergency shelter.
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Council voted to change its contract with Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, Inc. to extend provision of Code Purple emergency shelter.
- The money, in the minutes' words: “On January 12, 2021, City Council ratified a new agreement with Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, Inc. to continue providing Code Purple shelter, with a not-to-exceed amount of $80,000.”
What that means
- Consent agenda:
- Routine items Council approves together in one vote, without discussion. Any member can pull an item out for its own vote.
Council uses the sole source procurement method.
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Council voted to use the sole source procurement method, and Preferred Alternates, for the listed projects in the BID specifications for the Broadway Public Safety Station and dr. wesley grant sr. southside center.
What that means
- Consent agenda:
- Routine items Council approves together in one vote, without discussion. Any member can pull an item out for its own vote.
Council extends a lease at Azalea Park.
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Council voted to extend its lease with Balsam Gardens, LLC, on a Portion of City-Owned Land Off of Hardesty Lane at Azalea Park.
- “Balsam Gardens has leased 11+ acres of farmland from the City for six years to operate an organic farm.”
- “Balsam Gardens has and will continue to honor all stream buffers, conservation easements wetlands and proposed greenway paths that exist at this location.”
What that means
- Consent agenda:
- Routine items Council approves together in one vote, without discussion. Any member can pull an item out for its own vote.
Everything on the agenda
From the minutes, in the order the City lists them. Each item's first lines are the minutes' own words.
CONSENT AGENDA
4 consent-agenda items, approved together in one vote.
PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS
Manager’s Report - Reparations Commission
“City Manager Campbell provided Council with an update on the Reparations Commission.”
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearing to permanently close a portion of unopened right-of-way connecting east of Bellevue Road and west of Edgewood Road: assistant
“Transportation Director Jessica Morriss said that this is a public hearing to permanently close a portion of unopened right-of-way connecting east of Bellevue Road and west of Edgewood Road.”
Public hearing to permanently close an unopened right-of-way connecting to Biltmore Avenue, directly south of White Fawn Drive: assistant
“Transportation Director Jessica Morriss said that this is a public hearing to permanently close an unopened right-of-way connecting to Biltmore Avenue, directly south of White Fawn Drive.”
Public hearing to consider the voluntary annexation of .47 acres off of Oak Hill Circle and Moorecrest Road
“Principal Planner Shannon Tuch said that this is the consideration of a public hearing to consider the voluntary annexation of .47 acres off of Oak Hill Circle and Moorecrest Road.”
Public hearing to consider the initial zoning of .47 acres off of Oak Hill Circle and Moorecrest Road to RM-16 Residential Multi-Family High Density District and to assign the designation of Traditional Neighborhood on the City’s future…
“Principal Planner Shannon Tuch said that this is the consideration of a public hearing to consider the initial zoning of .47 acres off of Oak Hill Circle and Moorecrest Road to RM-16 Residential Multi-Family High Density District and to assign the designation of Traditional Neighborhood on the…”
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance No. 4855- ordinance to amend the unified development ordinance Articles II, III, v, viii, ix and XVII in order to adopt new standards regulating hotels and associated changes
“Mayor Manheimer said that this public hearing was held on February 9, 2021, and in accordance with recent legislation amending North Carolina G.S. § 166A-19.24(e), regarding public hearings conducted during remote meetings, written comments for this public hearing were accepted for an additional 24 hours.”
Ordinance No. 4856- ordinance to apply a new Hotel Overlay District to certain properties within the city of asheville corporate limits 2-23-21: Page 18
“Mayor Manheimer said that this public hearing was held on February 9, 2021, and in accordance with recent legislation amending North Carolina G.S. § 166A-19.24(e), regarding public hearings conducted during remote meetings, written comments for this public hearing were accepted for an additional 24 hours.”
Motion to request essays and interviews for three current board members plus four other applicants for seats on the Asheville City Board of Education confirmation of essay questions to the Asheville City Board of Education candidates
“Councilwoman Mosley moved to to request essays and interviews for 3 current board members (Joyce Brown, Patricia Griffin and James Carter) plus 4 other applicants (Michele Delange, Jacqueline Carr McHargue, Peyton O’Conner, and George Sieburg).”
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution adopting the City Council Legislative Agenda
“Mayor Manheimer said that the Government Committee met earlier and made several changes (which have been sent to City Council) to the Legislative Agenda.”
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment
“Mayor Manheimer gave an update regarding the City’s position regarding the Bluff’s development in Woodfin.”
Summaries are written by hand from the minutes, and every number and name in them is checked against the minutes' own words. An item not written yet shows a summary built by fixed rules from its official title. Every item shows its official title. Procedural motions, like approving the agenda or adjourning, are left out.