February 26, 2019Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil adopts the Tree & Riparian Enhancement Plan as a small area plan for the River Arts District.
Council voted to adopt the Tree & Riparian Enhancement Plan as a small area plan for the River Arts District and as an update to the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Master Plan in that the plan: (1) Supports Council’s desire to create a cleaner, healthier environment, and a well-planned and livable community, as adopted in their 2036 Vision; (2) Promotes a best practice of periodically updating existing adopted plans so they remain relevant and help guide community interest in partnering with the City to implement plans; (3) Supports improvement of water quality, an important part of the emerging river recreation economy; and (4) Aligns with the Living Asheville Comprehensive Plan, supporting goals contained in the Harmony with the Natural Environment theme.
- Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
More from the minutes
- “There are no regulatory changes proposed in this plan, and the plan does not address private property.”
Official title: Council adopted the Tree & Riparian Enhancement Plan as a small area plan for the River Arts District and as an update to the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Master Plan in that the plan: (1) Supports Council’s desire to create a cleaner, healthier environment, and a well-planned and livable community, as adopted in their 2036 Vision; (2) Promotes a best practice of periodically updating existing adopted plans so they remain relevant and help guide community interest in partnering with the City to implement plans; (3) Supports improvement of water quality, an important part of the emerging river recreation economy; and (4) Aligns with the Living Asheville Comprehensive Plan, supporting goals contained in the Harmony with the Natural Environment theme
Carried unanimously
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilman Young and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilwoman Mayfield moved to adopt the Tree & Riparian Enhancement Plan as a small area plan for the River Arts District and as an update to the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Master Plan in that the plan: (1) Supports Council’s desire to create a cleaner, healthier environment, and a well-planned and livable community, as adopted in their 2036 Vision; (2) Promotes a best practice of periodically updating existing adopted plans so they remain relevant and help guide community interest in partnering with the City to implement plans; (3) Supports improvement of water quality, an important part of the emerging river recreation economy; and (4) Aligns with the Living Asheville Comprehensive Plan, supporting goals contained in the Harmony with the Natural Environment theme.”
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