December 10, 2019Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedWhat it does
Rezones a property, with conditions, from Central Business District (CBD) to Central Business Expansion District (CBD EXP CZ).
- Passed. Voted no: Sheneika Smith.
- What's planned: “The construction of a new mixed-use development, with the amendment to the B.1 Conditions that the applicant will fund any traffic calming measures which the City deems necessary as a result of the project up to $30,000”
- Why it matters: This changes the zoning rules for one property. The owner must follow the conditions Council set.
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- “On the 4.5 acre site, they have broken up the mass so spaces have air, light and plantings in the middle of the development.”
- “He also was pleased that the private sector is helping with our affordable housing crisis.”
- “She expressed concerns about the trees, parking, stormwater, and small amount of affordable housing.”
Official title: Council approved the conditional zoning request for the Coxe/Asheland Mixed-Use Development
Carried 5–1
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Mayfield and carried on a 5-1 vote, with Councilwoman Smith voting “no”.
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilman Kapoor moved to approve the conditional zoning request for the Coxe/Asheland Mixed-Use Development from Central Business District (CBD) to Central Business Expansion District (CBD EXP CZ) for the construction of a new mixed-use development, with the amendment to the B.1 Conditions that the applicant will fund any traffic calming measures which the City deems necessary as a result of the project up to $30,000, 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: 1) the 12-10-19 Page 17 Downtown Future Land Use category of the Living Asheville Comprehensive Plan anticipates a mix of uses as included in this development; 2) the project enhances the pedestrian experience with widened sidewalks, active ground floor uses and intentional urban open space with portions that are accessible to the public; 3) the proposal incorporates affordable residential units; and, 4) the project is compatible with the surrounding area.”
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