February 14, 2023Asheville City Council
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Rezones 157 and 99999 New Leicester Hwy, with conditions, from Residential Multi-Family High Density (RM-16) and Highway Business (HB) to Residential Expansion - Conditional Zone (RES EXP-CZ).
- Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
- Who it's for: Households earning up to 80% of the area median income: up to $81,920 a year for a family of four, or $57,360 for one person (HUD's 2026 income limits for tax-credit housing in the Asheville area).
- What the minutes say it will do: “The proposed project would result in a total impervious area of 51%.”
- Why it matters: This changes the zoning rules for one property. The owner must follow the conditions Council set.
More from the minutes
- “Based on the proportion of these classifications and the existing tree canopy, a total of 26,240 square feet of tree canopy preservation is required, which the project is meeting through preservation on-site.”
- “Open Space is required at a rate of 20% of the site as the project meets the incentive requirements for enhanced stormwater management, resulting in 42,863 square feet of required open space, which the project is providing.”
- “Regarding conditions, he said 28 units (20%) will be designated affordable at 80% Area Median Income (AMI) for a minimum of 20 years - 14 of these affordable units (50%) will accept housing choice vouchers.”
Official title: Council approved conditional zoning for 157 and 99999 New Leicester Hwy
Carried unanimously
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Turner and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilwoman Mosley moved to approve the conditional zoning request for the property located at 157 and 99999 New Leicester Hwy from Residential Multi-Family High Density (RM-16) and Highway Business (HB) 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) provides infill development in targeted growth areas; 2) increases the supply of affordable housing in proximity to schools, transit and parks; and, 3) promotes the development and availability of affordable and workforce housing.”
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