April 14, 2026Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedWhat it does
Approves a zoning change, with conditions, for the current McCormick Field property located at 30 Buchanan Pl.
- Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
- Why it matters: This changes the zoning rules for one property. The owner must follow the conditions Council set.
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- “Project Location and Contacts: The project site totals 8.25 acres located at 30 Buchanan Pl (PIN 9648-47-8566) Owner: City of Asheville Summary of Petition: Project Site The project area consists of 8.25 acres located at 30 Buchanan Pl and is identified in the Buncombe County land records as PIN 9648-47-8566.”
- “The site is currently zoned Institutional - Conditional Zone (INST-CZ) by Ord.”
Official title: Council approved the conditional zoning amendment request for the current McCormick Field property located at 30 Buchanan Pl
Carried unanimously
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Mosley and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“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.”
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