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Hold the phone: city commissions bond referendum poll
The city of Asheville hires a professional polling firm to survey 400 registered Asheville voters on attitudes toward the proposed bond referendum and the projects it could fund.
Letter writer: District elections will divide and conquer
“As a resident, property owner and voter in Asheville, I vehemently oppose [state Sen.] Tom Apodaca’s plan to force district elections on our city.”
City Council remembers Isaac Coleman, approves Mills Gap apartments
City Council approved four rezoning requests at its regular meeting on June 28, including a 272-unit apartment complex on Mills Gap Road that generated considerable public opposition when it was first proposed. Developer Rusty Pulliam appeared to have won over many members of the community by adding traffic mitigation measures at the intersection of Mills Gap and Sweeten Creek roads, delaying construction until 2018 and by committing 15 percent of the units as affordable housing for 15 years.
Council trims bond referendum package to three categories, $74 million
The total price tag of the rough draft for the proposed Asheville bond referendum stands at $74 million after a bond work session on Tuesday, June 28, though several Council members said they were hoping to trim that figure to an eventual bond amount of $40 to $60 million.
City Council to hold bond work session, regular meeting Tuesday, June 28
City Council will hold two meetings on Tuesday, June 28: at 10 a.m., a work session on the proposed city bond referendum and, at 5 p.m., its regular bi-weekly meeting.
Updated: Apodaca files bill to establish district elections for Asheville City Council
Sen. Tom Apodaca (R) has filed legislation in the North Carolina Senate to establish district elections for Asheville City Council. The bill creates six electoral districts and specifies that each district will elect one representative who lives in that area. The city’s mayor would continue to be elected by a city-wide vote.
Letter writer: Voice your opinion on Asheville’s growth
“The fact is the City Council is divided on the how much and what direction growth should take in the Land of Sky.”
Public Safety Committee meeting on busker regulations set for Wednesday
Regulations intended to provide more city control over street musicians and performers are once again on the Public Safety Committee’s agenda. The committee will host a Downtown Public Space Management Forum on Wednesday, June 22 at 3 p.m. in the U.S. Cellular Center Banquet Hall.
From Carolina Public Press: Apodaca says Asheville redistricting bill not ready
Kirk Ross of Carolina Public Press spoke with Sen. Tom Apodaca of Hendersonville about the retiring seven-term lawmaker’s plans to propose legislation that would change the way Asheville city officials are elected.
City exploring possible bond referendum
The Governance Committee of City Council voted on Monday, June 13 to move forward with exploring a potential city bond referendum that would appear on November’s general election ballot.
Council to vote on budget June 14
At its June 14 meeting, City Council will vote on Asheville’s municipal budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins on July 1. Council will also hear an update on the I-26 Connector project and will consider a rezoning request related to a proposed 290-unit apartment development off of Long Shoals Road.
Letter writer: Council sends troubling message in RAD by using eminent domain
“Eminent domain as a legal concept is one of the last remaining vestiges of European feudal societies. Despite its popularity with the likes of Donald Trump, it has no place in the 21st century.”
Letter writer: Where were Asheville politicians at protest?
“Did any of them actually get inside the mansion to express their concerns about HB2 to the governor?”
Letter writer: Compromise needed on ADUs
“Can someone explain to me how it changes the complexion of my neighborhood if a tourist parks in my gravel lot and enters the rear ADU building instead of entering my home?”
Letter writer: Debunking the myths of short-term rentals
“There must be other avenues City Council could consider that allow responsible property owners with STRs a much-needed income.”
The road ahead: Asheville launches comprehensive planning process
Asheville’s last comprehensive city plan was completed in 2003. Since then, the city has gained 16,000 residents and embarked on a wide range of revitalization, infrastructure and multimodal transportation projects. Now it’s time to begin a new planning process that will span a year and a half and involve a broad cross-section of the city’s residents.
No homestays in ADUs for now; Council to appoint task force
Short-term rental issues returned to Council chambers as the city’s elected officials considered allowing the use of accessory units for homestays. While Council decided not to approve the proposed expansion of the homestay program, it will appoint a task force to study the issue and make recommendations.
Homestay vote looms large for May 17 meeting of City Council
In December last year, City Council directed city staff to analyze the potential impact of expanding the city’s homestay program for short-term rentals to separate living units known as ADUs. Six months later, much more information is available, but little if any consensus has emerged from the process. On May 17, Council will vote on a measure to allow homestays in ADUs, but the outcome of that vote is up in the air, meaning that another long night of testimony on the issue seems inevitable.
Budget takes center stage at City Council on May 10
The march toward a city budget for the upcoming year continues with a financial update on the third quarter and a presentation of the proposed fiscal year 2016-2017 budget by Asheville CFO Barbara Whitehorn.
Letter writer: Good government or taxation by deception?
“Now the housing market is really booming and — surprise! — they want to do another reassessment.”