March 2 P&Z

Posted on by Sara Murphy

At last month’s meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved all three projects on its agenda:

The Historic Star Building (24, 26, 28 N. Lexington Ave. and 15, 17 Broadway, 28801)

This development will restore and adapt the existing historic structure known as the “Star Building” into a 35-room hotel with approximately 4,500 square feet of retail space on the ground floor. The plans were approved unanimously; as a Level II project, the work does not need further approval from Asheville City Council. Detailed documents can be accessed at avl.mx/bap.

Reed Creek Mixed Use Development (427 Broadway, 28801) 

The commission unanimously recommended changing the zoning for this area from Neighborhood Corridor to Neighborhood Corridor – Conditional Zone. Asheville-based Reed Creek Greenway LLC seeks to develop the 1.53-acre site into a mixed-use development with 49 residential units, 10 of which will be affordable.

City Council’s hearing to consider final approval of the rezoning, initially scheduled for March 22, was postponed to Tuesday, April 12. Documents can be accessed at avl.mx/bag.

273/291 Long Shoals Road, 300/400 Julian Shoals Road

The commission again voted unanimously to recommend changing the zoning for this area from Community Business II to Residential Expansion-Conditional Zone. The owners seek to construct a 218-unit residential complex on 11.09 acres, with 11 units designated as affordable housing.

City Council’s hearing to consider final approval of the rezoning, initially scheduled for March 22, was postponed to Tuesday, April 26. Detailed documents can be accessed at avl.mx/baq.

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About Sara Murphy
Sara Murphy lives in Leicester. Her work has appeared in 100 Days in Appalachia, Facing South, Polygon, and Lifehacker.
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