At its meeting this evening, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners gave their approval to the formation of the African-American Heritage Commission and voted to extend city water to people living near the contaminated former CTS of Asheville site.
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Asheville City Council: one for the record books
Despite the snow, Asheville City Council met Jan. 28, wrapping up its business in an extraordinarily short 19-minute session. With a small agenda, Council passed new lighting and zoning records rules.
Buncombe Commissioners approve incentives, new hires, zoning regulations
At their first meeting of 2014 on Jan. 7, Buncombe County Commissioners unanimously agreed to give $1.12 million in cash grants to Jacob Holm Industries to help it expand local operations. They also agreed to spend $213,726 to hire 17 new county workers at the Health and Human Services Department and approved new zoning regulations governing renewable energy facilities.
Buncombe Commissioners to consider incentives for Jacob Holm
At their first meeting of 2014 on Jan. 7, Buncombe County Commissioners will seek public feedback on a plan to give $1.12 million in cash grants to Jacob Holm Industries to help it expand local operations. They’ll also consider hiring 17 new workers at the Health and Human Services Department, as well as new zoning regulations.
Buncombe Commissioners to decide on managment of powerful new board
At their Tuesday Oct. 1, meeting, Buncombe Commissioners are set to appoint leaders to a powerful new Culture and Recreation Authority that will manage the county’s libraries, parks and recreation facilities.
Buncombe Commissioners approve land use plan update
Buncombe County Commissioners sought to find a better balance between environmental protection and private property rights Sept. 17, unanimously approving an update to their land use plan.
Buncombe Commissioners to consider land use plan update
Commissioners will consider updating Buncombe County’s land use plan when they meet Sept. 17.
Asheville City Council discusses dog park; moves Kenilworth rezoning forward
In a pre-meeting work session Asheville City Council opted to let a community group take the lead on the creation of a North Asheville dog park. In the short meeting that followed, Council endorsed a staff recommendation to rezone some properties in the Kenilworth neighborhood.
Downtown on the march: zoning changes allow for more density, height
Recently, more property owners are requesting inclusion in the city of Asheville’s downtown zoning, meaning that denser, taller development will be allowed in more areas in the future. This may also prove to be the trickle before the flood, as the city is already studying a major extension to downtown’s official borders.
Eagle Market Place project gets the go-ahead
The Eagle Market Place project, a major affordable housing, commercial and community space development in the heart of downtown’s the Block neighborhood, got the go-ahead for funding from Asheville City Council tonight. The city will contribute $3.3 million to complete the project, and construction is slated to begin in October.
Asheville City Council preview: Alcohol and old developments
Ending alcohol at large festivals in neighborhood parks and a rezoning related to a long-running Kenilworth dispute lead a relatively light agenda for Asheville City Council tomorrow evening.
Buncombe Commissioners to consider new school, rec authority, zoning
Buncombe County Commissioners convene Aug. 6 to consider a variety of issues, including building a new school, creating a Buncombe County Culture and Recreation Authority, and establishing new zoning rules.
Face to face: County residents air concerns at community meetings
Three recent community meetings gave Buncombe County residents a chance to raise concerns with the Board of Commissioners.
Buncombe Commissioners discuss development at Swannanoa meeting
Residents raised a variety of issues and concerns with Buncombe County commissioners during a July 16 community meeting in Swannanoa, including zoning, development and pedestrian safety.
Buncombe commissioners deny motor sports expansion, delay budget vote
After hearing from dozens of residents who spoke out on the matter June 25, Buncombe County commissioners denied a request to expand where motor sports facilities can be built.
Buncombe Commissioners preview: Crunch time
After months of debate, commissioners are set to finalize the Buncombe County budget when they meet Tuesday, June 25.
Buncombe to consider allowing motor sports facilities in more areas
Tomorrow, June 3, the Buncombe County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the idea of changing the zoning ordinance to expand where motor sports facilities are allowed to be built.
Buncombe Commissioners elect Jones vice chair, approve administrative changes
The full seven member Buncombe County Board of Commissioners held its first meeting since the election on Feb. 5, setting the stage for how they will conduct business for the rest of the year.
Asheville Trader Joe’s won’t need Council approval
Since news broke last week that Trader Joe’s is coming to Merrimon Avenue, reactions have ranged from enthusiastic support to criticism over its location. But there won’t be any showdown in the halls of government: Due to city rules, the grocery chain’s proposed location won’t go before Asheville City Council or the Planning and Zoning Commission for a vote.
A new hotel?
More commercial development is on the way for a spot in Oteen, thanks to a unanimous rezoning decision by the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners at its May 1 meeting. At the urging of property owner H.P. Patel, a vacant 1.78-acre parcel at 1501 Tunnel Road was rezoned from R–2 (Residential District) to CS (Commercial […]
Buncombe Commissioners approve rezoning requests, more
During its May 1 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved a pair of rezoning requests, presented Buncombe Environmental Leadership Awards, heard a report from the N.C. Department of Transportation and more.