January 24, 2023Asheville City Council
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Approves a zoning change, with conditions, for 264 Enka Heritage Pkwy zoned Commercial Expansion - Conditional Zone (COM EXP-CZ)…
- Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
- Why it matters: This changes the zoning rules for one property. The owner must follow the conditions Council set.
More from the minutes
- “At this time the number of proposed employees is unknown so no determination of minimum and maximum parking spaces can be made.”
- “The project proposes 10 foot-wide sidewalks throughout the site.”
- “The proposed Enka Heritage Greenway is planned to cross the property along the western boundary of the project area and will include a 10 foot-wide paved greenway, a 15 foot-wide maintenance easement, and a 25 foot-wide construction easement.”
Official title: Council approved the conditional zoning amendment request for the property located at 264 Enka Heritage Pkwy zoned Commercial Expansion - Conditional Zone (COM EXP-CZ) for the modification of the site plan
Carried unanimously
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Kilgore and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilwoman Mosley moved to approve the conditional zoning amendment request for the property located at 264 Enka Heritage Pkwy zoned Commercial Expansion - Conditional Zone (COM EXP-CZ) for the modification of the site plan 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) encourages responsible growth by directing growth in designated growth areas that provide access to employment opportunities; 2) promotes great architecture and urban design to enhance placemaking by encouraging the preservation of the historic Enka community clock tower; 3) makes streets more walkable, comfortable and connected by preserving the opportunity for future greenway construction; and, 4) facilitates real estate development that maximizes public benefit by locating an employment opportunity in areas slated for future growth.”
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