May 28, 2024Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedWhat it does
Rezones 57 Max Street, with conditions, from Residential Single-Family High Density (RS-8) to Residential Multi-Family Medium Density - Conditional Zone (RM-8-CZ).
- Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
- What the minutes say it will do: “The project proposes to provide 3 dedicated 4’ by 8’ garden plots for residents at the base of the retaining wall.”
- Why it matters: This changes the zoning rules for one property. The owner must follow the conditions Council set.
More from the minutes
- “About the site plan (the current zoning is RS-8 and the proposed zoning is RM-8 Conditional Zone, (1) Adaptive reuse of existing church building to 3 multi-family residential units and associated infrastructure; (2) 0.266 Acres Total; (3) Site currently has no driveway access.”
- “Their goal is that the three units be affordable structures Mayor Manheimer opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m.”
- “Councilwoman Smith spoke in support of adaptive reuse of churches for affordable housing.”
Official title: Council approved conditional zoning for 57 Max Street
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 request for the property located at 57 Max Street from Residential Single-Family High Density (RS-8) to Residential Multi-Family Medium Density - Conditional Zone (RM-8-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) prioritizes greater densities of development overall as a means of achieving more walkable and efficient urban environments and as a tool to help protect and preserve open space and the natural environment; 2) increases the supply of housing in proximity to jobs, schools, transit and public amenities; and, 3) by promoting adaptive reuse as a means of conserving materials, history, and embodied energy in buildings.”
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