Asheville Planning & Zoning Commission Archives

New apartment complex proposed for Fuddruckers site in Asheville

The proposed redevelopment of the corner of Charlotte and Chestnut streets would include a large apartment complex and retail shops.

Asheville city planners are pushing for more pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly connections for the $45 million mixed-use development.

The project moves on to Asheville City Council for approval.

Also, it looks like the issue of district elections for Asheville City Council will once again come before state lawmakers.

The new regulations are a fear-based reaction to growth, one commission member said.

After reviewing The Parisian hotel’s design, one commissioner asked, “What’s next, a pyramid?” Still, the project was approved on a 6-1 vote.

The Asheville Planning & Zoning Commission review comes after the Asheville Downtown Commission rejected the hotel proposal.

Also, eight employees of Everyday Health inAsheville were laid off on Monday as Ziff Davis acquired the company, and more.

Also, the city of Asheville is seeking design plans for a new fire station on Broadway, and much more.

The zoning amendment proposal now goes to Asheville City Council for a final vote.

Commissioners also unanimously approved a rezoning request to allow redevelopment of the Lee Walker Heights public housing complex.