# Planning and Zoning Commission (In-Person) (Apr 1, 2026)

**Body:** City of Asheville — Planning and Zoning Commission
**Date:** April 1, 2026 5:00 PM EDT (2026-04-01T17:00:00-04:00)
**Location:** 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801, USA - First Floor Conference Room, This will not be livesteam to Youtube

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328

## Summary

This meeting will involve significant decisions regarding zoning changes and land use within Asheville. A major focus will be on addressing housing affordability through a proposed 203-unit affordable housing development at 50 Coxe Avenue, with the Planning and Zoning Commission considering recommendations related to traffic safety, parking access, and tree plantings. Additionally, the commission will vote on amending signage regulations at McCormick Field to allow for increased visibility. Finally, discussions are underway regarding potential zoning changes aimed at increasing housing production and addressing displacement concerns within the city. Citizens interested in these topics are encouraged to review the full meeting agenda and submit written comments by April 1, 2026.

## Agenda

- [Planning & Zoning Commission Land Acknowledgment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328/item/8170)
- [Approval of minutes from the 3-04-2025 meeting](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328/item/8171)
- [Legislative & Administrative Updates](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328/item/8172)
- [Community Engagement](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328/item/8173)
- [Missing Middle Housing & Zoning Amendments](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328/item/8174)
- [Commission Feedback](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328/item/8175)
- [A request to conditionally rezone the properties located at 50 Coxe Ave](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328/item/8176)
- [A request to amend the conditional zoning for the property located at 30 Buchanan Pl](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328/item/8177)

## Votes

- Approve minutes from March 4, 2025 — Passed, 7-0
- Recommend approval with the following conditions: 1) Recommendation to investigate with the City Traffic Engineer the potential impacts on multimodal safety on Ravenscroft Dr and the intersection of Ravenscroft Dr and Hilliard Ave, i.e. investigating the conversion of Ravenscroft Dr into a one-way street, and removing the wall at the northwest corner of the intersection of Ravenscroft Dr and Hilliard Ave; 2) Recommendation for the City to investigate designating the on-street parking on Ravenscroft Dr as resident only; 3) Recommendation that the City Traffic Engineer study the intersection of Ravenscroft Dr and Sawyer St, specifically for pedestrian safety; and, 4) That the applicant investigate the opportunity to add more trees to the site, including at the south side of the building. — Passed, 7-0
- Approval — Passed, 7-0

## Video & Transcript

- Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h006V1zuXY0

## Documents

- [Kyra Cavanaugh letter.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10717)
- [PZC Draft Action Minutes 4-1-26.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=6331)
- [Exhibit D - Site Plans & Elevations.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10696)
- [Lisa Foglia email.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10731)
- [minutes_2026-04-01.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=6372)
- [Signage Drawings & Renderings.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10699)
- [Exhibit C - Existing FLU Map.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10698)
- [Nan Jackson email.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10730)
- [PZC Action Minutes 4-1-26.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=8505)
- [Exhibit E - Project Conditions.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10706)
- [Ord No 5180.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10694)
- [Christiana Kroondyk email.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10724)
- [Helen Hyatt email.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10735)
- [Ordinance - McCormick Field Amendment.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10701)
- [Exhibit A - Existing Zoning Map.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10702)
- [Exhibit E - Project Conditions.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10703)
- [TRC Staff Report - 50 Coxe Ave Affordable Housing (26-00515PZ).pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10708)
- [CZ Amendment Application.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10705)
- [agenda_2026-04-01.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=4287)
- [PZC Meeting Presentation 4-1-26.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=5482)
- [Imke Durre email.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10719)
- [Exhibit A1 - Proposed Zoning Map.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10713)
- [Bill Carpenter email.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10722)
- [Laurence Shames email.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10734)
- [Kyra Cavanaugh supporting photos.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10716)
- [Exhibit B - Aerial Imagery Map.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10715)
- [Susan Griffin email.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10729)
- [April Macary email.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10723)
- [Myscha Crouch email.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10733)
- [Exhibit C - Future Land Use Map.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10714)
- [Marilyn Shames email.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10732)
- [PZC Staff Report - 50 Coxe Ave Affordable Housing.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10707)
- [Exhibit D - Site Plans & Elevations.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10710)
- [PZC Staff Report - McCormick Field Amendment.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10692)
- [Outdoor Signage Drawings & Renderings.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10704)
- [Exhibit B - Aerial Imagery Map.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10700)
- [DRC Staff Report - 50 Coxe Ave Affordable Housing.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10709)
- [Exhibit A - Existing Zoning Map.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10712)
- [Joe Cavanaugh email.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10727)
- [Katie Loring email.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10736)
- [Alistair Hyatt.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10718)
- [Dave Kroondyk email.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10725)
- [Ord No 5046.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10697)
- [Robert and Susan Martin email.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10728)
- [Kyra Cavanaugh email.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10737)
- [David Word email.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10721)
- [Michael Mazzarella email.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10726)
- [Inge Durre email.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10720)
- [PZC Agenda 4-1-26.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=4291)
- [Ordinance - 50 Coxe Ave.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1328?document=10711)

## Sources

- [City of Asheville WordPress](https://www.ashevillenc.gov/government/meetings/planning-and-zoning-commission-in-person-apr-1-2026/)