# Canceled: Board of Adjustment (In-Person) (Jan 26, 2026)

**Body:** City of Asheville — Board of Adjustment
**Date:** January 26, 2026 10:00 AM EST (2026-01-26T10:00:00-05:00)
**Location:** 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801, USA - First Floor Conference Room

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/438

## Summary

The Board of Adjustment will meet on January 26th at City Hall to address several administrative and regulatory matters. A primary focus will be a request from property owner Chris Renno to repair a historic building at 30 Lodge Street, seeking an exception to flood hazard reduction standards. This could impact how historic preservation is balanced with safety regulations in areas prone to flooding.

The Board will also hear two appeals from L. B. Jackson & Co., LLC, challenging legal interpretations and decisions related to city development ordinances. These appeals concern specific determinations made by the City Attorney and Planning Director, which may affect ongoing development projects.

Anyone interested in these matters, particularly those affected by the Lodge Street variance or involved in the appeals processes, is encouraged to attend the meeting. Public comment will be accepted in person at the hearing. Information regarding accessibility accommodations is available by contacting the ADA Coordinator at 259-5800 or TTY 259-5548.

## Agenda

- [Approval of the minutes and Findings of Fact and Conclusions and Law of the November 24, 2025 regular meeting.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/438/item/1698)
- [The applicant, Chris Renno, is requesting variances to the standards in Section 7-12-1(e)(2)(b) Flood Hazard Reduction, of the UDO. The purpose of the request is to allow for the repair of a historic structure without fully complying with the flood protection standards in order to preserve its historic character. The property is known as 30 Lodge Street. and PIN 9648-60-7352. For further information please contact Sam Starr-Baum, Urban Planner III, City of Asheville, PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC, 28802 or 828-259-5609.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/438/item/1699)
- [B. Jackson & Co., LLC, represented by Allen Stahl & Kilbourne, PLLC, seeks appeal of a Legal determination made by City Attorney Brad Branham, Dated November 24, 2025.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/438/item/1700)
- [B. Jackson & Co., LLC, represented by Allen Stahl & Kilbourne, PLLC, seeks appeal of a Unified Development Ordinance determination made by Planning and Urban Design Director Stephanie Dahl, Dated November 17, 2025.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/438/item/1701)

## Video & Transcript

- Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRiimGmt2Bk

## Documents

- [BOA Agenda 1.26.26.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/438?document=1730)
- [agenda_2026-01-26.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/438?document=1729)

## Sources

- [City of Asheville WordPress](https://www.ashevillenc.gov/government/meetings/board-of-adjustment-in-person-jan-26-2026/)