NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Buncombe County Board of Adjustment (the "Board") will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., at the Commissioners Chambers on the third floor of 200 College St, at which the Board will hold public hearings to consider the following applications:
ZPH2026-00007 Spark Learning Center SUP: Sarena Fuller of the Foundation for the Arts at the Core of Education has applied for a Special Use Permit pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance of Buncombe County; Sec. 78-641(a) and Sec. 78-677; to establish a school facility on tax lot PINs 9688-19-0048 and 9688-19-1005 (104 Sherwood Road and an unaddressed parcel just east of PIN 9688-19-0048). Planner coordinating review: Thana Alley;
ZPH2026-00019 Willow Court MHP Expansion SUP: Joseph Krueger of Plott Hound, LLC, has applied for a Special Use Permit pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance of Buncombe County, Sec. 78-641(a) and Sec. 78-677, and pursuant to the Manufactured Homes and Trailers Ordinance of Buncombe County, for the addition of one (1) manufactured home to an existing manufactured home park on tax lot PIN 9669-63-4142 (18 Willow Court). Planner coordinating review: Thana Alley;
ZPH2026-00006 Christ School Academic Building & Faculty Housing SUP: Sean K. Jenkins of Christ School, Inc. has applied for a Special Use Permit pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance of Buncombe County; Sec. 78-641(a), Sec. 78-677, and Sec. 78-678(b)(6); to establish a Planned Unit Development (Level 1) for a school building and 12 residential units in seven (7) structures to be constructed within an existing school facility on tax lot PIN 9664-12-7537 (500 Christ School Road). Planner coordinating review: Savannah Glance;
ZPH2026-00013 Christmount Lodge SUP: Fred Grogan of Michael Baker Engineering, Inc.; on behalf of Rob Morris of Christmount Christian Assembly, applicant; has applied for a Special Use Permit pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance of Buncombe County; Sec. 78-641(a), Sec. 78-677, and Sec. 78-678(b)(7); to establish a Planned Unit Development (Level 2) for a non-governmental recreation use on tax lot PIN 0618-97-2530, 0618-78-7302, and 0618-78-7384 (100 Magnolia Road, 904 Holly Road, and an unaddressed parcel just east of PIN 0618-78-7302). Planner coordinating review: Jason Payne.
Notice is hereby given that the Board will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., at the Commissioners Chambers on the third floor of 200 College St, at which the Board will hold public hearings to consider the following applications:
ZPH2026-00017 Costner Variance: Bert and Leah Costner have applied for a Variance pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance of Buncombe County; Sec. 78-621(4) and Sec. 78-642, Table 2, Dimensional Requirements; for reductions to the front and side yard setbacks and a reduction to off-street parking for a single-family residential dwelling on tax lot PIN 9699-43-0789 (108 East Charleston Avenue). Planner coordinating review: Jason Payne;
ZPH2026-00020 Robinson Variance: Elizabeth Osterholz of Oakwood Homes; on behalf of Allen Robinson, owner; has applied for a Variance pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance of Buncombe County; Sec. 78-621(4) and Sec. 78-642, Table 2, Dimensional Requirements; for a reduction to the front yard setback for a manufactured home on tax lot PIN 9618-33-4409 (35 Old Oak Hill Road). Planner coordinating review: Jason Payne;
ZPH2026-00015 Penley Variance – Lot Size (2026): Timmy and Tammy Penley have applied for a Variance pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance of Buncombe County; Sec. 78-621(4) and Sec. 78-642, Table 2, Dimensional Requirements; for reductions to the sizes of two lots in a proposed subdivision of tax lot PIN 9678-17-9242 (125 Little Spud Lane). Planner coordinating review: Jason Payne;
ZPH2026-00005 White Oak Townes SUP: Warren Sugg, P.E., of Civil Design Concepts, P.A.; on behalf of Hannah Dame of D.R. Horton, applicant; and Michael White, owner; has applied for a Special Use Permit pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance of Buncombe County; Sec. 78-641(a), Sec. 78-677, and Sec. 78-678(b)(6); to establish a Planned Unit Development (Level 1) for a 44-unit townhome residential development on tax lot PIN 9654-91-0655 (260 Christ School Road). Planner coordinating review: Jason Payne;
ZPH2026-00009 Trinity View Expansion SUP: Warren Sugg, P.E., of Civil Design Concepts, P.A.; on behalf of Kirby Nickerson of Lutheran Retirement Center at Lutheridge, Inc., applicant; has applied for a Special Use Permit pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance of Buncombe County; Sec. 78-641(a), Sec. 78-677, and Sec. 78-678(b)(6); to establish a Planned Unit Development (Level 1) for the addition of 23 units to an existing multifamily residential and health care facility for a total of 121 units on tax lot PIN 9653-48-3974 (2533 Hendersonville Road). Planner coordinating review: Savannah Glance.
Those wishing to provide witness testimony should, and those requesting to participate as a party with standing must, complete and return the appropriate form to the Board at least 24 hours prior to the hearing via mail or hand delivery to: Buncombe County Planning, 35 Woodfin St., Asheville, NC 28801, or via email to: pzboards@buncombenc.gov. The form to request to participate as a witness is available here: https://bit.ly/3kmhPq7 and the form to request to participate as a party with standing is available here: https://bit.ly/2UeEDgW. Both of these forms are available for pick-up at 35 Woodfin St., Asheville, NC 28801.
For more information, please visit the Development Projects webpage at: https://bit.ly/4mWTj0V. Questions about public hearings or requests to participate should be directed to pzboards@buncombenc.gov, Buncombe County Planning Info, 35 Woodfin St., Asheville, NC 28801, or (828) 250-4830.
Savannah Glance, Zoning Administrator
Publication Dates
LGSC0526733