Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Becki Ogles’s organization
Dec 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council Agenda Briefing Worksession
The City Council held an agenda briefing worksession to deliberate on upcoming and future agenda items, as well as to review committees scheduled for the subsequent two weeks. During the formal Regular Meeting, the Council participated in the Pledge of Allegiance. Discussions included proclamations, such as one proclaiming a specific month in 2026 as "____" in the City of Asheville. The Consent Agenda was adopted, which included the monthly approval of property tax refunds and releases for October 2026, ensuring compliance with North Carolina General Statutes. An item for monthly municipal property tax refunds or releases for October 2026, which aligns with the Financial Resilient City goal, was formally adopted. The agenda also included items for individual votes, Manager's Report, a Public Hearing concerning a zoning matter which was advertised in November 2026, New Business involving Boards & Commissions and resolutions/ordinances, and a period for public comment. The session concluded with a closed session to discuss privileged, confidential matters and consult with the City Attorney.
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City of Asheville Board of Adjustment Board of Adjustment Meeting
The board addressed a transition in the board liaison and reviewed several agenda items, including a request to continue a zoning variance for 20 Lakeside Drive. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a case regarding 403 Pearson Drive, where the property owners requested a variance for a detached garage that encroached into the required corner side setback. Discussion topics included the property layout, compliance with city ordinances, site visibility, and the history of the permit approval process.
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Asheville City Council Action Agenda
The council approved several items, including grant funding for the Water Resources Department for lead pipe replacement, a contract renewal for WNC Nature Center software licensing, and an agreement for an after-school program with the Asheville City Schools Foundation. Additionally, the council authorized alcohol permits for the Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival, an interlocal agreement with Buncombe County for the General Assistance Program, and funding for NCDOT transit grants and apprenticeship programs. A three-year contract for municipal facility cleaning services was also approved. The meeting included a manager's report on recovery preparedness and a public hearing regarding the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.
Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Design Review Committee Meeting
The committee conducted a formal design review for the parking lot improvements at 91 Craven Street for the New Belgium Brewery. Discussion topics included the proposed site materials, specifically high-strength concrete and asphalt, the integration of landscaping features, and the connection to the city greenway. The committee also addressed parking calculations, stormwater mitigation, and alignment with the River District design principles before formally approving the project application.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
