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Commissioners approve rezoning for Foundation for the Arts site near Sherwood Road

5784806 · September 17, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a map amendment to rezone two parcels totaling 0.38 acres from R-1 residential to NS neighborhood service for Artspace Charter School / Foundation for the Arts; staff and the planning board recommended approval and there was no public comment at the hearing.

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners voted to rezone two parcels at 104 Sherwood Road from R-1 (residential) to NS (neighborhood service) to accommodate use by the Foundation for the Arts and Artspace Charter School.

Planner Jillian Phillips summarized the application at the public hearing, noting the request was properly noticed and that the parcels total 0.38 acres and are served by public water and sewer. Phillips said staff found the rezoning consistent with the county's 2043 comprehensive plan and that the Planning Board recommended approval at its Aug. 18 meeting.

There was no public comment at the hearing; a commissioner made a motion stating the rezoning was consistent with the Buncombe County 2043 comprehensive plan, a second was made, and the board approved the rezoning by voice vote.

Ending: The rezoning takes effect under the county process; staff and the applicant will proceed with any required permits or site work under the new NS zoning.