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Board continues hearing on proposed storage building at 88 Underwood Road after neighbors and applicant raise concerns
Summary
The Buncombe County Board of Adjustment continued a hearing on a variance request from Wes Stroop (AKRS Investments) to allow reduced setbacks for a proposed storage building at 88 Underwood Road. Neighbors raised concerns about use, odor and neighborhood character; the applicant agreed to a continuance to refine plans.
The Buncombe County Board of Adjustment continued the public hearing on a variance request from Wes Stroop (AKRS Investments) for property at 88 Underwood Road after discussion about right-of-way impacts, building size and neighboring residences.
Jason Payne, presenting staff, oriented the board to the site and the requested reductions to the 20-foot setbacks on multiple sides. Payne said the applicant asked for reduced setbacks on three sides to accommodate a proposed storage building; the most substantial request was a reduction near the N.C. Department…
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