ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A proposal to rezone much of the Asheville Mall property back to regional business zoning sparked a lengthy debate Wednesday night over the future of Asheville’s urban place district, with the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission ultimately recommending denial of the request.
The commission voted 4-3 to recommend denying a rezoning request for approximately 40 acres at Asheville Mall, concluding that the change would be inconsistent with the city’s comprehensive plan and long-term vision for the Tunnel Road corridor.
While the vote focused on a single property, much of the nearly hour-long discussion centered on whether the urban place zoning district is working as intended…