The Asheville Planning and Zoning Commission holds a vital public hearing this Wednesday on the conditional rezoning for the proposed Enka Costco. This meeting is a critical next step for the significant retail and fuel services project.
Asheville Business News — October 4, 2026: The proposed Costco in Enka is set to undergo a significant procedural step this week, with the Asheville Planning and Zoning Commission holding a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. City staff are recommending approval of the revised proposal, which is a crucial stage before the project can advance to the Asheville City Council for final rezoning consideration.
The revised application covers property at 264 and 274 Enka Heritage Parkway, with related land at 1455 Sand Hill Road, located near Smokey Park Highway and Jacob Holm Way within Enka Commerce Park. The plan outlines a Costco retail warehouse of approximately 168,258 square feet, a 16-pump fuel station, a tire center, and approximately 914 parking spaces. The development is planned for roughly 25.5 acres within a larger 39.6-acre conditional-zoning area, and includes proposed improvements to Enka Heritage Parkway and surrounding roads…