Design Review Committee – June 18, 2026

The City of Asheville Design Review Committee convened on June 18, 2026, to review the design proposal for a new Smart Stop self-storage facility at 281 Fairway Drive. The committee examined site plans, building elevations, landscaping, and materials, noting that the project had already received administrative approval with some required revisions. Key procurement-related discussions focused on landscaping improvements, including increasing tree and shrub variety to better match the natural surroundings and buffer fencing. The committee emphasized voluntary compliance with these recommendations as conditions for approval. The project also addressed flood elevation requirements due to prior storm damage, with the site being raised above base flood levels. After discussion, the committee voted unanimously to approve the design with conditions related to landscaping diversity and fence buffering. No public comments were received, and no direct contract awards or budget allocations were discussed during this meeting.