Board of Adjustment | July 8, 2026

The Buncombe County Board of Adjustment held a meeting on July 8, 2026, primarily focused on zoning and land use matters involving special use permits and variances. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a major revision to a special use permit for the Transformation Village project by ABCCCM, which involved a 243-unit multifamily development with a parking variance request. The board approved the permit with conditions including updated NC DOT driveway permits and traffic impact analyses. Another significant item was the approval of a variance for a retaining wall setback related to a 44-unit affordable housing project on Old Haywood Road, where the board recognized the financial and design burdens of relocating the wall and granted the variance. The board also addressed standing requests related to erosion and runoff concerns from nearby properties, ultimately granting standing to one party but finding no unique hardship warranting further variance. The meeting included detailed discussions on stormwater management plans, landscaping buffers, and community impact mitigation measures. Motions to approve permits and variances were passed unanimously, with conditions to ensure compliance with county ordinances and environmental standards.