Shiloh Habitat for Humanity conditional zoning
At a glance
- What: Repeal and replace of a 2017 conditional zoning in Shiloh for 23 lots (18 townhomes, five single-family homes) built by Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, adding 990 West Chapel Road.
- Where it stands: Approved unanimously on October 13, 2026.
- Next: Technical review and construction; no date stated.
Conditions and modifications
- All units affordable, at or below 80% of area median income.
- Zero interior side setbacks for townhomes; minimum lot size 3,742 square feet (from 4,000); lot width 32 feet (from 40).
- Five-foot sidewalks; walking path through natural open space; no traffic impact analysis needed at this size.
Discussion
- Council asked about renewable energy (Habitat builds solar-ready; about 10% of homes add solar later), street connectivity (a leftover parcel would need a stream crossing) and accepting housing authority homeownership vouchers (Habitat does a handful each year).
- Two Shiloh community association representatives spoke in support; council members called it an anti-displacement project.
Sources
- https://youtube.com/watch?v=5lHSiRrfdpk (Council Agenda Briefing Worksession, 2026-10-08; auto-generated captions)
- https://youtube.com/watch?v=g3e1oN6oXN4 (City Council formal meeting, 2026-10-13; auto-generated captions)
Discussion time
About 21 minutes across 2 meetings (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 - City Council (formal meeting) | 20 |
| 2026-10-08 - Council Agenda Briefing Worksession | 1 |
Log
- 2026-10-08 - Council Agenda Briefing Worksession - Briefing: public hearing set because Habitat acquired an adjacent parcel, enlarging the site and changing its layout.
- 2026-10-13 - City Council (formal meeting) - Staff presented (Sam Starbomb); Andy Barnett and Will Buouie for the applicant; approved unanimously, seconded by Vice Mayor Mosley.