Planning and Zoning approves 349-unit, mixed-use development off Smokey Park Highway - WLOS

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Planning and Zoning Board has approved a new development project off of Smokey Park Highway.

The project, called Acton Hill, was approved for a conditional zoning request by the city planning and zoning board on June 6.

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The site is located across the highway from the Buncombe Sports Park. It's set to consist of 349 resident units, a grocery store that was referred to as Aldi at the meeting, and plenty for commercial and mixed-use development.

"This is designed for folks to live in and be residents in and have a community. There are a number of parks. Dog parks, playground, pool, clubhouse, gazebo, mail kiosk, grilling areas," attorney Derek Allen, who represents the applicant, said during the June 6 meeting. "There are over two miles of sidewalks internal to this project. There's a half a mile of walk paths internal to this project. And that’s all very intentional to make it feel, look, and operate like a community."

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The development will back up an already existing development called Acton Woods Apartments.

Nearby residents said that crews have been working on clearing this area for a few months, but Acton Hill is due for final approval with Asheville City Council on June 25.

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