Locunity/Buncombe County, NC·Planning Commission
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Recent updates from Governing Board
Planning staff flagged hourglass-marked actions they say they can realistically start and finish within five years using existing money and staff.
Why it matters: The action list shows residents which Swannanoa commitments are funded now and which depend on future grants or new staff.
Staff say river corridor and flood-standard updates could earn CRS points; members pressed on impervious limits, tree canopy, and river-corridor development.
Why it matters: Joining FEMA's Community Rating System would reduce community-wide flood insurance costs. It is the only five-year action staff say needs added staff, so it could slip if resources fall short.
Staff said the sewer-extension action comes from the Helene Recovery Plan and is long-term because of construction timelines; no water monitoring is included.
Why it matters: Staff acknowledged failing septic systems across Buncombe County, including Swannanoa, making the gap before sewer arrives a live public-health question.
Board members praised the post-Helene Swannanoa draft; staff plan August community exhibits and November 16–17 hearings before the planning board and commissioners.
Why it matters: The plan will shape land use and recovery across about 40,000 acres of Swannanoa. Members asked whether it will serve as a template for future small area plans, such as for Enka.
Board recommends rezoning two KOA parcels totaling 6.77 acres from commercial to R-3 residential, sending the request to county commissioners.
Why it matters: The change allows manufactured-home and travel-trailer parks while barring most commercial uses. Part of the site lies in a regulated flood hazard area, the one plan inconsistency staff flagged.
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