Hendersonville meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Hendersonville boards consider annexation, zoning, and historic landmark items

Hendersonville's City Council, Planning Board, and several advisory boards met over the past two weeks to consider annexation, rezoning, historic landmark nominations, and other items. As of this writing, minutes from these meetings have not been published, so no official decisions are available.

City Council

The City Council held a regular meeting Aug. 6. The agenda included public hearings on a proposed annexation on Merriman Ave (case 26-35-ANX) and a standard rezoning for Ironwood Square (26-43-RZO). The council also considered consent agenda items, including grant applications for Patton Park & Pool and Whitmire Activity Center restoration projects, a resolution to allow alcoholic beverages at Immaculata Fall Fest, budget amendments, and personnel policy revisions. New business included discussions on a Halloween street closure, utility billing policy changes, and a parking plan for S. Whitted Street.

Planning Board

The Planning Board met Aug. 13 to consider two zoning text amendments: one for small cell wireless facilities (26-47-ZTA) and another reclassifying small-scale multi-family housing to R-6 (26-44-ZTA). The board also conducted an administrative review of a preliminary site plan for 1910 Haywood Road (26-46-SPR) and approved minutes from July 9.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment met Aug. 11 to hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request (26-50-VAR) from Sheetz for a property on Upward Road. The board also elected a chair and vice-chair for the coming term.

Historic Preservation

Two historic preservation bodies met Aug. 5. The Community Affairs Sub-Committee reviewed a pamphlet and tour audit, the NHP Historic Preservation Training Series, and Realtor Training. The Designation Committee held a special called meeting to review a designation report for the Columbus Mills Pace House.

Other boards

The Downtown Advisory Board met Aug. 11 to review new board processes and an event closure for Treat Street 2026, and approved July minutes. The Environmental Sustainability Board also met Aug. 11, hearing a presentation on the Chimney Swift Tower, discussing the Rhythm & Brews event scheduled for Aug. 20, budget discussions, funding workshops at Hendersonville High School, and a Hendo Green Partnership update.

Coming up

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet Aug. 19 to consider a landmark nomination for the Columbus Mills Pace House (26-01-LL), presented by Planner II Sam Hayes. The commission will also approve minutes from July 15 and hear a staff report.

Hendersonville City Council hears annexation, rezoning proposals; boards to weigh Sheetz variance, zoning changes

Hendersonville's City Council met Aug. 6 with an agenda that included public hearings on a proposed annexation on Merriman Avenue and a standard rezoning for Ironwood Square. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so no decisions are known. The agenda also listed grant applications for park projects, a resolution to allow alcohol at Immaculata Fall Fest, budget amendments, and personnel policy revisions. Other recent meetings covered utility billing and historic preservation, all with minutes pending.

Recent meetings

City Council (Aug. 6) — The agenda included public hearings on the annexation of Merriman Avenue (case 26-35-ANX) and a standard rezoning for Ironwood Square (26-43-RZO). Also listed were grant applications for the Patton Park & Pool and Whitmire Activity Center restoration projects, a resolution to permit alcoholic beverages at Immaculata Fall Fest, and proposed utility billing policy changes. The council also had discussions scheduled on a Halloween street closure and a parking plan for S. Whitted Street.

Water Sewer Advisory Council (July 27) — The agenda covered updates to the city's water and sewer infrastructure plans, including the Sewer Collection System Master Plan and Water Shortage Response Plan, plus proposed revisions to utility billing policies and procedures.

Designation Committee (Aug. 5, special called) — The committee met to review a designation report for the Columbus Mills Pace House. No other substantive items were listed.

Historic Preservation Commission – Community Affairs Sub-Committee (Aug. 5) — The subcommittee's agenda included a pamphlet and tour audit, the NHP Historic Preservation Training Series, and Realtor Training.

All four meetings are listed as agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

Board of Adjustment (Aug. 11) — The board will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request (26-50-VAR) from Sheetz for a property on Upward Road. It will also elect a chair and vice-chair.

Downtown Advisory Board (Aug. 11) — The board will review new board processes and an event closure for Treat Street 2026, along with approving July minutes.

Environmental Sustainability Board (Aug. 11) — Topics include a presentation on the Chimney Swift Tower, the Rhythm & Brews event on Aug. 20, budget discussions, and a proposal for funding workshops at Hendersonville High School.

Planning Board (Aug. 13) — The board will consider two zoning text amendments: one on small cell wireless facilities (26-47-ZTA) and another reclassifying small-scale multi-family housing to R-6 (26-44-ZTA). It will also conduct an administrative review of a preliminary site plan for 1910 Haywood Road (26-46-SPR).

Hendersonville boards weigh zoning changes, tree projects, and greenway grant in busy two-week stretch

Hendersonville's advisory boards and commissions covered a wide range of topics over the past two weeks, from proposed zoning changes affecting downtown design rules to tree planting projects across city parks and greenways. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, this roundup reflects what was scheduled on each agenda — not confirmed outcomes or vote tallies.

The most consequential item on the horizon is a City Council consent agenda request on July 22 to apply for a Recreational Trails Program grant that would fund a new Oklawaha Greenway trailhead and trail signage. No dollar figure for the grant is listed on the agenda.

Planning Board: Ironwood Square rezoning and small cell rules

The Planning Board met July 9 to hold a public hearing on a standard rezoning request for the Ironwood Square property (case 26-43-RZO). The board was also scheduled to consider a zoning text amendment governing small cell wireless facilities (26-47-ZTA) and a separate text amendment for the Downtown Design Overlay District (26-23-ZTA). Approval of June 11 minutes was also on the agenda.

Downtown Design Overlay District draws attention across three bodies

The zoning text amendment for the Downtown Design Overlay District (case 26-23-ZTA) appeared on the agendas of three separate bodies within the same week. The Planning Board took it up July 9, the Business Advisory Committee discussed it July 13, and the Downtown Advisory Board addressed it at its July 14 organizational meeting. Long-Range Planning Manager Matthew Manley was listed as the presenter for the Business Advisory Committee discussion.

Tree Board discusses ordinance update and planting projects

The Tree Board met July 6 to discuss a proposed update to the Tree Board ordinance. Agenda items included tree planting projects at Lower Ridgewood/Shephard St. Park, public housing landscapes, and city greenways. The board was also scheduled to discuss the Clear Creek Trail landscape plan, an invasive plant management plan, and Duke Energy tree pruning. No votes were scheduled.

Environmental Sustainability Board reviews budget, plans EarthFest 2027

The Environmental Sustainability Board met July 14 to discuss the FY26-27 budget and begin planning for Hendo EarthFest 2027. The agenda also included a Farmers Market volunteering sign-up and review of June 9 meeting minutes.

Historic Preservation Commission reviews façade project

The Historic Preservation Commission met July 15 to review a request for façade rehabilitation at 128 3rd Avenue E. The commission was also scheduled to approve findings of fact for a previous case (26-32-COA) and approve minutes from June 17.

Animal Services Advisory Committee organizes

The Animal Services Advisory Committee met July 14 to elect a chair and vice chair, introduce new members Patricia MacDuff and Joan Odean, and set its 2026-2027 meeting calendar.

Business Advisory Committee appoints leadership

City Manager John Connet was scheduled to appoint a chair and vice-chair for the Business Advisory Committee at its July 13 meeting, held at City Hall, 160 6th Ave. E., 2nd Floor Meeting Room.

Coming up

City Council — July 22, 2026: The council will consider the consent agenda item to apply for a Recreational Trails Program grant for the Oklawaha Greenway trailhead and signage. The meeting also includes presentations on erosion control for the Half Moon Heights development, a water and sewer quarterly update, an updated water response plan, and proposed utility billing policy changes.

Hendersonville boards tackle industrial park, annexation, and downtown zoning — but outcomes pending as minutes unpublished

Hendersonville's City Council and advisory boards held a packed stretch of meetings in early July, with public hearings on the Garrison Industrial Park, the proposed annexation of Ironwood Square, and a taxi permit application. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so it is not yet possible to report what was decided, how officials voted, or whether any items were tabled or continued.

City Council — July 2

The council's regular meeting agenda listed three public hearings:

• Amendments to a three-party agreement, an interlocal agreement, and restrictive covenants for **Garrison Industrial Park**.
• Annexation of **Ironwood Square** (case 26-37-ANX).
• A certificate of public convenience and necessity for **I&M Airport Taxi LLC**.

New business included a Language Access Plan and July 2026 budget amendments. Consent items included multiple utility purchases and annexation certificates. Because minutes are not yet available, no vote tallies or outcomes can be reported.

Planning Board — July 9

The Planning Board agenda featured a public hearing on a standard rezoning for the Ironwood Square property (case 26-43-RZO), a zoning text amendment for small cell wireless facilities (26-47-ZTA), and a separate text amendment for the Downtown Design Overlay District (26-23-ZTA). The board was also scheduled to approve minutes from its June 11 meeting. Outcomes are not yet available.

The Downtown Design Overlay District amendment (26-23-ZTA) is appearing across multiple bodies this month — the Planning Board discussed it July 9, and both the Business Advisory Committee and Downtown Advisory Board have it on upcoming agendas.

Tree Board — July 6

The Tree Board's agenda was entirely discussion, with no votes scheduled. Topics included a proposed update to the Tree Board ordinance, tree planting projects at Lower Ridgewood/Shephard St. Park and on public housing landscapes, Bradford Pear management along city greenways, the Clear Creek Trail landscape plan, and an invasive plant management plan. A discussion of Duke Energy tree pruning was also listed.

Historic Preservation Commission sub-committee — July 1

The Community Affairs Sub-Committee met to plan upcoming initiatives, including the annual programming schedule, a Realtor training session, an oral history listening session for the Neighborhood History Project, and organizing Halloween at Oakdale. No binding votes or financial decisions were on the agenda.

Coming up

• **July 13 — Business Advisory Committee**: Appoints a chair and vice-chair (by City Manager John Connet) and discusses the Downtown Design Overlay District zoning text amendment (26-23-ZTA), presented by Long-Range Planning Manager Matthew Manley. City Hall, 160 6th Ave. E., 2nd Floor Meeting Room.
• **July 14 — Environmental Sustainability Board**: Reviews FY26-27 budget and plans for Hendo EarthFest 2027; also discusses Farmers Market volunteering.
• **July 14 — Downtown Advisory Board**: Organizational meeting including discussion of the Downtown Design Overlay District amendment (26-23-ZTA).
• **July 15 — Historic Preservation Commission**: Reviews a façade rehabilitation request at **128 3rd Avenue E** and approves findings of fact for case 26-32-COA.

Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 2 City Council meeting and July 9 Planning Board meeting should watch for published minutes, which will record votes and any actions taken.

Hendersonville council agendas spotlight FY 2026-2027 budget, industrial park agreements, and Ironwood Square annexation

Hendersonville City Council had a busy two weeks, with agendas covering the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, a federal water-improvement grant tied to Project Vert, and public hearings on the Garrison Industrial Park and the annexation of Ironwood Square. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so outcomes and vote tallies are not available.

City Council — June 24

The council's second monthly meeting was scheduled to include two public hearings. The first concerned an application for a Community Development Block Grant for water improvements on Howard Gap Road to support Project Vert. The second covered adoption of the FY 2026-2027 budget.

New business included a resolution authorizing a free parking contract between the city and First Baptist Church. Presentations were listed on the Public Art Plan, delivered by the Downtown Manager, and on direction for a zoning text amendment for the Downtown Design Overlay (26-23-ZTA). The council was also scheduled to make appointments to boards and committees.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not possible to confirm which items were adopted, how any votes went, or whether the budget was finalized.

Historic Preservation Commission — July 1

The HPC's Community Affairs Sub-Committee met to plan several initiatives. Agenda items included the annual programming schedule, a Realtor training session, an oral history listening session for the Neighborhood History Project, and organizing Halloween at Oakdale.

No binding votes or financial decisions were on the agenda. The session was described as primarily planning and discussion.

City Council — July 2

The council's regular meeting included three public hearings. The first covered amendments to a three-party agreement, an interlocal agreement, and restrictive covenants for Garrison Industrial Park. The second concerned annexation of Ironwood Square (26-37-ANX). The third addressed a certificate of public convenience and necessity for I&M Airport Taxi LLC.

Consent items included multiple utility purchases and annexation certificates. New business listed a Language Access Plan and July 2026 budget amendments. An annexation request for Georgia Ave was also on the agenda.

Again, minutes are not yet published, so no outcomes, vote counts, or final dollar amounts can be confirmed from the available record.

Coming up

• **Planning Board — Regular Meeting, July 9, 2026:** The board will hold a public hearing on a standard rezoning for Ironwood Square (case 26-43-RZO) and a zoning text amendment for small cell wireless facilities (26-47-ZTA). Members will also discuss a separate text amendment for the Downtown Design Overlay District (26-23-ZTA) and consider approval of minutes from June 11, 2026.

Residents who want to verify outcomes from the June 24 and July 2 council meetings should watch for posted minutes on the city's official website, as the agendas alone do not confirm what was decided.

Hendersonville council eyes budget, grants, and industrial park agreements in busy meeting week

Hendersonville City Council held two meetings in the past two weeks, addressing the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, a grant application for water improvements, and agreements for the Garrison Industrial Park. Official minutes for both meetings have not yet been published, so none of the items listed on the agendas have been formally decided.

City Council June 24: Budget and CDBG grant

The council’s second monthly meeting on June 24 included public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and on an application for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for water improvements on Howard Gap Road to support Project Vert. A resolution authorizing a free parking contract with First Baptist Church was also on the agenda. Presentations were given on the Public Art Plan and on a zoning text amendment for the Downtown Design Overlay (case 26-23-ZTA). Appointments to boards and committees were also scheduled.

City Council July 2: Industrial park, annexation, taxi permit

At the July 2 regular meeting, the council held public hearings on amendments to the three-party agreement, interlocal agreement, and restrictive covenants for Garrison Industrial Park; on the annexation of Ironwood Square (case 26-37-ANX); and on a certificate of public convenience and necessity for I&M Airport Taxi LLC. New business included a Language Access Plan and July 2026 budget amendments. Several consent items, such as utility purchases and annexation certificates, were also listed.

Historic Preservation Commission sub-committee July 1

The Historic Preservation Commission’s Community Affairs Sub-Committee met on July 1 to discuss annual programming, a Realtor training session, an oral history listening session for the Neighborhood History Project, and Halloween at Oakdale. The meeting was a planning and discussion session with no binding votes or financial decisions on the agenda.

Coming up

Planning Board – Regular Meeting — Thursday, July 9, 2026. The board will hold a public hearing on a standard rezoning request for Ironwood Square (case 26-43-RZO) and a zoning text amendment for small cell wireless facilities (26-47-ZTA). It will also discuss a separate text amendment for the Downtown Design Overlay District (26-23-ZTA). The meeting begins with approval of minutes from the June 11 meeting.