Flat Creek
North Buncombe HS
Families still against
January 10 - February 14
concrete plant
and Old Mars Hill Highway. damages or costs accrued to date.
Hair Solutions, Inc.
By Matt Tate
In- and out-of-county legal coun- Pohl-Zaretsky said just because
sel both agreed an appeal by the the county is resigned to folding
15% OFF
Flat Creek residents are refusing county had little chance to succeed. its tents, residents will continue the
first visit
to give up the fight against the con- The county settled with Blue Ridge fight and consider various legal op-
Kim Breeding -Stylist/ Owner
struction of a concrete plant in their Concrete in exchange for the devel- tions moving forward.
Color • Cuts • Perms
neighborhood. opers agreeing not to pursue any “No wants to back off,” he said.
After Buncombe County Com-
Waxing • Tanning • Foiling
missioners decided not to appeal a
Tuesdays-Fridays By Appointment Only
decision to grant Blue Ridge Con-
Georgetown Ctr 929 New Leicester Hwy. Suite #3
crete the necessary building per-
683-2391
mits, members of the North Bun-
combe Association of Concerned
Citizens and other area residents
find the fight resting solely in their
SANDY
laps.
More than 40 families attended a
meeting Thursday (Nov. 12) to dis-
HOLLAR
cuss options.
“People are pretty outraged. The
work that we had done in proving
FARMS
that the concrete plant would be an
environmental disaster was thrown
out due to a minor technicality and
CHOOSE & CUT CHRISTMAS TREES
a mistake by the county,” said Aar-
on Pohl-Zaretsky, president of the
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association.
natural foods • remedies
A Buncombe County Superior
Court judge ruled in September
supplements • toys • supplies • gifts
CHRISTMAS TREES • FRESH WREATHS &
the county must grant building
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permits to Blue Ridge Concrete,
Over 20 Lines of Natural & Organic Foods for Dogs,
ARLANDS • CHRISTMAS SHOP • HAYRIDES,
overturning a 2008 decision by the
Cats, Small Animals, Birds & Fish
CONCESSIONS AND SANTA VISITS EACH WEEKEND
Buncombe County Board of Ad-
Castor & Pollux • Wellness • California Natural
justments.
Solid Gold & more!
Directions: From Asheville take New Leicester Hwy (NC 63) for 11 miles. The zoning ordinance in place
Turn left onto North Turkey Creek Road. Go 1.5 Miles. Road will slplit,
during the Board of Adjustment’s
take right fork which is Earlys Mountain Road. Cross over mountain and up
decision has since been voided by
valley about 6 miles to farm on left, Sandy Hollar Lane.
the N.C. Court of Appeals because
For more information, call 683-3645
the county failed to properly notify Southwest Corner - 25/70 & Monticello
the public of a public hearing and
Open Tues. - Fri. 11-7, Sat. 10-5
the planning staff improperly made
changes to the zoning maps.
THE ONLY
Blue Ridge Concrete was then
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entitled to have its application re-
EECE’S TIRE DEALS viewed under the rules in place at
the time its application was filed in
New Location
(Old Kelly Building)
2007. Without zoning, the review
283 Weaverville Hwy.
process is administrative in nature
and the plans are examined to en-
Over 30 years experience!
sure compliance with various build-
Fastest service in town!
ing and environmental codes with-
Mon-Fri 9-7 ~ Sat 9-3 ~ Closed Sundays
out regard to the neighborhood.
557 New Leicester Hwy. Asheville, NC
The plant is proposed to be located
Low prices for a tough economy
at the corner of Murphy Hill Road
“we accept competitors coupons”
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10% off w/ Haircuts
Basic Perms,
this coupon
Men, Women and Kids Color & Highlights
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New & Used Tires
Clothing, Gifts and More
$
Lawn & Garden Tires Danny Whitted
10 Eyebrow Waxing
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Custom Wheels owner since 1998
133 Weaverville Hwy., Ste 2
333-4567
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