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• Discussion of Proposed 767 Changes

  • When
    08/28/2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    East Asheville Library, 3 Avon Road

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  HCCA is hosting a community meeting on Thursday, August 28, to discuss the proposed changes to the previously approved development plan for 767 New Haw Creek Road. Our goal is to hear from residents, which will help determine what our position should be to best represent the Haw Creek community.

  The primary change is the addition of a 350’ bridge as the subdivision entrance, a hugely impactful change when considering it must cross fragile wetlands as well as create a new intersection on New Haw Creek Road.

  Inclusion of the bridge will likely require construction of retaining walls, up to 10’ tall, which were also not in the originally approved plan. In addition, the greenway would no longer link to Sleepy Hollow Road and instead dead end short of this location.

  The subdivision entrance approved last year came off Sleepy Hollow Drive about 150’ up from New Haw Creek Road. This location is just above the creek, thereby negating the need to build a bridge. This entrance would be below any Happy Valley homes, meaning any additional traffic would be limited to the bottom of Sleepy Hollow Drive. 
  

  As a community, we’re left to ask what should we do? Do we support or oppose the proposed changes? The developer, Kevin Jackson, is seeking a significant change to what was agreed to in 2024. At that time, we were able to negotiate significant concessions and opposition now could imperil that progress. Our news post 767 NHC: A Bridge Too Far? includes additional details.

  If City Council were to vote against this requested change, it could mean a restart to the entire development process with no guarantees next time, particularly if another developer comes along with a use-by-right application where we have no leverage to negotiate. It’s a lot to ponder before deciding a position.
  

  The next opportunity for public input is the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for September 3—please save this date and plan to attend if you can.

  In the meantime, please join us on August 28 to provide your feedback, which is critical to helping us determine the best response in representing the views of the Haw Creek community. 
  

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• Wildfire Preparedness Workshop

  • When
    09/04/2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    East Asheville Public Library, 3 Avon Road

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  Following our initial wildfire risk presentation in May, we are pleased to present the next phase of our community wildfire preparedness initiative. Join us Thursday, September 4, as we move from awareness to action, focusing on Haw Creek’s wildfire risks and the community-driven steps we can take to prepare and build resilience for wildfire.

  
  

  At this interactive workshop we’ll explore:
  

  • What it means to be a fire-adapted community, and how we get there
    
  • A closer look at Haw Creek’s wildfire risk profile
    
  • HCCA’s wildfire mitigation planning efforts for the coming year and how you can get involved
    

  
  

  Featured speakers:
  

  • Jen Gustafson - Fire Adaptation Professional & Consultant, Wooden Eye Resource Management
    
  • Dustin Bradley - Local Mitigation Specialist & Consultant, Old Mountain Land Management
    

  
  

  This work is part of HCCA’s initiative to earn Firewise USA® Community Certification, a nationally recognized model of wildfire preparedness. With the support of the City of Asheville, the Asheville Fire Department, and local experts, Haw Creek is helping lead the way in neighborhood wildfire resilience across the region.

  This is your chance to help shape Haw Creek’s wildfire planning efforts and learn practical actions to protect your home, your neighbors, and our shared community.

  Registration is not required but it helps us plan for a successful event. 

  
  

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• Community Yard Sale

  • When
    09/06/2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Groce UMC, 954 Tunnel Road
  • Spaces left
    20

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  Summer is a great time to clean out your closets, garage or attic and join our community-wide fall yard sale. Plan ahead and reserve your spot at Groce UMC for the fall yard sale on Saturday, September 6th from 8 am to 1 pm. This yard sale has become very popular and a successful community event.

  Sponsored by the Haw Creek Community Association, vendor/seller spots are $20 (two adjoining spots are $40). Register online to reserve your space (each spot is 9' by 18'). Registration is limited to a total of 56 spots due to space limitations.

  Free admission and parking for shoppers. Homemade baked goods for sale to benefit HCCA. Rain or shine event. 

  
  

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