About Henderson County, NC

The Hendersonville City Council needs a citizen volunteer for its Hendersonville Board of Adjustment. The City believes that the best way to make living in the community better for everyone is to have its residents be an integral part of its daily operations. Volunteering for one of its boards and commissions is probably the best way you can do this. As part of the Hendersonville Board of Adjustment, some of your duties will involve:

• Listening to and deciding on appeals from administrative officials regarding enforcement of the Zoning or Subdivision Ordinances as well as reviewing orders, requirements, decisions and determinations brought to the Board by an administrative official.
• Listening to and deciding on Zoning Ordinance variance requests.
• Interpreting the Official Zoning map and passing along any questions regarding disputes of lot lines or district boundaries to Zoning Ordinance administrators.
• Reviewing and issuing conditional use permits in regards to Zoning Ordinance rules and regulations.
• Entering (at a reasonable time) and examining private property to survey said property as it pertains to the official duties of the Board.
• Making requests for public hearings by the Board on any matter under the Board's jurisdiction when needed.

Members of the Hendersonville Board of Adjustment meet at the Operations Center (305 Williams Street) at 1:30pm on the second Tuesday of the month to discuss matters brought before the Board. Currently, the Board has one vacant alternate position available for a a Hendersonville resident. If you're interested in applying for the position, please fill out an application and hand it in to the Hendersonville City Hall.

Being a volunteer on a city board or commission enables you to help create a better living environment for the community. Follow your passion and find a board that fits, whether it be the Hendersonville Board of Adjustment or another city commission. The City always welcomes input from its residents to make living in Hendersonville even that much better.

Rich Cooke, your Western North Carolina real estate specialist

Originally published on my Western North Carolina real estate blog here: http://rich-cooke.com/2012/03/08/volunteers-wanted-for-hendersonville-board-of-adjustment/.

Hendersonville NC - Western NC Regional MLS Residential January Market Report

These stats are for the 5 counties served by our Multiple Listing Service and are for residential properties only, not including condo's, lots/land.

Inventory is lower in part due to many properties not renewing their listing contracts and waiting until the Spring to do so.

The strong buyers market continues. Buyers still have a great selection to choose from including short sales and foreclosures which generally take some patience as they are slow moving. Low interest rates continue and I can't imagine a better time for buyers/investors in a position to purchase than now. Come see what all gorgeous Western NC has to offer.

For further info and properties for sale in Hendersonville, Asheville, Brevard and Haywood and Madison County visit Robin's Website.

One of the things I love most about living in Western North Carolina is the amazingly beautiful scenery we get to enjoy every day. A nice drive on a Saturday afternoon lets you see this natural beauty up close. This is especially true if you're a motorcycle enthusiast. That's why the police and sheriff's departments are offering free motorcycle safety classes in Hendersonville.

On March 10, 2012 and March 16, 2012, the Henderson County Sheriff's Department and the Hendersonville Police Department will be offering motorcyclists an education in cycle safety, rules of the road and techniques to improve your skills on your bike. Whether your "hog" is a heavy duty Harley Davidson or a sweet little moped that helps you tool around town, you're sure to learn something at the class. The Sheriff's Department will be conducting the March 10th class while the Hendersonville Police Department will conduct the March 16th class.

Included in your free training will be:

• Motorcycle Control - accelerating, braking and clutch as well as how to make your ride smoother.
• Hazard Management - recognizing, avoiding and reacting to hazards you may encounter.
• Cornering - assessing the angle of a curve and how to approach and complete in a safe manner.
• Overtaking
• Roadcraft - using your mirrors and turn signals effectively as well as your attitude on the road.

In the morning, Hendersonville drivers will be inside the classroom going over basic information. Then, students will be paired up with instructors when they head out for a short ride around a special course to assess their skills and see what they've learned. After lunch, students will head back into the classroom for feedback from their instructors. Drivers will then be paired up again with their instructors to drive around a larger course (approximately 75 minutes). All students will then head back into the classroom to again receive feedback on their ride from their instructors as well as answer any final questions.

While the class is absolutely free, you will be required to have the following before you will be allowed to participate:

• Legal Motorcycle Endorsement
• Motorcycle Registration
• Motorcycle Insurance
• Proper DOT-Approved Helmet
• Proper Footwear (rises above the ankle for protection)
• Long Sleeve Shirt and Pants (no shorts or T-shirts allowed)
• Full Fingered Gloves
• Eye Protection

If you're interested in attending one of the free motorcycle safety classes in Hendersonville next month, please contact Lt. Mike Vesely either via phone at 828-697-3025 or via email at mvesely@cityofhendersonville.org. Again, these classes are absolutely free. What better way to learn about motorcycle safety than from a Henderson County police officer? They know what they're talking about!

Rich Cooke, your Western North Carolina real estate specialist

Originally posted on my Western North Carolina real estate blog here: http://rich-cooke.com/2012/02/16/free-motorcycle-safety-classes-in-hendersonville/.