February 14, 2020
Notice of Upcoming Public Meetings and Planning EventsPlease note: Agenda items are current at time of posting, but may not be available for review at this time. Items may be changed, updated, or added after the initial posting. |
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Have you ever wondered to yourself... What exactly is zoning and what can/can’t it do? How do things get built in Durham? Why does that building or site look like that? How and why do you plan for something that is 5, 10, or 15 years away? What legal basis does the City and County have to regulate land? How can residents get involved in planning matters?
Hosted for the seventh time since the course’s inception in 2016, the Durham City-County Planning Department is seeking applicants for its Durham Planning Academy, which is designed for residents who want a better understanding of planning issues, how they impact current and future development as well as how to get involved in planning matters.
This interactive four-week course begins on Thursday, March 26, 2020, and will meet each Thursday for four weeks (March 26, April 2, April 9, and April 16) from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Durham City Hall, located at 101 City Hall Plaza. Food will be provided at each session and the academy is free for all attendees.
Online applications are now being accepted until Sunday, March 1, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G6LK3YP.
For more information, go to the City-County Planning Department web page.
Applicant-Sponsored Neighborhood Meetings Morningstar Law Group is hosting a neighborhood meeting to discuss a potential change to 602 and 606 West NC 54 Highway. They are requesting a change of the Future Land Use Map designation from Low Density Residential to Low-Medium Density Residential. In addition, the applicant will be seeking a rezoning for this area. The meeting will be held on February 27, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Triangle Grace Church at 5001 Tudor Place, Durham, NC 27713.
Meeting Contact: Nil Ghosh at 919-560-0362, or [email protected]
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Upcoming Public Meetings Durham City CouncilThe Durham City Council will hold a public hearing on February 17, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 101 City Hall Plaza, to hear the following requests: UDO Text Amendment- TC1700002 – Signs Initiated by the Planning Department to revise the current signage regulations within Article 11, Sign Standards, and other associated sections, primarily to conform to the United States Supreme Court ruling in Reed v. Town of Gilbert, along with any other updates necessary to conform to other applicable state or federal law.
Annexation Petitions- Kendrick Estates (BDG1900014) is a voluntary annexation petition to annex one contiguous parcel totaling 20.927 acres located 3500 Randolph Road. This case was continued from the December 16, 2019, City Council meeting.
City Code Revision - To adopt an ordinance amending Durham City Code Chapter 62, Article I, Sec. 62-19, Withdrawal of street from dedication, by replacing existing Sec. 62-19 in its entirety.
Public Reviews: The application and staff reports can be reviewed at the City-County Planning Department, 101 City Hall Plaza, Ground Floor, weekdays between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., email or call 919-560-4137. The proposed text amendment may be viewed at https://durhamnc.gov/415/Pending-Text-Amendments. For case TC1900004 contact Michael [email protected] ext. 28227. For case BDG1900014 contact Emily [email protected], ext. 28263.Public Participation: Interested parties may appear at the meeting. Any person wishing to speak at the public hearing should be present at 7:00 p.m. and sign up on the sheet provided. The Mayor will recognize all persons wishing to speak. Substantial changes to the proposed action may be made following the public hearing for each case.
Durham County Board of County CommissionersThe Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing, February 24, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., 2nd floor, Commissioners' Meeting Room, 200 E. Main Street, to consider the following:UDO Text Amendment- TC1700002 – Signs Initiated by the Planning Department to revise the current signage regulations within Article 11, Sign Standards, and other associated sections, primarily to conform to the United States Supreme Court ruling in Reed v. Town of Gilbert, along with any other updates necessary to conform to other applicable state or federal law.
Public Review:The application, staff reports, and maps can be reviewed at the City-County Planning Department, 101 City Hall Plaza, Ground Floor, weekdays between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., email or call 919-560-4137, contact Michael [email protected] ext. 28227. Public Participation: Interested parties may appear at the meeting. Any person wishing to speak at the public hearing should be present at 7:00 p.m. and should sign up on the sheet to be provided. The Chair will recognize all persons wishing to speak. Substantial changes to the proposed actions may be made following the public hearing.
Durham Board of Adjustment The Durham Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on February 25, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. in the Committee Room, 2 nd Floor, City Hall, 101 City Hall Plaza, to hear the following requests: - Case B1900052 (Continued from January) - City: A request for a variance from the street yard requirements for the addition of a roof over an existing front deck. The subject site is located at 2202 Eastwood Drive, is zoned Residential Suburban (RS-20), and in the Suburban Tier.
- Case B2000002 – City: A minor special use permit to allow for a reduction of the setback requirement for a wireless communication facility (WCF) from each property line. The subject site is located at 2801 Courtney Creek Boulevard, is zoned Office and Institutional (OI) and in the Suburban Tier.
- Case B1700052 – County: A minor special use permit for an educational facility (middle school) in a residential zoning district. The subject site is located at 701 Orange Factory Road, is zoned Residential Rural (RR); Lake Michie/Little River Critical Area (M/LR-A), and in the Rural Tier.
Public Review: The applications, staff reports and maps may be reviewed at the City-County Planning Department, 101 City Hall Plaza, Ground Floor, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. For further information, contact Eliza Monroe by email at [email protected] or call 919-560-4137 ext. 28245.
Public Participation: Any person may attend the public hearing and should be present at 8:30 a.m. The Chair will recognize all persons wishing to speak and will allocate time to individual speakers based upon the number of persons to be heard. Substantial changes to the proposed action may be made following the public hearing. The Chair reserves the right to limit repetitive or hearsay testimony.
Durham City CouncilThe Durham City Council will hold a public hearing on March 2, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 101 City Hall Plaza, to hear the following requests: Street Closing- Urban Avenue (SC1700001) Request to permanently close a 934.31 linear foot portion of Urban Avenue, as configured on the street closing plat, located between Ellerbee Creek and Washington Street.
Annexation Petition- Glenn Road Townhomes (BDG1900010) A voluntary annexation petition to annex a non-contiguous parcel totaling 52.509 acres located at 3516 Glenn Road.
Plan Amendment- 3871 Guess Road (A1800012) located at 3871 Guess Road is a request to change the future land use designation from Low Density Residential, Recreation Open Space to Industrial, Recreation Open Space.
Zoning Map Changes- Glenn Road Townhomes (Z1900018) located at 3516 Glenn Road is a request to change the zoning from Residential Rural (RR), Falls/Jordan Watershed Protection Overlay District-B (F/J-B), Major Transportation Corridor Overlay I-85 (MTC I-85), County Jurisdiction to Planned Development Residential 7.046 (PDR 7.046), Falls/Jordan Watershed Protection Overlay District-B (F/J-B), Major Transportation Corridor Overlay I-85 (MTC I-85), City Jurisdiction.
- 3871 Guess Road (Z1800036) located at 3871 Guess Road is a request to change the zoning from Planned Residential Development 2.000 (PDR 2.000); Residential Suburban – Multifamily with a Development Plan (RS-M(D)) to Industrial Light with a Development Plan (IL(D)).
Public Reviews: The application and staff reports can be reviewed at the City-County Planning Department, 101 City Hall Plaza, Ground Floor, weekdays between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., email or call 919-560-4137. The proposed text amendment may be viewed at https://durhamnc.gov/415/Pending-Text-Amendments. Contact [email protected] ext. 28235 for cases: BDG1900010/Z1900018; Emily [email protected], ext. 228263 for all other cases. Public Participation: Interested parties may appear at the meeting. Any person wishing to speak at the public hearing should be present at 7:00 p.m. and sign up on the sheet provided. The Mayor will recognize all persons wishing to speak. Substantial changes to the proposed action may be made following the public hearing for each case.
Notice under the Language Access Plan Persons requiring language assistance to effectively participate in this event may contact the City-County Planning Department at 919-560-4137 to request interpretation and/or translation services as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the event or deadline date.
Aviso bajo el Plan de Acceso al IdiomaPersonas que requieran asistencia lingüística para participar efectivamente en este evento pueden comuníquense con el Departamento de Planificación de la Cuidad y el Condado al 919-560-4137. Para solicitar los servicios de interpretación y / o traducción tan pronto como sea posible pero no menos de 48 horas antes del evento o fecha límite.
Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Persons with disabilities may receive an auxiliary aid or service to effectively participate in city government activities by contacting the ADA Coordinator, voice 919-560-4197, fax 560-4196 or [email protected], as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the event or deadline date.
Aviso bajo la Ley sobre Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, siglas en Ingles)Personas con discapacidades pueden recibir asistencia para participar efectivamente en actividades del gobierno de la ciudad al comuníquense con el Coordinador de ADA al 919-560-4197, fax 560-4196 o [email protected], tan pronto como sea posible pero no menos de 48 horas antes del evento o fecha límite.
How to Find More Information about Board and Commission Agendas:The City's Agenda Center web page has the latest agenda materials and minutes for all City-County Boards and Commissions. See also the Public Hearings and Notices page on the City Clerk's web site.
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Thank you to everyone who participated at the Listening and Learning Workshops! If you missed participating in one of the Listening and Learning Workshops, it’s not too late to share your ideas!
A web survey version of the workshop is available online. Community members can visit the ENGAGEDurham website to submit their thoughts and ideas on the two broad questions that were discussed at the Listening and Learning Workshops: - What does your ideal Durham look like? and
- What else is on your mind about Durham?
All responses are anonymous and all demographic questions are optional. The demographic questions will help Planning staff understand who we have heard from in the community and who we still need to reach to represent the full diversity of Durham.
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