February 28, 2020

Notice of Upcoming Public Meetings and Planning Events

Please 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.

Announcements

Last Chance to Registration for Durham Planning Academy!

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.

Planning Department Unveils New Public Notice Signs

The City-County Planning Department is unveiling new public notice signs! Public notice signs are posted on properties when a special approval is required by the City Council, County Commissioners, Board of Adjustment, or Historic Preservation Commission. 

• The new signs are not only bright, but the color is specific to the type of proposal, making it easier to identify what type of change is proposed. If you drive by a sign and do not have time to read it, all you need to do is remember the color and call the department. We will more quickly be able to provide you with information without you having to remember the specifics of what a sign said.
• Compared to the old signs that only provided a case number, the new signs will provide more information including a brief description of the proposal in both English and in Spanish. 
• In addition, the new signs will also feature a Quick Response (QR) code that can be used to easily access the webpage to view more details about the development proposal case. 

Applicant-Sponsored Neighborhood Meeting

Credle Engineering Company, Inc is hosting a neighborhood meeting to discuss a potential future land use map amendment for 1426 Bahama Road. The property is owned and has been used by the Bahama Fire Department.  The applicant now seeks to change the future land use designation from Very Low Density Residential to Commercial Future Land Use designation, along with a zoning map change to Commercial Neighborhood.  In addition, the applicant will be seeking a rezoning for this area.  The meeting will be held on March 10, 2020 at the Fire Station, located at 1814 Bahama Road, Bahama, NC 27503 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
 
Meeting Contact: Cliff Credle at 919-682-2006, or [email protected] 

Upcoming Public Meetings

Durham City Council

• 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.

• Glenn Road Townhomes (BDG1900010) A voluntary annexation petition to annex a non-contiguous parcel totaling 52.509 acres located at 3516 Glenn Road.

• 3871 Guess Road (A1800012) is a request to change the future land use designation on the property from Low Density Residential and Recreation Open Space to Industrial and Recreation Open Space.

• 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) is a request to change the zoning of the property from Planned Residential Development 2.000 (PDR 2.000) and Residential Suburban – Multifamily with a Development Plan (RS-M(D)) to Industrial Light with a Development Plan (IL(D)).

Historic Preservation Commission

• Case COA2000001 – 1102 Hill Street is a request to convert a portion of an existing attic into 368 sf of conditioned space with a walk-out deck and replace exterior features in need of repair.
  
• Case COA2000005 – 702 Shepherd Street is a request to renovate the rear portion of the house to include two additional windows, a small deck, and brick underpinning.

Durham County Board of County Commissioners

• No items will be presented by Planning.

Durham Planning Commission

Link to the Durham Planning Commission Agenda

The Durham City-County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on March 10, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 101 City Hall Plaza, 1st Floor, Durham, NC  27701, to consider the following:
 
UDO Text Amendment

• TC1900006 – Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment, Omnibus Changes 14 –This text amendment proposes technical revisions and minor policy changes to various provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The amendments are identified as necessary corrections, clarifications, re-organization, or other minor changes to clarify the intent of the regulations or codify interpretations of regulations, or reflect minor policy changes, some of which are not solely technical in nature. Additionally, amendments are proposed to specifically address recent state legislation enacted during the 2019 General Assembly session.

Plan Amendment

• 1432 Ellis Road (A1800011) located generally at 1432 Ellis Road is a request to change the future land use designation from Low Density Residential to Low-Medium Density Residential.  There is no change to the Open Space and Recreation designation.

Zoning Map Changes    

• 1432 Ellis Road (Z1800035) located generally at 1432 Ellis Road is a request to change the zoning from Rural Residential (RR) and Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20) to Planned Development Residential 5.706 (PDR 5.706).
• 3259 Rose of Sharon Road (Z1900008) located at 3259 Rose of Sharon Road is a request to change the zoning from Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20) to Rural Residential with a Development Plan (RR(D)).
• Leesville Road Assemblage (Z1900025) located at 6325 Leesville Road is a request to change the zoning from Rural Residential (RR), Falls/Jordan Watershed Protection Overlay District-B (F/J-B) to Planned Development Residential 3.236 (PDR 3.236), Falls/Jordan Watershed Protection Overlay District-B (F/J-B).
• 1900 Hillandale (Z1900046) – Modification of a Committed Element on an approved development plan for the property located at the corner of Fawn Avenue and Hillandale Road.
• 505 West Chapel Hill Street (Z2000006) located at 505 West Chapel Hill Street is a request to change the zoning from Downtown Design District Support-1 (DD-S1) to Downtown Design District – Core with a Development Plan (DD-C(D)).

Public Review:  Staff reports are available in the City-County Planning Department, 101 City Hall Plaza, Ground Floor, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Call 919-560-4137 and extension number for the following:
For case TC1900006 contact [email protected]  x28227; for cases A1800011/Z1800035, Z1900046 contact  Jamie.Sunyak @DurhamNC.gov x28235, for all other cases contact [email protected] x28263.

Public Participation: Interested parties may appear at the meeting. Any person wishing to speak at the public hearing should be present at 5:30 p.m. and should sign up on the sheets to be provided. The Chair will recognize all persons wishing to speak. Substantial changes to the proposed action may be made following the public hearing for each case.

 Durham City Council

Monday, March 2, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 1st Floor
City Hall,101 City Hall Plaza
Link to the Durham City Council Agenda

The Durham City Council will hold a public hearing on March 2, 2020, at 7 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, 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 [email protected] ext. 28235 for cases: BDG1900010/Z1900018;
[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 Idioma

Personas 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.

• The Durham City Council agenda materials are available according to the City Clerk's schedule.
• The Durham County Board of County Commissioners agenda materials are available on the County Commissioners' web page.
• Text Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance can be found on the Pending Text Amendment web page.

• Agenda materials are available by the Friday before the meeting for the following (linked to their Agenda Center web page): 

  • Durham Planning Commission 

  • Board of Adjustment 

  • Historic Preservation Commission

  • Joint City-County Planning Committee