April 16, 2021

Announcements

Applicant-Sponsored Neighborhood Meetings

4214 FAYETTEVILLE ROAD REZONING – April 21, 2021
EarthCentric Engineering Inc. is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on April 21, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss potential rezoning of property located at 4214 Fayetteville Road. The Property is currently zoned RS-20. The developer is considering a conditional rezoning to OI. The rezoning would facilitate the use of the existing single-family home as an office use and may allow additional development south of the existing structure at a future date.

How to Participate in the April 21, 2021, Neighborhood Meeting
Click on the link through your phone, laptop, or iPad to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88280630248
Meeting ID: 882 8063 0248
To participate via phone:
Call: +1-929-205-6099 (standard charges may apply)
Meeting ID: 882 8063 0248

If you have difficulty connecting or have technical difficulties during the meeting, please do not hesitate to contact Shawn C. Sidener with EarthCentric Engineering Inc.by email at [email protected] or by phone at 919-563-9041.

LEESVILLE RD REZONING – April 22, 2021
Laura Holloman of McAdams is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on April 22, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the potential rezoning of property located at 5202 Leesville Road. The Property is currently zoned Rural Residential (RR). The developer is considering a Planned Development Residential 4.904 (PDR 4.904) Zoning. The rezoning would facilitate the development of a up to 110 townhomes.

How to Participate in the April 22, 2021, Neighborhood Meeting
Click on the link through your phone, laptop, or iPad to join:
https://mcadamsco.zoom.us/j/99489402253?pwd=Z21Sdmo1VktkMXI4V2UrTEpvZ05XUT09
Meeting ID: 994 8940 2253
Passcode: 955431

To participate via phone:
Call: +1 646-876-9923 (standard charges may apply)
Meeting ID: 994 8940 2253
Password: 955431

If you have questions or cannot attend the meeting but would like further information, please feel free to call Laura Holloman at 919-610-7377 or by e-mail at [email protected].

MASSEY CHAPEL ROAD REZONING – May 11, 2021
TMTLA Associates is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on April 19, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the potential annexation of property located at 7615 Massey Chapel Road. The Property is currently zoned Rural Residential (RR). A rezoning is not proposed for this development at this time.

How to Participate in the May 11, 2021, Neighborhood Meeting
Click on the link through your phone, laptop, or iPad and register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrdeChpzMjH92-fsF048GWfASVoJDxygJc?_x_zm_rtaid=EXRqK7CAQrmdWJbJnZlkAA.1617977032386.e6524525980fb18ae2f07e9bb5370cb9&_x_zm_rhtaid=410
Meeting ID: 886 2999 8959
Passcode: None

To participate via phone:
Call: +1-929-205-6099 (standard charges may apply)
Meeting ID: 886 2999 8959
Password: None

If you have difficulty connecting or have technical difficulties during the meeting, please do not hesitate to contact Chris Rurkowski at TMTLA Associates via email at [email protected] or via phone at 919-229-0632.

Safer-at-Home Order in Effect - Planning and Development Services (DSC) Continue Most Operations Online

The Development Services Center (DSC) lobby has been closed to walk-in customers due to COVID-19, and customer service, development review, and inspections services have continued remotely. After further assessing the safety and demand for in-person services in light of alternative telephone, email, and web-based services available, the DSC lobby will remain closed until further notice.

If a service cannot be provided remotely, an in-person option may be arranged in advance with strict adherence to social distancing standards and use of a face covering. As more programs and services return, and businesses reopen, we remind everyone to adhere to Durham’s Safer-at-Home Order.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at:

Phone: 919-560-4137
Email: P[email protected]
Web: dsc.durhamnc.gov

A New Way to Engage in Rezoning and Annexation Proposals in Durham

To meet the needs of our community members, To meet these needs, the City-County Planning Department has launched an Interactive Map and Community Input Tool through the Land Use Engagement Site. This tool provides an opportunity for community members to:

Obtain information about zoning map change and annexation petition applications submitted to the Planning Department
Stay updated on engagement opportunities, track the progress of projects, provide input on these projects

See a clear and transparent record of the evolution of a project
See what other community members are saying about development proposals
Learn what information goes into how land use decisions are made

We encourage you to engage with this site early and often, and stay active in cases that have meaning or impact to you and your community.

Upcoming Public Hearing on the Revised Community Goals and Objectives for the Comprehensive Plan!

Planning staff has been working to revise the Community Goals and Objectives to reflect the resident input received during the last several months. We are now beginning the process to adopt these goals and objectives. Learn how to get involved, starting with the Planning Commission public hearing scheduled on April 27 at 5:30PM.

Durham City Council

Monday, April 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

Virtual Session

Link to the Durham City Council Agenda

The Durham City Council will hold virtual public hearings on April 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. to hear the following requests:

Annexation

Falls Village North (BDG1900005) located at 739 Baptist Road and 117 Santee Road, is a request for a noncontiguous utility expansion agreement of an existing satellite corporate limits totaling 209.19 acres.
Triple Crown (BDG2000017) located at or around 5424, 5430, 5432, and 5438 Wake Forest Highway, is a request a noncontiguous expansion of the existing satellite corporate limits totaling 183.4388 acres.

Zoning Map Change

Chandler Run (Z2000010) generally located at Chandler Road and Clayton Road (Arborstone & Greenway Subdivisions), is a request to change the zoning from Residential Suburban-8 (RS-8), Residential Suburban-10 (RS-10), and Planned Development Residential 8.500 (PDR 8.500) to Planned Development Residential 3.118 (PDR 3.118).
Falls Village North (Z1900011) located at 739 Baptist Road and 117 Santee Road, is a request to change the zoning from Residential Rural (RR), County Jurisdiction to Planned Development Residential 2.883 (PDR 2.883), Rural Residential with a development plan (RR(D)), City Jurisdiction.
Triple Crown (Z2000035A) located at or around 5424, 5430, 5432, and 5438 Wake Forest Highway, is a request to change the zoning from Residential Rural (RR) and Residential Suburban–20 (RS-20), County to Residential Rural (RR), City.
Harriet’s Place (Z2000021) located at 312 East Umstead Street and 1206 Dawkins Street, is a request to change the zoning from Residential Urban-5(2) (RU-5(2)) to Residential Urban Multifamily with a development plan (RU-M(D)).

Substantial changes to the proposed actions may be made following the public hearing for each case. For information about the cases, contact [email protected] or at 919-560-4137.

This meeting will be held online using the Zoom virtual meeting platform. Register to speak at the hearing at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__i7tuCBRTHi46yvhPjNzcg (Webinar ID: 928 9567 4228), at least 30 minutes before the meeting on the meeting date or by calling 1-301-715-8592 at least 15 minutes before the meeting start time; instructions to participate in the virtual meeting or to watch it live are available at: https://durhamnc.gov/3012/Public-Hearings-and-Notices

Durham County Board of County Commissioners

Monday, April 26, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
Virtual Session
Link to the Durham County Board of County Commissioners

No items will be presented by Planning

Durham Board of Adjustment

Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 8:30 a.m.

Virtual Session

Link to the B oard of Adjustment Agenda Center

The Durham City-County Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual public hearing on April 27, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. to hear the following requests in quasi-judicial hearings:

B2000043 – City: A request for a minor special use permit for a government facility to be located within a residential zoning district. The subject site is located at 6919 Herndon Road, zoned Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20), in the Falls of the Neuse/Jordan Lake Protected Area, and in the Suburban Tier.
B2100013 – City: A request for a variance from the requirement that a minimum of 70% of the build-to-zone be occupied by the building podium. The subject site is located at 512 W. Geer Street, zoned Downtown Design – Support 1 (DD-S1), and in the Downtown Tier.
B2100014 – City: A request for a minor special use permit for development of a lot less than 30 feet wide. The subject site is located at 712 Kent Street, zoned Residential Urban – 5(2) (RU-5(2)), and in the Urban Tier.
B2100015 – City: A request for a variance from the required structured parking design standards. The subject site is located at 130. S. Mangum Street, zoned Downtown Design – Core (DD-C), and in the Downtown Tier.

Public Review: For further information, contact [email protected], or contact Eliza Monroe at 919-560-4137 ext. 28245.

Public Participation: The meeting will be held using the Zoom platform. To speak at the hearing, YOU MUST REGISTER BY 5:00 P.M. ON APRIL 20, 2021, by visiting https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OJEc1U6TSE-_OUr5zMW3VQ. ALL DOCUMENTS FOR THE MEETING MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED BY 5:00 P.M. ON MARCH 16, 2021. The meeting can also be accessed by calling 1-301-715-8592 (Webinar ID: 944 4799 9287). Instructions to participate in the virtual meeting or to watch it live are available at: https://durhamnc.gov/4062/Participate-in-a-Virtual-Public-Hearing.

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. All persons wishing to speak will be required to consent to the virtual format of the meeting and to swear or affirm their testimony. Substantial changes to the proposed action may be made following the public hearing.

Durham Planning Commission

Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.

Virtual Session

Link to the Durham Planning Commission Agenda

The Durham City-County Planning Commission will hold virtual public hearings on April 27, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. to hear the following:

During this meeting, a public hearing will be conducted to consider the Goals and Objectives for the new Durham Comprehensive Plan.

Substantial changes to the proposed actions may be made following the public hearing for each case. For information about the cases, contact [email protected] or at 919-560-4137.

This meeting will be held online using the Zoom virtual meeting platform. Register to speak at the hearing at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FzAPqipuQYO-7L5oRC5GmQ (Webinar ID: 975 2870 7691), at least 30 minutes before the meeting on the meeting date or by calling 1-301-715-8592 at least 15 minutes before the meeting start time; instructions to participate in the virtual meeting or to watch it live are available at: https://durhamnc.gov/3012/Public-Hearings-and-Notices.

Durham City Council

Monday, May 3, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

Virtual Session

Link to the Durham City Council Agenda

The Durham City Council will hold virtual public hearings on May 3, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. to hear the following requests:

Text Amendment

Omnibus Changes 16 (TC2100001): Amendments to various provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance for technical or clarifying changes, or other minor policy changes not technical in nature.

Annexation

Olive Branch Reserve (BDG2000002) is a request for a noncontiguous expansion of an existing city limits totaling 113.579 acres located at 1607 Olive Branch, 802 and 830 Virgil Road.

Zoning Map Change

Olive Branch Reserve (Z2000003) is a request to change the zoning located at 1607 Olive Branch, 802 and 830 Virgil Road from Residential Rural (RR), Falls/Jordan Lake Watershed Protection District-B (F/J-B) to Planned Development Residential 3.220 (PDR 3.220), Falls/Jordan Lake Watershed Protection District-B (F/J-B) and a proposed change of the Future Land Use Map designation from Very Low Density Residential (less than 2 DU/acre) to Low Density Residential (2-4 DU/acre).
Casa North Duke (Z2000039) is a request to change the zoning located at 2717, 2712, and 2702 North Duke Street, and 1856 Birmingham Avenue from residential Urban-5 (RU-5) and Office Institutional with a development plan (OI(D)) to Planned Development Residential 8.000 (PDR 8.000) and a proposed change of the Future Land Use Map designation from Office to Medium-High Density Residential (8-20 DU/acre).

Substantial changes to the proposed actions may be made following the public hearing for each case. For information about the cases, contact [email protected] or at 919-560-4137.

This meeting will be held online using the Zoom virtual meeting platform. Register to speak at the hearing at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ElpDy7N0SnWnnkXc9LcShQ
(Webinar ID: 945 3852 6078), at least 30 minutes before the meeting on the meeting date or by calling 1-301-715-8592 at least 15 minutes before the meeting start time; instructions to participate in the virtual meeting or to watch it live are available at: https://durhamnc.gov/3012/Public-Hearings-and-Notices

Historic Preservation Commission

Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.
Virtual Session
Link to the Durham Historic Preservation Commission Agenda

The Durham Historic Preservation Commission will hold virtual public hearings on May 4, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following:

Certificates of Appropriateness

COA2100012 804 Hermitage Court Drive is a request for modifications to primary and accessory structures.
COA2100014 162 West Ramseur Street is a request for new construction on a vacant lot.
COA2100019 1106 Ninth Street is a request for demolition of a contributing primary structure.
COA2100022 1106 Ninth Street is a request for new construction of a primary structure and an accessory dwelling unit.
COA2100023 2103 Englewood Avenue is a request for an Amendment to COA2000060 to construct a rear addition and a screened porch with deck.

Substantial changes to the proposed actions may be made following the public hearing for each case. E-mail or call 919-560-4137, or e-mail [email protected].

Public Participation: The May 4, 2021, Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held online using the Zoom virtual meeting platform. You must register to speak at the hearing by 5:00 p.m. on April 30, 2020, at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0eUchDEhTueZG5gCH2TYow The meeting can also be accessed by calling 1-301-715-8592 (Webinar ID: 944 1513 1926). The meeting will also be live-streamed on YouTube at http://YouTube.com/cityofdurhamnc. Instructions to participate in the virtual meeting or to watch it live are available at: https://durhamnc.gov/4062/Participate-in-a-Virtual-Public-Hearing. 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.

How to Find More Information

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):