Planning Public Notification Service

August 27, 2021

Announcements

City of Durham to Observe Labor Day

Most City offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency operations, will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021, in observance of Labor Day.

Applicant-Sponsored Neighborhood Meetings

LAWSON STREET REZONING – AUGUST 30, 2021

Surface 678, on behalf of North Carolina Central University, is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on August 30, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the potential rezoning of approximately 0.59 acres of property located at the intersection of Fayetteville Rd and Lawson Street. The property is currently zoned Residential Urban (RU). The applicant is considering rezoning to University and College-2 (UC-2) to facilitate the development of new academic research building.

How to Participate in the August 30, 2021, Neighborhood Meeting:
Click on the link through your phone, laptop, or iPad:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81448333027
Meeting ID: 814 4833 3027
Password: None

To participate via phone:
Call: +1 (929) 205-6099 (standard charges may apply)
Meeting ID: 814 4833 3027
Password: None

If you have questions or difficulty connecting to the meeting, please do not hesitate to contact Jeff Israel at (919) 419-1199 x 9185 or [email protected].

Attend a Community Meeting on the Southeast Durham Focus Area and Share Your Feedback!

Planning staff is hosting a community meeting on the draft recommendations for the Southeast Durham Focus Area on Thursday, September 2nd at 6:00 p.m.! The Southeast Durham Focus Area is a part of Durham’s new Comprehensive Plan. Durham City Council asked the Planning Department to focus on this area of Durham first to provide early, near-term guidance for this fast growing area before the entire Comprehensive Plan is adopted.

The September 2nd session is an informational meeting where all residents in the area are invited. Planning staff will share the draft Southeast Durham Focus Area Recommendations and answer questions. The input survey will be open for responses during this meeting. Register for this Zoom virtual meeting here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqf-uorzwvGNRljTI8mauc1siWyPLX8MPF.

Learn more at durham.mysocialpinpoint.com/sedfa/ (in English), o en Español, https://durham.mysocialpinpoint.com/sedfa_spa/.

To learn about the schedule for the remainder of the Comprehensive Plan and making those community aspirations a reality, visit: https://engagedurham.com/comprehensive-plan-resources/process-and-timeline/.

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

To meet the needs of our community members, 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.

Scheduled Public Meetings

Historic Preservation Commission

Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.
Virtual Session
Link to the Durham Historic Preservation Commission Agenda

The Durham Historic Preservation Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on September 7, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following:

Certificates of Appropriateness

COA2100049 (2040 Englewood Avenue) is a request for replacement of the original invisible gutter system with a new K-style system; dismantling and reconstruction of front porch gable; replacement of historic metal roof with modern metal.
COA2100051 (215 Morris Street) is a request for a conversion of a (garage) accessory structure into the vestibule for adjacent new construction.
COA2100052 (615 Morehead Avenue) is a request for construction of a new rear addition and screened porch (800 square feet combined) and associated site work.
COA2100053 (619 Morehead Avenue) is a request for new construction of a primary structure with associated site work.
COA2100060 (2326 Englewood Avenue) is a request for an Amendment to COA2100036, demolition of primary structure.
COA2100061 (2326 Englewood Avenue) is a request for new construction of an accessory structure containing design and materials of the primary structure to be demolished.

Substantial changes to the proposed actions may be made following the public hearing for each case. Email [email protected] or call (919) 560-4137.

Public Participation: This meeting will be held online using the Zoom virtual meeting platform. If you plan to speak on a matter, you must register to speak by 3:00 p.m. on August 31, 2021 at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AASM_fx3RDKc6zz_r6xOtw. The meeting can also be accessed by calling 1-301-715-8592 (Webinar ID: 923 0782 9735). Standard calling charges may apply. 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.

Durham City Council

Tuesday, September 7, 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 September 7, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. to hear the following requests:

Annexations

1051 Olive Branch Road (BDG2000016) (continued from June 21, 2021), located at 1051 Olive Branch Road, is a request for a voluntary contiguous annexation of one parcel of land totaling 79.478 acres.

Zoning Map Change

1051 Olive Branch Road (Z2000028) (continued from June 21, 2021), located at 1051 Olive Branch Road, is a request to change the zoning from Rural Residential (RR), County jurisdiction, to Planned Development Residential 3.700 (PDR 3.700), City jurisdiction, and a proposed change of the Future Land Use Map designation from Very Low Density Residential, Recreation and Open Space to Low Density Residential, Recreation and Open Space.

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.

Public Participation: This meeting will be held virtually using the Zoom virtual meeting platform. Please refer to the following web page for ways to participate: City Council Meetings & Work Sessions - Ways to Watch, Attend, Comment | Durham, NC (durhamnc.gov).

Durham County Board of County Commissioners

Monday, September 13, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
Virtual Session
Link to the Durham County Board of County Commissioners

The Durham Board of County Commissioners will hold virtual public hearings on September 13, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. to hear the following requests:

Zoning Map Change

2104 and 2112 Ellis Road (Z2000042) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Rural (RR) & Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20) to Commercial General with a Development Plan (CG(D)) and a proposed change of the Future Land Use Map designation from Research/Research Application to Commercial located at 2124 & 2112 Ellis Road.

Substantial changes to the proposal may be made following the public hearing. For information about this item, contact [email protected] or at (919) 560-4137.

Residents wishing to comment on the public hearing must sign up by emailing the Durham County Clerk to the Board at [email protected] no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 23rd. The call-in information for the meeting will be shared to those individuals after they have emailed the Clerk.

The virtual option aligns with social distancing requirements which ensures the safety of citizens who wish to participate as well as Board members and Durham County Government staff. Citizens who wish to view the BOCC meeting can watch it live on the County's YouTube channel. Replays of the meeting are available on the Durham Television Network on Spectrum Channel 8, AT&T U-verse Channel 99, Google Fiber Channel 8 and Frontier Communications Channel 70. On-demand video may be watched once it is uploaded to the County's website.

Durham Planning Commission Meetings

Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Public Hearings, 5:30 p.m.

Virtual Session

Link to the Durham Planning Commission Agenda

The Durham City-County Planning Commission will hold a two-part meeting on September 14, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. The Durham City Council will meet with the Durham Planning Commission from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to discuss the Southeast Durham Focus Area. The regular Planning Commission meeting, including public hearings, will start at 5:30 p.m., or when the joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting is concluded. The Planning Commission will hear the following cases:

Zoning Map Change

Latta Park (Z2000041) is a rezoning from Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20) to a split zoning of Commercial General (CG) and Planned Development Residential 9.906 (PDR 9.906) to allow for up to 55,000 square feet of commercial and up to 200 townhouse residential units.
Bull City Townhomes (Z1900022) is a rezoning from Rural Residential (RR) to Residential Suburban-Multifamily with a development plan (RS-M(D)) for the development of 147 townhomes.
Rosewalk (Z2000023) is a rezoning from Residential Urban-5(2) (RU-5(2)) and Planned Development Residential 10.800 (PDR 10.800) to Residential Urban- Multifamily with a development plan (RU-M(D)).
Bethpage Office II (Z2000037) is a rezoning from Industrial Light with a Development Plan (IL(D)) to Office and Institutional with a text-only development plan (OI(D)) to facilitate a development proposal that has not yet been identified.

Text Amendment

Application and Review Procedures (TC2100004): Amendments to the UDO to codify or reorganize the application processes and requirements for street closings, street renaming, annexation requests, and statutory development agreements. Additional updates to review and notification requirements are also proposed, including additional notification to residents other than property owners, clarifying notice sign posting requirements, updates regarding changes to approved development plans and codifying contiguous development requirements, and technical updates.

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. The meeting will be held online using the Zoom virtual meeting platform.

Register to speak at the hearing at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ueK8jiyzS5CGkyoT2WJ_mw (Webinar ID: 976 0912 1785) by 3:00 p.m. 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/4062/Participate-in-a-Virtual-Public-Hearing.

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 (919) 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 (919) 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):