October 22, 2021

Announcements

Applicant-Sponsored Neighborhood Meetings

EAST US HIGHWAY 70 REZONING – November 2, 2021
Randy Herman, of BA Folk, PLLC, is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the potential rezoning of approximately 3.04 acres of property located at 2935 E US Hwy 70 and having Durham County Parcel Identification Number 164659. The property is currently zoned Commercial General (CG) and Residential Rural(RR). The applicant is considering rezoning the entire parcel to Commercial General to facilitate the development of future commercial projects at the US 70/Leesville Road intersection.

How to Participate in the November 2, 2021, Neighborhood Meeting:
Click on the link through your phone, laptop, or iPad:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85181705963
Meeting ID: 851 8170 5963
Password: None

To participate via phone:
Call: +1-646-876-9923 (standard charges may apply)
Meeting ID: 851 8170 5963
Password: None

If you have difficulty connecting or have technical difficulties during the meeting, please reach out to Randy Herman at 919-825-1250 or [email protected].

Updates for the Comprehensive Plan

To help develop the Comprehensive Plan, multiple groups have been formed, including the Outreach Team, Staff Technical Team, and more. We are excited to announce that a new group, called the Policy Working Groups, has just started their work! See our most recent news post for more details and stay tuned for upcoming engagement opportunities starting soon!

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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.

Historic Preservation Commission Annual Newsletter

The Historic Preservation Commission has mailed its annual newsletter to all owners of properties located within a local historic district and owners of local landmarks.
This year's newsletter includes information about the types of projects under the review of the Commission's review and spotlights some historic projects around Durham.
See the Durham Historic Preservation Commission newsletter for more details!

Durham Boards and Commissions

Durham County Board of County Commissioners

Monday, October 25, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
Virtual Session
Link to the Durham County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a virtual meeting on October 25, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

No items will be presented by City-County Planning

Residents wishing to comment on the items sign up by emailing the Durham County Clerk to the Board at [email protected] no later than 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. 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 here.

Durham Board of Adjustment

Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 8:30 a.m.

Virtual Session

Link to the Board of Adjustment Agenda Center

The Durham City-County Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual public hearing on October 26, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. to hear the following requests in quasi-judicial hearings:

B2100031 – County: A request for a variance from the balloon test requirement for a wireless communication facility. The subject site is located at 5193 International Drive, zoned Industrial Light (IL), in the Falls of the Neuse / Jordan Lake Critical Area (F/J-A), and in the Suburban development tier.
B2100047 – City: A request for a variance from the street yard setback requirements. The subject site is located at 2100 Summit Avenue, zoned Residential Suburban - 10 (RS-10), and in the Urban development tier.
B2100048 – County: A request for a minor special use permit for an addition of more than 10% of the square footage to a non-conforming structure. The subject site is located at 7428 Abron Drive, zoned Residential Rural (RR), is in the Falls of the Neuse / Jordan Lake Protected Area (F/J-B), and in the Suburban development tier.
B2100049 – City: A request for a variance from the project boundary buffer requirements. The subject site is located at 808 W. Trinity Avenue, zoned Office and Institutional with a Development Plan (OI(D)), and in the Urban development tier.
B2100050 – City: A request for a variance from the side yard setback requirements. The subject site is located at 3918 Booker Avenue, zoned Residential Suburban - 20 (RS-20), and in the Suburban development 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 OCTOBER 19, 2021, by visiting https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hYKP_IpsQeqQEk2TtXotKg. ALL DOCUMENTS FOR THE MEETING MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED BY 5:00 P.M. ON OCTOBER 19, 2021. The meeting can also be accessed by calling 1-301-715-8592 (Webinar ID: 945 7457 5643). 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 City Council

Monday, November 1, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

Virtual Session

Link to the Durham City Council Agenda

The Durham City Council will hold a virtual public meeting on November 1, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. to hear the following requests:

Annexation

Griffin Place (BDG1900015) located at 2308 East Geer Street, 2315 Ferrell Road, and 2402 Carpenter Road, is a request for a voluntary non-contiguous annexation of three parcels totaling 82.84 acres.

Zoning Map Change

Griffin Place (Z1900027) located at 2308 East Geer Street, 2315 Ferrell Road, 2402 Carpenter Road, is a request to change the zoning from Rural Residential (RR), Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20), Industrial Light (IL) to Planned Development Residential 5.578 (PDR 5.578) with a proposed change to the Future Land Use Map from Office, Low Density Residential, Industrial, Recreation and Open Space to Low-Medium Density Residential, Recreation and Open Space.
Bethpage Office II (Z2000037) located at 5321 and 5421 Chin Page Road, is a request to change the zoning from Industrial Light with a Development Plan (IL(D)) to Office and Institutional with a text-only Development Plan (OI(D)) and a proposed change of the Future Land Use Map designation from Medium Density Residential (6-12 DU/acre) to Medium High Density Residential (8-20 DU/acre).
Latta Park (Z2000041) located Southeast of the intersection of Latta Road and Guess Road, is a request to change the zoning from Residential Suburban – 20 (RS-20) to Split Zoning: Commercial General with a development plan (CG(D)) and Planned Development Residential 9.906 (PDR 9.906) and a proposed change of the Future Land Use Map designation from Low Density Residential (4 DU/Acre or Less) to Split Commercial and Medium Density Residential.

Public Participation: The Durham City Council meeting will be held online using the Zoom virtual meeting platform. Register to speak at the hearing at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8IPUHUK9TqaeJQ6hQZ8__w (Webinar ID: 997 7319 5299) 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. 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).

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.

Historic Preservation Commission

Tuesday, November 9, 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 November 9, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following:

Certificates of Appropriateness

COA2100053 (625 Morehead Avenue) New Construction and site work.
COA2100076 (2113 Englewood Avenue) Installation of a shed dormer in rear roof slope
COA2100077 (400 West Main Street) Demolition of a primary structure
COA2100078 (501 Washington Street) New construction of two five-story structures

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 November 2 at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t5BtDV4ARGugEQfYYZNuXQ.The meeting can also be accessed by calling 1-301-715-8592 (Webinar ID: 999 1016 1351). 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 Planning Commission

Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Canceled

Link to the Durham Planning Commission Agenda

The Durham Planning Commission will not meet on November 9, 2021. The Commission will reconvene on December 14, 2021.

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):