City of Durham Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Most City offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency operations, will be closed on Thursday, November 25, 2021 and Friday, November 26, 2021, in observance of Thanksgiving. Operations will resume as normal on Monday, November 29, 2021.

Applicant-Sponsored Neighborhood Meeting

Attention Applicants: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, new submissions for Neighborhood Meeting Notices will need to be submitted by 3:00 p.m., Monday, November 22, 2021 to be released on the weekly newsletter announcement for Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Any notice submitted after the 22nd will be included in the following week's newsletter. If you have questions, please contact [email protected].

HILLSBOROUGH ROAD REZONING – NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Morningstar Law Group is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on November 22, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the potential rezoning of approximately 6.5 acres of property located 3438 Hillsborough Road and having Durham County Parcel Identification Number 119628. The property is currently zoned Industrial Light (IL). The applicant is considering rezoning to Planned Development Residential (PDR) to facilitate the development of an apartment community with approximately 420 homes.

How to Participate in the November 22, 2021 Neighborhood Meeting:
Go to https://morningstarlaw.group/11222021mtg3 to register for the meeting. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how
to access the meeting.

To participate via phone:
Call: +1 646 558 8656 (standard charges may apply)
Meeting ID: 997 3112 3270
Password: 922023

If you have difficulty connecting or have technical difficulties during the meeting, you can email the applicant at [email protected] or call 919-590-0366.

OLD CHAPEL HILL ROAD REZONING – December 6, 2021
Tim Sivers, of Horvath Associates PA, is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on Monday, December 6, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the potential rezoning of approximately 2.25 acres of property located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Old Chapel Hill Road and Garrett Road and having Durham County Parcel Identification Numbers 139625, 139626, 139627, 139628. The property is currently zoned Commercial Neighborhood (CN) and Residential Suburban 20 (RS-20). The applicant is considering rezoning the parcels to Commercial General (CG) to facilitate the development of future commercial projects at the Old Chapel Hill Road/Garrett Road intersection.

How to Participate in the December 6, 2021, Neighborhood Meeting:
Click on the link through your phone, laptop, or iPad:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88533008911
Meeting ID: 885 3300 8911
Password: None

To participate via phone:
Call: +1- 929-205-6099 (standard charges may apply)
Meeting ID: 885 3300 8911
Password: None

If you have difficulty connecting or have technical difficulties during the meeting, please reach out to the applicant at [email protected].

Updates for the Comprehensive Plan

The next phase of engagement for the Comprehensive Plan is beginning! Learn about the place types for the Comprehensive Plan, why they are important, and how you can get involved in shaping them and the future of Durham! Check out https://durham.mysocialpinpoint.com/comprehensiveplan to provide your feedback on the map and guide, and learn about the Resident Engagement Toolkit! A great way to jump into this work is to sign-up for an upcoming community meeting!

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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.

Durham Boards and Commissions

Durham County Board of County Commissioners

Monday, November 22, 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 November 22, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

Text Amendment

Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment, Updates for Applications and Permits (TC2100004): The purpose of this set of amendments is to establish within the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) the official application procedures for street naming, street closing, and annexation requests that are processed by the Planning Department, relocate and update the statutory development agreements application procedures, and update certain zoning map change procedures.

Street Closing (no public hearing)

Akzo Boulevard Street Closing (SC1900001) - The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to petition the NCDOT to remove a portion of Akzo Boulevard (SR 2602) from the Secondary Road Maintenance System. If NCDOT agrees to do so, a public hearing will be set and then held by the Board of County Commissioners to determine whether or not to close the street section.

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.

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.

Durham City Council

Monday, December 6, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

In-Person and Virtual Session
Link to the Durham City Council Agenda

The Durham City Council will hold an in-person and virtual public meeting on December 6, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. to hear the following requests:

Annexation

2211 Page Road (BDG2100007) located at 2211 Page Road, is a request for voluntary contiguous annexation of one parcel of land totaling 10.15 acres.

Zoning Map Change

518 Martin Luther King Jr. (Z2000017) located at 518 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, is a request to change the zoning from Commercial General with a Development Plan (CG(D)) to Residential Suburban-Multifamily with a Development Plan (RS-M(D)) and a proposed change of the Future Land Use Map designation from Commercial to Medium-High Density Residential.
2211 Page Road (Z2100003) located at 2211 Page Road, is a request to change the zoning from Residential Rural (RR) to Office and Institutional with a Development Plan (OI(D)).

Public Participation: Regular business meetings will take place in-person at City Hall Council Chambers (101 City Hall Plaza) and virtually via Zoom. Virtual participation is encouraged. To participate using the Zoom virtual meeting platform, register to speak at the hearing at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-WmxLKxVQza__j07XFQGuw (Webinar ID: 941 2140 4814) by 2:00 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, December 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 December 7, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following:

Certificates of Appropriateness

COA2100064 (continued) 1111 Wall Street – a request for a new construction of an accessory structure in rear yard of corner lot; addition to primary structure; driveway extension and other site work
COA2100078 (continued) 501 Washington Street – New construction of two five-story structures
COA2100084 518 Morehead Avenue – New Construction of 68 townhomes.

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 30 at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wuyDN_28SumV4-DdGY4HUw.The meeting can also be accessed by calling 1-301-715-8592 (Webinar ID: 914 0729 8495). 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.

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):