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June 27, 2022

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City of Durham Closed for Independence Day

The City of Durham will be closed for the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4, 2022. Most City offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency City operations, will be closed to the public.


Applicant-Sponsored Neighborhood Meeting


8005 Massey Chapel Road – June 28, 2022
TMTLA Associates, on behalf of their client, is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the potential annexation of property located at 8005 Massey Chapel Road. The property is currently zoned Residential Rural (RR). The owner is petitioning to annex into the City limits.
 
How to Participate in the June 28, 2022, Neighborhood Meeting:
Register for the meeting here:
https://zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 843 8638 5544
 
To participate via phone:
Call: (929) 205-6099
Meeting ID: 843 8638 5544
 
Please do not hesitate to contact TMTLA Associates, Andy Porter, by phone 919-484-8880. Also, for more information about Planning cases, you may want to visit durhamnc.gov, email [email protected], or contact the Durham City-County Planning Department via phone at (919) 560-4137.

2621 Burton Road - June 29, 2022
Edens Land will be conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on Wednesday June 29, 2022 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. to discuss an annexation petition for a proposed development that would be built at 2621 Burton Road. The parcel is currently zoned Residential Rural and is outside the Durham City Limits. The site is 126.178 acres, and the development would be built as single family detached residential housing under the current Residential Rural zoning district as a Conservation Subdivision. The property would need to be annexed into the City of Durham to receive water and sewer services. 

Members of the community are encourage to join the meeting to show the developer how many people care about this area and ask any questions you may have about this proposed development.
 
How to Participate in the June 29, 2022, Neighborhood Meeting:
Register for the meeting here: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2503102428?pwd=QmxBTitkOFVDamc4QjhoMVVXSEw0Zz09
Meeting ID: 250 310 2428
Passcode: 024463

To participate via phone:
Call: (301) 715-8592
Meeting ID: 250 310 2428
Passcode: 024463

The developer is Edens Investments and the meeting will be led by Jarrod Edens. You can contact Claudia Galeano of Edens Investments by email at [email protected] or by phone at (919) 316-1855 for more information about the meeting.




Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)

 
There are two pending text amendments to the UDO that are still in process that have not yet been scheduled for Planning Commission or Governing Body review at this time, they are listed below:

  • Planning Commission-Initiated Text Amendment is centered around the ways in which development can connect people: connections between streets, people, bicycles, and other forms of mobility 
  • Privately-Initiated Text Amendment is centered around simplifying the ordinance to allow for more affordable development to be built in Durham.  This was developed and submitted by a group of practitioners from the private field that does not include staff.  

If you are interested in potential amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, or would like to comment on upcoming amendments, you can find more information at durham.mysocialpinpoint.com/growthmanagement/land-use-home/ .

Engage Durham

Durham’s New Comprehensive Plan Update

Durham is working on a new Comprehensive Plan, a long-range vision for our community! The Comprehensive Plan decides what can be built where in Durham. 
 

Tell us what you think of the draft policies for the new Comprehensive Plan now through June 30!
We want to hear from you! Engagement on the policy recommendations that will be part of the new Comprehensive Plan has begun. To make the Community Goals and Objectives of the Comprehensive Plan a reality in Durham, we have drafted policy recommendations on how to achieve them. These policies have been drafted by teams of staff and community members, including youth, over the last several months. Your input will inform changes to these policies before the drafts are finalized later this year.

Upcoming Engagement Opportunities!

We invite you to attend an upcoming “Ask-a-Planner” session. “Ask-a-Planner” sessions are opportunities for virtual and in-person drop-in sessions where folks can ask questions of staff as part of their review of the draft policies. Date, time and location for the the last session is listed below:
  • Tuesday, June 28, 2022
    Virtual Ask a Planner
    Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    Zoom registration link
Ongoing Engagement Opportunities!
Visit our online engagement site – review priority policies on a single topic or the full list of 227 policies! 
Watch the Introduction to Comprehensive Plan policies video!
Take the Survey – We want to hear whether the policies align with the needs and priorities of you and your community and how the policies can be improved. The survey follows priority policies on this page. 
Learn more in this news post: https://engagedurham.com/comprehensive-plan-april-2022-project-update/.

Durham Boards and Commissions



Durham County Board of County Commissioners

Monday, June 27, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioners' Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, and Virtual Session
200 E. Main Street

Link to the Durham County Board of County Commissioners Agenda


The Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting on June 27, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., 2nd floor, Commissioners' Meeting Room, Durham County Administration I, 200 E. Main Street.

No items will be presented by the City-County Planning Department.

Residents who wish to participate in meetings are encouraged to continue using the virtual option due to social distancing guidelines still in place inside the Board Chambers, located in the Durham County Administration Building I, 200 E. Main St. While social distancing will be established with seat arrangements, in-person attendees are reminded of the benefits of masking while in indoor spaces populated by others.

There is no sign-up sheet or request form to attend meetings, however, it is important to note that there are very limited seating options. The ability to attend the meeting will be based on first come/first serve. Seating priority will be given to County staff. A low-capacity overflow seating area is in the lobby on the second floor of Administration Building I. Individuals seated in the lobby can view the meeting on screens.

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 Board of Adjustment

Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 8:30 a.m.
Virtual Session
Link to the Board of Adjustment Agenda

The Durham City-County Board of Adjustment will hold virtual public hearings on June 28, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. to hear the following requests in quasi-judicial hearings:
  • B2200011 – County:  A request for a variance from the balloon test requirement for a wireless communication facility. The property is located at 5193 International Drive, is zoned Industrial Light (IL), and is within the Suburban Development Tier.
  • B2200016 – City: A request for a variance from project boundary buffer standards. The property is located at 1011 Andrews Road, is zoned Office and Institutional with a development plan (OI(D)); Residential Suburban-10 (RS-10); Residential Suburban-Multifamily (RS-M), and is within the Suburban Development Tier.
  • B2200018 – City: A request for a variance from household living parking and driveway standards. The property is located at 1307 N. Alston Avenue, is zoned Residential Urban-5(2) (RU-5(2)), and is within the Urban Development Tier.
  • B2200021 – City: A request for a variance from a side yard requirement. The property is located at 3 Beverly Drive, is zoned Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20), and within the Urban Tier. 
  • B2200022 – City: A request for a variance from fence height standards. The property is located at 3001 Angier Avenue, is zoned Commercial General (CG), and is within the Urban Tier.
  • B2200024 – County: A request for a Minor Special Use Permit for the construction of an addition to a nonconforming structure. The property is located at 1102 Stanridge Drive, is zoned Residential Rural (RR), and is within the Suburban and Rural Development Tiers.
Public Review: For further information, contact [email protected], or contact Cole Renigar at 919-560-4137 ext. 28234.

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 JUNE 21, 2022, by visiting https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IrlKfchQT12P1oC2OM3-rA. ALL DOCUMENTS FOR THE MEETING MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED BY 5:00 P.M. ON JUNE 21, 2022. The meeting can also be accessed by calling 1-301-715-8592 (Webinar ID: 844 4209 0131). 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 County Board of County Commissioners

Monday, July 11, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioners' Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, and Virtual Session
200 E. Main Street

Link to the Durham County Board of County Commissioners Agenda


The Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting on July 11, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., 2nd floor, Commissioners' Meeting Room, Durham County Administration I, 200 E. Main Street.

No items will be presented by the City-County Planning Department.

Residents who wish to participate in meetings are encouraged to continue using the virtual option due to social distancing guidelines still in place inside the Board Chambers, located in the Durham County Administration Building I, 200 E. Main St. While social distancing will be established with seat arrangements, in-person attendees are reminded of the benefits of masking while in indoor spaces populated by others.

There is no sign-up sheet or request form to attend meetings, however, it is important to note that there are very limited seating options. The ability to attend the meeting will be based on first come/first serve. Seating priority will be given to County staff. A low-capacity overflow seating area is in the lobby on the second floor of Administration Building I. Individuals seated in the lobby can view the meeting on screens.

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. 


Historic Preservation Commission

Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 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 July 12, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following in quasi-judicial hearings:

Certificates of Appropriateness
  • 1223 Vickers Avenue (COA2200025) is a request for the replacement of a rear deck and screened porch; installation of prefabricated green house and sauna accessory structures.
  • 216-218 Rigsbee Avenue (COA2200031) is a request for the demolition of primary structure.
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 July 1, 2022, at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NVlAXpoWQgWIc3FmWds3Zw. The meeting can also be accessed by calling 1-301-715-8592 (Webinar ID: 
868 4469 0327). 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): 
    • Durham Planning Commission 

    • Board of Adjustment 
    • Historic Preservation Commission
    • Joint City-County Planning Committee


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