Durham Boards and Commissions
Durham County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Session, Monday, January 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
In-Person and Virtual Session
Link to the Durham County Board of County Commissioners Agenda
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting on January 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Commissioners' Chambers, 2nd Floor, Durham County Administration I, 200 E. Main Street.
No cases will be presented by City-County Planning
Residents may attend in person, via Zoom, or watch live online and on DTN. Seating is limited inside the Chambers due to social distancing guidelines, and is on a first-come, first-serve basis, with priority given to County staff. A low-capacity overflow seating area is provided in the lobby on the second floor of the Administration Building. Individuals seated in the lobby can view the meeting on screens.
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. Residents who wish to observe meetings are encouraged to continue using the virtual option and watch live on the County’s website.
Information for joining this meeting virtually can be found at Commissioner Meetings. The Zoom meeting link will be posted during the week before the scheduled meeting.
All Board of County Commissioner meetings and other Durham County content are available for viewing on the Durham County YouTube Channel. Rebroadcasts 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.
For more information about the Board of County Commissioners’ meetings and agendas, visit the website. Citizens may also call the Clerk to the Board at 919-560-0025 or email to [email protected].
Historic Preservation Commission
Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
Committee Room, 2nd Floor, 101 City Hall Plaza
Link to the Durham Historic Preservation Commission Agenda
The Durham Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on January 10, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following requests in quasi-judicial hearings:
Certificates of Appropriateness:
- 2513 Englewood Avenue (COA2200073) (Continued from December 6, 2022) is a request to demolish an accessory structure.
- 814 Clarendon Street (COA2200074) is a request to demolish a primary structure.
- 216 and 218 Rigsbee Avenue (COA2200079) is a request for new construction and site work.
Substantial changes to the proposed actions may be made following the public hearing for each case. For more information about the cases, email [email protected] or call 919-560-4137.
Public Participation: This meeting will be held at City Hall in the 2nd Floor Committee Room, 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham NC, 27701. 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 swear or affirm their testimony. Substantial changes to the proposed action may be made following the public hearing. The Chair reserves the right to limit repetitive or hearsay testimony.
Durham City-County Planning Commission
Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
In-Person and Virtual Session
Link to the Durham City-County Planning Commission Agenda
The Durham Planning Commission will hold in-person and virtual public hearings on January 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 101 City Hall Plaza, to hear the following:
Zoning Map Changes:
- Shady Grove Assemblage (Z2100016) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Rural (RR) to Planned Development Residential 5.632 (PDR 5.632), and a proposed change of the Future Land Use Map designation from Low Density Residential (4 DU/Acre or less) to Low-Medium Density Residential (4-8 DU/Acre); located at 2801 Olive Branch Road; 4001 and 4031 Carpenter Pond Road; and 2704 and 2901 Shady Grove Road.
- Kempski Milstead Home (Z2200026) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Rural with a development plan (RR(D)) to Residential Rural (RR); located at 220 and 214 Riley Drive.
- Blanchard Property (Z2200046) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Rural (RR) and Commercial General (CG) to Commercial General (CG); located at 2935 US-70 East.
Development Agreement:
- Novel University Hill (Z2100048) is a request for the City of Durham to enter into a statutory development agreement with Dan Gualtieri, of Crescent Communities, to allow for an increase in the allowed density in exchange for the financing of 66 affordable units on the Carver Street Assemblage project. The applicant proposes to construct a maximum of 291 additional units above the allowed density of 109 units. The proposed benefits to the City include financing for 66 units of the Carver Street Assemblage project, the donation of parcels to Habitat for Humanity of Durham, LLC, a $50,000 donation to GoDurham/GoTriangle for a new bus shelter, and construction of new sidewalks that link the bus stop to the development.
UDO Text Amendments:
- Erosion Control UDO Text Amendment (TC2200005) This text amendment proposes revisions to the Sedimentation and Erosion Control standards (Section 12.10) and Enforcement and Penalties (Section 15.5) within the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) in order to:
- Address ongoing concerns regarding soil erosion during the development of larger sites
- Increase design and implementation requirements in areas with Triassic soils, and
- Provide additional tools for enforcement.
Public Participation
To register to speak during the Planning Commission meeting on an above-listed agenda item, click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_COXahX9-TSOo8CjKKZfJBg (Webinar ID: 894 4788 0885). If possible, please register by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the Planning Commission meeting or by calling 1-301-715-8592 at least 15 minutes before the meeting start time and identify yourself to ensure that you get a chance to speak at the appropriate time. Access will be audio only and the chat and Q&A functions will not be available in the virtual meeting.
Registration is not required to watch the meeting. Please refer to the following web page for ways to participate or watch: https://durhamnc.gov/4062/Participate-in-a-Virtual-Public-Hearing.
Contact Information
Substantial changes to the proposed action may be made following the public hearing for each case. For information about the cases, contact [email protected] or at 919-560-4137.
Durham City Council
Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
In-Person and Virtual Session
Link to the Durham City Council Agenda
The Durham City Council will hold in-person and virtual public hearings on January 17, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 101 City Hall Plaza, to hear the following requests:
Annexation:
- Kemp Road Residential (BDG2000022) is a request for a voluntary noncontiguous annexation of four parcels of land totaling 279.68 acres; located at 4901, 4902, 5501 Kemp Road, and 1862 Southview Road.
- Crescent Townes (BDG2200005) is a request for a voluntary contiguous annexation of land totaling 8.53 acres; located at 5824, 5822, 5820, 5818, 5812, 5804, and 5716 Crescent Drive.
- Copper Run South (BDG2200012) is a request for a voluntary contiguous annexation of land totaling 34.09 acres; located between Highway 70 and Angier Avenue, at the intersection of Highway 70 and Copper Leaf Parkway.
Zoning Map Changes:
- Kemp Road Residential (Z2000040) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Rural (RR) to Planned Development Residential 3.160 (PDR 3.160) and a proposed change of the Future Land Use Map designation from Very Low Density Residential and Recreation/Open Space to Low Density Residential and Recreation/Open Space; located at 4901, 4902, 5501 Kemp Road, and 1862 Southview Road.
- Crescent Townes (Z2200007) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20), Major Transportation Corridor (MTC), Falls/Jordan District B (F/J-B), County Jurisdiction to Residential Compact with a Development Plan (RC(D)), Major Transportation Corridor (MTC), Falls/Jordan District B (F/J-B), City Jurisdiction located at 5824, 5822, 5820, 5818, 5812, 5804, and 5716 Crescent Drive.
- Copper Run South (Z2200018A) is a request to change the zoning from Office and Institutional (OI), Residential Suburban-Multifamily (RS-M), Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20), Commercial General (CG), County Jurisdiction to Office and Institutional (OI), Residential Suburban-Multifamily (RS-M), Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20), Commercial General (CG), City Jurisdiction; located between Highway 70 and Angier Avenue, at the intersection of Highway 70 and Copper Leaf Parkway.
- 1311 W NC Highway 54 (Z2200023) is a request to change the zoning from Commercial Neighborhood with a Development Plan (CN(D)) to Commercial General with a Text-Only Development Plan (CG(D)); located at 1311 NC Highway 54.
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: Regular business meetings will take place in the City Council chambers and virtually via Zoom, unless otherwise noted on the City of Durham website. Virtual participation is encouraged. To participate using the Zoom virtual meeting platform, see the agenda for the Council session. The Zoom link is at the top of the agenda. Agendas are posted the Thursday prior to the public hearing. Registration to speak during the City Council Meeting on an agenda item must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council Meeting and access will be audio only. 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
Regular Session, Monday, January 23, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
In-Person and Virtual Session
Link to the Durham County Board of County Commissioners Agenda
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on January 23, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Commissioners' Chambers, 2nd Floor, Durham County Administration I, 200 E. Main Street to hear the following request:
UDO Text Amendment:
- Development Plan Revisions (TC2200002): This text amendment proposes revisions to the requirements within the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for Zoning Map Changes with a Development Plan to provide more transparency in the process, shorten the length of the process to more closely align with neighboring jurisdictions, and make the process more accessible to more people.
Residents may attend in person, via Zoom, or watch live online and on DTN. Seating is limited inside the Chambers due to social distancing guidelines, and is on a first-come, first-serve basis, with priority given to County staff. A low-capacity overflow seating area is provided in the lobby on the second floor of the Administration Building. Individuals seated in the lobby can view the meeting on screens.
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. Residents who wish to observe meetings are encouraged to continue using the virtual option and watch live on the County’s website.
Information for joining this meeting virtually can be found at Commissioner Meetings. The Zoom meeting link will be posted during the week before the scheduled meeting.
All Board of County Commissioner meetings and other Durham County content are available for viewing on the Durham County YouTube Channel. Rebroadcasts 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.
For more information about the Board of County Commissioners’ meetings and agendas, visit the website. Citizens may also call the Clerk to the Board at 919-560-0025 or email to [email protected].
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