Planning Public Notification Service

February 10, 2023

Announcements

Applicant-Sponsored Neighborhood Meetings

5422 Page Road Rezoning – February 14, 2023
Morningstar Law Group is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to discuss the potential rezoning of Parcel ID Number 200296.
The property is currently zoned Industrial Park (IP), and the applicant is proposing to rezone to Industrial Park with a text only development plan (IP(D)) to increase the allowable height and build a hotel on the site.

How to Participate in the February 14, 2023, Neighborhood Meeting:
Register for the meeting here:
https://morningstarlaw.group/21423.mlg

To participate via phone:
+1 301 715 8592
Meeting ID: 869 9688 5697
Passcode: 023580

Please do not hesitate to contact Morningstar Law Group at [email protected] if you would like a copy of the Zoom meeting link. 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.

8310, 8404, and 8613 Fayetteville Road Rezoning and Annexation – February 22, 2023
MTLA Associates is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to discuss the potential rezoning of Parcel ID Numbers 150730, 150700, and 150706.
The properties are currently zoned Residential Rural (RR), and the applicant is proposing to rezone to Planned Development Residential 10.000 (PDR 10.000) to facilitate the development of a mixed-use project that will contain at least two of the three following dwelling unit types: single family detached, townhouse, and apartments. The proposal includes a maximum of 300 dwelling units and a minimum 20,000 square feet of nonresidential uses, with a minimum of 5,000 square feet being vertically integrated. Two of the properties are located within the county, so an annexation petition will be submitted to bring these into city limits.

How to Participate in the February 22, 2023, Neighborhood Meeting:
Register for the meeting here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register...

To participate via phone:
(929) 205-6099
Meeting ID: 865 2867 9029

Please do not hesitate to contact Pam Porter at 919-484-8880 or [email protected] if you would like a copy of the Zoom meeting link. 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.

3117, 3121, 3127, and 3107, and 3123 Picket Road Rezoning – February 27, 2023
Morningstar Law Group is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on Monday, February 27, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to discuss the potential rezoning of Parcel ID Numbers 138783, 138786, 138788, 138784, and 138789.
The property is currently zoned Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20), and the applicant is proposing to rezone to Planned Development Residential (PDR) with a density that will allow a maximum of 150 dwelling units. The rezoning will facilitate the development of a residential multifamily community.

How to Participate in the February 27, 2023, Neighborhood Meeting:
Register for the meeting here:
https://morningstarlaw.group/022723mtg

To participate via phone:
+1 301 715 8592
Meeting ID: 837 6282 8890
Passcode: 439355

Please Note:
The information found under this section of Applicant Sponsored Meetings is provided only as an additional form of notice and is not a requirement of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The Planning Department shares meeting information provided by applicants as a courtesy only. As such, if a meeting is not listed here due to an oversight on the part of the applicant or the Planning Department, the meeting can still be held as long as all UDO mailed notice requirements were met per UDO Section 3.2.3, https://durham.municipal.codes/UDO/3.2.3.

Pending Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)

Improving Walkability and Access Text Amendment (TC2100007)
Last summer, the Durham Planning Commission initiated a text amendment with the goal of making a more connected community. To achieve this goal, the amendment proposes various rules for developers which would limit the length of streets and promote more pedestrian connections to nearby, existing networks. These rules will help ensure new developments are well connected to the surrounding area and neighborhoods, and ensure they are pedestrian/bicyclist friendly.

This draft text amendment has gone through numerous revisions by City and County Staff along with members of the Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.The amendment includes updates to the existing connectivity ratio that ensures developers are providing sufficient road and pedestrian networks within new developments and adequately connecting to adjacent areas or neighborhoods. The amendment also includes a new block length component which limits the allowed length of the streets or street blocks that developer can build to help ensure our communities are built to human scale, closely connected, and walkable.

The amendment was shared with the Joint City-County Planning Committee on February 1, 2023, and there will be an upcoming Planning Commission Public Hearing regarding the amendment on February 28, 2023. To join the meeting, visit: https://www.durhamnc.gov/1367/Planning-Commission.

Phased Grading & Tree Preservation (TC2200004) and Pet Waste Receptacles (TC2200006)
Help us improve environmental standards for new developments in Durham! There are two new, staff-initiated Text Amendments is now available for community-wide engagement and we want to hear from you! The first amendment (Phased Grading & Tree Preservation - TC2200004) seeks to improve environmental conditions and reduce land-disturbing impacts of new developments throughout the community. Specifically, the amendment proposes updates to tree preservation and replanting requirements, and creates new standards for site phasing as well as grading limits (i.e. the amount of land which may be cleared and/or leveled prior to construction). The other amendment (Pet Waste Receptacles - TC2200006) aims to protect and improve water quality and drinking water supply in Durham associated with pet waste pollution.

Visit https://durham.mysocialpinpoint.com/growthmanagement/land-use-home/ to learn more about the changes being proposed, provide your input, and register for an upcoming community meeting on Wednesday, February 15, at 6:30 p.m.

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/ .

Durham's New Comprehensive Plan Update

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

The full draft of the new Comprehensive Plan is ready for community review and input!

Online engagement through the project’s Social Pinpoint website has launched. Engagement will be open until Monday, March 20 – please plan to review the plan, attend a meeting, and provide your input either online or in person!

In addition to online engagement, community members are invited to attend any of the following open house style in-person meetings or virtual sessions to review the full draft and share their feedback directly with Planning staff. Childcare for the in-person meetings will be provided (by The Safety Nest, LLC) as well as light snacks, masks, and hand sanitizer. Materials in both English and Spanish along with bilingual staff and/or simultaneous interpretation will be available at all of the meetings.

Virtual Meeting
Monday, February 13, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Zoom Virtual Meeting in Spanish
Registration Required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register...

Virtual Meeting
Thursday, February 16, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Registration Required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register...

In-Person Meeting
Sunday, February 19, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Cafeteria
800 Clayton Road
Registration Requested: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FXYVM6P

In-Person Meeting (Youth & Family Focused)
Tuesday, February 21, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Durham County Main Library Auditorium
300 N. Roxboro St.
Registration Requested: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FXYVM6P

While registration is required for the virtual meetings, registration is requested for the in-person meetings to help Planning staff ensure enough food, printed materials, and staffing for childcare are provided. For the final meeting, Planning staff is partnering with the City’s Office on Youth to create a more youth- and family-friendly space and a celebration of the project that will be open to all.

This engagement will be a chance to see all the pieces pulled together into one document, to better understand how it all works together, and to celebrate what we have accomplished together. During this engagement we will also be sharing information on how community members can continue to be involved in the project as the public hearing and adoption process begins.

Read more information and review the plan here!

If you have feedback or questions, please feel free to contact
[email protected] and please sign up for our mailing list to ensure you receive future project updates!

TEMPORARY UPDATES TO REVIEW TIMEFRAMES

Due to the current and upcoming vacancies within our organization, Durham Development Services has temporarily revised review timelines for several review processes. These extended timeframes will allow us to provide and meet clear expectations for when comments or approvals will be distributed to applicants. The timeframes listed below are for all reviews (new and resubmittals).

Exempt Plat and Level 1 Site Plan Review – 10 business days.

Finals for Signatures – 7 business days.

Final Plat, Level 2-4 Site Plan, and Construction Drawing Review – 30 business days.

Street Renaming, Street Closing, Right-of-Way Withdrawal – 15 business days.

Site Plan Requiring Construction Drawing Submittals must go through 2 cycles of review and all comments must be addressed before the Construction Drawings can be submitted.

Combined Site Plan/Construction Drawing Review – This option is available for nonresidential projects only. Please submit directly to the folder https://durhamdsc.box.com/s/vxfpptzwac98p8fxv86inxylxepqzkd2

Durham Boards and Commissions

Durham City Council

Monday, February 20, 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 February 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 101 City Hall Plaza, to hear the following requests:

Annexations:

Welcome Venture Park (BDG2200004) (Continued from January 3, 2023) is a request for a voluntary contiguous annexation of three parcels of land totaling 157.37 acres; located at Hamlin Road and Old Oxford Road.

Zoning Map Changes:

Welcome Venture Park (Z2200004) (Continued from January 3, 2023) is a request to change the zoning from Industrial Light (IL)/Falls/Jordan District-B (F/J-B), County Jurisdiction to Industrial Light with a Development Plan (IL(D))/Falls/Jordan District-B (F/J-B), City Jurisdiction; located at Hamlin Road and Old Oxford Road.
1907 South Miami Boulevard (Z2200034) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20) to Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20) with a Transitional Office Overlay addition; located at 1907 South Miami Boulevard.
American Village Townhomes (Z2200030) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Suburban-10 (RS-10) to Residential Suburban-Multifamily with a Text-Only Development Plan (RS-M (D)) and a proposed change of the Future Land Use Map designation from Low Density (4 DU/Acre or Less) to Low-Medium Density Residential (4-8 DU/Acre); located at 626 Morreene Road.

Other Planning Items (Not Public Hearings):

2022 Board of Adjustment Annual Report
2022 Historic Preservation Commission Annual Report
2022 Planning Commission Annual Report
2022 Durham Open Space and Trails Commission Annual Report
2022 Appearance Commission Annual Report

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 that is not a public hearing must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council Meeting. Virtual 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, February 27, 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 public hearings on February 27, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Commissioners' Chambers, 2nd Floor, Durham County Administration I, 200 E. Main Street to hear the following requests:

Street Closings:

Copper Run Street Closings (SC2200006) is a request to permanently close a 954-linear-foot portion of Hinesley Drive, a 957-linear-foot portion of Meridian Street, and a 960-linear-foot portion of Pollard Avenue.

UDO Text Amendment:

Erosion Control (TC2200005) 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.

Other Planning Items (Not Public Hearings):

2022 Board of Adjustment Annual Report
2022 Historic Preservation Commission Annual Report
2022 Planning Commission Annual Report
2022 Durham Open Space and Trails Commission Annual Report
2022 Appearance Commission Annual Report

Residents may attend in person, via Zoom, or watch live on the County’s website 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. Residents who wish to observe meetings are encouraged to continue using the virtual option.

Residents may deliver comments on agenda items for the meeting in person or virtually. Please refer to the following web page for ways to participate: 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].

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):

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