Planning Public Notification Service

March 3, 2023

Announcements

Applicant-Sponsored Neighborhood Meetings

1501 Olive Branch Road Rezoning and Annexation – March 6, 2023
Horvath Associates is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on March 6, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to discuss the potential rezoning and annexation of Parcel ID Numbers 194197, 194196, 194195, 194193, 194201, 194200, 194199, 194198, 224222, 224221, and 194194.

The properties are currently zoned Residential Rural (RR), and the applicant is proposing to rezone to Planned Development Residential (PDR). The rezoning will facilitate the development of new residential construction. The applicant is also proposing to annex the properties from the County jurisdiction into the City jurisdiction.

How to Participate in the March 6, 2023, Neighborhood Meeting:
Join the meeting here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89403107694

To participate via phone:
+1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 894 0310 7694

Please do not hesitate to contact Horvath Associates at [email protected] if you would like a copy of the 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.

803 Sherron Road Rezoning and Annexation – March 8, 2023
Strong Rock Engineering Group is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on March 8, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to discuss the potential rezoning of Parcel ID Number 165281.
The property is currently zoned Residential Rural (RR) and Residential Suburban – 20 (RS-20), and the applicant is proposing to rezone to Residential Suburban – Multifamily (RS-M). The rezoning will facilitate the development of a single family and townhome community with active open space.

How to Participate in the March 8, Neighborhood Meeting:
Join the meeting here:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join...

To participate via phone:
+1 323 694 9738
Meeting ID: 293 021 479 907
Passcode: 8X6Ze6

Please do not hesitate to contact Strong Rock Engineering Group at [email protected] or 984-200-1932 if you would like a copy of the 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.

350 and 362 Davis Drive Rezoning – March 9, 2023
Morningstar Law Group is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on March 9, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to discuss the potential rezoning of Parcel ID Numbers 218520 and 157837.
The properties are currently zoned Mixed Use with a development plan (MU(D)), and the applicant is proposing to rezone to modify the existing development plan. There is no proposed change to the zoning designation.

How to Participate in the March 9, 2023, Neighborhood Meeting:
Register for the meeting here:
https://morningstarlaw.group/392023

To participate via phone:
+1 301 715 8592
Meeting ID: 895 9729 8929
Passcode: 908465

Please do not hesitate to contact Morningstar Law Group at [email protected] or call 919-590-0366 if you would like a copy of the 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.

2309 and 2315 Sparger Road Rezoning – March 14, 2023
TMTLA Associates is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on March 14, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to discuss the potential rezoning of Parcel ID Number 175644.
The property is currently zoned Office and Institutional with a development plan (OI(D)), and the applicant is proposing to rezone to Commercial General with a development plan (CG(D)). The rezoning will facilitate greater use of the property, including additional uses to aid with occupying existing building space and possible future development opportunities.

How to Participate in the March 14, Neighborhood Meeting:
Register for the meeting here:
https://zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 817 1817 4169

To participate via phone:
+1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 817 1817 4169

Please do not hesitate to contact TMTLA Associates at 919-484-8880 if you would like a copy of the 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.

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.

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.

Review the full draft of the new Comprehensive Plan and share your input!

Online engagement through the project’s Social Pinpoint website 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 the final open house style in-person meeting to review the full draft and share their feedback directly with Planning staff. Childcare 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 will be available.

In-Person Meeting
Saturday, March 4, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (rescheduled from Thursday, February 9)
I.R. Holmes Recreation Center at Campus Hills Gymnasium
2000 S. Alston Avenue
Registration Requested: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FXYVM6P

Registration is requested for the in-person meeting to help Planning staff ensure enough food, printed materials, and staffing for childcare are provided.

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. For more information on the first public hearing on this project, visit https://engagedurham.com/201/Adoption-Process!

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 County Board of County Commissioners

Work Session, Monday, March 6, 2023, at 9:00 a.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 March 6, 2023, at 9:00 a.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 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].

Durham City Council

Monday, March 6, 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 March 6, 2023, at the meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 101 City Hall Plaza, to hear the following requests:

Annexations:

4109 Endor Lane (BDG2200001) is a request for a non-contiguous voluntary annexation of one parcel of land totaling 0.48 acres; located at 4109 Endor Lane.
Crescent Drive Assemblage (BDG2200003) is a request for a contiguous voluntary annexation of four parcels of land totaling 5.37 acres; located at 5611, 5617, and 5653 Wendell Road and 5708, 5704, and 5700 Crescent Drive.
Carpenter Falls (BDG2200008) is a request for a contiguous voluntary annexation of one parcel of land totaling 132.033 acres; located at 2621 Burton Road.
Fondcombe (BDG2200028) is a request for a contiguous voluntary annexation of one parcel of land totaling 0.91 acres; located at 101 Short Street.

Zoning Map Changes:

Crescent Drive Assemblage (Z2200003) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Suburban – 20 (RS-20), Falls/Jordan District – B (F/J-B), Major Transportation Corridor I-40 (MTC I-40), County Jurisdiction to Residential Compact with a Development Plan (RC(D)), Falls/Jordan District – B (F/J-B), Major Transportation Corridor I-40 (MTC I-40), City Jurisdiction; located at 5611, 5617, and 5653 Wendell Road and 5708, 5704, and 5700 Crescent Drive.
4109 Endor Lane (Z2200005A) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Suburban – 20 (RS-20), Falls/Jordan District – B (F/J-B), County Jurisdiction and establishing the same as Residential Suburban – 20 (RS-20), Falls/Jordan District – B (F/J-B), City Jurisdiction; located at 4109 Endor Lane.
Carpenter Falls (Z2200011A) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Rural (RR), Falls/Jordan District – B (F/J-B), County Jurisdiction and establishing the same as Residential Rural (RR), Falls/Jordan District – B (F/J-B), City Jurisdiction; located at 2621 Burton Road.
Fondcombe (Z2300001A) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Rural (RR), Falls/Jordan District – B (F/J-B), County Jurisdiction to Residential Rural (RR), Falls/Jordan District – B (F/J-B), City Jurisdiction; located at 101 Short Street.

UDO Text Amendment:

Erosion Control UDO Text Amendment (TC2200005) proposes revisions to the Sedimentation and Erosion Control standards (Section 12.10) and Enforcement and Penalties (Section 15.5) of 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.

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).

Historic Preservation Commission

Tuesday, March 7, 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 in-person public hearings on March 7, 2023, at the meeting beginning at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following requests in quasi-judicial hearings:

Certificate of Appropriateness:

518 Morehead Avenue (COA2300005) is a request for new construction.

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 County Board of County Commissioners

Regular Session, Monday, March 13, 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 March 13, 2023, at the meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, 2nd Floor, Durham County Administration I, 200 E. Main Street to hear the following requests:

Zoning Map Changes:

Kempski Milstead (Z2200026) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Rural with a Development Plan (RR(D)), Falls/Jordan District-B (F/J-B) to Residential Rural (RR), Falls/Jordan District-B (F/J-B); 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), Falls/Jordan District-B (F/J-B) to Commercial General (CG), Falls/Jordan District-B (F/J-B); located at 2935 US 70 Highway East.

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].

Durham City-County Planning Commission

Tuesday, March 14, 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 March 14, 2023, at the meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 101 City Hall Plaza, to hear the following:

Zoning Map Changes:

Southpoint Mall (Z2200028) is a request to change the zoning from Commercial Center with a development plan (CC(D)) and Residential Rural (RR) to Commercial Center with a Development Plan (CC(D)); located at 6910, 6920, 6930, 6940, 6950, 6960, Fayetteville Road and 8060 Renaissance Parkway.
Harlowe Point (Z2200032) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20) and Planned Development Residential 4.001 (PDR 4.001) to Planned Development Residential 3.949 (PDR 3.949); located at 1005, 1009, 1011, 1019, 1023 South Mineral Springs Road and 3712 Holder Road.
Leesville Storage (Z2200037) is a request to change the zoning from Commercial General with a Development Plan (CG(D)) and Residential Rural (RR) to Commercial General with a Development Plan (CG(D)); located at 4615 and 4627 Leesville Road.
602 N Hoover Road (Z2200045) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20) to Light Industrial (IL); located at 602 North Hoover Road.

UDO Text Amendment:

Pet Waste Receptacles (TC2200006) This text amendment proposes revisions to the Open Space (Section 7.2) standards, Utility and Solid Waste Collection Facilities standards (Section 7.6), and Screening standards (Section 9.7) within the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) in order to address ongoing concerns regarding Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) of pollutants allowed to enter a water body and associated contamination of the drinking water supply.

Other Planning Item (Not a Public Hearing):

FY24 Planning Department Work Program

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... (Webinar ID: 863 3988 7778). 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

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

Annexations:

Wesley Downs (BDG2100006) is a request for a non-contiguous voluntary annexation of eight parcels of land totaling 61.119 acres located at 312, 325, 344, 401, 409, 415 and 417 Broach Road, and 4420 Holder Road.
Shady Grove Assemblage (BDG2100008) is a request for a non-contiguous voluntary annexation of six parcels of land totaling 78.124 acres located at 2901 and 2704 Shady Grove Road, 4001 and 4031 Carpenter Pond Road, and 2801 Olive Branch Road.

Zoning Map Changes:

Wesley Downs (Z2100012) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Rural (RR), Falls/Jordan District-B (F/J-B), County Jurisdiction to Planned Development Residential 4.166 (PDR 4.166), Falls/Jordan District-B (F/J-B), City Jurisdiction located at 312, 325, 344, 401, 409, 415 and 417 Broach Road, and 4420 Holder Road.
Shady Grove Assemblage (Z2100016) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Rural (RR), Falls/Jordan District-B (F/J-B) and A60 Airport Overlay (A60), County Jurisdiction to Planned Development Residential 5.632 (PDR 5.632), Falls/Jordan District-B (F/J-B) and A60 Airport Overlay (A60), City Jurisdiction; located 2901 and 2704 Shady Grove Road, 4001 and 4031 Carpenter Pond Road, and 2801 Olive Branch Road.

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 Amendment:

Simplifying Codes for Affordable Development (TC2200001) is a privately initiated request to amend various provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to incentivize affordable housing and to allow additional flexibility in siting and design, predominantly targeted at developing infill housing and small-scale commercial opportunities.

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).

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):