Durham Boards and Commissions
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.
Contact Information: 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: 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 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 this link: 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. Please note: The City Council may continue this case to a future meeting without discussion.
Contact Information: 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, March 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 March 27, 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:
No cases will be presented by the Planning Department.
Public Participation: 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].
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