Durham Boards and Commissions
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].
Durham Board of Adjustment
Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.
Committee Room, Second Floor, 101 City Hall Plaza
Link to the Board of Adjustment Agenda
The Durham City-County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on March 28, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. in the Committee Room, Second Floor, 101 City Hall Plaza, to hear the following requests in quasi-judicial hearings:
B2200054 – City: A request for a Minor Special Use Permit to allow for the development of a government facility in a residential zone. The property is located at 3301 Glenn Road, zoned Residential Rural (RR), in the Falls/Jordan District B (F/J-B) Watershed Overlay District, and within the Suburban Development Tier.
B2300008 – City: A request for a Variance from the tree preservation standards. The property is located at 2705, 2725 E US 70 Hwy and 4793, 4709 Leesville Road, zoned Planned Development Residential 5.949 (PDR 5.949), in the Falls/Jordan District B (F/J-B) Watershed Overlay District, and within the Suburban Development Tier.
Public Review: The agenda can be viewed on the BOA website https://durhamnc.gov/1372/Board-of-Adjustment-BOA. For further information, contact [email protected], or Leigha Larkins at 919-560-4137 ext. 28263.
Public Participation: 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, March 28, 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 28, 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:
- Comprehensive Plan (Continued from February 28, 2023) The Planning Commission will consider making a recommendation on the adoption of the new Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan guides what should be built where in Durham. It guides what size and kind of homes should be built in what part of the City and County, where schools and businesses should be built, and where streets should run through. The new Comprehensive Plan includes Community Goals and Objectives, Policies, and a Place Type Map.
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: 870 1968 8123). 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 County Board of County Commissioners
Work Session, Monday, April 3, 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 April 3, 2023, 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, 2nd Floor, Durham County Administration I, 200 E. Main Street. The following Planning item will be discussed:
- Durham City-County Appearance Commission Interlocal Agreement Renewal
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, April 3, 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 April 3, 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:
- 2142 E Geer Street (BDG2200010) is a request for a contiguous voluntary annexation of one parcel of land totaling 8.29 acres located at 2142 East Geer Street.
- 901 and 903 Sherron Road (BDG2200015) is a request for a contiguous voluntary annexation of two parcels of land totaling 17.78 acres located at 901 and 903 Sherron Road.
- 1300 Old Oxford (BDG2200025) is a request for a contiguous voluntary annexation of one parcel of land totaling 6.25 acres located at 1300 Old Oxford Road.
Zoning Map Changes:
- 2201 W Cornwallis (Z2200008) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20) and Commercial General (CG) to Planned Development Residential 13.024 (PDR 13.024), located at 2201 West Cornwallis Road.
- 2142 E Geer Street (Z2200015A) is a request to change the zoning from Commercial Neighborhood (CN) and Residential Rural (RR), Falls/Jordan District B (F/J-B), County Jurisdiction to Commercial Neighborhood (CN) and Residential Rural (RR), Falls/Jordan District B (F/J-B), City Jurisdiction; located at 2142 E Geer Street.
- 901 & 903 Sherron Road (Z2200024) is a request to change zoning from Residential Rural (RR) and Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20), Falls/Jordan District B (F/J-B), County Jurisdiction to Residential Suburban-10 (RS-10), Falls/Jordan District B (F/J-B), City Jurisdiction; located at 901 and 903 Sherron Road.
- 1300 Old Oxford (Z2200049A) is a request to change the zoning from Industrial Light (IL), Falls/Jordan District B (F/J-B), County Jurisdiction to Industrial Light (IL), Falls/Jordan District B (F/J-B), City Jurisdiction; located at 1300 Old Oxford Road.
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).
Historic Preservation Commission
Tuesday, April 4, 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 April 4, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following requests in quasi-judicial hearings:
Certificates of Appropriateness:
- 812 Clarendon Street (COA2300011) is a request for demolition.
- 1300 Broad Street (COA2300013) is a request for new construction.
- 1209 Vickers Avenue (COA2300015) is a request for new construction of an accessory structure.
- 826 Onslow Street (COA2300017) is a request for an addition.
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, April 10, 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 April 10, 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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