September 20, 2019
Notice of Upcoming Public Meetings and Planning EventsPlease note: Agenda items are current at time of posting, but may not be available for review at this time. Items may be changed, updated, or added after the initial posting.
Announcements
Apply Now for the Fall 2019 Durham Planning Academy!
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Have you ever wondered to yourself….What exactly is zoning and what can/can’t it do? How do things get built in Durham? Why does that building or site look like that? How and why do you plan for something that is 5, 10, or 15 years away? What legal basis does the City and County have to regulate land? How can citizens get involved in planning matters?
This year the Durham City-County Planning Department is hosting a one-day course covering topics from Durham’s history of planning and zoning, current development review processes, and special topics such as law, transportation, and the new Durham Comprehensive Plan. The Fall 2019 Planning Academy session will be held on Friday, October 25th, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Academy is free for attendees and breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Please fill out this survey to sign up. Applications are due on Friday, October 4th by 5:00 p.m. Space is limited to the first 75 applicants, so register today! Preference will be given to applicants who live in Durham or who are assisting with the Engage Durham initiative as well as residents who are not already involved in City or County boards or commissions.
For more information, visit the Durham Planning Academy Web page or contact Kayla Seibel with the Durham City-County Planning Department at [email protected] or (919) 560-4137, ext. 28271. |
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New Self-Guided Neighborhood Meeting Information and Address Search
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The City of Durham and Durham County now offer a quick and user-friendly system for applicants proposing Future Land Use Amendments to the Durham Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Map Changes with a Traffic Impact Analysis, Conservation Subdivisions, and other applications which require a neighborhood meeting prior to submitting the application, per the Unified Development Ordinance. Click the image above to learn about the requirements and how to retrieve the addresses of surrounding property owners to notify them about a required neighborhood meeting. |
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Political Signs Permitted
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Based on the election schedule, political signs may be placed in the City of Durham city limits right-of-way beginning July 23, 2019. All signs associated with the election must be removed from the right-of-way on November 22, 2019, by 5:00 p.m.
Applicant-Sponsored Neighborhood MeetingTuesday, October 1, 2019, 6:30 p.m.
Catch the Fire Worship Center, Multipurpose Room
2304 Page Road, Durham, NC 27703
Morningstar Law Group is hosting a neighborhood meeting to discuss a potential change to the Future Land Use Map for the property located at 551 Olive Branch Road. The proposal includes changing the land use designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) /Recreation and Open Space (ROS) to Low to Medium Residential (LMDR) / Recreation and Open Space (ROS). In addition, the proposal includes a zoning map change from Rural Residential (RR) to Planned Density Residential 4.800 (PDR 4.800).
The meeting will be held on October 1, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Catch the Fire Worship Center, 2304 Page Road, Durham, NC.
Meeting Contact: Nil Gosh, Morningstar Law Group, 919-590-0362 or [email protected]
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Upcoming Public Meetings
Durham County Board of County CommissionersMonday, September 23, 2019, 7:00 p.m.
Commissioners' Meeting Room, 2nd Floor
200 E. Main Street Link to the Durham County Board of County Commissioners
UDO Text Amendment
- TC1800007- Expanding Housing Choices: Amendments modifying standards in Article 4, Zoning Districts; Article 5, Use Regulations; Article 6, District Intensity Standards; Article 7, Design Standards, and other associated sections of the UDO regarding accessory dwelling units, residential infill, housing type allowances and associated dimensional and density requirements, flag lots, and other associated provisions and definitions.
See the Expanding Housing Choices project page for more information.
Public Review: The application and staff reports can be reviewed in the Development Services Center, Ground Floor, 101 City Hall Plaza, weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Email or call [email protected], 919-560-4137, ext. 28227.
Public Participation: Interested parties may appear at the meeting. Any person wishing to speak at the public hearing should be present at 7:00 p.m. and should sign up on the sheet to be provided. The Chair will recognize all persons wishing to speak. Substantial changes to the proposed actions may be made following the public hearing.
Durham Board of Adjustment Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 8:30 a.m.
Committee Room, 2nd Floor
City Hall,101 City Hall Plaza
Link to the Board of Adjustment Agenda
The Durham Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on September 24, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. in the Committee Room, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 101 City Hall Plaza, to hear the following requests:
- Case B1800025 – City: A minor special use permit request for a place of worship within a residential zoning district. The subject site is located at 5000 Southpark Drive, is zoned Residential Suburban (RS-20); within the Falls of the Neuse/Jordan Lake Protected Area (F/J – B) Watershed Protection Overlay District, and in the Suburban Tier.
- Case B1900024, B900025, B1900039 – City: Three variance requests to decrease the required rear yard setbacks and from the street tree requirements in order to construct a single-family detached house on each lot. The subject sites are located at 108 and 112 N. Plum Street, are zoned Residential Urban [RU-5(2)], and in the Urban Tier.
- Case B1900033 – County: A reasonable accommodation request from the dimensional standards of the Rural Residential zoning district in order to place a residence on a legal non-conforming lot. The subject site is located at 306 Red Mountain Road, is zoned Commercial Neighborhood (CN), within the lake Michie/Little River Protected Area (M/LR-B) Watershed Protection Overlay District, and in the Rural Tier.
- Case B1900034 – City: A variance request from the frontage requirement in which a minimum 60% of the build-to zone shall be occupied by the building podium. The subject site is located at 725 Ninth Street, zoned Compact Design Pedestrian Business [CD-P(N)], and in the Ninth Street Compact Neighborhood tier.
- Case B1900035 – City: A variance request to permit service area for a development on a corner lot to occupy more than 20% of the street frontage and be located within 20 feet of a building corner. The subject site is located at 214 and 216 Hunt Street, zoned Design District-Core (DD-C), and in the Downtown Tier.
- Case B1900036 – City: A minor special use permit request for an addition of more than 10% of the existing floor area to a non-conforming single-family structure and a seven-foot height increase from the original structure. The subject site is located at 1112 Wells Street, is zoned Residential Suburban-10 (RS-10), and in the Urban Tier.
Public Review: The applications, staff reports and maps may be reviewed at the City-County Planning Department, 101 City Hall Plaza, Ground Floor, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. For further information, contact Eliza Monroe at 919-560-4137 ext. 28245 or [email protected]
Public Participation: Any person may attend the public hearing and should be present at 8:30 a.m. 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. Substantial changes to the proposed action may be made following the public hearing. The Chair reserves the right to limit repetitive or hearsay testimony.
Historic Preservation CommissionTuesday, October 1, 2019, 8:30 a.m.
Committee Room, 2nd Floor,
City Hall, 101 City Hall Plaza
Link to the Durham Historic Preservation Commission Agenda
The Durham Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on October 1, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. in the Committee Room, 2nd Floor, 101 City Hall Plaza, to consider the following:
Certificates of Appropriateness
- 2401 West Club Boulevard (COA1900080): A request submitted for installation of front portico and replacement of front walkway.
- 1305 Maryland Avenue (COA1900082): A request submitted for construction of rear addition and modifications to original windows.
Public Review: The applications, staff reports, and maps may be reviewed in the Development Services Center, Ground Floor, 101 City Hall Plaza, weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. For further information contact [email protected], or call 919-560-4137. Please reference the project case number.
Public Participation: Any person may attend the public hearing and should be present at 8:30 a.m. 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. 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 CouncilMonday, October 7, 2019, 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 1st Floor
City Hall,101 City Hall Plaza Link to the Durham City Council Agenda - No items will be presented by Planning
Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act A person with a disability may receive an auxiliary aid or service to effectively participate in City government activities by contacting the ADA Coordinator, voice 919.560.4197, or [email protected], as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the event or deadline date.
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. |
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Check out ENGAGEDurham, the website for a pilot of coordinated community engagement for the City and County!
Based on the City’s Equitable Community Engagement Blueprint, ENGAGEDurham is a pilot initiative to coordinate engagement efforts between City/County Planning, City Transportation, City Neighborhood Improvement Services, and City General Services Departments. This pilot will be a multi-year engagement process to influence outcomes for a variety of projects, including our new Comprehensive Plan, new County Transit Plan, the Belt Line trail, the Move Durham study, the Third Fork Creek Trail extension, and the R. Kelly Bryant Bridge Trail.
Check out the site, with links to information on each of the projects, and sign up to receive email or text updates as these projects progress! |
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