World Drowning Prevention Day Clinic
2026-07-25 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Forest Ridge Park, 2100 Old NC 98 HWY, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
Save a Life, it might be your own!
Join us for a free 2-hour hands-on session to learn and practice drowning prevention and resuscitation techniques. The American Canoe Association and Rescue Instructor Alliance will lead this session on World Drowning Prevention Day, setting you up to recognize water hazards, drowning prevention techniques, and how to respond to a distressed swimmer. No prior experience is needed.
The session will take place outdoors at Forest Ridge Park’s waterfront and have attendees actively participate, including getting into the water at Falls Lake and practicing scenarios along the shoreline. All equipment is provided. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please contact Forest Ridge Park for more information.
Details
Location: Forest Ridge Park
Date: Saturday, July 25
Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
Ages: 12 and older
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink

Summer Concert Series
2026-07-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2026 Summer Concert Series
July 26 – Capital
Fred Fletcher Park – 805 Washington Street, Raleigh, NC
Time: 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Know Before You Go

Please bring your own blanket or chair
Performers may change without notice
Concerts are free, but tips are encouraged
At Pullen Park, food will be available for purchase at the cafe
At Fletcher Park, please bring your own food and beverages
Pullen Park Amusements are open until 8 p.m.
It may be canceled for inclement weather. For updates, contact 919-996-6468

Public Art and Design Board Meeting
2026-07-28 17:00 - 18:30 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Please join us for a meeting of the Public Art and Design Board from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Public Art and Design Board meets in person at the John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center, or you may join the meeting virtually.

Trail Safety - Heat, Pets, Bikes, and Nature: Summer Safety Series Session 7
2026-07-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
This session will cover topics such as hot pavement paw safety, snakes, bike repair, hydration, trail rules, and river hazards. The session is for hikers, cyclists, dog owners, families, seniors, and trail runners. Learn to stay safe and confident while enjoying the best greenways and trails in the country.

Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Date: July 28
Location: Millbrook Exchange Park
Registration is encouraged.

Learn more about the Summer Safety Series.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 7600 Falls of Neuse (Z-15-26)
2026-07-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Mount Vernon Church, 7600 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, 27615
July 29, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Mount Vernon Church, 7600 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
7600 Falls of Neuse
Z-15-26
Post-Submittal
R-4 TO OX-3-PL-CU
(Additional Information)
A
Preston Mitchell

Fair Housing 101 Training
2026-07-30 13:30 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Presented by Legal Aid
Join us for the Fair Housing 101 training designed for all City of Raleigh Housing staff and public.
This session will cover foundational fair housing principles and help strengthen our collective understanding of federal, state, and local protections.
Reach out to complianceandplanningunit@raleighnc.gov with any questions.

Live After 5
2026-07-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
We’re excited to welcome select Live After 5 performances to Moore Square as part of Downtown Raleigh’s summer concert series, presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance.
Join us for free live music, food trucks, and an unforgettable evening downtown. Shows begin at 7 p.m.
Live After 5 Moore Square Dates and Lineup

July 30: Fancy Gap
August 13: Harvey Street

Learn more about Live After 5
Details
Location: Moore Square Park
Dates and Time: Select Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Ages: Family-friendly
Cost: Free

Summer Concert Series - CANCELLED
2026-08-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2026 Summer Concert Series
Aug. 2 – The Holly Springs Community Band
Fred Fletcher Park – 805 Washington Street, Raleigh, NC
Time: 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Know Before You Go

Please bring your own blanket or chair
Performers may change without notice
Concerts are free, but tips are encouraged
At Pullen Park, food will be available for purchase at the cafe
At Fletcher Park, please bring your own food and beverages
Pullen Park Amusements are open until 8 p.m.
It may be canceled for inclement weather. For updates, contact 919-996-6468

Raleigh Transit Authority Route Committee Meeting - CANCELLED
2026-08-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee studies questions dealing with routes, services, passenger amenities.
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

RHDC Community Awareness Committee -- CANCELED
2026-08-04 16:00 - 17:30 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – August 4, 2026

The Community Awareness Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commissionwill conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, August 4 at 4 p.m. in conference room 809 of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.

A.

Call to Order

Attached are the meeting notes from the June 2, 2026 Community Awareness Committee meeting. The meeting will be held at One Exchange Plaza, Conference Room 809. 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, North Carolina.

B.

Public Comment

C.

Old Business

C.1

RHDC Website Conversion

The conversion of the RHDC’s independent website to the City of Raleigh website is an ongoing long-term project. The work is led by the City’s Historic Preservation Unit staff with assistance from the RHDC’s Community Awareness Committee. Any recently published webpages will be highlighted for informational purposes.

C.2

RHDC Landmark Cards

During the pandemic, the Commission designed and printed collectible trading cards for a small number of Raleigh Historic Landmark properties. The Committee will share updates on efforts to develop a more easily edited card design and discuss next steps for publishing a new series of historic landmark collectible cards.

D.

New Business

D.1

RHDC Social Media

The Committee will review public engagement from the previous month to determine if additional action or attention is needed. Commissioners will select planned social media topics for the upcoming month and prepare posts.

D.2

2026-2027 Work Plan Ideas

The Committee will review previously brainstormed ideas from the 2026-2027 Work Plan session at the Annual Retreat. Commissioners will then decide which ideas to pursue and begin initial planning.

E.

Other Business

F.

Adjournment

The Community Awareness Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. at One Exchange Plaza, conference room 809. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC Community Awareness Committee can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.

National Night Out
2026-08-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Tarboro Road Community Center

DHIC's National Night Out
2026-08-04 17:30 - 20:30 | 1951 Booker DR, 1951 Booker Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Tuesday, August 4
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
1951 Booker Drive

Come find the community engagement team at this event! We’ll be providing resource on City of Raleigh services and programs, as well as fun giveaways for the entire family. For more information about the event, please contact the community organizer at Bridgette@dhic.org.
View Community Engagement event calendar

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1613 Battery Drive
2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E. Martin St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
August 4, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Roberts Park Community Center,1300 E Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27610
1613 Battery Dr
Pre-Submittal
R-4 & R-10 TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Toby Coleman

Mordecai CAC National Night Out
2026-08-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Halifax Community Center, 1023 Halifax Street, Raleigh, NC, United States
Come join your neighbors at the Halifax Community Center for this year’s National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm!
This year’s event is co-sponsored by the Mordecai CAC and the Halifax Community Center.

Visit with our community police officers
Cool off with ice cream from Howling Cow
Play on the Halifax Community Center playground
Create sidewalk chalk art
Meet new neighbors

What to bring
Yourself, your family, and your neighbors.

Rain plan
If the weather is bad we will move inside the lobby of the community center and under the protected porch area.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live and work. For more information about National Night Out, visit natw.org
The Mordecai Community Action Coalition serves several downtown neighborhoods, including Mordecai, Oakdale, Pilot Mill, East Mordecai, Capital Park, Person Street, Seaboard, and part of Historic Oakwood.
Please email David at chair@mordecaicac.org if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
We are looking forward to seeing and meeting members of our community!

Visit the Mordecai CAC Website

RHDC Research Committee
2026-08-05 08:30 - 10:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – August 5, 2026

The Research Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, August 5 at 8:30 a.m. in conference room 809 of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov

A.

Call to Order

B.

Old Business

B.1

2026 Inquiry Letters for RHL

The Committee will review the Places Worthy of Preservation list and recently completed reports to send letters of interest. If the Committee agrees that the properties should be sent landmark inquiry letters, the letters will be prepared and signed at the next meeting.
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At the December 2025 Research Committee meeting, the Committee decided to review modernist properties. The Committee completed its review of modernist structures currently included on the list of Places Worthy of Preservation at their March 2026 meeting. A list of properties identified in the 2020 Leif Valand Historic Context report is attached, the last page of properties have not yet been evaluated for inclusion on the list.

See the complete list of Properties Worthy of Preservation at raleighnc.gov, search term: ”landmarks”

C.

New Business

C.1

George W. Norwood Mill

A local historian has requested an opportunity to present their research and findings on the George W. Norwood Mill to the RHDC. The mill is located on Marsh Creek near the Raleigh Racquet Club. George Washington Norwood is a descendant of Isaac Hunter and built the grist mill in the 1870s.

C.2

Biltmore Hills National Register Celebration Planning

One of the items listed on the RHDC’s 2026 Work Plan is to plan and host a celebration for the Biltmore Hills neighborhood when it is placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Biltmore Hills National Register nomination is scheduled to be reviewed at the National Register Advisory Committee in October. Assuming a positive review, National Register designation should be final in Spring 2027. Staff encourages the Committee to begin planning the event along with members of the community.

D.

Other Business

E.

Adjournment

The Research Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. in Conference Room 809, One Exchange Plaza building. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC Research Committee can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.

Raleigh Transit Authority Finance and Policy Committee Meeting
2026-08-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee reviews any budget/financial issues referred from the Transit Authority and other sub-committees as well as studies questions/policies related to transit and the GoRaleigh Access program.
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

Sustainability, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee - CANCELLED
2026-08-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Sustainability Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street, Conference Room 305 at 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

Raleigh Transit Authority Marketing Committee Meeting
2026-08-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee formulates an annual marketing program for Transit Authority approval and monitors program execution by staff.
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

Stormwater Management Advisory Commission
2026-08-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Transportation Field Services Building, 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh, 27604
The registration link and agenda will be available a week before the meeting date. If you subscribe to this meeting series, you will receive the registration link and updates such as news and workshops.
This commission meets the first Thursday of every month. Members discuss various stormwater needs and issues. Then, provides recommendations to staff and reports to Raleigh City Council.
If you would like to speak at this meeting during public comment, please email us.

Design Review Commission
2026-08-06 16:30 - 18:30 | NC
A.

Call to Order

B.

Approval of Minutes

Review and approval of the July 8, 2026 Design Review Commisssion Meeting minutes.

C.

Design Alternates – Old Business

D.

Design Alternates – New Business

D.1

DA-09-2026 – 0 Lassiter Mill Rd (North Hills Expansion Tower II)

WHEREAS North Hills Retail Expansion Owner LP and North Hills Condominium Owners Association Inc, property owner, requests the following design alternates from UDO Sections 1.5.9 and 3.2.6.F: (1) complete relief from the 50% ground story transparency required on the building facade facing Lassiter Mill Road; (2) complete relief from the 20% upper story transparency required for the second story on the building facade facing Lassiter Mill Road; (3) complete relief from the 50% ground story transparency required on the building facade facing Interstate 440; and (4) complete relief from the 20% upper story transparency required for the second story of the building facade facing Interstate 440. The property owner also requests the following design alternates from UDO Section 3.3: (5) complete relief from the 12ft building stepback required along Lassiter Mill Road; and (6) complete relief from the 12ft building stepback required along Interstate 440 in order to construct a mixed use building on the approximately 1.02 acre property zoned CX-20-CU-SHOD-2 located at 0 Lassiter Mill Road (ASR-0024-2026).

E.

Other Business

E.1

Report of the Commission’s Attorney

E.2

Report of the Chair and/or Vice Chair

F.

Adjournment

The Commission typically meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Design Review Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. Design Review Commission public meetings will be broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Parks Committee - CANCELLED
2026-08-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The committee is responsible for the study of issues related to park facilities, features, developments, and modifications. The committee prepares recommendations and proposals for the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board based on in-depth review and study of park-related issues and concerns.
The Parks Committee a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street, Conference Room 303 at 6:00 pm.

Partnership Raleigh 2026 Closing Celebration
2026-08-07 09:30 - 11:30 | Campbell Lodge at Durant Nature Preserve, 3237 Spottswood Street, Raleigh, 27615
Join us in celebrating the successful completion of the 2026 Partnership Raleigh cohort on Friday, Aug. 7. Partnership Raleigh connects Raleigh young adults with meaningful career exploration and employment opportunities through collaboration with local public and private employers.

Friday, Aug. 7
9:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Durant Nature Preserve- Campbell Lodge
3237 Spottswood St, Raleigh

First Friday Market and Movie
2026-08-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Raleigh Parks’ Moore Square, in partnership with @Get2KnowRaleigh, welcomes back the First Friday Market & Movie Night series for the 2026 season.
This free monthly event brings the community together for local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a featured outdoor movie in the heart of downtown Raleigh.
Join us on the first Friday of each month from May through November, with the market and food trucks beginning at 5 p.m., live music at 5:30 p.m., and the movie starting around 7:15 p.m.
2026 First Friday Movie Lineup

Aug. 7 – Zootopia 2 (2025)
Sept. 4 – Remember the Titans (2000)
Oct. 2 – Ghostbusters (1984)
Nov. 6 – Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)* (movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.)

Details
Market & Food Trucks: 5 – 9 p.m.
Live Music: 5:30 p.m.
Movie: 7:15 p.m.*
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Presented in partnership with Get 2 Know Raleigh. Movie sponsored by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.

First Friday with NC Courage
2026-08-07 18:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
The place to be is happy hour with the NC Courage!
Grab a drink, take photos with Roary, enjoy a game of mini soccer (with giveaways), deck yourself out with friendship bracelets, and celebrate women’s soccer!
Details
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Friday, Aug. 7
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2026-08-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
The City of Raleigh is offering Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours. Whether you have a simple question about how to work your device or have long-term digital goals, attend our drop-in hours to get assistance and learn more.
Drop-in hours will be held June – August at two Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource.

Saturday, Aug. 8
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Green Road Community Center; 4201 Green Rd.

Summer Concert Series
2026-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2026 Summer Concert Series
Aug. 9 – Triangle Sax Ensemble
Fred Fletcher Park – 805 Washington Street, Raleigh, NC
Time: 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Know Before You Go

Please bring your own blanket or chair
Performers may change without notice
Concerts are free, but tips are encouraged
At Pullen Park, food will be available for purchase at the cafe
At Fletcher Park, please bring your own food and beverages
Pullen Park Amusements are open until 8 p.m.
It may be canceled for inclement weather. For updates, contact 919-996-6468

Board of Adjustment
2026-08-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – August 10, 2026

The City of Raleigh Board of Adjustment will conduct a public meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street.
For more information, please contact Justin Rametta or visit the Board of Adjustmentwebpage.

A.

Call to Order

B.

Old Business

B.1

BOA-0002-2026: 2716 Townedge Court

Whereas, John C. Griffin, III, property owner, requests a 6-foot lot width variance from UDO Section 2.2.1.A.2 to allow a 2-lot subdivision where the northern lot fronting Blue Ridge Road will be only 59 feet wide instead of 65’ as required. This request is for an existing .58-acre property zoned R-4 and located at 2716 Townedge Court.
(Case to be deferred – will not be discussed at this meeting)

C.

New Business

C.1

BOA-0042-2026: 1930 Wake Forest Road

Whereas, Blooms Incorporated, d/b/a BowString Brewyard and also marketed as Bowstring Bar and Music Venue (“BowString”), appeals a notice of violation issued in connection with the land and improvements at 1930 Wake Forest Road in the City of Raleigh (the “Property”), for lack of a special use permit and lack of site plan approval, for the use of the Property contrary to the zoning administrator’s determination that BowString Brewyard and BowString Bar and Music Venue was and is using the Property for an additional, unpermitted land use, namely, outdoor sports and entertainment facility (>250), which is the use category associated with a music venue accommodating more than 250 potential attendees.

C.2

BOA-0050-2026: 3211 Bramer Drive

Whereas, 10F 3301 Atlantic Ave Raleigh NC LLC (the “Appellant”), the record owner of property located at 3301 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina (PIN 1715668096), appeals from a determination that the use of property located at 3211 Bramer Drive (PIN 1715665287) was issued a zoning permit authorizing operation as a Temporary Emergency Shelter pursuant to UDO Sec. 6.8.2.G

C.3

BOA-0036-2026 7800 Battle Bridge Road

Whereas, Wake County, applicant/property owner, and the City of Raleigh, property owner, requests a Special Use Permit pursuant to UDO Section 6.4.9.C.1 and UDO Section 10.2.9 to permit animal care (outdoor) on the 24-acre portion zoned IX-3-CU of a larger 110.09-acre property zoned IX-3-CU and R-4 located at 7800 Battle Bridge Road.

C.4

BOA-0037-2026 2504 Kenmore Drive

Whereas, Kathleen Thornton, property owner, requests (i) a 2’ variance to the side yard setback requirement as set forth in UDO Section 2.2.1.B.3 for an expansion of a detached house, (ii) a 4.5’ variance to the rear yard setback requirement as set forth in UDO Section 2.2.1.B.4 for an expansion to the detached house, and (iii) a 4.6’ side yard variance and a 9.5′ rear yard variance for a permanent generator (which take into account that permanently installed generators associated with residential uses must meet setbacks for the primary structure pursuant to UDO Section 1.5.4.D.2.a in order to construct an addition to an existing detached house, resulting in 4’ side setback and a 25.5’ rear setback for the addition and a 5.4’ side setback and a 20.5’ rear setback for a generator on a .23-acre property zoned Residential-4 and located at 2504 Kenmore Drive.

C.5

BOA-0038-2026: 2615 & 2617 Avent Ferry Road, 610, 616, 650, & 670 Chappell Drive, 2604, 2610, 2618, 2624 & 2714 Broadwell Drive and 610 & 611 Sure and Steadfast Court

Whereas, Dominion Raleigh, LLC, and HWY 52 & UNI LLC, property owners, request (i) a variance to the requirements in UDO Sec. 3.5.4 to allow a portion of an apartment building within Zone B of the neighborhood transition; and (ii) a variance to the 40’ maximum building height requirement in UDO Section 3.5.5 to allow a maximum height of 43’ at the Zone C line in order to construct a 4-and-5-story apartment community on an 6.74 acre assemblage of parcels zoned Residential Mixed Use -5 Conditional Use (RX-5-CU) and Special Residential Parking Overlay District (SRPOD) located at 2615 & 2617 Avent Ferry Road, 610, 616, 650, & 670 Chappell Drive, 2604, 2610, 2618, 2624 & 2714 Broadwell Drive and 610 & 611 Sure and Steadfast Court.

D.

Report of the Board’s Attorney

E.

Approval of Minutes

F.

Adjournment

Current and past Board of Adjustment meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and minutes may be viewed on the City Council, Boards and Commissions: Agendas and Minutes webpage.
The Board typically meets on the second Monday of each month at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Greenway Committee - CANCELLED
2026-08-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Greenways Committee, a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board, will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building Conference Room 303 every second Monday at 4 p.m.

Planning Commission
2026-08-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – August 11, 2026

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, August 11 at 9 a.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber. Planning Commission meetings can be viewed on the city’s website and RTN 11.
For more information about the meeting, please contact Bynum Walter or visit the Planning Commission webpage.

A.

Call to Order

B.

Public Comment

C.

Consent Agenda

C.1

Approval of Minutes

Requesting approval of draft minutes from June 23, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting

D.

Old Business

D.1

Rezoning Z-43-25 6309 Litchford Road, West Side of Litchford Road, 800 feet north of Atlantic Avenue Intersection (District A)

Hiram Marziano, Planning and Development
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This request is to allow for increased residential entitlement.
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During their June 2 meeting, the City Council referred this request back to the Planning Commission. The applicant has submitted an amended application and conditions. Instead of seeking R-10-CU, the applicant is requesting R-6-CU.
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At the June 23, 2026 meeting, the Commission deferred discussion of this item to allow the applicant to amend conditions.
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Changes to previous conditions include prohibiting cemetery as a use, adding in language regarding how site access is addressed, reducing the limit on principal dwelling units based on site access and a condition regarding post-development stormwater discharge.
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This request was previously reviewed by the Planning Commission during the March 10 and April 14 meetings. The Planning Commission recommended denial (8-1) of the R-10-CU request.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is August 22, 2026.

E.

New Business

E.1

Rezoning Z-50-25 2233 & 2321 Capital Boulevard, West Side of Intersection with Hodges Street (District C)

Hiram Marziano, Planning and Development
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This request would allow for more diverse mixed-use development, including residential options, and increase the allowed height from 3-stores to 20-stories.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is October 10, 2026.

E.2

Rezoning Z-56-25: 4020 Carya Drive, located at the intersection of Carya Drive and Poole Road, east of I-87 (District C)

Metra Sheshbaradaran, Planning & Development
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This is a Wake County initiated request to permit the parking of fleet maintenance vehicles on the site. Proposed conditions prohibit certain uses and limit development intensities for residential, office, and industrial uses.
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The Planning Commission deadline for action is October 10, 2026.

E.3

Rezoning Z-07-26: Western Boulevard, southwest of the intersection of Western Boulevard and Clanton Street (District D)

Demetrios Moutos, Planning and Development
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This is a request to increase the maximum permitted building height from three stories to seven stories within the existing Neighborhood Mixed Use zoning at 3911 Western Boulevard.

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The deadline for Planning Commission action is October 10, 2026.

E.4

Rezoning Z-17-26: 5507, 5511 Hillsborough Street & 0, 5508 Western Boulevard, located at the intersection of Hillsborough Street and Western Boulevard (District D)

Metra Sheshbaradaran, Planning & Development
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This is a city-initiated request to facilitate the development of an affordable, multi-family housing project. The request would rezone the site to a single zoning district and increase residential entitlement.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is October 10, 2026.

E.5

Rezoning Z-19-26: Edwards Mill Road, located at the intersection of Edwards Mill Road and Carriage Drive (District C)

Matt McGregor, Planning and Development
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The request proposes amendments to the existing zoning conditions for the site. The revised conditions would limit residential development to a maximum of 25 dwelling units, establish a minimum 15‑foot setback along the south and southwest property lines, and a minimum 30‑foot setback along the northern property line. The conditions also require installation of a traffic signal at the Edwards Mill Road and Carriage Drive intersection if the property is subdivided. If a traffic signal is not installed, the developer would provide a $10,000 contribution to the city for pedestrian infrastructure improvements.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is October 10, 2026.

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Recommended Action: Receive the staff presentation and public comment. The Planning Commission may recommend approval or denial to City Council, refer the case to committee, or defer the case for further review. The appropriate consistency statements are included in the agenda materials.

E.6

Rezoning Z-21-26: Hodge Road, approximately 0.6 miles south of Poole Road (District C upon annexation)

Demetrios Moutos, Planning and Development
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This is a request to rezone approximately 2.93 acres at 2905 Hodge Road from Wake County Residential-30 (R-30) to Raleigh Residential-10 (R-10). The request would increase residential development potential and permit a broader range of housing types. Raleigh zoning would take effect only upon annexation into the city.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is October 10, 2026.

F.

Other Business

F.1

Report of the Chair

F.2

Report of the Members

F.3

Report of the Assistant Director

F.3.a

Report of the Assistant Director

Receive as information.

G.

Adjournment

The Commission typically meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Planning Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. Planning Commission public meetings are broadcast live on RTN 11 and our live streaming webpage. The Planning Commission subcommittee meetings are not broadcast live. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Arts Commission Executive Committee
2026-08-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting
Meeting Details

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. unless listed otherwise on the calendar.
For more information about how to join the meeting, please contact Raleigh Arts at 919-996-3610.

Learn more about the Arts Commission Executive Committee
