District E Meeting in conjunction with RPAC
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Willow House Coffee, 1004 South Saunders Street

Raleigh Transit Authority
2025-12-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
This meeting of the Raleigh Transit Authority will be held at 3:30 p.m. and the Public Comment begins at 4 p.m. For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.
If you’d like to submit a comment for the upcoming virtual meeting, please email GoRaleigh@raleighnc.gov.
The meeting may be viewed live via RTN 11, the City’s live stream page, and YouTube.

Environmental Advisory Board Meeting
2025-12-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.

Moore Square Winterfaire
2025-12-11 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-12 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-13 11:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Raleigh Parks and MAKRS Present: Moore Square Winterfaire, a European style Christmas Market/Festival.
Winterfaire is a 4-day annual festival featuring 60+ vendors, a food truck rodeo, Live Bands, Santa, S’mores, a Beer Garden, and more!
Learn more

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 4601 Creedmoor Rd.
2025-12-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
December 11
5:30 p.m.
Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 W Millbrook Rd, 27612
4601 Creedmoor Rd
Pre-Submittal
CX-3-PL-CU TO CX-3-PL-CU
(Additional Information)
E
Chad Essick

A Night With Santa
2025-12-11 17:30 - 20:00 | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
The holiday season is upon us, and the Raleigh Police Department—alongside Raleigh Parks—is inviting families to celebrate the magic of the season at A Night with Santa.
This fun-filled community event brings together families for an evening of holiday joy, complete with pictures with Santa, craft activities, and plenty of festive cheer.
Event Details
Thursday, Dec. 11
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Lions Park Community Center
Please register in advance.

Human Relations Commission Meeting
2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Human Relations Commission works to promote human dignity, equal opportunity and harmony among Raleigh residents. View the meeting agenda on Boarddocs.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 11
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
For more information, visit Human Relations Commission.

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, December 11 at 6 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber. Please note the later start time.
For more information about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.govor visit the RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness webpage.

A.

Call to Order

A.1

Roll Call

A.2

Approval of Agenda

The Committee will vote to approve of the order of the Evidentiary Hearing portion of the agenda.

A.3

Approval of Minutes

Draft meeting minutes with Decisions and Findings of Facts will be attached by 12/09/25.

A.4

Minor Work Report

A total of 19 minor works were approved from 10-08-25 to 11-24-25.
To view approved Minor Work COA applications, visit the Development Approvals webpage at raleighnc.gov [search tearm: development approvals].

B.

Evidentiary Hearings – Old Applications

B.1

COA-0126-2025 (407 Cutler St)

Boylan Heights Historic Overlay District (HOD-G)
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Property Owner: Steven and Kimberly Darroch
Applicant: Steven and Kimberly Darroch

Project Contact: Ashley Morris (Pell St Studio PLLC)

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Nature of Project: Alter rear fenestration; remove non-historic window on front elevation; install new window on front facade, remove rear dormer windows and replace with patio doors; install balcony

C.

Evidentiary Hearings – New Applications

C.1

COA-0134-2025 (215 E Cabarrus St)

Prince Hall Historic Overlay District (HOD-G)
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Property Owner: Alex and Angela Stoica
Applicant: Alex Stoica

Project Contact: Alex Stoica

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Nature of Project: Construct rear 6′-0″ fence

C.2

COA-0152-2025 (200 New Bern Pl)

Capitol Square Historic Overlay District (HOD-G)
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Property Owner: 200 New Bern Pl LLC
Applicant: Chris Norvell

Project Contact: Craig Dean

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Nature of Project: Construct brick-and-wood fence; replace driveway

C.3

COA-0153-2025 (6 N Bloodworth St)

Oakwood Historic Overlay District (HOD-G)
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Property Owner: Matthew Brown
Applicant: Matthew Brown

Project Contact: Bozhena Etin (Etin Design)

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Nature of Project: Construct 2-story rear addition; remove aluminum siding; restore historic window openings; replace non-historic windows; restore existing chimney top; remove rear utility chimney; remove existing deck; install rear wood staircase; replace front porch railing; alter roof eaves; install roof cricket; replace roofing shingles; replace gutters/downspouts; alter exterior paint colors

C.4

COA-0155-2025 (514 E Jones St)

Oakwood Historic Overlay District (HOD-G)
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Property Owner: Annie and Stathis Poulos
Applicant: Annie and Stathis Poulos

Project Contact: Brooke Tate (Maurer Architecture)

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Nature of Project: Construct accessory structure addition and attached covered patio; alter accessory structure window and door openings; relocate 1 existing window and install 1 new window opening on main house; alter side/rear yard paving and landscaping; remove 3 trees; plant 3 trees

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The staff report will be uploaded by Monday, December 1st.

D.

Other Business

E.

Adjourment

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee public meetings are held in the Raleigh Municipal Building, City Council Chamber. A broadcast is available via the following methods: the city’s website, the city’s YouTube Channel, or Channel RTN-11.
Agenda and Participation
Visit the Certificate of Appropriateness webpage for additional information on how to participate. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC COA can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications should be submitted using the city’s online Permit and Development Portal. If you have any questions about the application process or about the meeting date, time, etc., please contact staff at historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.

Santa's Trolley
2025-12-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Santa is lost in Raleigh, and Holly the Elf needs your help to find him!
Join Holly aboard the Historic Raleigh Trolley to help track down Santa in time for Christmas.
Arrive up to 30 minutes early or stay after your tour to make a s’more!
The trolley leaves from Mordecai Historic Park. Advanced registration is required. For more information, call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364.
Location: Mordecai Historic Park
Times: 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.
Cost: $15
Ages: All
Register on RecLink

Winter Celebrations Around the World
2025-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Barwell Rd Park, 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Our “Holidays Around the World” program is an educational event that will explore how different cultures celebrate holidays and traditions.
Often focusing on themes like family, food, and celebrations. Winter celebrations around the globe will bring the community together.
Location: Barwell Road Park
Cost: Free
Ages: 0 – 12

Soulful Holiday Open House
2025-12-12 17:30 - 21:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Let’s bring soul and good times to John Chavis Memorial Park and celebrate the holidays with joy and laughter.
Festive, jolly, and bright activities will be spread throughout the entire inside and outside of the center for the family to enjoy. Activities will include, but are not limited to, themed rooms, inflatables, photo opportunities, crafts, carol-oke, light holiday-themed refreshments, live entertainment, and beautiful decorations.
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Ages: All
Cost: Free

District E Book Club
2025-12-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Panera, Glenwood Avenue

Voice Your Ideas for a More Accessible Raleigh
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | 2550 Operations Way, 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh
Raleigh is continuing its commitment to making our city more accessible for everyone—and we’d love for you to be part of that conversation.
Save the date for Saturday, December 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Operations Way Facility (2550 Operations Way). We’re hosting a public meeting on the City’s ADA Transition Plan for the public right of way. The presentation kicks off at 10 a.m., and Raleigh Transportation staff—and our consultant team—will be there to answer questions, share updates, and listen to your feedback. And yes, we’ll have snacks!
This meeting isn’t just for members of the ADA community—everyone is welcome! If you walk, roll, ride, or drive in Raleigh, accessibility affects you. You’ll learn how the ADA Transition Plan guides improvements to sidewalks, crossings, and programs so everyone can get around safely and comfortably.
ASL interpreters and assistive listening devices will be onsite. Any additional accessibility support needed? Please email us at: ADA@raleighnc.gov.
Can’t make the meeting? You can take our online survey and let you voice be heard! Learn more and visit our ADA Transition Plan page.

RYC Santa's Workshop
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Hosted by the Raleigh Youth Council (RYC), Santa’s Workshop is back and brighter than ever!
We’re inviting little elves-in-training to create holiday treasures with the help of our talented teen facilitators.
With festive tunes filling the air, families can expect a heartwarming, memory-making experience.
Location: Abbotts Creek Park
Date: Saturday, Dec. 13
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Age: Families with children 0 to 12 years
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink

Holiday Open House
2025-12-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Join us at the annual Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park!
See how the Mordecai House would have been decorated over the past 240 years and learn about different holiday traditions. Walk through the beautifully decorated house and enjoy music, discover historic artifacts, and more.
On Saturday, Dec. 13, do some holiday shopping at the Merry and Bright: A North Pole Market! Visit our vendors to find unique gifts, create festive crafts, and sample food vendors.
Enjoy seasonal entertainment and stop by a cooking demonstration in our historic kitchen. Visit Paper and Stars Studio’s Eventbrite page to register and receive event updates.
The open house continues on Sunday, Dec. 14, with live music by Triangle Shape Note. Both days of this event are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

It's a Festive Family Fun Day
2025-12-13 11:00 - 14:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Come and enjoy a festive Family Fun Day!
We will decorate wrapping paper, make snowflakes, and have coloring sheets made from real historical holiday cards.
Free and perfect for elementary ages!
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

La Chocolatada de Luisito - Luisitos Chocolatada
2025-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Artist Studio Project, The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, El Centro Hispano,and The Dominican Association of NC invite you to join them at the 9th Annual La Chocolatada de Luisito – Luisitos Chocolatada.
This is a free, bilingual, family holiday storytime event. It includes Free Books, crafts, chocolates, songs, treats, hot chocolate, pastries, and more. It’s part of the 11th Annual El Quixote Festival – Children’s Voices.
This year, we will have children performing:

Ana Jimena will delight us with holiday songs.
David and Victoria Garrett will treat us to holiday favorites with their string instruments.
The Dominican Folkloric Dance Group will dance to get us in the spirit.
And Local children’s Authors will join us to sign their books.
We will also be giving Free Bilingual books to children 0-12 years of age.

Details
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

African American Book Fair
2025-12-14 14:00 - 18:00 | John P. (Top) Greene, 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh
Join us for a special event featuring African American book illustrators and authors from across the state!
Explore a wide selection of children’s books, as well as historical and inspirational works from the African Diaspora — all available for purchase.
Special Guest: Mrs. Sherricka Carpenter Stanley, author of “Give Me Some Chin!” and owner of Next Chapter Bookstore & Gift Shop. Come meet the author and support a thriving Black-owned business!
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate Black voices in literature!

Location: John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free
No registration required

Jazz on the Greene - CANCELLED
2025-12-14 16:00 - 18:00 | John P. (Top) Greene, 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh
Join Us for Jazz on the Greene! Relax, unwind, and get into the holiday spirit with live music by local favorite Phenix Fire!
Sunday Afternoon on the Greene, enjoy refreshments and drinks, great company, and smooth jazz vibes. Come dance, laugh, and be merry as we celebrate the season together! All are welcome – bring your friends, your family, and your love of music.
Location: John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

Midtown CAC Meeting
2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Eastgate Park, 4200 Quail Hollow Dr,, Raleigh, NC, 27609
For our last meeting of 2025, let’s gather for casual conversation and an opportunity to meet other residents. I will provide the basics: PrimoHoagie’s assorted sandwiches, Biggby’s Coffee, and chocolate treats (all locally donated). The rest is up to you. We could use cold drinks, salads, fruit, snack food, or whatever you would like to contribute. Please let me know if you are bringing items to share. Otherwise, we will just mingle and enjoy the company. If there is anything of special interest that you would like to see in 2026, just let me know.

For general interest, Tuesday, December 2, was a memorable day for CACs. Council took a huge step forward in strengthening the Raleigh CAC organization and partnership with the City by approving additional benefits that will strengthen our ability to fulfill our mission. As part of that agreement, the CACs have joined the Engagement network, along with other public groups that serve area residents in many ways. Another reason to celebrate.

Unlike our other meetings, there isn’t any agenda for this meeting. The only item affecting Midtown in the near future is the upcoming North Hills rezoning, with proposals for 40, 20, and 12-story buildings in an area zoned for 12 and 5-story heights. The application is inconsistent with the Midtown Area Plan building heights, in addition to several other policy discrepancies of the Comprehensive Plan. While some mixed-use development that brings office, residential, and retail offerings to the area is a welcome benefit, this application does not conform to any policy guidance intended to shape how a Regional Mixed Use Center grows and develops in the Midtown vicinity of the City.

If approved, this will change the landscape of the area and will impact traffic on major corridors, as well as local neighborhood roadways, without any planned City infrastructure additions.
Discussion and comments will be welcome.

The public hearing is scheduled for right after the holidays when Council returns after their holiday – January 6, 2026. What a great way to start the New Year! If you have an interest in speaking at the hearing, please let me know so we can co-ordinate our response.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on December 15 for a lively evening!

Regards,
Larry

Yoga In The Park at the Historic Borden Building
2025-12-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Build strength and flexibility while enhancing body awareness.
In this alignment-focused class, you’ll learn how to work from a stable base to feel more grounded both physically and mentally, while also improving range of motion, posture, and balance. Props and modifications are available to meet you where you are. No yoga experience necessary.
Class will be inside The Historic Borden Building unless weather permits the use of the Amphitheater.
Location: Fred Fletcher Park – Borden Building
Ages: 18 and older
Cost: $5

Outreach at Duraleigh Community Library
2025-12-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Duraleigh Road Community Library, 5800 Duraleigh Road
Dec. 16
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
5800 Duraleigh Road

Want to learn more about City services without the hassle of traveling downtown? Now you can! Raleigh’s Community Engagement Team is visiting neighborhoods across the city, bringing resources directly to residents. Residents will have the opportunity to:

Learn about projects impacting your community;
Sign up for activities and classes, including our FREE English Language programs;
Get assistance navigating our website and services; and,
Much more!

View Community Engagement event calendar

Public Art and Design Board Meeting
2025-12-16 17:00 - 18:30 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Please join us for the Public Art and Design Board meeting from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Public Art and Design Board will meet in person at John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center, or join the meeting virtually

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 831 Wake Forest Rd & 904 Mordecai Drive (Z-40-25)
2025-12-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
December 16
5:30 p.m.
Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604
831 Wake Forest Rd & 904 Mordecai Dr
Z-40-25
Post-Submittal
OX-3 w/NCOD TO OX-4-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Jamie Schwedler
Cashwell
