Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 8020 Litchford Road
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
March 24, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh NC 27614
8020 Litchford Rd
Post-Submittal
R-1, R-4, R-10-CU TO R-6-CU
(Additional Information)
B
Bronwyn Redus

Hillsborough-Wade CAC Virtual meeting
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:30 | NC
Hi CAC neighbors,
We now have the final agenda for our Hillsborough-Wade CAC meeting which will be two weeks from today: on Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 PM. We will meet on Zoom and the meeting link is at the bottom of this email.
AGENDA
• Quick update from the Hillsborough Street Community Service Corporation.
• Presentation about the Fred Fletched Park Improvement Project. This project is a collaborative effort to upgrade athletic and recreational facilities at the park. These improvements will benefit both the Raleigh community and students from Broughton High School.
• Affordable Housing in Raleigh. Presentation by City staff from the Housing and Community Development Department about the affordable housing issues facing Raleigh, the department’s ongoing programs, and community needs. During the Q&A conversation following their presentation, you will have an opportunity to ask questions and make suggestions about what Raleigh should be doing to solve our affordable housing crisis.
The City plans to have an Affordable Housing Bond in this fall’s election. Your participation now may help guide what the bond will look like this fall. This is your opportunity for input!
See you in two weeks on Zoom,
Mike
Michael Lindsay
Chair of the Hillsborough-Wade CAC
Mobile: 919-429-0177
inform@nc.rr.com
Hillsborough-Wade CAC March 24 meeting
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Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Natural Resources
2026-03-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Technical Teams are topic-based teams of subject-matter experts who meet to provide guidance and develop policy recommendations for the City’s Next Comprehensive Plan. Five teams will be organized by key topics included in the next plan:

Land Use
Transportation
Housing and Neighborhoods
Natural Resources
Infrastructure and Services

Each Technical Team will include:

City staff
Representatives from City boards and commissions
Technical experts from the Raleigh community

Police Advisory Board Meeting
2026-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Police Advisory Board serves as a liaison between the Raleigh community and City Council. The board will help build trust and relationships between the Raleigh Police Department and the community.
Location
Raleigh Pathways Center, Conference Room 200
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Streaming link here.

West Raleigh CAC Meeting
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:30 | NC
Meeting –

Wednesday March 25th at 7pm
It’s time to meet and talk about what’s going on in West Raleigh!
We don’t have any presentations on the agenda this month but will go through our community updates to discuss what’s going on in West Raleigh.
It’s our time to stay connected and stay informed.
We hope you can join us on Wednesday evening via zoom.

*Agenda*
Community Updates

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Chair Peyote Perryman

Lunchbox Lecture with Cheetie Kumar
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Cheetie Kumar is the chef/owner of Ajja, and one of the operators behind the future Big Cat restaurant in Raleigh’s East Mordecai neighborhood.
She has been profiled in The New York Times, Southern Living and The Wall Street Journal, and many other national publications.
Join us for an in-depth Q&A on Cheetie’s career, food advocacy work, and upcoming projects in the Raleigh restaurant scene.

Details
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free

League of Women Voters Timely Topics – Voter Suppression
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Register here: https://rebrand.ly/94qakwj

Planning Commission Committee of the Whole
2026-03-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Committee of the Whole is an informal special meeting of the full Planning Commission, held to facilitate further discussions on specific referral items. The Planning Commission bylaws state that rezoning requests that are deemed inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and future land use map are automatically referred to the Committee of the Whole. Additionally, requests for Planned Development or Campus District are also automatically referred to this Committee.
The committee typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street, in the Council Chamber or in conference room 305. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Planning Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.

Raleigh Parks from Bond to Beyond
2026-03-26 16:30 - 19:30 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Join Raleigh Parks for a fun, family-friendly afternoon where you can learn about the progress on 23 Parks Bond projects across the city, meet the people behind the work, and see how a community’s vote becomes parks that serve us all.
Enjoy food, music, games, arts activities, and a chance to win prizes in our event raffle
Learn what’s happening now, and what’s coming next
Celebrate how Raleigh builds parks together.

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee
2026-03-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – March 26, 2026

The RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 5:00 p.m. in City Council Chamber, Room 201, 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpre

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 for the February 26, 2026 meeting with Decisions and Findings of Facts will be attached by 03/24/26.

A.4

Minor Work Report

A total of 15 minor works were approved from 02-10-26 to 03-09-26.
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To view approved Minor Work COA applications, visit the Development Approvals webpage at raleighnc.gov [search term: development approvals].

B.

Evidentiary Hearings – Old Applications

B.1

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; alter railing on rear porch

B.2

COA-0154-2025 (528 N Person St)

Oakwood Historic Overlay District (HOD-G)
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Property Owner: Alexander and Kirsten Jeffries
Applicant: Alex Jeffries

Project Contact: Alex Jeffries

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Nature of Project: Construct two-story accessory structure; widen driveway; construct 12×12′ rear pergola-covered patio with outdoor kitchen; install 6′-0″ fence; install 5′ tall metal fence with a brick base; alter side yard landscaping and install screening plants.

C.

Evidentiary Hearings – New Applications

C.1

COA-0022-2026 (1022 Dorothea Dr)

Boylan Heights Historic Overlay District (HOD-G)
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Property Owner: Sears Family LLC
Applicant: John and Casie Kerr

Project Contact: Melissa Todd for Todd and Davis Architects

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Nature of Project: Remove rear addition; remove rear window; construct rear addition; install rear patio; alter exterior paint color

C.2

COA-0024-2026 (909 Oberlin Rd)

Oberlin Village Historic Overlay District (HOD-G)
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Property Owner: Copper Builders LLC
Applicant: Michael Mann

Project Contact: Emily Mattocks

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Nature of Project: Alter rear screened porch; install rear porch shutters/lattice; construct rear door and steps; remove rear brick steps; construct rear fence; install rear rain garden; alter rear pathways
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The application materials and staff report for this case will be added by Monday, March 16, 2026.

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.

Artist Talk & Reception | The Road Through "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Feb. 1 – April 26, 2026
Join us for an artist talk and reception for The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” on March 26 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” is an intimate documentary exhibition sharing the portraits and stories of LGBTQIA+ veterans who served before the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” The exhibition includes intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories by photographer, oral historian, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Theresa Scott.
Learn more about the Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center.

Location: Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Road, Raleigh, NC
Parking: Visitors must have a parking permit between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Check-in at Pullen Arts Center’s front desk for a license plate-based parking permit. View our parking map.
Cost: Free and open to the public

To purchase artwork, contact Pullen Arts Center for details.

Egg-citing Teen Glow Egg Hunt
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
We will have egg-citing games and activities that include glow min-it to win it challenges, games, pre-stuffed egg hunt, snacks, tickets and prizes, and more.
Activities and games will be engaging for the entire group in addition to having the mobile game truck parked outside!
Location: Lions Park Community Center
Ages: 12 – 17
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 6904 & a portion of 0 Poole Road
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
March 26, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
6904 & a portion of 0 Poole Rd
Pre-Submittal
Wake County R-30 TO R-10
(Additional Information)
C
Molly Stuart
Marziano II

Spring EGG-Stravaganza at Chavis Park
2026-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Spring into action and hop on over to Chavis Park for an EGG-straordinary hunt and SHELL-ebration.
Young EGG-explorers will be divided into two age groups (0-3 years and 4-5 years) in search of bright, colorful eggs tucked away in designated areas of the park. Joyful EGG-pressions are sure to bring cheer as little chicks fill their baskets with goodies and prizes.
Families will also EGG-perience spring crafts, free carousel rides, and other festive activities designed to EGG-cite and delight kids of all ages. Color us excited to host this EGG-stra special Hoppening SHELL-ebration that is sure to bring smiles and fun times.
Ages: 0-5
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink

The Bunny Bash
2026-03-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Brier Creek Community Center, 10810 Globe Road, Morrisville, 27560
Hop on over to Brier Creek Community Center to experience The Bunny Bash!
You’ll enjoy stations of arts, crafts, games, and snacks for the whole family. There will even be a chance to capture a picture with the Bunny himself! By visiting all stations, all kids will receive a goodie bag to go, while supplies last. This event is indoors and free for all. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Location: Brier Creek Community Center
Ages: 0 – 12
Cost: Free
No registration is required

Ready, Set, GLOW!
2026-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Get Ready, Set…Glow, Hop, and Hunt. Let’s GLOW for an EGG-citing hunt with a GLOWED-up musical chair twist!
Young EGG-plorers will venture into designated areas for a captivating search of luminous eggs and prizes. While the music sounds, youngsters can move around collecting eggs, but like musical chairs, each time the music stops, participants must freeze in place. Once the music strikes back into action, they can continue in search of goodies.
Let’s LIGHT up the night with a dazzling hunt and SHELL-ebration! This will be a night to shine and is sure to spark fun with electrifying themed crafts, interactive games, radiant face painting and dynamic dance moves. Dress in your most vivid attire and bolt over to this lit event that’s sure to be a hopping good time!
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Ages: 6 – 11
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink

Mordecai Egg Hunt
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Join us at Mordecai Historic Park for a fun-filled morning hunting for eggs!
Egg hunts will begin at 11 a.m. for age groups 0-4, 5-9, and 10 and up. Come before and stay after for crafts, games, and more spring activities. This is a free event and registration is not required. Please call the Mordecai Visitor Center at 919-996-4364 for more information.
Date: Saturday, March 28
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Egg-splorers
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Jaycee Park Community Center, 2405 Wade Avenue, Raleigh
Hop on over for Egg-splorers at Jaycee!
Outdoor activities will begin at 10 a.m., with egg hunts beginning at 11 a.m.. Registration is encouraged.
Location: Jaycee Park
Ages: 0 – 12
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink

World Theatre Day at Lake Lynn
2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Lake Lynn Community Center, 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC, 27613, United States
Join us for Lake Lynn’s first-ever World Theatre Day Event on Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Enjoy various Theatres showcasing upcoming shows, interactive theatre games, tabling, and craft activities. Registration is encouraged.
There will also be two 35-minute improv sessions at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You’ll create spontaneous characters, play engaging games, and build confidence while learning the art of thinking on your feet. Perfect for all ages and experience levels! The Improv sessions are taught by Romni Rossi and have limited spaces.
Location: Lake Lynn Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink

Teen Comic Lab: Design. Draw. Prepare.
2026-03-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Peach Road Cultural Center, 911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh, 27603
Join the Raleigh Arts team for a free pizza and comics workshop with artist Wolly McNair (who has worked with Nike, Archie Comics, IDW Comics) and help shape Raleigh’s new emergency preparedness comic book.
Share your ideas and tell us what characters, colors, and symbols make you feel safe and represented. Then create your own comic character and bring your hero to life. Come hungry, get creative, and be part of a project designed by teens, for teens!
Register here.
The event will be Saturday, March 28 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free.
Learn more about the emergency preparedness comic book project

Spring Egg Dive
2026-03-28 12:30 - 15:30 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Come enjoy a little family fun with us! Our Spring Egg Dive is perfect for all ages. Participants will collect plastic eggs in their baskets, then exchange your collected eggs for candy. Participants will also have a chance to win an Easter basket if you find the GOLDEN EGG. There will also be crafts, music, and photo booth. See you there!
This event will be a gate fee paid admission. No registration required!

Millbrook Exchange Pool
Saturday, March 28
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
1911 Spring Forest Road
919-996-4149

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610
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 February – May at three Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource.

Saturday, Mar. 28
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Sanderford Community Center; 2623 Sanderford Rd.

Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

ICE Watch Verifier & Dispatcher Training
2026-03-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Shared on RSVP
ICE Watch Verifier & Dispatcher Training

Start: Saturday, March 28, 2026•05:00 PM
End: Saturday, March 28, 2026•07:00 PM
Location: Shared Upon RSVP
Host contact info WakeNCICEWatch@proton.me
Join our ICE watch training so we can support our neighbors and organize in our community in Wake County.
This training will include a verifier training (~1 hr 30 min) and a dispatcher training (~30 min). Please indicate in the RSVP if you are interested in attending both trainings.
Please also indicate if you have any food allergies!
Sign Up Here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/ice-watch-verifier-dispatcher-training-5/

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Housing and Neighborhoods (Rescheduled from 3/23)
2026-03-30 16:00 - 18:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601

Raleigh Transit Authority Route Committee Meeting
2026-03-31 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.

Public Art and Design Board Meeting
2026-03-31 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.

Community Conversation with Raleigh Police Department Advisory Board
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC, United States
The Raleigh Police Advisory Board is hosting a community conversation event surrounding RPD and the usage of technology (drones, GPS tags, etc) within our community alongside a panel of defense attorney, prosecutor, and more to discuss how this technology impacts the City.
For additional information & to RSVP:
https://bit.ly/RPAD2026Community

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 523 S. West St. (Z-46-25)
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
March 31, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
523 S West St
Z-46-25
Post-Submittal
DX-5-UL TO DX-7-UL
(Additional Information)
D
Suzanne Prince
Burns

April Fools Day
2026-04-01 | NC

RHDC Research Committee
2026-04-01 08:30 - 10:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – April 1, 2026

The Research Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, April 1 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.

Public Comment

C.

Old Business

C.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, these 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”

D.

New Business

D.1

2026 Historic Bike Ride Script

The RHDC Community Awareness Committee has been planning the 2026 Historic Bike Ride for Preservation Month. The ride is scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd. Community Awareness has asked for Research’s help in developing a portion of the ride’s script.

E.

Other Business

F.

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.
