Stormwater Management Advisory Commission
2026-05-07 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2026-05-07 16:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – May 7, 2026

The City of Raleigh Design Review Commission will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, May 7 at 4:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber.

For more information about the meeting, please contact Kasey Evans or visit the Design Review Commission webpage.

A.

Call to Order

B.

Approval of Minutes

B.1

March 19, 2026 Design Review Commission Meeting Minutes

B.2

April 16, 2026 Design Review Commission Meeting Minutes

C.

Design Alternates – Old Business

D.

Design Alternates – New Business

D.1

DA-02-2026 – 6204 and 6250 Glenwood Avenue

WHEREAS Kimco Raleigh LP, property owner, requests the following design alternates: (1) complete relief from the primary street-facing entrance for Building A required per Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Sections 3.4.5.F and 1.5.8; (2) complete relief from the primary street-facing entrance for Building B required per UDO Sections 3.4.5.F and 1.5.8; (3) complete relief from the ground story transparency on the south building façade of Building A required per UDO Sections 3.2.5.F and 1.5.9; and (4) complete relief from the ground story transparency on the south building façade of Building B required per UDO Sections 3.2.5.F and 1.5.9; in order to construct two general buildings on the approximately 30 acre site zoned CX-3-PL located at 6204 and 6250 Glenwood Avenue.

D.2

DA-03-2026 – 901 Navaho Drive

WHEREAS KM North Hills Midine Owner LLC, property owner, requests the following design alternates to the Avenue 2-lane Undivided standards in UDO Section 8.5.5.A for Quail Hollow Drive: (1) to permit a right-of-way width of 64 feet instead of 66 feet; (2) to permit a back-of-curb to back-of-curb width of 36 feet instead of 27 feet; (3) to permit no maintenance strip on both sides of the cross-section; (4) to permit a sidewalk width of 8 feet instead of 6 feet on each side of the cross-section; (5) to provide no buffer on each side of the cross-section; and (6) to permit bike lane below the curb on each side of the cross-section. The property owner also requests (7) a design alternate to the Main Street Parallel Parking standards in UDO Section 8.5.5.D for Navaho Drive to permit tree lawn instead of tree grates, and (8) a design alternate to the Main Street Parallel Parking standards in UDO 8.5.5.D for Oakline Drive to permit tree lawn instead of tree grates. All requests are in conjunction with the development of a subdivision (SUB-0068-2026) located at 901 Navaho Drive zoned CX-20-UL-CU.

D.3

DA-05-2026 – 15 Summit Avenue

WHEREAS City of Raleigh, property owner, requests the following design alternates: (1) for relief from the Avenue 2-Lane Divided right-of-way dedication required per UDO Section 8.5.5.B; and (2) to construct a driveway onto Summit Avenue located 90 feet away from the intersection of Summit Avenue and Water Works Street in lieu of the minimum 150 foot required per Raleigh Street Design Manual (RSDM) Section 9.5. All requests are in conjunction with a Cottage Court development (ASR-0073-2025) locatedat 15 Summit Avenue zoned RX-4.

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
2026-05-07 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.

REFUGE Film Screening and Panel
2026-05-07 18:30 - 20:30 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for a screening of the 2023 documentary REFUGE.
The film follows a former white nationalist leader as he begins to confront his beliefs after connecting with a Muslim refugee doctor and the community in Clarkston, Georgia. Through their experiences, REFUGE looks at the roots of hate and what it can take to move past it.
The screening will be followed by a discussion with local and national experts on how people and communities work through division, build trust, and find common ground.
Learn more about the REFUGE Film Screening and Panel

Details
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Register for Tickets via Eventbrite

Biodegradable Yard Waste Bag Giveaway
2026-05-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Wilder’s Grove Solid Waste Services, 630 Beacon Lake Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Use your lunch break to pick-up your FREE biodegradable yard waste bags from the City of Raleigh’s Solid Waste Services!
Swing by the Wilders Grove Solid Waste Services Facility to pick up your five (5) FREE biodegradable yard waste bags during International Compost Awareness Week! The Solid Waste Services Communications staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about the upcoming transition to weekly Enhanced Yard Waste Pickup for residents. Get a jumpstart on your springtime yard clean-up and celebrate our Earth with the Solid Waste Services team!
The Wilders Grove Solid Waste Services Facility is located at 630 Beacon Lake Drive Raleigh, NC 27610. Please use the main entrance for visitors and employees by turning right at the intersection of Corporation Parkway and Commerce Park Drive.

Lost Raleigh: Exploring the Oak City's Architectural History Book Launch
2026-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Don’t miss an unforgettable evening with the authors of Lost Raleigh: Exploring the Oak City’s Architectural History, Ian F. G Dunn and Mary Ruffin Hanbury!
This book is a comprehensive look at the city’s cultural and architectural past and a plea to protect and preserve the landmarks that make our cities unique, connecting us to our shared history. Grab your copy, get it personally signed, and walk away with an exclusive, limited edition bookmark absolutely free.
Details
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free

District E Book Club Meeting
2026-05-09 09:30 - 11:30 | New World Cafe, 5900 Duraleigh Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27612
Councilor Jones will hold her book club meeting on May 9 at 9:30am at New World Cafe.

Raleigh Historic Bike Ride
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Celebrating Historic Preservation and America’s 250th Birthday

This May, we’re celebrating Preservation Month, Bike Month, and America’s 250th Birthday! Grab your bike for a 5-mile route that will feature stops at five Raleigh Historic Landmarks that span Raleigh’s 250 years of building history! Volunteers will share a brief history at each stop.
The stops include:

Joel Lane House – 160 S. St. Mary’s St. – Raleigh’s oldest surviving dwelling

State Capitol & Union Square – 1 E. Edenton St. – The heart of North Carolina government

Early Store Building (Heilig-Levine) – 137 S. Wilmington St. – 150+ years of downtown commerce

Chavis Park Carousel – 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. – A historic park and carousel

(Former) BB&T Building – 227 Fayetteville St. – A downtown Raleigh icon

Come Prepared

The ride will begin and end at Exchange Plaza, located between Wilmington and Fayetteville Streets in downtown. Riders are encouraged to bring their own bikes and helmets. A few free e-bike and scooter rentals will also be available. Water and restrooms are available at the City of Raleigh Museum before/after the ride, but are not provided along the route – please plan accordingly.

Register and see more ride details.

Dr. M.T. Pope House Presents: Black Joy in the Springtime
2026-05-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Music played a central role in American family life during the 19th and early 20th centuries, long before the advent of television and cellphones.
African American households embraced music as a powerful means of self-expression. Through gospel, jazz, blues, and classical music, African Americans found a way to share their stories, joys, and sorrows. ‘Black Joy in the Springtime’ beautifully highlights this rich musical heritage at one of Raleigh’s historic African American homes. Enjoy a delightful musical performance by Shenette Swann.
Details
Location: Pope House Museum
Date: Saturday, May 9
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Shark Tank: Volume 2
2026-05-09 17:00 - 19:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Raleigh’s Summer Youth Employment Program (RSYEP) is proud to host the second edition of Shark Tank – Volume 2.
This exciting showcase highlights our talented youth entrepreneurs as they pitch their business concepts to a panel of community leaders for a chance to win cash prizes and trademark support. Join us for an evening of inspiration, connection, and celebration as we uplift the next generation of leaders and changemakers. Don’t miss the energy—these young minds are building the future in real time!
Saturday May 9, 2026
5pm – 7pm
City of Raleigh Museum
220 Fayetteville St.

Board of Adjustment
2026-05-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – May 11, 2026

The City of Raleigh Board of Adjustment will conduct a public meeting on Monday, May 11, 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.

B.2

BOA-0010-2026: 3313 Dogwood Drive

Whereas, Angelica Medina, property owner, requests a 2.6’ variance from the required 5-foot side yard setback set forth in UDO Sec. 6.7.2.F3 and a variance of 381 square feet from the maximum floor area allowance for accessory structures set forth in UDO Section 6.7.2.E. in order to allow an existing shed to remain at 2.4’ from the side property line and for a total of 1,381 square feet of accessory structures to remain on a .26-acre property zoned R-6 and located at 3313 Dogwood Drive.

C.

New Business

C.1

BOA-0015-2026: 1110 Holmes Street

Whereas, Beyond Holding Collective, Inc., applicant, and Bible Way Temple, Inc., property owner, requests i) a variance for complete relief from the planting standard set forth in UDO Section 7.2.4.A.1. on the northern property line for a length of 205’9” and a depth of 10’ and, ii) a variance to shift the requirements contained in UDO Section 7.2.4.A.1. for a portion of the site (between the subject property and the adjacent 565 Bragg Street property) 12’ to the west of the property line due to an existing driveway for a length of 65’11” in association with a proposed daycare center on a 2.10 acre property zoned R-10 located at 1110 Holmes Street.

C.2

BOA-0017-2026: 1110 Holmes Street

Whereas, Beyond Holding Collective, Inc., applicant, and Bible Way Temple, Inc., property owner, requests a Special Use Permit pursuant to UDO Section 6.4.1.C and UDO Section 10.2.9 to permit a daycare center with up to 200 enrollees on a 2.10-acre property zoned R-10 located at 1110 Holmes Street.

C.3

BOA-0016-2026: 215 Lord Berkley Road

Whereas, Rebekah and Thomas Parker, property owners, request a i) variance from the minimum lot width requirements set forth in UDO Section 5.4.3.F.6.ii to legalize the existing nonconforming condition of a 132-foot wide lot in the King Charles South NCOD and, ii) a variance to the encroachments allowed by UDO Section 1.5.4.D.1.a to allow a porch to encroach in the primary street setback on a 0.84-acre property zoned R-4 and NCOD (King Charles South) and located at 215 Lord Berkley Road.

C.4

BOA-0018-2026: 1701 Oberlin Road

Whereas, White Memorial Presbyterian Church, property owner, and StepUP Ministry, applicant, request (i) a 10′ variance to the side yard setback for a civic building set forth in UDO section 2.2.5.B3, to permit the construction of a new civic building that would be located 0′ from the northern property line; and (ii) a 12′ variance to the rear yard setback for a civic building set forth in UDO section 2.2.5.B4, to permit the construction of the same aforementioned new civic building that would be located 18’ from the western property line on a 0.25-acre property zoned R-4 located at 1701 Oberlin Road.

C.5

BOA-0019-2026: 15 Summit Avenue

BOA-0019-2026 Whereas, CASA, applicant, and the City of Raleigh, property owner, request i) A variance for complete relief from the 90’ primary street setback back set forth in UDO Section 3.6.1.G1 in order to permit a surface parking area with a 0’ setback from the primary street (Summit Avenue); and ii) a 160′ variance from the 200’ driveway spacing requirement set forth in UDO Section 8.3.5.C.3.c, in order to construct a 10-unit cottage court development on a 0.67-acre property zoned RX-4 and located at 15 Summit Avenue.

C.6

BOA-0022-2026: 2329 1/2 Windy Woods Drive

Whereas, Robert Kingery, property owner, requests a 10’ variance from the 26’ overall maximum height requirement pursuant to UDO Sec. 2.6.3.I in association with an existing detached accessory dwelling unit on a 0.84-acre property zoned Residential-4 and located at 2329 1/2 Windy Woods Drive.

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
2026-05-11 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.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 405 and 416 Dorothea Drive (Z-19-25)
2026-05-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Housing Authority Community Room, 971 Harp Street, 27604
May 11, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Raleigh Housing Authority, 900 Haynes St, Raleigh, NC 27604
405 and 416 Dorothea Drive
Z-19-25
Post-Submittal
RX-3-TOD TO DX-12-TOD
(Additional Information)
D
Molly Stuart
Burns

Five Points CAC Virtual Meeting
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:00
Hi Five Points residents:

Join us for the next Five Points CAC Zoom meeting on May 11th, 7-8pm.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84111555416

Captain A.D. Johnson will give us a police report for recent crime in the Five Points area.

Eliza Kiser, Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at NCSU will tell us about OLLI which provides non-credit short courses, study trips, and special events for adults ages 50+. If you, your parents, or grandparents are 50+, they may enjoy the OLLI program.

We will discuss Five Points CAC officer elections.

And Council Member Christina Jones plans to join us to share a City Council update.

Hope to see you in the Zoom meeting.

Edie

SW Raleigh Community Engagement (SWRCE) Meeting - ZOOM
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting

East CAC Meeting
2026-05-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
Hi Eastsiders! Please mark your calendars for Monday, 11 May 2026 from
7-9 PM for a special East CAC meeting.

There has been ongoing incidents of petty crime perpetrated by youths in
the neighborhoods west of Raleigh Boulevard. Neighbors are frustrated
and are looking for more effective approaches to addressing this crime.

I have organized a special East CAC meeting to hear from RPD officers in
the Community Impact and Engagement Division and/or the ACORNS and
Community Unit regarding better ways we can help curb this activity.
Other city officials have been invited and are expected to attend.

My hope is that we all leave with some approaches which will benefit
everyone involved.

Please pass this on to other interested parties. I look forward to
seeing you on the 11th.

Regards,

Mark Turner

East CAC acting chair

Planning Commission
2026-05-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – May 12, 2026

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, May 12 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 April 28, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting

D.

Report of Committees

D.1

Rezoning Z-48-25: Lake Boone Trail and Blue Ridge Road, at the intersection of Lake Boone Trail and Blue Ridge Road (District E)

Jacob Hunt, Planning and Development
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This is a request to establish a Campus Master Plan for Rex Hospital.
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This request was heard by the Committee of the Whole on April 23, 2026. The Committee recommended (6-0) that the request be placed on the May 12, 2026 Planning Commission agenda.
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A revised Masterplan was provided on May 1, 2026, that provided additional transportation considerations. An intent statement was provided that encourages enhanced bike and pedestrian amenities. A condition was provided that a bike ”Hub” will be provided with the first tier 3 site plan.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is June 16, 2026.

E.

Old Business

E.1

Rezoning Z-57-25: 8020 Litchford Road, 0.27 miles south of I-540 (ETJ)

Metra Sheshbaradaran, Planning & Development

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The rezoning is for a 20.27-acre portion of the overall site (22.24 acres). The request would rezone the western and northeastern portions of the site to R-6-CU. Proposed conditions apply a density limit to the site and prohibit certain uses.
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The item appeared at the April 28, 2026, Planning Commission meeting. Since then, the applicant has submitted revised conditions that remove the prohibition on different housing types.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is June 27, 2026.

F.

New Business

F.1

Rezoning Z-46-25: 523 South West Street, in Downtown Raleigh, at the intersection of West Lenoir Street and South West Street (District D)

Matthew Burns, Planning and Development
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This request would increase the maximum height from five (5) to seven (7) stories. It would allow for the Fairweather Condominiums HOA to finish a community room.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is July 11, 2026.

F.2

Rezoning Z-9-26 5925 Glenwood Avenue, South Side of Glenwood Avenue, 170′ West of Glen Forest Drive (District E)

Hiram Marziano, Planning and Development
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This request would unify a split zoned parcel under one district and allow for expansion of mixed-use development of the site.
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The deadline for Planning Commissioner Action is July 11, 2026.

F.3

Rezoning Z-11-26: 3901 Stratford Court, 470 ft south of the intersection of Lakestone Drive and Stratford Court (District E)

Metra Sheshbaradaran, Planning & Development
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The request will reduce minimum lot size and allow additional residential density on the site.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is July 11, 2026.

G.

Other Business

G.1

Report of the Chair

G.2

Report of the Members

G.3

Report of the Assistant Director

G.3.a

Report of the Assistant Director

Receive as information.

H.

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.

City Council Work Session on Energy Usage
2026-05-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
Meeting agendas are posted the Thursday before the scheduled meeting.
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

A.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

B.

ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED

B.1

Energy Usage

Megan Anderson, Sustainabilty Office
During the March 4 City Council meeting, Council requested a report on energy usage and the City’s efforts to mitigate costs and impacts. Updates and information will be provided to Council regarding these topics. Council will hear strategies around the Community Climate Action Plan, facilities management, fleet operations, GoRaleigh compressed natural gas utilization, water treatment cost, and other measures designed to save on energy and cost.

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Recommended Action: Receive as information.

C.

ADJOURNMENT

Arts Commission Executive Committee
2026-05-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting
Meeting Details

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 5 p.m. to 6 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

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 717 and 721-735 Chappell Drive
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
May 12, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Pullen Community Center, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607
717 and 721-735 Chappell Drive

Pre-Submittal
RX-3-UL-CU-SRPOD, R-10-SPROD TO RX-4-UL-CU-SRPOD
(Additional Information)
D
Sidney Wiswell
Hunt

City Council Public Comment
2026-05-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
Meeting agendas are posted the Thursday before the scheduled meeting.
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.
If you wish to speak in front of City Council, you must sign up in advance to speak. Read more about these public comment sessions and how to sign up.

Raleigh Historic Development Commission
2026-05-13 08:30 - 10:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – May 13, 2026
The Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, May 7 at 8:30 a.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber.
Public participation is available in person and remotely via voicemail. Visit the RHDC pagefor details on how to leave a public comment.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov
A.
Call to Order

B.
Consent Agenda

B.1
Approval of Minutes

The draft April 8, 2026 minutes are attached.
C.
Public Comment

C.1
Public Comment

This is an opportunity for the public to comment on items or issues that are otherwise not on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes per speaker.
C.2
Voicemail Comment

In accordance with City Council’s adopted recommendations, voicemail public comments are available to the public for RHDC. This option does not apply to the COA Committee and quasi-judicial hearings.
Residents may phone in ahead of the meeting and leave up to a three-minute voicemail message. Comments provided via the voicemail feature will be uploaded here the evening before the RHDC meeting.
The phone number is the same for City Council and all boards and commissions: 855-925-2801. RHDC’s unique code is 1887.
D.
New Business

D.1
Rezoning Case – Z-5-26 (New Bern Avenue Assemblage)

Staff Contact: Erin Morton Pugh, Senior Preservation Planner
Hiram Marziano, Senior Planner
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This is a City-initiated rezoning request containing 16 parcels along the New Bern Avenue planned Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor. The parcels were previously rezoned by Z-92-22 and subsequently reverted to their previous zoning following retroactive changes to state law. Initiation of this request was authorized by City Council in response to the changes and owner consent has been obtained for all parcels included.

Five of the lots are located within the Oakwood Historic Overlay District (HOD-G) and the Oakwood National Register Historic District (NRHD). The properties at 15 S Bloodworth St, 100 N Person St, 311 E Edenton St, 325 E Edenton St are contributing historic resources in the district. The property at 307 E Edenton St is a noncontributing surface parking lot. Two additional properties have achieved Study List status (1313 New Bern Ave) or received a Determination of Eligibility (203 S Tarboro St) for listing on the National Register. The Richard B. Harrison Library at 1313 New Bern Ave is also eligible for listing as a local Raleigh Historic Landmark.
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Hiram Marziano, case planner, will make a brief presentation on the application and its current status. Additional documentation on the case can be found on the City’s Rezoning Cases webpage (visit raleighnc.gov search term: rezoning cases). The RHDC staff memo providing additional analysis is attached.

Recommended Action: Vote to recommend a decision on the application to City Council.
D.2
Recombination – RCMP-0078-2026 (317 E Jones St)

Staff Contact: Collette Kinane, Senior Preservation Planner
The Unified Development Ordinance gives RHDC the responsibility to review Non-Subdivision Final Plat and Recorded Instruments (also known as recombinations). This is different from the review and recommendation authority for subdivisions.
Case RCMP-0078-2026 (317 E Jones St) in the Oakwood Historic Overlay District is a recombination to establish a public utility easement. The request is a requirement of the site review process for the COA approved construction proposed on the site.
Recommended Action: This item is review only, no action will be taken by the Commission. The Commission may choose to offer suggestions to the applicant.

D.3
Recombination – RCMP-0079-2026 (713 Oberlin Rd)

Staff Contact: Collette Kinane, Senior Preservation Planner
The Unified Development Ordnance gives RHDC the responsibility to review Non-Subdivision Final Plat and Recorded Instruments (also known as recombinations). This is different from the review and recommendation authority for subdivisions.
Case RCMP-0079-2026 (713 Oberlin Rd) in the Oberlin Village Historic Overlay District is a recombination to alter a property line established in SUB-0042-2023 and reviewed through COA-0174-2020.
Recommended Action: This item is review only, no action will be taken by the Commission. The Commission may choose to offer suggestions to the applicant.
D.4
Recombination – RCMP-0093-2026 (810 Brooklyn St)

Staff Contact: Collette Kinane, Senior Preservation Planner
The Unified Development Ordnance gives RHDC the responsibility to review Non-Subdivision Final Plat and Recorded Instruments (also known as recombinations). This is different from the review and recommendation authority for subdivisions.
Case RCMP-0093-2026 (810 Brooklyn St) in the Glenwood-Brooklyn Historic Overlay District is a recombination to establish property lines based on proposed development and property ownership. The site is currently addressed as four separate parcels: 810, 812, 814, and 816 Brooklyn Street. COAs have been approved for the demolition of the existing structures on the site (COAs COA-0009-2022, COA-0010-2022, COA-0011-2022) and for the proposed new development (COA-0082-2025).
Recommended Action: This item is review only, no action will be taken by the Commission. The Commission may choose to offer suggestions to the applicant.
D.5
Raleigh Historic Landmark Application – Lustron House (314 Haywood St)

Staff Contact: Collette Kinane, Senior Preservation Planner

A short presentation will be made on the proposed designation of the Morris Lustron House, 314 Haywood St.

Criteria for Designation
No building, structure, site, area or object shall be recommended for designation as a historic landmark unless it is deemed and found by the Historic Development Commission to be of special significance in terms of its historical, prehistorical, architectural, archaeological and cultural importance and to possess integrity of design, setting, workmanship, materials, feeling and association.

Recommended Action: Vote to recommend that the application be referred to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Archives and History for its analysis and comments.
D.6
Design Guidelines for Raleigh Historic Districts and Landmarks

Staff Contact: Tania Tully, Historic Preservation Planning Supervisor
In advance of the upcoming Historic Design Standards update project, staff will lead a guided discussion of the current design standards used to review Certificates of Appropriateness. Staff will provide an overview of the current Design Guidelines for Raleigh Historic Districts and Landmarks, their use, and the structure of the new design standards. This will be a monthly item through July.
This month’s focus is the entirety of Section 2, including several sections dealing with either specific material treatments or individual building features.
Recommended Action: Provide feedback that staff will share with the consultant.
E.
Committee Reports

E.1
Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)

The Committee Chair will report on recent activity.
E.2
Community Awareness

The Committee Chair will report on recent activity.
E.3
Research

The Committee Chair will report on recent activity.
F.
Other Business

F.1
Report of Commissioners

F.2
Report of Historic Preservation Unit

The attached report includes the status of recent RHDC reviews, upcoming historic preservation related events, and CLG training opportunities.
G.
Adjournment

The Commission typically meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.
Raleigh Historic Development 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.
Agenda and Participation
Visit the RHDC webpage for additional information on how to participate in person or by voicemail comment.

Substance Use Advisory Commission Meeting
2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Substance Use Advisory Commission advocates for a healthy community by promoting best practices for the prevention, intervention, and treatment of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. View the agenda and minutes on BoardDocs.
For more information, visit Substance Use Advisory Commission.

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Transportation
2026-05-13 16:00 - 18:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
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

District E Community Meeting with Councilor Jones
2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | La Cucina Italiana, 6552 Glenwood Avenue
District E Community Meeting will be May 13 from 6-8pm at La Cucina Italian restaurant.

BPAC Community Outreach Committee - Canceled
2026-05-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Community Outreach Committee promotes and encourages public participation in bicycle- and pedestrian-related projects and initiatives.

Meeting Schedule: The second Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise specified
Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419
Members: Brian Thomas (Chair), Nick Neptune, Michael Thor

If you are interested in viewing the meeting or making a public comment, please contact Barbara Godwin.

Raleigh Transit Authority
2026-05-14 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
2026-05-14 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.

Night at the Enviro Art Museum!
2026-05-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Celebrate student creativity and storytelling at this year’s Night at the Enviro Art Museum! We will showcase artwork from the Capture It! Arts Contest and Trashion Art Contest. The gallery will be on display at Pullen Arts Center from May 1-31, 2026.
Night at the Enviro Art Museum Details
When: Thursday, May 14 from 4-7pm
Where: Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
Artwork: Students in grades 8-12 created compelling artwork and videos related to water quality and how pollution impacts our Raleigh lakes and streams.

Related Links

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 0 Wakefield Avenue, 111 and 113 Ashe Avenue
2026-05-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
May 14, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Pullen Community Center, Activity Room 112 B, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607
0 Wakefield Avenue, 111 and 113 Ashe Avenue
Pre-Submittal
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