Livable Raleigh

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: Brier Creek Town Center Planned Development
2025-09-03 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
September 3
7 p.m.
Z-20-25
8045 Arco Corporate Dr, Training Room 110 C, Raleigh, NC 27617
Brier Creek Town Center PD
Post-Submittal
PD w/SHOD-2 & AOD TO PD w/SHOD-2
(Additional Information)
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Jamie Schwedler

Raleigh Transit Authority Marketing Committee Meeting
2025-09-04 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
2025-09-04 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
2025-09-04 16:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – September 4, 2025

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

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

A. Approval of Minutes

1. August 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes

B. Design Alternates – Old Business

C. Design Alternates – New Business

1. DA-4-2025: 3800 Barrett Drive (3800 Barrett Dr.)
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2. DA-5-2025: Omni Hotel Raleigh (10 W South St)
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3. DA-6-2025: Longview Townes (118, 122 and 126 Clarendon Cres)
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4. DA-7-2025: Enterprise Townhomes (101 Enterprise St & 2204 Garden Pl)
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D. Report of the Commission’s Attorney

E. Report of the Chair and/or Vice Chair

F. Other Business

G. Adjournment

The Commission typically meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal. 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
2025-09-04 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.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 5409, 543, & 5501 Poole Road
2025-09-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
September 4
6 p.m.
Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park, Raleigh, NC 27610
5409, 5413, & 5501 Poole Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-4 TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
C

Reflecting Raleigh: Phase 1 Wrap-Up Webinar
2025-09-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Meeting
Phase 1 of Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan is complete! We spent the last year attending events, gathering resident feedback, and hosting community conversations. Join us to hear an overview of our engagement efforts and how we plan to use your input in Phase 2.

Indie Rewind
2025-09-05 18:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us on First Friday to celebrate 2010’s independent music with vibrant vibes! Appreciate the musical talent that has graced our city over the past 15 years.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Friday, Sept. 5
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Ages: 18 and older
Cost: Free
No registration is required

Hillsborough-Wade CAC - Garden, Art and Music Walk
2025-09-06 11:00 - 15:00 | UP Garden Walk, 2502 Mayview Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Here’s what we have so far…
Make your first stop 2502 Mayview Road for: maps, information, kids’ fun zone of garden arts and crafts, kids’ Explorer info., University Park Village Raleigh info., to drop off donations of school supplies and food. At this “Village Kids’ Zone and Info. Center” kids will have lots of fun and grown-ups can learn about University Park Village Raleigh, our new initiative to support aging in place.
And stay past 3pm for the art sale/auction — viewing and sales start at 2:15p with final sales at 3:45p at Raleigh Little Theatre (Gaddy Theatre). Bring the kids –grown-ups browse the art while kids play bingo at 3p.
More than 20 host sites throughout University Park have already signed up for what is shaping up to be a rich and exciting experience, full of fun and surprises for all, including many activities for kids and kids of all ages. We are looking for volunteers to help on the day of the event. Email us at WalkUP@myupha.com
Bring donations of school supplies (bookbags and all useful school supplies) to benefit the Communities In Schools Tutoring Center at Mayview and shelf stable foods for the Feed The Pack Food Pantry. Your first stop at 2502 Mayview Road will be a donation collection site; second collection site at Forest Hills Baptist Church.

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2025-09-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
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 March – December at two Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource.

Saturday, Sept. 6
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Raleigh Pathways Center; 900 S. Wilmington St.

Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2025-09-06 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 March – December at three Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource.

Saturday, Sept. 6
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Green Road Community Center; 4201 Green Rd.

Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

Weaving Plastic Bags: Artist-Led Workshop #1
2025-09-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Help create a public artwork by weaving reused materials!

Join SEEK Raleigh artist Patrizia Ferreira at Walnut Creek Wetland Park to co-create public artwork from reused plastic bags. You will be working under Patrizia’s direction to turn plastic bags into a large-scale public artwork.
Workshops are free to the public. While registration is not required, we encourage you to RSVP on Eventbrite (click the register button above) so we can plan accordingly and receive any event updates.
Learn more about the project

About the Instructor

Patrizia Ferreira is an artist and educator living in Cary, NC. Her work laboriously incorporates the debris of her surroundings—namely, textiles and plastic—to create poetic pieces that speak of our society of over consumption and the state of our environment. By giving life to otherwise inanimate materials, she invites viewers to reflect upon the repercussions our actions cause on our planet. A native of Uruguay, a great part of her work reflects on being an immigrant and being a woman. Patrizia received a BA in textile design from the Institute of Industrial Design in Uruguay and an MS in textile design for prints from Philadelphia University.

Summer Concert Series
2025-09-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2025 Summer Concert Series
Sept. 7 – SWAG
Fred Fletcher Park – 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC
Time: 5 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

Livable Raleigh Fall Fundraiser
2025-09-07 17:00 - 19:00

Board of Adjustment
2025-09-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – September 8, 2025

The City of Raleigh Board of Adjustment will conduct a public meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025, 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.

1. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

A. Approval of Draft July 18, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes

B. Approval of Draft July 22, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes

2. OLD BUSINESS

3. NEW BUSINESS

A. BOA-0047-2025: 3405 Rock Quarry Road

B. BOA-0008-2025: 6833 Mt. Herman Road
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C. BOA-0032-2025: 326 Chapanoke Road
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D. BOA-0037-2025: 2716 Crestline Avenue
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E. BOA-0038-2025: 2114 Atlantic Avenue
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F. BOA-0039-2025: 6809 Sandy Forks Road
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G. BOA-0040-2025: 2308 Grant Avenue & 1401 Chester Road
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4. REPORT OF THE BOARD’S ATTORNEY

5. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

A. Approval of Draft August 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes

The Raleigh Board of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body that acts on appeals for variances, special exceptions, and interpretations in the zoning regulations. Its decisions are final but may be subject to court action. The Board consists of eight members: four regular members and two alternate members are appointed to two-year terms by the City Council and must reside within the City limits; one regular member and one alternate are appointed by Wake County Commissioners and must reside within the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. Established by City Code Section 24-48.
Board of Adjustment public meetings will be broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Greenway Committee
2025-09-08 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.

Special Committee on Boards and Commissions
2025-09-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE COMMITTEE CHAIR B. AGENDA

B.1 Special Committee on Council Advisory Boards and Commissions – Public Comment Session
Evan Raleigh, City Manager’s Office
Tiesha Mosley, Department of Community Engagement
During the August 19th meeting, City Council charged the Special Committee on Boards and Commissions with hosting a public input session. Prior to the public comments, staff will provide a brief presentation on committee actions to date and outstanding action items.
City Council adopted a series of amendments related to the structure and function of various City advisory boards and commissions on July 1. The approved changes include:

The adoption of a standard bylaw template to be used by all boards and commissions;
The approval of a document offering guidance to members of Council serving as liaisons to a board or commission;
The merger of the Historic Resources and Museum Advisory Board with the Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board;
Changing the name of the Fair Housing Hearing Board to the Fair Housing Advisory Board; and
Amending the name of the Mayor’s Council for Persons with Disabilities and aligning the Council’s appointment, term, and removal process with other advisory boards and commissions as outlines in the City Code

C. ADJOURNMENT

Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement Meeting
2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Friends and neighbors,SW Community Meeting at the Carolina Pines Community Center (2305 Lake Wheeler Rd.). We will meet in person, without streaming, next Monday evening, September 8th, at 7:00 pm.

There will be reports from Raleigh Police Officers and City Inspections.
We plan to have a special update from Lisa Genschel with the Dix Park Conservancy about a program to join in supporting Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy.
Jeff Murison of The Hillsborough Street Community Service Corporation (Live it Up) will update us on programs for their included three mile long area and programs that focus on community success.
We need your help! – I have been told that we can use the Center’s freezer. Therefore, I will, as previously promised, donate ice cream. Please come and help with the ice cream. Since I have no idea as to how many will attend I don’t need to be left with melting cartons and no freezer space. Please bring help. Kids welcome.
This meeting is intended to be focused on sharing interests, and concerns and just acquainting ourselves with our neighbors. Please join this gathering if you can. Hopefully, we will have a good turnout. I plan to schedule in-person meetings four times a year (next one in June) the others will continue to use Zoom.

Chair set-up in our traditional room at Carolina Pines Center will start at about 6:45 pm. Our next meeting in October will resume the popular Zoom/Streaming format.

Planning Commission
2025-09-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
NOTE: The City of Raleigh has launched a new agenda management portal called “eScribe” that will improve access and transparency for Planning Commission meeting agendas and minutes.
The September 9 Planning Commission agenda is now live and can be accessed through the new City Council, Boards and Commissions: Agendas and Minutes webpage.

Public Meeting – September 9, 2025

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, September 9 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 websiteand RTN 11.
For more information about the meeting, please contact Bynum Walter or visit the Planning Commission webpage.

Call to Order
Public Comment
Consent Agenda
Report of Committees

C.1 Approval of Minutes

Requesting approval of draft minutes from the August 26, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting.

D.1 TC-3-25 Greenway Amendments
Amends the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to improve Raleigh’s regulatory approach to Greenways, aligning it with community goals and recommendations from the Council- approved City of Raleigh 2022 Greenway Master Plan.
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Recommended Action:The Planning Commission may make a recommendation to the City Council. Alternatively, the request can be held or referred to committee for further review.

E. Old Business

E.1 Rezoning Z-11-25 2230 South New Hope Road, Northeast Corner of Intersection with Rock Quarry Road

1 of 3

Hiram Marziano, Planning and Development
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Rezoning Z-11-25 2230 South New Hope Road, being Wake County PIN 1722867012 and approximately 22.98 acres.
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Current Zoning: Commercial Mixed-Use – 5 stories – Conditional Use (CX-5-CU)
Requested Zoning: Commercial Mixed-Use – 5 stories – Conditional Use (CX-5-CU).
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The case was originally heard at the August 26, 2025 Planning Commission meeting and was deferred to allow the applicant to consider amending the request. The applicant has submitted draft unsigned revised conditions with new language that restricts approved floodplain areas encroachment impacts to no more than 40%.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is October 25, 2025.

F. New Business

F.1 Rezoning TCZ-13-25 3219 Poole Road, North of Intersection with Sunnybrook Road
Hiram Marziano, Planning and Development
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Rezoning TCZ-13-25 3219 Poole Road, being Wake County PIN 1723364186 and approximately 1.61 acres.
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Current Zoning: Neighborhood Mixed-Use – 3 stories – Conditional Use (NX-3-CU)
Requested Zoning: Neighborhood Mixed-Use – 3 stories – Conditional Use (NX-3-CU)
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This item appeared on the August 26 Planning Commission agenda, but was not discussed due to time constraints. The deadline for Planning Commission Action is November 8, 2025.

F.2 Rezoning Z-17-25 Louisburg Road, West side of Louisburg Road, North of Fox Rd Intersection
Hiram Marziano, Planning and Development
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Rezoning Z-17-25 3219 5305, 5309, 5401 and 5419 Louisburg Road, being Wake County PINs 1726948726, 1726948878, 1726949937, and 1736050035 and approximately 3.9 acres.
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Current Zoning: Residential – 1 (R-1)
Requested Zoning: Residential – 10 – Conditional Use (R-10-CU)
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The deadline for Planning Commission Action is November 8, 2025.

G. Other Business

2 of 3

G.1 Report of the Chair
G.2 Report of the Members
G.3 Report of the Assistant Director

H. Adjournment

G.3.a Draft: Report of Assistant Director
Receive as information.

The Commission typically meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal on the Thursday before the meeting date. Planning Commission public meetings are broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. The Planning Commission subcommittee meetings are not broadcast live. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Outreach at Duraleigh Community Library
2025-09-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Duraleigh Road Community Library, 5800 Duraleigh Road
Sept. 9
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

City Council Work Session
2025-09-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. 4:00 P.M. WORK SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

A.1 Dix Park Update
Kate Pearce, Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Ruffin Hall, Dix Park Conservancy
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In preparation for the transition of State of North Carolina government from the Dix Park campus, staff will provide a detailed update on the transition schedule and anticipated impacts. .
The presentation will also include an overview of current and short-term projects. Staff will also provide additional updates on initiatives related to the park’s development, including ongoing conversations with the Dix Park Conservancy.

B. ADJOURNMENT

The Raleigh City Council will meet for a work session.

Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Arts Commission Executive Committee
2025-09-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting
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

South Park Heritage Trail Public Engagement Session
2025-09-09 18:00 - 20:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Please join us to share your thoughts and provide feedback on the Schematic Design for the South Park Heritage Trail.
The proposed South Park Heritage Trail is an approximately two-mile-long cultural trail that will tell the story of this important historically Black neighborhood. Located in the South Park Cultural District, the trail will promote the history and stories important to the community, increasing awareness of the area’s rich history and its importance to downtown Raleigh’s evolution.
Details and Schedule
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 9
Ages: All

Presentation: 6 p.m.
Question and Answers: 6:30 p.m.
Open House: 7 – 8 p.m.

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City Council Public Comment Session
2025-09-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for a Public Comment Session.

Sign up to speak
Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Raleigh Historic Development Commission
2025-09-10 08:30 - 10:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – September 10, 2025

NOTE: The City of Raleigh has launched a new agenda management portal called “eScribe” that will improve access and transparency for Raleigh Historic Development Commission meeting agendas and minutes.
The September 10 Raleigh Historic Development Commission agenda is now live and can be accessed through the new City Council, Boards and Commissions: Agendas and Minutes webpage.

The Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, September 10 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

Agenda

A.

Call to Order

B.

Consent Agenda

B.1

Approval of Minutes

Draft Minutes for the August 13 regular meeting and August 18 retreat are attached.

C.

Public Comment

C.1

Public Comments

C.2

Voicemail Comments

D.

Old Business

D.1

Demolition by Neglect Investigation – 419 N Person St

Collette Kinane, Planning and Development
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At the July 9, 2025 meeting the Commission voted to make a formal investigation of the property in light of the Demolition by Neglect Standards. Commissioners have prepared an evaluation which will be presented at the meeting and is available as an attachment.

Recommended Action: Apply the Demolition by Neglect Standards (UDO 11.8.5) and make a determination as to whether the property is undergoing Demolition by Neglect.

D.2

Annual Report and Work Plan

Tania Tully, Planning and Development
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At the August 18 annual retreat, RHDC approved the attached fiscal year 2025 Annual Report and fiscal year 2026 proposed Work Plan. Both will be presented to City Council on September 16 – the Annual Report as information and the Work Plan for approval.

E.

New Business

E.1

Rezoning Case – Z-25-25

Staff Contact: Erin Morton Pugh, Senior Preservation Planner
Arthur Cashwell, Senior Planner
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The site is located within the Oakwood Historic Overlay District (HOD-G) and the Oakwood National Register Historic District. The property is a noncontributing property in the district containing a 2006 infill 2-½ story house and 1-story garage.
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Arthur Cashwell, 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.

E.2

Rezoning Case – Z-31-25

Staff Contact: Erin Morton Pugh, Senior Preservation Planner
Hiram Marziano, Senior Planner
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The site is located within the Blount Street Historic Overlay District (HOD-G). The property is historic and contributing to the district. The lot contains a ca. 1930 2-½ story primary structure and 1-½ story deteriorated garage. The Blount Street HOD-G designation report is linked in the staff memo for reference.
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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 (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.

E.3

Application for Historic Landmark Designation – Morley and Carol Kare House – 2204 Barfield Ct

Collette Kinane, Planning and Development
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One historic landmark designation application has been received:
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Morley and Carol Kare House, 2204 Barfield Ct
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A short presentation will be made on the proposed designation.
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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 to the City Council that the application be referred to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Archives and History for its analysis and comments and to authorize a joint public hearing.

E.4

Preservation and RHDC Text Change

Tania Tully, Planning and Development
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A draft ordinance for changes to the historic preservation related sections of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) has been prepared. The amendment is largely based on ensuring that these sections align with state law; specifically, N.C. General Statutes Chapter 160D. The text change also addresses staff identified issues in the code that warranted further review and revision. Staff will present the proposed changes and the review process. The draft ordinance and a staff memo are attached.

Recommended Action: Vote to recommend to the Planning Commission approval of the text change, approval with edits, or defer action to the October 8, 2025 meeting.

F.

Committee Reports

F.1

Research

David Serxner, Chair will report on recent Committee activity.

F.2

Community Awareness

Jon Anderson, Chair will report on recent Committee activity.

F.3

Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)

Wes Tripp, Chair will report on recent Committee activity.

G.

Other Business

G.1

Report of Commissioners

G.2

Report of Historic Preservation Unit

The September 10, 2025 Report of the Historic Preservtaion Unit is attached.

H.

Adjournment

The Commission typically meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.
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.

Community Engagement Board Meeting
2025-09-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Please join us for the Community Engagement Board meeting.
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 10
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Raleigh Municipal Building
Room 305
222 W. Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Online:
If you can’t attend in person, please join virtually.
Free Parking:
Municipal Complex Parking Deck
Third Level
201 W. Morgan Street
Raleigh, NC 27604

Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board Meeting
2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board advises City Council on barriers that impact the Hispanic and immigrant community in social, economic, and vocational pursuits. View the agenda and minutes on Boarddocs.
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 10
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
For more information, visit Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board.

District B Meeting with Councilor Patton
2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Local 919, 1540 Dunn Road, Raleigh

District E Meeting with Councilor Jones
2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | La Cucina Italiana, 6552 Glenwood Avenue

BPAC Community Outreach Committee
2025-09-11 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.
