Livable Raleigh

Veterans Day Luncheon
2023-11-11 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
On this day, we thank military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
Veterans, their families, and the public are invited to attend this drop-by luncheon and social where we will honor their service through a patriotic art activity.
Ages: AllCost: FreeLunch will be provided to the first 50 guests.

Roylene Acres Annual Neighborhood Party
2023-11-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Roylene Acres, 5109 Norman Place, Raleigh, NC, 27606
Stop by and say hello to our Community Engagement team members. Get informed on city projects happening around you and give us your feedback.

Community Office Hours - Councilor Melton
2023-11-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Crafty Beer Wine & Spirits, 2005 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27608
Sat, November 11
3pm – 5pm
Crafty Beer, Wine & Spirits
2005 Fairview Rd

Women's History Month Historic Raleigh Trolley Tour
2023-11-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Hop on the Historic Raleigh Trolley for a special women’s history tour! Celebrate the influential women who shaped Raleigh’s history and explore their stories throughout the city, from the women who broke barriers in North Carolina politics to those who fought for equality during the Civil Rights Movement.
Tickets are $12 per person and are available at reclink.raleighnc.gov. For questions or more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364.
Times: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.Cost: $12Ages: AllRegister on RecLink

Plott Hound Exhibit Opening
2023-11-12 14:00 - 16:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Come to the museum to check out our newest exhibit and pet adoption event.
The Plott Hound is North Carolina’s state dog and it is a working breed. Plott Hounds have been raised in the United States for over 250 years and are the only recognized dog breed of North Carolina. Learn more about this dog, local animal shelters, and maybe even adopt your new best friend!Cost: FreeAges: All ages

Board of Adjustment
2023-11-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – November 13, 2023

The City of Raleigh Board of Adjustment will conduct a public meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street.
For more information please contact Keegan McDonald or visit the Board of Adjustmentwebpage.

1. OLD BUSINESS

A. BOA-0031-2023: 9508 Swepstone Lane
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. NEW BUSINESS

A. BOA-0036-2023: 3308 Milton Road
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

B. BOA-0037-2023: 3637 Alleghany Drive
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

C. BOA-0038-2023: 1501 New Bern Avenue
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

D. BOA-0039-2023: 509 N. West Street
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

E. BOA-0040-2023: 512 Coleman Street
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F. BOA-0041-2023: 4359 Six Forks Road
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3. REPORT OF THE BOARD’S ATTORNEY

4. ADJOURNMENT

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
2023-11-13 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.

Downtown South Quarterly Public Meeting - ZOOM
2023-11-13 17:00 - 18:00
Notice of Public Meeting

The Downtown South project will be hosting its quarterly public meeting on November 13th, 2023, from 5:00 – 6:00pm. This meeting will be held via Zoom. The Zoom link for the meeting can be found below:

This meeting is open to the public. Please share the below Zoom link with anyone who may be interested in learning more about the Downtown South project.

ZOOM INFORMATION:
Link: https://morningstarlaw.group/11132023.mtg

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting -- Portions of 8301 & 8317 Buffaloe Rd (Z-41-23)
2023-11-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Nov. 13, 2023 5:30 p.m.
Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Road Raleigh, NC 27604
Portions of 8301 & 8317 Buffaloe Rd
Z-41-23
Post-Submittal
CX-3-CU TO CX-4-CU
(Additional Information)
B
Isabel Mattox

Five Points Virtual CAC Meeting
2023-11-13 19:00 - 20:00
Please join us to hear about Five Points news, city policies and programs affecting the Five Points community, and more!

We’ll be discussing the rezoning at the intersection of Bickett Blvd and Fairview Road, the signal and other changes at the Five Points intersection, and other news around Five Points. We’ll also discuss topics that would be of interest for our 2024 meetings.

Officer Kevin Taylor will give us a police report.

And City Council Member Christina Jones will share news about City Council recent decisions and deliberations and issues that they are working.

Our meetings are open to the public!

Edie

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

Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement Meeting (including DDNA)
2023-11-13 19:00 - 21:00
Next Meeting – November 13th at 7PM

Join us Monday night, November 13th at 7PM for our regularly scheduled Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement Meeting we will be meeting on Zoom.

Greetings to Friends and Neighbors
City of Raleigh Inspections Report – Inspector Doug Lilly.
City of Raleigh Monthly Report and Update – Captain Rowland (SW). Captain LaTour (SE). Our District has two new District Commanders. Hopefully, they can join us.
Our November meeting (with DDNA invited) will Concentrate on Municipal Service Districts – Municipal Service Districts (MSD) currently exist in Downtown Raleigh and the Hillsborough Street area. Their purpose is to support business activity and community in an area. The Blue Ridge Corridor Alliance will be making a presentation for our meeting regarding their request of Raleigh City Council to consider creating a Municipal Service District for the West Raleigh Community. A similar conversation has been made that will pertain to the South Saunders/ Lake Wheeler Road area.
Changes in Community Group Meetings – Comments and updates from our community leaders and residents.
We plan to broadcast the meeting on Facebook if you would prefer to watch it and not participate.

Our next meeting is scheduled for December 11th. Hopefully we will have some encouraging informaion about returning to our traditional home at Carolina Pines Community center in the new year.
If you have a particular interest and suggestions for topics please let us know.

Zoom Meeting

Planning Commission
2023-11-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – November 14, 2023

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, November 14 at 9:00 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. INVOCATION

B. PUBLIC COMMENT

C. OLD BUSINESS

1. Rezoning Z-34-23: On the western half of the block bounded by Hillsborough Street, N Harrington Street, Morgan Street, and Dawson Street (District D)
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D. NEW BUSINESS

1. Rezoning TCZ-48-23: 3616 Louisbury Road, on the south side of Louisbury Road (District B)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. DRAFT Rezoning Z-45-23: 1025 Schaub Dr, less than 1/4 mile southeast of the intersection of Western Blvd. and the I-440 Beltline
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E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of October 24, 2023 Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Approval of November 6, 2023 Draft Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes
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F. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Report from the Chair

2. Report from the Members

3. Report from the Assistant Director
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G. ADJOURNMENT

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.

Gobble Till' you Wobble
2023-11-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Greystone Recreation Center, 7713-55 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Let your little one come join us for a morning of fun, thankfulness, and lots of turkey-related silliness. Children will participate in arts and crafts, stories, and tasty treats! The caregiver does not need to register; please notify center staff of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
Ages: 3-6 years oldCost: $10 per child

IKE Digital Kiosk Ribbon Cutting
2023-11-14 11:00 - 12:30
Raleigh Transportation is coordinating with IKE Smart Cities, LLC (IKE) and Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA) on the deployment of smart kiosks in multiple locations within the downtown area.
A ribbon cutting ceremony to highlight this new interactive, wayfinding system for Downtown Raleigh will be held Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. at 239 Fayetteville Street.
Speakers include Jibran Shermohammed (IKE Smart Cities), Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin (City of Raleigh), and Bill King (Downtown Raleigh Alliance).
The event will feature a kiosk demo and a short reception with food and drinks.
Currently, we have 6 sites that are live and open for use.

West & Peace
Glenwood – Ale House
Glenwood – Tin Roof
West & Martin
Wilmington & Martin
Fayetteville & Martin

Register today!

Playground Pop-Ups
2023-11-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Lake Wheeler Park, 6404 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Lake Wheeler Park will be providing a nature-inspired craft for kids at our Magnolia Shelter!

Active Adult Murder Mystery Party
2023-11-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
In a sprawling manor in the town of Mayflower Falls, the Dread family is hosting their yearly Thanksgiving dinner for their neighbors. The Dreads plan to serve delectable food catered from none other than Dread Steakhouse. To pass the time until the feast is ready, the guests will catch up on the latest neighborhood gossip and play hilarious party games. Alas, the last year has been filled with treachery, scandal, and deceit. Many of the neighbors may not get along. The Dreads hope everyone can exist in harmony – at least until dessert hits the table.
Help us solve the murder! Participants will be assigned a part to play and will be provided with character instructions. Are you the victim or the prey? Light snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required by Nov. 7. Register in person at any Raleigh Parks facility or register on RecLink.

Planning Commission Text Change Committee
2023-11-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Urban Design Center, One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC, 27601
The Text Change Committee is a subcommittee where changes to the zoning code, known as the Unified Development Ordinance, are discussed. This subcommittee reviews the language of any potential code change.
The committee typically meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. The meetings are held at the Urban Design Center, Room 108, and sometimes at One Exchange Plaza Room 809.

City Council Work Session
2023-11-14 16:30 - 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

1. Equitable Transit Oriented Development

The Raleigh City Council will meet for an afternoon session.

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

Arts Commission Executive Committee
2023-11-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting
Meetings are held virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. 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

Raleigh Housing Authority Heritage Park Redevelopment Meeting
2023-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | RHA Community Room, 971 Harp Street, Raleigh, 27604
Join residents, stakeholders, community members, and Raleigh Housing Authority staff to meet with the Development and Planning Team.
The Raleigh Housing Authority is redeveloping Heritage Park to create quality housing in a safe community for residents across a range of income levels, where current and future households thrive.
In this meeting, we will
— recap what we have heard from stakeholders over the summer and into the fall
— Discuss the community’s wishes, expand on the feedback given so far, and work towards a shared vision for the desired elements of a revitalized Heritage Park
— Share next steps for the planning process
To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, contact Gwen Wall at 919-508-1300 or gwall@rhaonline.com
Light dinner will be provided
Children welcome, activities will be available
RSVP and sign up for email updates at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYp9VfadxzBJpYpNfCW4svcMgllOVpUU2PI8qD6fmtfcTCBg/viewform

City Council Public Comment Session
2023-11-14 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.

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

Fair Housing Hearing Board Meeting
2023-11-15 12:30 - 14:00
The Fair Housing Hearing Board works to improve public awareness of the City’s Fair Housing Ordinance, which prohibits discrimination in housing opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, family status, disability, national origin or sex.
LocationTBD
AgendaView agenda and minutes on BoardDocs

Colleton Road Sidewalk Public Meeting
2023-11-15 16:30 - 18:00
A New Sidewalk is Coming to Colleton Road
The City plans to install a sidewalk on Colleton Road along the east side of the street from Bertie Drive to Oakwood Avenue.
We are having an onsite public meeting on November 15, from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., so residents can see the design plans and ask questions about the project.
The team will be on the corner of Colleton Road and Bertie Drive between 4:30 and 6 to talk with residents about the proposed sidewalk.
Learn more about the project.

RHDC Prince Hall Historic Overlay District Ad Hoc Committee
2023-11-15 17:00 - 18:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
A meeting of the RHDC Prince Hall Historic Overlay District Ad Hoc Committee will be held at 5 p.m. in Suite 100 of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601.

1. Call to Order

A. Call to Order and Welcome
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2. Old Business

A. Owner Survey Results

3. Adjournment

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting -- 3206 Old Buffalo Rd. (Z-33-23)
2023-11-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Nov. 15, 2023 5:30 p.m.
Marsh Creek Community Center, Room 105, 3050 N. New Hope Road Raleigh, NC 27604
3206 Old Buffaloe Rd
Z-33-23
Post-Submittal
R-6 to CX-3
(Additional Information)
C
Ali Alhaddad

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 611, 619, 623, 627 Rawls Drive
2023-11-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E. Martin St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Nov. 15, 2023 6:00 p.m.
Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 East Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27610
611, 619, 623, 627 Rawls Dr
Pre-Submittal
R-6 TO R-10
(Additional Information)
C
Amy Crout
Shaughnessy

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 2339 Spring Forest Rd., 0, 5621 Atlantic Ave
2023-11-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Nov. 15, 2023 6:00 p.m.
Millbrook Exchange Community Center, 1905 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
2339 Spring Forest Rd, 0, 5621 Atlantic Ave
Pre-Submittal
CX-3-CU TO CX-3-CU
(Additional Information)
B
Toby Coleman
Redus

Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities Meeting
2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:00
The committee helps people with disabilities to participate in the economic and social life of the community. To this end, the committee promotes employment of people with disabilities and communicates their needs to local leaders and the public. The committee also sponsors activities benefiting people with disabilities and their families.
LocationTBD
Meeting Minutes and AgendasView meeting minutes and agendas on BoardDocs

Turning the Tide: HB 28 and the Fight Against Plastic Pollution
2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27607
League of Women Voters-Wake’s Environment Committee, in collaboration with Toward Zero Waste, will host the November Timely Topics event, a discussion of the problem of plastic pollution in North Carolina and recent efforts to combat this problem.
One of those efforts is HB-28, the NC Managing Environmental Waste Act of 2023. Championed by Rep. Harry Warren (R, Rowan), the bill’s primary sponsor, and Rep. Pricey Harrison (D-Guilford), HB 28 is a bipartisan bill that allocates funds to the NC Policy Collaboratory to study the issue of food service ware and that aims to reduce the use of single-use plastic throughout the state.
Leading the discussion will be Grady O’Brien, Policy Associate with the North Carolina Conservation Network. Grady will summarize the current status of the bill and will outline the challenges faced by legislators and environmentalists who are working to eliminate plastic waste.

The Environment Committee will be offering light refreshments for attendees. In a spirit of sustainability, all serve ware will be either reusable or compostable.
This will be an in-person event. It is open to the public. Registration is required. We hope to see you there!
Speaker
Grady O’Brien, Policy Associate, North Carolina Conservation Network
Grady’s work includes tracking the state legislature, analyzing federal funding opportunities, and following water infrastructure and regulatory programs. Previously, Grady worked at the North Carolina General Assembly for a member of the House of Representatives. Grady lives in Apex, NC with his wife, Carrie, and daughter, Neve.
North Carolina Conservation Network (ncconservationnetwork.org)
NC Conservation Network is a statewide network of over sixty diverse conservation, community, and environmental justice organizations focused on protecting North Carolina’s environment and public health. Launched in 1998, the organization’s member groups engage in collaborative environmental policy decision-making at all levels of government, creating a North Carolina committed to improving and protecting the state’s vast natural resources.

Planning Commission Committee of the Whole - CANCELLED
2023-11-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – November 16, 2023

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission Committee of the Whole will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, November 16 at 4:00 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street in conference room 305.
For more information about the meetings, please contact Bynum Walter or visit the Planning Commission webpage.
A. These items will be discussed during the meeting

1. Rezoning TCZ-49-23: A portion of 1421 Old Watkins Road, north of Old Watkins Road (District B)

The Committee of the Whole is an informal special meeting of the full Planning Commission to have 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 Room 305.
