Planning Commission
2023-09-12 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. INVOCATION

B. PUBLIC COMMENT

C. COMMITTEE REPORT

1. Committee of the Whole: CP-7-22 New Bern Station Area Planning Study and Comprehensive Plan Amendments
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2. Committee of the Whole: Z-92-22 New Bern Station Area Planning, 744 properties along New Bern Avenue between Downtown and Hedingham Boulevard / Freedom Drive (Districts B & C)
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3. Text Change TC-2-23: -TOD Revisions
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D. NEW BUSINESS

1. Rezoning Z-25-23: Poole Road, on the north side, west of the intersection of Poole and Riverview Roads (District C)
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2. Rezoning Z-30-23: Trawick Road, half a mile east of US-1 on the north side (District C)
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3. Rezoning Z-32-23: 3902 Stratford Ct, at the end of Stratford Ct, abutting Latisser Mill Rd (District E)
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4. Rezoning Z-84-21: Millbrook Road, on the north and south sides, 300 feet east of Falls of Neuse Road (District A)
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5. Rezoning Z-13-23: 0, 4209, 4217 Watkins Rd, 1/2 mile south of the intersection of Mitchell Mill Rd and Watkins Rd (District B)
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6. Rezoning Z-20-23: The block bounded by Hillsborough Street, West Street, Morgan Street, and the railroad to the west.
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7. Rezoning Z-21-23: 1501 Kirkland Road, Approximately 700 feet east of the intersection of Lake Wheeler Rd and Kirkland Rd (District D)
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8. Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-4-23: Downtown Transition Areas, east and south of the Glenwood-Brooklyn neighborhood (District D)
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9. Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-5-23: Hillsborough Street Plan Amendment (District D)
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E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of August 08, 2023 Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
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2. Approval of August 29, 2023 Draft Special 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.

Playground Pop-Ups
2023-09-12 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!

Solarize the Triangle Net Energy Metering Webinar
2023-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Meeting
Join Solarize the Triangle organizers, the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association, Duke Energy Carolinas, the Southern Environmental Law Center and Yes Solar Solutions for a webinar panel on upcoming changes to net energy metering in NC.
Register for the Zoom webinar

City Council Work Session
2023-09-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

1. Raleigh Housing Authority – Information and Update

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.

RHDC Annual Retreat
2023-09-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
Raleigh Historic Development Commission

Annual Retreat – September 12

The Raleigh Historic Development Commission will hold its annual retreat on Tuesday, September 12 at 4:00 p.m. at the Five Points Center for Active Adults at 2000 Noble Road.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov

1. Call to Order

A. Roll Call

2. New Business

A. Annual Retreat

3. Adjournment

A. Adjourn Meeting

Arts Commission Executive Committee
2023-09-12 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

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 309 & 327 Hillsborough St. (Z-34-23)
2023-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | 301 Hillsborough St, 301 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC, 27603
September 12, 2023 6 p.m.
301 Hillborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 (9th floor)
309 & 327 Hillsborough St
Z-34-23
Post Submittal
FROM DX-20-SH TO DX-40-SH
(Additional Information)
D
Molly Stuart

Oberlin Road Streetscape Project Pre-Construction Meeting
2023-09-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Jaycee Park Community Center, 2405 Wade Avenue, Raleigh
We are making improvements to Oberlin Road from Groveland Avenue to just north of Roberts Street, with wider sidewalks, revised traffic lanes, bus stops, public art, and landscaping. Construction is scheduled to start early this fall. We are having a public Pre-Construction meeting to give residents and businesses the opportunity to:

Meet the construction team;
Learn what to expect during construction;
View the traffic control plans; and,
Ask construction related questions.

Public Pre-Construction Meeting
September 12, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Jaycee Community Center
2405 Wade Avenue, Raleigh NC
Not able to make it to the meeting? That is okay. We will post a presentation that explains what to expect during construction, and the traffic control plans on the web page the week of the meeting.

City Council Public Comment Session
2023-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. 7:00 P.M. EVENING AGENDA

B. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

C. PUBLIC COMMENT

1. Rules of Decorum for Public Comment
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2. Voice Mail Public Comment

D. ADJOURNMENT

1. Adjourn Meeting

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.

Mordecai CAC
2023-09-12 19:30 - 21:00 | NC
Mordecai CAC
the key to strong community

JOIN US TUESDAY for a crash course in our community – “Mordecai 101”. This is our first meeting back after the summer break and we hope you can attend. Learn about our organization, some of the current issues, what’s coming up, and how you can get involved.
Please register:
You are invited to a Zoom meeting with the Mordecai CAC.
When: Sep 12, 2023 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIudu-trTMsGdJMRIbydW8znz2YgsUeyQ5M
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the meeting link.
MCAC Agenda
September 12, 2023
Welcome/Agenda – David Plotner
Announcements – Dexter Tillett
Police Report – Officer Robert Smith
Committee intros and updates:
-Social -Erin Case
-Bike and Pedestrian – Kevin Kyro
-Trains -Shane Trahan
-MHPC – Shane Trahan
-Clover Lane Update
-Communications – Dana Deaton
-Parks – David Plotner
Featured Topic: “Mordecai 101- Mordecai CAC in the past, present, and future”
Past: Dana Deaton- A brief history of the Mordecai Community and the MCAC
Present: Dexter Tillett – current issues facing our community
Future: David Plotner – vision for the CAC -how you can get involved and shape your community
Discussion time
Conclusion

Community Engagement Board
2023-09-13 16:30 - 18:30 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
This meeting will be held at Millbrook Exchange Park Community Center – Room 1

Downtown South Quarterly Public Meeting -- POSTPONED
2023-09-13 17:30 - 18:30 | NC
The Downtown South project will be hosting its quarterly public meeting on September 13th, 2023, from 5:30 – 6:30pm. 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/09132023.mtg

Community Engagement Board Equity Committee
2023-09-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
This meeting will be held at Millbrook Exchange Park Community Center

Joint Raleigh/Wake Homelessness Task Force
2023-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive
The purpose of the Task Force is to bring together a diverse group of community stakeholders to carry out a number of tasks including, but not limited to the following:

Understanding and assessing the current elements of the homeless service system in Wake County
Identifying and prioritizing emerging issues related to homelessness in our community (e.g., homeless encampments and enforcement)
Making recommendations to local government units and homeless service providers to improve the homeless service system
Providing the community with information about available resources that exist within the homeless service system

The work of the Task Force is intended to be time-limited in nature with the engagement anticipated to be six to nine months in duration. Meetings of the Task Force will occur once per month from 10am to 12noon and preliminary meeting dates, times and locations have been identified and are listed below. Meetings are open to the public.
June 8th ESEC, 221 S. Rogers Lane, Suite 160, Raleigh, NC 27610
July 13th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
August 10th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
September 14th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
October 12th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
November 9th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
December 14th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
January 11th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
February 8th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610

BPAC Community Outreach Committee -- CANCELLED
2023-09-14 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: Nick Neptune (Chair), Shakema McClean, Brian Thomas, Michael Thor

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

Raleigh Transit Authority
2023-09-14 15:30 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
1. Preliminary Matters

A. Call to Order

B. Introductions

C. Revisions or Additions to the Agenda

D. Public Comments at 4 p.m. (Comments received by e-mail will be acknowledged at 4:00 p.m.)

2. Staff Action

A. None

3. Staff Information

A. None

4. Committee Reports

A. Route Committee (Report of Chair)

B. Finance & Policy Committee (Report of Chair)

C. Marketing Committee (Report of Chair) – Did not meet September 7, 2023

D. Car Free Day Announcement

5. Performance Reports

A. Operating Statistics

B. Marketing Metrics (June & July 2023)

C. GoRaleigh Access Metrics (May 2023)

6. Concluding Remarks

A. Authority Members

B. Staff

C. Chairperson

7. Adjournment

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 no later than noon on Sept. 14.
The meeting may be viewed live via RTN 11, the City’s live stream page, and YouTube.

Planning Commission Strategic Planning Committee
2023-09-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Strategic Planning Committee is a subcommittee of the Planning Commission. This subcommittee can discuss policy issues related to land use and development.
The committee typically meets on the second Thursday of the month at 4 p.m.. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 3616 Louisbury Rd
2023-09-14 17:00 - 19:00 | 8503 Hartham Park Ave, 8503 Hartham Park Ave, Raleigh, 27616
September 14, 2023 5:00 p.m.
8503 Hartham Park Ave, Raleigh, NC 27616
3616 Louisbury Rd
Pre-submittal
CX-3-PL-CU TO CX-3-PL-CU
(Additional Information)
B
Mamdouh Kaheel

Livable Raleigh Fundraiser
2023-09-14 17:30 - 19:30 | 710 Rosemont Avenue, Raleigh
Join us on September 14 to hear two of Raleigh’s most important leaders in urban design and social justice discuss the keys to making Raleigh a World Class City.
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Sponsorships start at $2500, then $1000, $500, $250, and $100.
Contributions may be made anonymously and also may be spread out over monthly payments by using monthly recurring donations.
You may donate online or send a check to Livable Raleigh, PO Box 6404, Raleigh, NC 27628
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Jazz in the Square
2023-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Grab a blanket or chair and head to Moore Square for our music series Jazz in the Square!

Southeast CAC (SECAC)
2023-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
Southeast Citizen Advisory Council (SECAC) next community meeting is a in person meeting sponsored by District-C, Councilman Branch.
When: Thursday, September 14, 2023.
Where: Barwell Road Community Center
5857 Barwell Park Drive. Raleigh, NC 27610
Time: 7:00 pm
This meeting will be recorded to allow sharing with Southeast Raleigh residents.
Southeast Citizen Advisory Council Community meeting
September 14, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Barwell Road Community Center
Please share with your community.
Agenda:

Welcome & Introductions

2.Community Wellness Check In, “Countdown to Mental Health” Southlight Healthcare- –Bongo Manley
3.Parks, Recreations, Cultural Resources Update
A-Barwell Road Community Center- Acting Director-Kevin Sanders
B-Barwell Road Park Community Garden Project-Ainsley Worrell
C-Neighborhood & Community Connections Projects -Battle Ridge area. David P. Bender, Capital Projects Manager
4- Public Safety Reports

Raleigh Police Department Community update-Officer Lee

B- Wake County Sheriff Department Community Update-Deputy Doxsie
5.District Update. – Councilman Corey Branch
Open Discussions
6.Community Announcements
Meeting Adjourned
-Follow SECAC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SERALEIGHCAC
Have a say in decisions affecting your community by participating in your CAC.
Ulysses J Lane VMD
Informed+ Engaged= Empowered
-Follow SECAC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SERALEIGHCAC
Have a say in decisions affecting your community by participating in your CAC.
Please share with your neighbors.

Raleigh Neighborhood Exchange
2023-09-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
The City hosts the Raleigh Neighborhood Exchange (RNEX) each year in honor of Neighborhoods Month. The event celebrates Raleigh’s amazing neighborhoods and brings our neighbors together.
This year’s theme is “Cultivating Community Culture” and we are excited to discover the communal gifts and strengths that exist in our neighborhoods! The community event will be held at Carolina Pines Community Center on Friday, September 15 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Stop by to join the free event – no registration required.
Join us to enjoy some of the following activities:

Learn About City Programs: Meet staff from City of Raleigh departments and learn about capacity-building and neighborhood programming.
Storytelling: Hear from spoken word artist Donna Washington
Acrobatics: Be amazed by the Kenya Safari Acrobats
Music: Enjoy samba reggae music from Batala Durham
Kids Art Lab: Create cool art with one of Raleigh’s amazing artists, Shannon Newby
Food Trucks: Indulge in some yummy cuisine! The first 250 people to arrive will get a ticket for free food.
Interactive DEI Session: Register to attend our “Cultivating and Connecting Communities through Conversation” Session to learn more about your shared and differing identities and outlooks with your peers.

We hope to see you there! Please reach out to commserv@raleighnc.gov with any questions about the event.

19th Annual Raleigh Neighborhood Exchange
2023-09-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Join us for the 19th Annual Raleigh Neighborhood Exchange. No registration is required for this family-friendly, free event.
Interested in attending? Learn more about the Raleigh Neighborhood Exchange. We hope to see you there!

First Friday Series at Moore Square (July Rescheduled)
2023-09-15 17:00 - 21:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Grab a blanket or a chair and meet your friends at Moore Square each First Friday for a fun & free feature film!
Attendees will enjoy pre-show entertainment on theme with each movie before a full-length screening outside under the stars. The series is free & open to the public and food will be available for purchase on-site.

District C Community Meeting with Mayor Pro Tim Branch
2023-09-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610

DDNA (District D Neighborhood Alliance) Meeting with Councilor Harrison
2023-09-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center, 5611 Jaguar Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States

Girls! Girls? Girls. Performance, Screening, and Post-Show Talkback at NCMA
2023-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 | NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27617
Presented by 1st Lady Management and SEEK Raleigh, Girls! Girls? Girls. will make its North Carolina debut on Saturday, September 16, and Sunday, September 17, at the North Carolina Museum of Art SECU Auditorium.
Girls! Girls? Girls. is a one-woman play and short documentary film written by award-winning performer, writer, and Broadway producer, Marjuan Canady. This hysterical satire explores the past, present, and funny yet frightening future of the global Black woman. Canady portrays ten characters who all have their unique spin on the Black female image. In the short film, Canady and her comrades take their wit to the streets, to schools, and throughout the entertainment industry to gain perspective on the current state of Black womanhood.
Directly following the performance and screening, Canady will be joined on stage by local artists and storytellers for a post-show talkback.
Event Details

When: Saturday, September 16 at 6 p.m., doors open 1 hour before the show
Location: North Carolina Museum of Art, East Building SECU Auditorium, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh, NC 27607
Registration: Eventbrite Registration – Reserve a spot for free on Eventbrite. Seating is limited.

Fiesta del Pueblo
2023-09-17 13:00 - 16:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum in collaboration with Artist Studio Project invite you to an afternoon filled with culture, music, art and friendship. This family friendly cultural event forms part of the 9th Annual El Quixote Festival.

Girls! Girls? Girls. Performance, Screening, and Post-Show Talkback at NCMA
2023-09-17 15:00 - 16:30 | NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27617
Presented by 1st Lady Management and SEEK Raleigh, Girls! Girls? Girls. will make its North Carolina debut on Saturday, September 16, and Sunday, September 17, at the North Carolina Museum of Art SECU Auditorium.
Girls! Girls? Girls. is a one-woman play and short documentary film written by award-winning performer, writer, and Broadway producer, Marjuan Canady. This hysterical satire explores the past, present, and funny yet frightening future of the global Black woman. Canady portrays ten characters who all have their unique spin on the Black female image. In the short film, Canady and her comrades take their wit to the streets, to schools, and throughout the entertainment industry to gain perspective on the current state of Black womanhood.
Directly following the performance and screening, Canady will be joined on stage by local artists and storytellers for a post-show talkback.
Event Details

When: Sunday, September 17 at 3 p.m., doors open 1 hour before the show start
Location: North Carolina Museum of Art, East Building SECU Auditorium, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh, NC 27607
Registration: Eventbrite Registration – Reserve a spot for free on Eventbrite. Seating is limited.

Summer Concert Series
2023-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
The 2023 Summer Concert Series is here! Concerts are free and we encourage tips for the bands. Performers may change without notice. May be canceled for inclement weather. Bring your own chair or blanket. No food is available at Fred Fletcher Park.
Pullen Park
June 11 – Raleigh Jazz Orchestra
June 25 – Triangle Taiko
July 9 – Canceled
July 30 – Husbandos
August 13 – The Tune Swingers Orchestra- Canceled due to heat
August 20 – Raleigh Jazz Orchestra
September 17 – The Blue Notes
Fred Fletcher Park
July 23 – Capital Transit
September 10 – Thelonious
September 24 – SWAG
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
