Livable Raleigh

Live After 5
2026-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
We’re excited to welcome select Live After 5 performances to Moore Square as part of Downtown Raleigh’s summer concert series, presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance.
Join us for free live music, food trucks, and an unforgettable evening downtown. Shows begin at 7 p.m.
Live After 5 Moore Square Dates and Lineup

June 4: River Shook
July 30: Fancy Gap
August 13: Harvey Street

Learn more about Live After 5
Details
Location: Moore Square Park
Dates and Time: Select Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Ages: Family-friendly
Cost: Free

First Friday Exhibition Opening
2026-06-05 18:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for our opening night for our newest exhibition, Patterns of Belonging: English Learners’ Reflections on America 250. Celebrate with crafts, drinks, and a first look at this new exhibit.
Visit the exhibit and explore shared expressions of identity and pride in a collaborative community mural, experience the voices of English learners by flipping through their reflection journals, and add your own voice to the conversation by contributing a wish for the future of the United States at the Wish Wall.

Details
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Friday, June 5
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Organizing meeting for restarting Raleigh’s Central CAC
2026-06-06 14:00 - 16:00 | John P. (Top) Greene, 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh
Hi neighbors,
Our first organizing meeting for restarting Raleigh’s Central CAC (Citizen Advisory Council) is a week from today on Saturday, June 6 at 2:00 PM in the John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center (401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.).
Attached is an updated PDF about restarting the Central CAC. The PDF has more information and links. Please email the PDF to your friends and neighbors. Also consider printing it out and dropping it off to them as well.

We’re starting to build momentum in our reactivation efforts! Our second organizing meeting on July 18 will include the president of Shaw University and hopefully Raleigh’s Mayor Janet Cowell (once she confirms her plans).

We hope to create a new Central CAC board that reflects the diversity of our community. So please get involved and consider being nominated to a board position. It’s a great way to meet your neighbors!

Please respond to Mike Motsinger (michael.motsinger@gmail.com) and Brian Rineer (brineer@bellsouth.net) and let them know about your interest in restarting the Central CAC. Also let them know if you would like to serve on the new Central CAC board and be nominated to a particular position.

Thanks for helping and being involved in your community,
Your neighbors and the RCAC team

Community Organizers:
• Mike Motsinger / michael.motsinger@gmail.com
• Brian Rineer / brineer@bellsouth.net
• John VanWagner / mrjohnvanwagner@gmail.com
RCAC Facilitators:
• Mike Lindsay, Hillsborough-Wade CAC Chair / inform@nc.rr.com / 919-429-0177
• Larry Helfant, Mid Town CAC Chair / kidlaurie@gmail.com / 919-880-7692

Click here for more information about Citizen Advisory Councils on the City of Raleigh’s website.

Patterns of Belonging Exhibit Celebration
2026-06-07 13:00 - 15:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for a family-friendly celebration of our newest exhibition, Patterns of Belonging: English Learners’ Reflections on America 250.
The afternoon will include snacks, crafts, and celebrations, including a special music performance by Raleigh Music Collective!
Visit the exhibit and explore shared expressions of identity and pride in a collaborative community mural, experience the voices of English learners by flipping through their reflection journals, and add your own voice to the conversation by contributing a wish for the future of the United States at the Wish Wall.

Details
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Sunday, June 7
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Pride Ride: LGBTQ+ Trolley Tour
2026-06-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Join the Historic Raleigh Trolley for Raleigh’s Pride Ride, celebrating the city’s LGBTQ+ history.
This ride highlights historic locations, neighborhoods, businesses, churches, and other points of interest throughout the city connected to Raleigh’s LGBTQ+ community. Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased in person at the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center or over the phone at 919-996-4364.
Please arrive at Mordecai Historic Park 15 minutes before your tour time. For more information, call 919-996-4364.
Location: Mordecai Historic Park
Date: Sunday, June 7
Tour Times: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $12 for adults
Get Tickets on RecLink

Informal presentation and Q&A re Wake Stone Triangle Quarry
2026-06-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Rally Point, 837 Bass Pro Lane, Cary
You are invited to an informal presentation and Question/Answer session at Rally Point Sports Pub in Cary regarding the Sunset Clause on the Wake Stone Triangle Quarry next to Umstead State Park. In December a judge ruled in favor of the Sunset Clause which would make Wake Stone’s operations adjacent to Umstead cease in the year 2031. In April-ish of this year a bad judge put a stay on the good judge’s ruling. But facts are facts, and the facts show the Sunset Clause is real. So, if you are interested in seeing the actual documents that prove Wake Stone and their attorneys are not telling the truth, come on out to Rally Point,

Summer Concert Series
2026-06-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2026 Summer Concert Series
June 7 – Blue Notes Jazz Band
Fred Fletcher Park – 805 Washington Street, Raleigh, NC
Time: 6 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

Board of Adjustment
2026-06-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – June 8, 2026

The City of Raleigh Board of Adjustment will conduct a public meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 9 a.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-0039-2025 6809 Sandy Forks Road

Whereas Karen Pirozzi and David Guistina, property owners, request a 78’ variance from UDO Section 2.6.3.H.1 to allow an accessory dwelling unit to be placed 78’ in front of the front wall of the house on a .46-acre property zoned Residential-4 and located at 6809 Sandy Forks Road. This case is DEFERRED/PENDING: Not to be discussed at this meeting.

B.3

DRAFT: BOA-0002-2026 2716 Townedge Court

BOA-0002-2026 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.4

BOA-0021-2026: 3513 Garner Road

Whereas, 3513 Garner, LLC appeals a determination concerning street dedication for the 27.33-acre parcel, zoned Residential-10 Conditional Use, located at 3513 Garner Road.

C.

New Business

C.1

BOA-0023-2026: 328 Chavis Way

BOA-0023-2026 Whereas, Oak City Stays, LLC, Property Owners, request a 1000 square foot variance from UDO Section 3.2.4.A1 to reduce the minimum lot area requirement for the apartment building type from 7,500 square feet to 6,500 square feet to allow an 11 unit apartment building on a 0.15-acre property zoned OX-3 located at 328 Chavis Way.

C.2

BOA-0024-2026: 1341 Courtland Drive

Whereas, Legacy Custom Homes, Inc., Property Owner, requests a variance of 3’ from the 30’ building height limit for non-tiny houses set forth in UDO Sec. 2.6.1.H. in order to construct one non-tiny (detached) house with a height of up to 33’ in the Mordecai Cottages cottage court on 0.28-acres zoned R-10 with NCOD overlay located at 1341 Courtland Drive.

C.3

BOA-0027-2026: 1337 Courtland Drive

Whereas, Legacy Custom Homes, Inc., Property Owner, requests a variance of 3’ from the 30’ building height limit for non-tiny houses set forth in UDO Sec. 2.6.1.H. in order to construct one non-tiny (detached) house with a height of up to 33’ in the Mordecai Cottages cottage court on 0.31-acres zoned R-10 with NCOD overlay located at 1337 Courtland Drive.

C.4

BOA-0028-2026: 1335 Courtland Drive

Whereas, Legacy Custom Homes, Inc., Property Owner, requests a variance of 3’ from the 30’ building height limit for non-tiny houses set forth in UDO Sec. 2.6.1.H. in order to construct one non-tiny (detached) house with a height up to 33’ in the Mordecai Cottages cottage court on 0.22-acres zoned R-10 with NCOD overlay located at 1335 Courtland 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.

City Council Budget Work Session
2026-06-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

B.

AGENDA

B.1

FY2027 Proposed Budget Documents

As a reminder for Council, in addition to the Budget in Brief previously distributed, the proposed operating and capital budget documents are available online from the Budget and Management Services department page on the City’s website.

B.2

FY2027 Budget Work Session Follow-Up

Stephen Bentley, Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources
During the June 1 Budget Work Session, City Council received a budget note on options to support the planting of 24,000 trees. This agenda item continues the conversation. Staff from Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources will provide funding options to City Council for year one of the Leaf Out program.

B.3

FY2027 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Ordinances

This agenda item includes the ordinances and resolutions necessary for Council to adopt the FY2027 Operating Budget, FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program, and other ordinances typically included for annual budget adoption. Per state law, Council may adopt the budget after a public hearing on the proposed budget is held. The required public hearing was held on June 2, 2026.
No changes have been made in the FY2027 Proposed Operating or Capital Improvement Program Budget. If Council chooses to make changes to the budget those changes would be recorded in the budget ordinance and noted in the FY2027 Adopted Budget document.
The following ordinances and resolutions necessary for adoption are included with the agenda materials:
FY2026-27 Operating Budget Ordinance
FY2026-27 Capital Project Ordinance
FY2026-27 Municipal Service Districts Budget Resolution
FY2026-27 Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau Budget Resolution

Recommended Action: Should Council desire to proceed with adoption of the annual budget it would be appropriate to adopt the ordinances and resolutions included with the agenda materials.

C.

ADJOURNMENT

The Raleigh City Council will meet for a budget work session.

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.

Greenway Committee
2026-06-08 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.

Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement (SWRCE) Meeting
2026-06-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
SW Community Meeting at the Carolina Pines Community Center (2305 Lake Wheeler Road). We will meet in person, without streaming, this coming Monday evening, June 8th, at 7:00 pm.
There will be reports from Raleigh Police Officers, Community Center and City Inspections.
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 (March, June, September, and December) the others will continue to use Zoom which continues to bring us together very easily.
Chair set-up in our traditional room at Carolina Pines Center will start at about 6:45 pm. Our next meeting in July will resume the popular Zoom/Streaming format.
If you have questions you can text me at (919) 810-3194.
My phone may reject voice calls not in my contacts list.

Planning Commission
2026-06-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – June 9, 2026

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, June 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 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 May 26, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting

D.

Report of Committees

D.1

Text Change TC-1-26: School Lot Area Amendment

Nick Neptune, Text Change Committee Chair
Justin Bucher, Planning and Development
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The following item was discussed during the March 18, 2026 and May 20, 2026 Text Change Committee meetings: Text Change TC-1-26 School Lot Area Amendment. A member of the public has requested an amendment to UDO Sec. 6.3.1.D.2.b, which currently requires all schools to provide 500 square feet of lot area per enrolled pupil. The proposed change would retain this requirement citywide except when a school site meets the following conditions: It is located in a Mixed Use zoning district; AND the lot does not immediately abut any area zoned R-1, R-2, R-4, or R-6.
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The committee voted unanimously (3-0) to recommend approval of the text change.

E.

Old Business

E.1

Rezoning Z-51-25: 4804 & 4808 Spring Forest Road, approximately 1/4 mile west of the intersection of Louisburg Road/US-401 and Spring Forest Road (District B)

Matthew Burns, Planning and Development
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This request would increase the maximum number of dwelling units that could be built, allow additional building types, and allow for residential, commercial, and office uses.
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The item first appeared at the May 26, 2026, Planning Commission. The request was deferred to allow the applicant to consider revising conditions. The applicant submitted unsigned revisions on May 29, 2026, which add “vape shop” to the list of prohibited uses identified in Condition 1 and offers a new Condition 3 which would require a 20-foot-wide Type 2 Protective Yard along the site’s western and southern property lines for any site plan proposing a non-residential use. Provided signatures are received by Friday, June 5, 2026, the Planning Commission may consider the revisions in making their determination.

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The deadline for Planning Commission action is July 25, 2026.

E.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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This request was deferred from the May 26, 2026, meeting to allow applicant to consider amendments to the request. No amendments have been submitted.
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The deadline for Planning Commissioner Action is July 11, 2026.

F.

New Business

F.1

Rezoning Z-19-25: 405 & 416 Dorothea Drive, in Downtown Raleigh, bounded by West South Street, South Dawson Street, Western Boulevard, and South Saunders Street (District D)

Matthew Burns, Planning and Development
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This request would increase the maximum number of dwelling units that could be built; increase entitlement for residential, commercial, and office uses; increase the maximum allowable height from three (3) to 12 stories; and require dedicated affordable housing units.
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The applicant submitted unsigned revisions on May 29, 2026, which updates the language of Condition 2 to tie the affordability period to the 700th unit constructed on the property. Provided signatures are received by June 5, 2026, the Planning Commission may consider the revisions in making their determination at their June 9, 2026, meeting.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is August 8, 2026.

F.2

Rezoning Z-08-26: 5525 & 5605 Rock Quarry Road, approximately .2 miles west of the intersection of Rock Quarry Road & Barwell Road (District C)

Matthew McGregor, Planning and Development
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This request would increase the maximum number of dwelling units that could be built, allow additional building types, and allow for residential, commercial, and various office uses.
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The Planning Commission deadline for action is August 8, 2026.

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F.3

Rezoning Z-12-26 Rock Quarry Road, South side of Rock Quarry Road, 675 feet west of the Wall Store Road Intersection (District C)

Hiram Marziano, Planning and Development
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This rezoning would permit additional building height.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is August 8, 2026.

G.

Other Business

G.1

DRAFT: Election of Officers

Bynum Walter, Assistant Director Planning and Development

Dwight Otwell, Planning Commission Chairperson

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From the Planning Commission Rules of Procedure:

The Planning Commission shall elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson in June each year. These officers shall serve a one-year term and will continue to serve until a successor has been selected by the Commission.

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The Chairperson shall preside over all regular meetings of the Planning Commission. The Chairperson shall appoint the members of the regular subcommittees. The Vice Chairperson shall serve as Chairperson at a meeting in the event of absence or abstention of the Chairperson. The Vice Chairperson shall serve as the Chairperson of the Committee of the Whole.

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Chairperson Otwell and Vice Chairperson Cochran were elected in February to serve the remainderof the July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 term of office. The Planning Commission may elect them to continue to serve or elect other members to serve in these roles for the term of July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.

G.2

Report of the Chair

G.3

Report of the Members

G.4

Report of the Assistant Director

G.4.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.

Pages in the Park
2026-06-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Leesville Community Park, 5105 Country Trail, Raleigh, NC, 27613
Come See What’s New at Leesville Community Park
Explore the park’s new and improved spaces while enjoying light refreshments and a special storytime in the park.
Improvements are funded by the 2022 Parks Bond. Learn more about the Leesville Community Park Improvements.
Date: Tuesday, June 9
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

City Council Work Session
2026-06-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
B. ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED
B.1 Economic Development Initiatives
Evan Raleigh, City Manager’s Office
Kyle Touchstone, Raleigh Economic Development
As Council will recall, the City contracts with the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce for economic development services and recruitment strategy. Raleigh Economic Development (RED), a program of the Greater Raleigh Chamber in partnership with the City of Raleigh and Wake County Economic Development, supports job creation and capital investment in Raleigh. RED is the primary economic development program for the city, leading business recruitment, retention, and expansion efforts and brand awareness activities while supporting talent and equitable economic development efforts.
During the work session staff will provide an overview of initiatives and accomplishments. Included with the agenda materials is the most recent quarterly report for the current fiscal year.
C. ADJOURNMENT

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.

Arts Commission Executive Committee
2026-06-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
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: 0 and a portion of 6904 Poole Rd.
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
June 9, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Barwell Road Community Center, Meeting Room 1, 5857 Barwell Park Dr
Raleigh, NC, 27616
0 and a portion of 6904
Poole Rd
Post-Submittal
WAKE R-30 TO R-10
(Additional Information)
C
Molly Stuart
Marziano II

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 717 and 721-735 Chappell Drive
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
June 9, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Pullen Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607
717 and 721-735 Chappell Dr
Pre-Submittal
RX-3-UL-CU-SRPOD TO R-10-SRPOD
(Additional Information)
D
Sidney Wiswell
Burns

‘Something 2 Say - Teens Against Violence’ Town Hall
2026-06-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Date: June 9
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Greg Poole Jr. All Faiths Chapel, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603
Join teens across the community for an open forum about violence, safety and solutions.
There will be free food, raffles, and resources for teens.

South CAC Community Meeting
2026-06-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
South CAC Community Meeting

*Light Refreshments*

Location:
Biltmore Hills Community Center
2615 Fitzgerald Dr, Raleigh
Raleigh NC, 27610

Date: Tuesday, June, 9th 2026

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30PM

City Council Public Comment
2026-06-09 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
2026-06-10 08:30 - 10:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – June 10, 2026
The Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, June 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

A.

Call to Order

B.

Consent Agenda

B.1

Approval of Minutes

The draft May 13, 2026 minutes are attached.

C.

Public Comment

C.1

Public Comments

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 Comments

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

Annual Officer Elections

Staff Contact: Collette Kinane, Senior Preservation Planner
Per the Rules of Procedure, the RHDC shall elect from its membership a chairperson and vice-chairperson, who shall serve for a term of 1 year, beginning on July 1st of each year. Officers shall be eligible for reelection and have the right to vote. The nomination and election of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall occur during the regular June meeting of the Commission.
Recommended Action: Open the floor for nominations then vote to elect the Chair and Vice-Chair.

D.2

Annual Retreat Planning

Staff Contact: Collette Kinane, Senior Preservation Planner
The RHDC’s annual retreat is scheduled for June 16th at 5:30 PM. The purpose of the annual retreat is to accept the past year’s annual report and to establish the work program for the upcoming year.
Recommended Action: Share discussion item suggestions with staff.

D.3

Design Guidelines for Raleigh Historic Districts and Landmarks

Staff Contact: Collette Kinane, Senior Preservation Planner
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 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 3, including several sections dealing with additions and new construction.
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.

Biodegradable Yard Waste Bag Giveaway
2026-06-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
The City of Raleigh’s Solid Waste Services team will be popping up at community centers to hand out FREE biodegradable yard waste bags.

Swing by Abbotts Creek Community Center to pick up your five (5) FREE biodegradable yard waste bags! Solid Waste Services 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 with the Solid Waste Services team!

Substance Use Advisory Commission Meeting
2026-06-10 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.

27th Annual Small Business Conference and Expo
2026-06-10 12:00 - 17:00 | McKimmon Center, NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Join the City and the Wake County Public School System for the 27th Annual Small Business Expo and Conference!

Date: Wednesday, June 10
Time: 12 -5 p.m.
Address: NCSU McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman St, Raleigh NC

In this free event, you will learn how to grow your business through expert-led sessions and hands-on workshops about funding, marketing, digital tools, and planning. Network with fellow entrepreneurs, discover local resources, and walk away with practical strategies for business success. This year’s theme is Connecting Dreams to Resources.
Registration is free and opens in May! Stay tuned for updates.

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Transportation
2026-06-10 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

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 3909 Arrow Drive
2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Laurel Hills Community Center, 3808 Edwards Mill Road, 27612
June 10, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Laurel Hills Community Center, Meeting Room, 3808 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
3909 Arrow Dr
Pre-Submittal
OP-7-SHOD-2 TO RX-7-SHOD-2-CU
(Additional Information)
E
Worth Mills
Marziano II

Councilor Jones District E Meeting
2026-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 | La Cucina

BPAC Community Outreach Committee
2026-06-11 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.

Celebrating Art & Transportation on Blue Ridge Road
2026-06-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Noremac Drive, Noremac Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27612
Blue Ridge Road South is Complete!
The City is excited to celebrate the completion of the Blue Ridge Road South project with a ribbon-cutting event! We made improvements to Blue Ridge Road between Duraleigh Road and Homewood Banks Drive. Key features include new sidewalks, a multi-use path, and roadway upgrades.
Explore the project page for features and project details!
Art and Poetry Along the Corridor
The Public Artist team, Marino Heidel, created sculptures at nine locations throughout the corridor. Taking inspiration from nine of North Carolina’s poet laureates, the artists designed each sculpture as a visual interpretation of the poems. The project is a poetry walk experience along the corridor, with poems at each site.
Participating Poet Laureates include: Jackie Shelton Green, Shelby Stephenson, Joseph Bathanti, Cathy Smith Bowers, Kathryn Stripling Byer, Fred Davis Chappell, Sam Ragan, James Larkin Pearson, and Arthur Talmage Abernathy.

Raleigh Transit Authority
2026-06-11 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.
