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Z‑45‑24 (Litchford Road): The council approved a rezoning of two properties on Litchford Road from R‑4 to R‑6 (conditional use), with zoning conditions that cap development at eight dwelling units on the combined properties and require specified streetscape and exterior material commitments. Planning staff said the sites are forested and adjacent to North Ridge Golf Course; Planning Commission recommended approval 8–0. A motion to adopt the staff consistency statement and approve the zoning amendment passed by voice vote.

Z‑46‑24 (4349 and 4353 Pearl Road): Council approved rezoning two properties on Pearl Road to a new R‑10 conditional use district that limits overall yield to no more than 40 dwelling units and prohibits certain building types (stacked units). Staff described the lots as undeveloped and forested and said the change is consistent with the Low‑Scale Residential future land‑use designation. Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously; the council adopted the staff consistency statement and approved the rezoning by voice vote.

Z‑49‑24 (3716 and 3800 Pearl Road): Council approved rezoning of two additional Pearl Road parcels from R‑4 to R‑10 conditional use to allow townhome development; staff noted a Neuse River buffer along the site and that the request provides transitional density to adjacent single‑family neighborhoods. Planning Commission recommended approval; council adopted the consistency statement and approved the zoning amendment by voice vote.

TC‑8‑24 (Townhouse building type clarifications): Council approved a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendment clarifying that multiple townhouse buildings can be located on a single lot and that ownership structures may vary (fee simple versus condominium/association arrangements). Staff and councilors said the change is a clarification and does not change where townhouses are permitted or dimensional standards.

Each approved item included a consistency statement dated 04/01/2025 as recorded in the agenda materials. No individual recorded roll‑call tallies were included in the transcript excerpt; the motions reported in the transcript carried by voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Raleigh City Council Evening Meeting - April 1, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 1 meeting the council approved multiple zoning cases and a UDO text amendment. Staff presentations noted site specifics; two items were approved after public hearings and two were continued earlier in the meeting (Z‑38‑24 continued separately).","taxTitle","Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina","taxId",4736,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6094236,"Council keeps rezoning for Raleigh Sports and Entertainment District open after lengthy hearing on traffic, stormwater and access",3985,1052290,5037395,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2844477-61875c5d892355730393569e4ce456d3&start=1052&end=5037","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2844477-61875c5d892355730393569e4ce456d3/thumbnail_1052290.jpg","/articles/6094236/Raleigh/Wake-County/North-Carolina/Council-keeps-rezoning-for-Raleigh-Sports-and-Entertainment-District-open-after-lengthy-hearing-on-traffic-stormwater-and-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6094236-71ed12f103f80d57fe42e42db9fb3c53/orig.mp4?Expires=1770620951&Signature=EZa4lbBmdNzzIUFGXi97hRK4Iw4HD6JGRYi9yGYFkVkicnbIz39YbV6wgweL-a3Dv7zMfS0f5JVhbyiy4w-GP3-g50m-iU7QeIgyk8lx-fRvrzU7W0Ha4DcyhVbvCvAp0U0eonpT~Gc~09RmsdH9IjPd7YifJsV4ACjJYutgIFCrYA415z-rBhIHz~joShZRFqfyu7gvtoRwYVxT1xlxteOUE0w0OJ0ChSHQ2sdu3bwgm30icSg2RFy1eoMwH23ebQWgaQVo-bAaREOZEDQmobM6l6kVOix0BYuekHskRYPoOCBOP4kGt2D6r9riyfOSLJXWJ0ek5cXN78kU0kmJEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Raleigh City Council on April 1 recessed a final decision on rezoning case Z‑38‑24, the proposed Planned Development (PD) for the Lenovo Center site and surrounding 80‑acre complex, and voted to keep the hearing open and return to the council on April 15 at 1 p.m. for further consideration.

Planning staff described the request as a PD that would subdivide about 80 acres into four subdistricts (A‑D), with a combined maximum entitlement of up to 4,200 dwelling units and roughly 3.8 million square feet of nonresidential space by staff estimate. The PD as proposed would allow building heights up to 40 stories in most subdistricts (15 stories in Subdistrict B), set an open‑space minimum of roughly 11.42 acres (about 4% of the site), and identify tree conservation areas totaling about 4.37 acres (approximately 5.4%). Staff noted the plan defines parking, pedestrian connections, and phased development expected to take 10–15 years to fully build out.

Jamie Schwedler of Parker Poe presented on behalf of the applicant team and said project partners include Gale Force Sports and Entertainment and investors associated with the Carolina Hurricanes and Pacific‑affiliated developers. Brian Fork of Gale Force told council the redevelopment agreement and the tri‑party agreement amendments bind the developer to two specific public commitments: (1) a requirement that 10% of residential units across all phases be affordable to households earning up to 80% of area median income, and (2) payments of ad valorem taxes (or payments in lieu of taxes) to the city and county after credits for public area improvements the developer funds are exhausted.

“There are 2 things that I want to specifically point out...the development agreement now requires and we are bound by all the residential units, housing that's produced in the development throughout all 4 phases. 10% of all of that has to be affordable for those making households making up to 80% of AMI,” Brian Fork said. “We have agreed to do [payments in lieu of taxes] in the development agreement.”

Public comment included both supporters and neighbors expressing concerns. Representatives of nearby neighborhoods and the Alliance for Reedy Creek asked the developers to provide periodic reports on traffic mitigation, emergency access, and sediment/turbidity monitoring during construction. Cardinal Gibbons High School’s board chair, Tim Thronson, and students urged stronger pedestrian and school‑access protections, including formal conditions requiring the developer to work with the school on crossings and construction‑traffic management. Several speakers asked for protections for Richland Creek, including monitoring and improved stormwater measures.

City transportation staff and the applicant reviewed traffic study recommendations. The applicant said a voluntary Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) at rezoning stage examined a full‑build worst‑case scenario and identified a conceptual set of roadway and intersection improvements — including converting the three‑leg Wade Park/Edwards Mill intersection into a four‑leg intersection with upgraded pedestrian facilities and signalization — that will be coordinated with NCDOT and implemented where and when appropriate during site‑plan review. City staff cautioned that some crossing improvements are constrained by state right‑of‑way and by minimum NCDOT spacing rules: Transportation staff measured about 400 feet between Stephen Stroud Way and Trinity Road and said NCDOT normally requires about 1,200 feet of separation, making a new signal at that location unlikely.

On stormwater, the applicant’s engineer said phased construction and existing on‑site stormwater infrastructure will reduce exposed disturbed area at any one time and increase staged treatment opportunities. City stormwater staff said much of the property falls under North Carolina State University’s MS4 (municipal separate storm sewer) permit and the state’s construction erosion and sediment controls program; they advised residents to pursue monitoring data through the state regulatory authority when appropriate.

Councilors asked the applicant to continue coordination with neighborhood groups, Cardinal Gibbons High School, NCDOT and city transportation staff. Before voting, a councilmember moved to keep the hearing open and continue Z‑38‑24 to the April 15 1 p.m. session; the motion carried.

Actions recorded: the council voted to continue the rezoning hearing and requested additional detail and coordination on pedestrian/bicycle connections, off‑site improvements, stormwater protections and an engagement plan with nearby neighborhoods and schools. No zoning approval was granted on April 1; the case remains active and pending further council review.","Council left rezoning case Z‑38‑24 — the planned development for the Lenovo Center and surrounding 80‑acre site — open for further work after public comment raised pedestrian and traffic safety concerns and staff and developers outlined commitments including 10% affordable housing and payments in lieu of taxes tied to public improvements.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6094241,"Council approves annexation for Lewisburg Road site proposed for 330 apartments",163,835440,998765,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2844477-61875c5d892355730393569e4ce456d3&start=835&end=998","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2844477-61875c5d892355730393569e4ce456d3/thumbnail_835440.jpg","/articles/6094241/Raleigh/Wake-County/North-Carolina/Council-approves-annexation-for-Lewisburg-Road-site-proposed-for-330-apartments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6094241-cb09aa92516ca3f2ff09739e725fecdd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770620951&Signature=lfjZ77KYC784oq87~VL3vuGffWd8TVIDthz2c~4jqaVEs-AmEmR-TYyPz3vUVrFeffxij38q9a7pnGgTZJRCXPTx4L0S~d2ieVhK8PNhPc2dI6kVlt685R3mrW~5px8b3~Ve-keomGTuBeFxYZ5-yphS6Gf-L2nqcqSGQwUH0Ut6CrHIkluWguGAF59Ka5rNzdRyMZgebKJxGw4OpKjc45zuOuOTp6P1vXorDEh1N~TdQiDPoOMahgtd6YwrKF52XFcD~8s4heDt-9FB3SYm9R-QMbh0rv81SdJochnVi5EyQO5wQvAIza2kJVXRxdzJy7nA1bBOA8BNY-YBWTfGIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Raleigh City Council on April 1 authorized annexation of a contiguous petition (AXO 2255000) for property on Lewisburg Road to allow a proposed multifamily development to proceed under city jurisdiction.

Planning staff described the site as just under 11 acres within the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and said the applicant proposes a 330‑unit multifamily apartment complex. An administrative site review was said to be underway; staff showed aerials and maps indicating existing water connections along Lewisburg Road and sewer connections through the property. Staff also told council the site is outside the city's known standard fire response time for full response and arrival of a second company.

“...the petition that you have in front of you is for a contiguous petition annexation within the ETJ. It is currently a residential mixed use 7 story condition, use, conditional use. It is just under 11 acres. The proposed applicant is looking to build a 330 multifamily apartment unit, and the administrative sites review is currently under review,” Planning Manager Matt Bailey said during his presentation.

After opening and closing the public hearing with no speakers signed up, a councilmember moved to authorize the annexation effective immediately. The motion carried by voice vote.

Actions recorded in the meeting include the authorization of annexation effective immediately; staff noted utilities are present along Lewisburg Road and that approving annexation will 'fill in an Incorporated County Island' in the ETJ. Council did not record a named mover or seconder on the excerpted transcript.","The council authorized annexation of a nearly 11‑acre property on Lewisburg Road that the applicant proposes to develop with a 330‑unit multifamily project; staff noted utilities are available but the site is outside standard fire response times for a second company.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6094246,"Council approves $36,000 business investment grant for Reliant Corporation",196,618990,815070,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2844477-61875c5d892355730393569e4ce456d3&start=618&end=815","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2844477-61875c5d892355730393569e4ce456d3/thumbnail_618990.jpg","/articles/6094246/Raleigh/Wake-County/North-Carolina/Council-approves-36000-business-investment-grant-for-Reliant-Corporation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6094246-5ea71e9460e056eda37b5bb92a464c03/orig.mp4?Expires=1770620951&Signature=GBFTB4bxe7l0mwD38D~zH5Y7qOatIwz-oPXj6NY-VYZ-gvR0242c6uhwQ3-mkb28tUbYWnXAjZ1rcULEuJdlzEHrOE8eYKgkTi2zPs2kYfrUOAX785YaXE4fvB7wBWRbiwJHUOBox4g1tR3QlqJVZpYPt6nXh9nqBBqenKk9mPoLAg8xsbKCKKexza3YTH80dDO3svnEWUTBIR2PwyFrSJ0Yo4lfFfUbqDbiL6cPV5g6ezudOIJQduzEZC~5VrH~nFYZZAEIjwOxmIRla4VwYw-Rxk7NwFdjsnhFgNlzw7N2CC6m44N~PZE5Bfw~NRjml-QP-bOplSdOG-tNmT9DCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Raleigh City Council on April 1 approved a local business investment grant not to exceed $36,000 to Reliant Corporation to support the company’s planned headquarters relocation to Raleigh.

City staff told council the incentive is part of a state matching provision tied to the state Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG). The company’s project was presented as a $2,120,000 investment in real estate and equipment that would create 180 permanent full‑time jobs with an average annual salary of $190,858. Staff said the local grant would be paid over five years and only if Reliant fulfills the JDIG hiring and performance requirements.

“The state matching grant provision, it is required that they qualify for the state's job development investment grant,” Kyle Touchstone of Raleigh Economic Development said during the hearing. “In order to meet the provisions of the local incentive, they have to meet the minimum hiring requirement, which is the 180 full time jobs. And then we pay that out over 5 years, but they have to meet the requirements of the JDIG in order to then fulfill our requirements to receive that payment.”

After the public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers signed up, a motion to approve the staff recommendation — to determine the incentive will increase taxable property, employment and business prospects and to authorize execution of a final incentive agreement — passed by voice vote. Council framed the approval as contingent on Reliant meeting the state JDIG conditions; staff said if the company fails to meet the JDIG requirements it would not receive the local payments.

Actions at the meeting included a motion to authorize finalization and execution of the incentive agreement in an amount not to exceed $36,000; the motion passed. The council did not identify a mover or second on the record during the transcript excerpt.","Raleigh council authorized a five‑year local match of $36,000 for Reliant Corporation’s headquarters relocation after a short public hearing and unanimous vote. The incentive is contingent on meeting state Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) hiring requirements.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: April 1 zoning items and townhouse text amendment

Council keeps rezoning for Raleigh Sports and Entertainment District open after lengthy hearing on traffic, stormwater and access

Council approves annexation for Lewisburg Road site proposed for 330 apartments

Council approves $36,000 business investment grant for Reliant Corporation