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Planner Peyton Burgess said the request was a general rezoning to make the full 10.25‑acre parcel industrial light. Applicant Katie Hamilton of Gander Development told council the property had been used as a laydown yard and parking during construction of I‑885 and that making the site uniformly industrial light would avoid split‑zoning complications during stormwater permitting and property development.

Hamilton said Gander Development is working with an industrial-building specialist (Tectonic and Hamilton Property Group) and expects typical light‑industrial or warehouse and assembly uses; applicant partners estimated an operator might employ roughly 90 people. The proposed access for future uses would be from the U.S. 70 Service Road rather than State Road 98.

One nearby resident, Stanley Ballard, attended the meeting and raised concerns about traffic on the corridor and asked what type of tenant the site might attract. Hamilton said the site is expected to be accessed from U.S. 70 Service Road and that some traffic could flow to I‑885; staff and the applicant said pre-application consultation described the rezoning as a cleanup that is consistent with long-range planning and the place-type map.

Planning commission unanimously recommended approval; the council adopted the rezoning ordinance and the required consistency statement by unanimous vote at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Durham City Council August 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a rezoning to make a 10.25-acre property wholly industrial light, aligning zoning across a site previously used as a laydown and parking yard during construction of nearby I‑885.","taxTitle","Durham City, Durham County, North Carolina","taxId",5766,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_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":73,"_74":73},6495030,"Council OKs South Alston rezoning for 200 apartments with 40% income‑restricted units",0,5915000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5597115-209086f5156097ae444b1bb8dc47fade&start=5915&end=5915","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5597115-209086f5156097ae444b1bb8dc47fade/thumbnail_5915000.jpg","/articles/6495030/Durham-City/Durham-County/North-Carolina/Council-OKs-South-Alston-rezoning-for-200-apartments-with-40-incomerestricted-units","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6495030-e90464d02461e5fa4ca9eabbd3dee484/orig.mp4?Expires=1771116098&Signature=YolRfTPZyVPC2h6b6KH9rwq3wv-cO3URU8s9qupfImWwxi-YmVLLnWiZXRq1vVFad4C83O5lx93yjTLvbp2ktcvgubQbD~~wPI~yHAB7nLcndZMHXRnYHuDM-ckkEe0Tc2pLSZIhZJfGlkgDDT~JQOSWacGAuNi60~Bk8DmSmM-AxIgV6CLe4SImmWgD4fh1jpvn9k5uWM7gGZUTl7tLsK44xMXWQo4gtHmacnPLp2VdYik~8M2DhgoCp-HuvGdlgtjQsyqPkWZRi7po~5nDCvgYDO2aHvvZNhsLLEDY4gDI~TsfDK8w1HWPrds~ZU-d~zpy37ALLLoCKwvh6dz4uQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Durham City Council voted to rezone four parcels on South Alston Avenue to permit a 200‑unit planned-development residential project that includes a substantial affordability commitment.

Planner Peyton Burgess told the council the rezoning petition proposes Planned Development Residential (PDR 41.408) for about 4.83 acres; staff described the proposed zoning as generally inconsistent with the current place-type map (which designates the site as general industrial) but recommended a place-type change if the rezoning is approved.

Dan Jewell of Thomas & Hutton, representing developer Durhamite Holdings, said the project would deliver up to 200 apartment units with 40% income-restricted at 60% of area median income. Jewell said the developer intends to rely on conventional financing (4% LIHTC model was discussed in the hearing for similar projects) and said the applicant would not pursue city funding. He also stated the developer would make a $15,000 payment to Durham Public Schools before the first certificate of compliance, committed to planting 80% native trees required for the site, and proffered a construction-cost commitment to build a multiuse sidewalk connecting to existing segments — the exact construction amount will be determined with a contractor and the city.

Several neighbors and community members spoke in opposition, raising concerns about traffic congestion on Alston Avenue and Carpenter‑Fletcher Road, lack of sidewalks and pedestrian connectivity to transit, impacts on neighborhood character adjacent to historic homes and emergency vehicle access in congested periods. Opponents included Sarah Mosier and Dr. Jim Eaker, who said the corridor is often gridlocked and expressed concerns about safety, school capacity and emergency access.

Jewell and the applicant team said two neighborhood meetings were held and that they had been in contact with Durham Public Schools because the site abuts Hillside High School. Council members pressed the applicant and staff for additional specifics about sidewalk timelines and CIP coordination; staff said Carpenter‑Fletcher improvements are part of a city project but clarified project timelines require coordination with transportation programming.

Council members emphasized the project’s strength on affordability: the 40% income‑restricted commitment drew praise and was a key factor in support. Council members also requested follow‑up on sidewalk construction and coordination with transportation and schools for implementation. The council adopted the rezoning ordinance and the required statutory consistency statement; both votes were unanimous.","Council approved rezoning for a 4.83‑acre South Alston Avenue site to allow 200 apartments; the proposal includes 40% of units income‑restricted at 60% AMI, a payment to Durham Public Schools, and a proffered sidewalk construction commitment.",{"_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":73,"_74":73},6495035,"Council approves Fayetteville Street PDR for 220 income‑restricted apartments",2727,3151000,5878000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5597115-209086f5156097ae444b1bb8dc47fade&start=3151&end=5878","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5597115-209086f5156097ae444b1bb8dc47fade/thumbnail_3151000.jpg","/articles/6495035/Durham-City/Durham-County/North-Carolina/Council-approves-Fayetteville-Street-PDR-for-220-incomerestricted-apartments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6495035-d330213afeb1094d07e082a8c101dfb9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771116098&Signature=MMv0LWLXzt2KjMDz4XTlylc7fR8GBwIyPV60kILTEMPNg0jpwvfEqz5qTVizO4iypMQMWBJ9DO10G2g744ooP89VbxEbW~LOhInDWSXj~mLzYb2NJ8RfSdrueosqYP~o-UC7D3GZnJedVLdQ9UrL3OMUlqTxxXgY7n~PKqtL2JiE7RxWjyD~sM5RQ0106Fky4husLO0Aa2IfaYT95xCfBfvIdZySaia8nqwZsjeFBPK5~5QTJdGqKZgsURtr9CcMA1wEuaZ~q0BWAUQKRqyPwHK1-UaR~9gQDgWNDO34WQBvjN9eV7CvmtpC2~F~aEVnk~JVlYitE670EQP24FXeMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Durham City Council on Monday approved a rezoning that will allow up to 220 income‑restricted multifamily units at 3707 Fayetteville Street.

Planning staff summarized the request and described the proposed Planned Development Residential (PDR 22.449) as generally consistent with the place-type map designation for apartments and townhouses. Peyton Burgess of the planning department briefed council that the parcel totals about 9.77 acres and that the proposed zoning aligns with the place-type designation for multifamily housing.

Applicant counsel Neil Ghosh told council Elmington Capital Group plans a multifamily development using tax-credit financing and said the site is well‑located near transit, schools and the ATT greenway. Ghosh said the team committed to reduced impervious surface, native landscaping, and a bus stop; he also told the council the developer expects to deliver the project without city subsidy. The applicant indicated a contribution to Durham Public Schools (a $9,000 contribution was referenced during council Q&A) and said the project aims to use 4% low-income housing tax credit financing.

One speaker, Anita Scott Neville, a native of Durham, urged caution and asked the council to ensure neighbors were included in outreach and that the project’s impacts on traffic, school capacity and neighborhood character be considered. Staff reported the planning commission unanimously recommended approval, and the applicant said it held at least two neighborhood meetings and had consulted with Durham Public Schools because of the site’s proximity to Hillside High School.

Council members praised the project’s affordability commitments. Council Member Riss noted the development is an infill opportunity near transit and public institutions. Council Member Cook thanked the applicant for the school donation and bus-shelter commitment and said she would support approval. Council Member Reiss called the application “a model infill project.”

The council adopted the rezoning ordinance and also approved the statutorily required consistency statement; both votes were unanimous. The applicant’s commitments recorded in the public record include a school donation, transit-related proffers and design commitments to reduce impervious coverage and use native plants.","The council rezoned a 9.77-acre parcel at 3707 Fayetteville Street to a planned development residential district to allow up to 220 income-restricted multifamily units; applicant committed to neighborhood proffers including a donation to Durham Public Schools and transit/support measures.",{"_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":73,"_74":73},6495039,"Durham council adopts Walltown Small Area Plan after months of neighborhood-led work",3857,1292000,5149000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5597115-209086f5156097ae444b1bb8dc47fade&start=1292&end=5149","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5597115-209086f5156097ae444b1bb8dc47fade/thumbnail_1292000.jpg","/articles/6495039/Durham-City/Durham-County/North-Carolina/Durham-council-adopts-Walltown-Small-Area-Plan-after-months-of-neighborhood-led-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6495039-ac3c62af9e0d3a51b4e2ca310cf99aeb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771116098&Signature=L4ZqV42nAjauS~lD3rzsVE0g~bQYlC7d5lIsY70xln1x2Th37A-g1SRuW~0YwGUzYkd8WAVdWb9oB2FAmb~7SZSqfJ~~5gk0VRORafATQhjX1tn-BxGzf-AYu6kj3BBf~MrPgBc13nvNBVyVjXJEtRfqImg6g7fcCLivtXs~BYgkUoIE8aLf1RZwIqoLT7sddvOTEZma8zz9JgJ80raIp9uzlGc-7NkTwjgbkTlOIPata4cuwPsiQmtyideofY46qd0gVTpz6ZdPTRF8Uuq8jxNQ2FrEuW9YhEeX3jJHQz6EjQPsCzqWVfzlcxUTHxRUFGwY5U1LfXF5OPlHfru-cQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Durham City Council on Monday voted to adopt the Walltown Small Area Plan, a neighborhood-led land-use guidance document meant to shape redevelopment of the former Northgate Mall site and broader Walltown neighborhood.

The nonbinding plan, presented by senior planner Karl Kolozna, recommends a phased transition for the Northgate site to a higher-density, mixed-use, transit-oriented grid with affordable housing, affordable retail, public/community space, and environmental protections. Kolozna told the council that “Small area plans are advisory, and they are not legally binding.”

The plan grew from a citywide comprehensive plan update and a targeted planning process requested by elected officials; staff said Walltown was prioritized because of redevelopment potential at the nearly 60-acre former Northgate Mall. Kolozna said the plan was developed through “equitable community engagement and staff analysis,” and that the plan went to the planning commission with a 12–0 recommendation.

Neighborhood advocates and residents who testified urged adoption and urged the council to protect community leverage in future development. Brandon Williams, a core member of the Walltown Community Association, said redevelopment “must include significant affordable housing, affordable retail, community and green space, and environmental sustainability,” and asked council to adopt the plan as an affirmation of resident power. Several speakers warned that changes in the city’s pending Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) could reduce neighbors’ leverage during rezoning and urged the council to preserve constraints that would allow negotiation of community benefits.

Council members praised the neighborhood-led process and the plan’s intent. Council Member Baker called small-area planning “hard work for the planning staff that conduct and manage the process” and said the Walltown effort set a model for broader use of neighborhood plans. Several council members pressed staff for clearer timelines and next steps for actions the plan recommends, including improved flood mapping, closure or formalization of “paper streets,” and potential stewardship of a small cluster of city-owned lots along Sprunt Avenue.

At the council’s request staff described Paper Street A and three adjacent city-owned parcels near Sprunt Avenue, noting streams and environmental constraints. Kolozna said the lots are “not suitable for something like affordable housing given environmental conditions” and recommended exploring park or pocket-park uses. The council also heard that about 500 pounds of trash and debris had recently been removed from Paper Street A, and staff said the Office of Performance and Innovation had preliminarily identified Walltown projects for Love Your Block funding.

Council Member Baker offered a motion during debate asking that “limitations of the current zoning at Northgate, including height limits and not allowing research and development, should remain in place until a rezoning application is submitted by a developer.” That amendment was discussed at length and later withdrawn by the mover at the dais; staff warned that as written the language would be difficult to reconcile with the UDO rewrite because district names and standards are changing.

The council voted unanimously to amend the Durham Comprehensive Plan to include the Walltown Small Area Plan. The council later approved a separate place-type map amendment reclassifying three city-owned parcels next to Sprunt Avenue from established residential or neighborhood service area to recreation and open space, and two parcels containing the Walltown Grange school to community institution; that vote passed 6–0.

The plan is advisory: it does not change zoning on property by itself, but staff and supporters said it is intended to guide future rezoning requests, capital investments, and collaborative negotiations between developers, residents and the city. Staff said additional engagement, analysis and coordination with other departments will be necessary to implement actions in the plan, and that some items may require budget requests or surveying to complete steps such as paper-street closures.

Council members and residents said they expect the plan to inform next steps at the Northgate site and urged careful coordination with the pending UDO update, transportation planning and stormwater/flood mapping work. The council adopted the Walltown Small Area Plan and the related place-type amendments that evening.","After extensive community engagement and a unanimous council vote, Durham City Council adopted the Walltown Small Area Plan and approved place-type map changes for several parcels, including reclassifying three city-owned lots near Sprunt Avenue as recreation and open space.","actionData","errors"]

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