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Residents urge council to reject 140-unit Picker Road rezoning near Sandy Creek Park; council continues decision to March 17
Summary
Hundreds of residents opposed a proposal to rezone a Picker Road site for up to 140 apartments adjacent to Sandy Creek Park. The council heard about 80 speakers, many citing traffic, flooding and habitat concerns, and agreed to continue the matter to March 17 to allow more technical responses and negotiated commitments.
The Durham City Council on Tuesday heard intense public opposition to a proposed rezoning that would allow up to 140 apartments near Sandy Creek Park and the Picker Road corridor. After more than two hours of public testimony from residents, school officials and environmental advocates, the council agreed to continue consideration to March 17.
Planning staff reported the applicant seeks rezoning to allow multifamily development on a site currently designated suburban-residential; the staff report said the property’s requested map change would be consistent with the city’s land-use…
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