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Council rezones 1612 Carpenter Fletcher Road to allow expanded commercial uses; applicant agrees to native-plant commitment for future landscaping
Summary
Council approved a zoning map change for 1612/1562 Carpenter Fletcher Road to expand permitted commercial uses; applicant added daycare at planning commission's request and agreed to a textual commitment to include native species in required landscaping if the site is redeveloped.
Durham City Council voted unanimously on March 16 to rezone a 0.9-acre parcel at 1612/1562 Carpenter Fletcher Road to commercial general with a textual development plan to broaden permitted uses on the site. Planning staff told council the change is generally consistent with the neighborhood services place type and noted an existing site plan with landscaping that already includes native species.
During the hearing council members asked whether the applicant would commit to native plants or green infrastructure in any future redevelopment. Planning staff said a textual development plan can carry a proffer about required landscaping; the applicant agreed to work with staff to provide language committing to native species inclusion if landscaping is required at time of redevelopment. The planning department will work with the applicant to formalize the commitment.
