The Planning Commission voted 8-1 to reject Durham Gateway at Brier Creek, citing concerns that the 310-acre mixed-use development would add 22,700 daily vehicles to an already-congested Highway 70 and overwhelm emergency services.
Planning Commission voted 8-1 to reject Durham Gateway at Brier Creek, a 310-acre mixed-use development, citing concerns that 22,700 daily vehicles would overwhelm Highway 70 and emergency services already handling 24 percent higher EMS call volumes.
Community members documented that fire response times are increasing and schools operate at 243 percent capacity in some grades, arguing the commission approves developments faster than infrastructure can support.
Commission unanimously approved Fayetteville Flats, a 220-unit income-restricted apartment development near Hillside High School serving households at 60 percent of area median income with no city or county subsidy required.