Civic

Planning Commission

Duke University's proposed East Campus expansion failed after neighbors and commissioners rejected its refusal to guarantee Campus Drive-only access, citing fears of neighborhood street traffic and environmental uncertainties.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a contentious 300-unit mixed-use development on Fayetteville Road on a 9-1 vote despite concerns about traffic and affordable housing levels.

Planning Commission

Durham's planning commission unanimously rejected a 702-unit Sheffield Farms rezoning despite the developer's $300,000 affordable housing commitment, citing outdated traffic studies and incomplete sewer infrastructure guarantees.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously rejected two massive residential projects citing inadequate affordable housing, environmental damage, and minimal school contributions.

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Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously rejected a 218-unit apartment complex at Wake Olive amid testimony about water contamination, EMS delays, and infrastructure strain.

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The Planning Commission unanimously approved the Shannon at Old Chapel Hill mixed-use development after the applicant resolved stormwater and traffic concerns with the neighborhood.

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The Planning Commission unanimously approved the city's new comprehensive plan despite contentious public opposition to urban growth boundary expansion into southeast Durham.

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The Planning Commission cancelled its May 23 meeting after failing to achieve a quorum due to vacant seats, illness, and commissioners away on work trips.

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Planning Commission approved a contested 99-townhouse rezoning over residents' objections that notification signs were posted a mile away from affected homes and traffic could overwhelm a two-lane neighborhood exit.

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The Planning Commission approved a 61-townhouse project near Southern High School despite commissioners' concerns that Clayton Road cannot handle the traffic during school pickup and dropoff times.

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The Planning Commission deferred a vote on expanding the urban growth boundary after more than 100 speakers opposed adding developable land, citing pollution, inadequate fire services, and affordable housing concerns.

Planning Commission

Durham's Planning Commission rejected a rezoning of Southpoint Mall for 1,382 apartments and office space, citing zero affordable housing and the developer's history of evicting 393 families.

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Planning Commission

Durham's planning commission narrowly approved a controversial 440-unit Shady Grove project despite community concerns about drainage, traffic, and school capacity impacts.