[Durham INC] FW: Durham Planning Department Quarterly October 2011
TheOcean1 at aol.com
TheOcean1 at aol.com
Tue Oct 4 21:00:49 EDT 2011
The yard sale ordinance is unchanged from my recollection, it's been that
way for years. It's mostly a reactive law, as we can't expect our Planning
dept to roam the streets and count the number of yard sales we each have
each year. Basically it's complaint driven, as it should be. Perhaps I missed
your point.
eeeeeBill Anderson
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In a message dated 10/4/2011 6:38:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
pats1717 at hotmail.com writes:
This is probably on the website somewhere, but I'm too lazy to go look for
it. Note stories on mixed use and on yard sales.
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Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2011 14:50:39 -0400
To: pats1717 at hotmail.com
From: RWadegriffin at gmail.com
Subject: Durham Planning Department Quarterly October 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
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(http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/planning/) .
Fayetteville Street-University Land Use Update
The Fayetteville Street-University Land Use Update is a close look at
zoning and land use policy in the northern portion of the Fayetteville Street
Corridor. It has four main goals:
1. Update the Future Land Use Map for the area;
2. Update the zoning for the area;
3. Install a new zoning district, University-College 2, for the North
Carolina Central University Campus;
4. Analyze methods for removal of the 1964 North Carolina College
Redevelopment Plan.
Work on the Land Use Update began in the summer of 2007. The first public
meeting was held in the winter of 2008. Since then, six more public
meetings and workshops have taken place in an effort to gain input from
residents and create a vision for the area. The Fayetteville Street-University
Land Use Update was adopted by City Council on September 19, 2011.
Implementation of the plan is set to begin in the fall of 2011.
(http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/planning/fs_university_use_update.cfm)
Ninth Street Plan Update
The text amendment and zoning map change for the Ninth Street Compact
Design District went before the Planning Commission in August. A number of
people from the area, including property owners, developers, and neighbors,
were on hand. Those attending the public hearing both expressed support and
raised concerns regarding the proposal. The Planning Commission continued
the case until their October meeting in order to allow staff time to work
with stakeholders to seek resolution to the issues that were raised. For
more information on the proposed text amendment, zoning map change or the
issues raised at Planning Commission, please contact Lisa Miller at
lisa.miller at durhamnc.gov or 919-560-4137x28270. For reference purposes, the Text
Amendment case number is TC1000005 and the Zoning Map Change is Z1000017.
(http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/planning/ninth_street_dd.cfm)
Mixed Use Update
Since the Mixed Use Update Visioning Workshop in May of this year, staff
has been exploring policy and development tools to achieve the vision
expressed by stakeholders. Several focus groups convened to discuss location
criteria and how to guide mixed use development towards suitable areas of
Durham. The next public workshop will be held this fall. Details will be
posted along with other updates on our website.
(http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/planning/mixed_use_update.cfm)
2011 Durham Trails and Greenways Master Plan Update
The Durham City-County Planning Department has completed a draft of the
2011 Durham Trails and Greenways Master Plan update. This update makes
current the Trails and Greenways Master Plan adopted in 2001. The Durham Open
Space and Trails Commission (DOST) and its Trails Committee, in conjunction
with the Parks and Recreation Department, have updated the plan to reflect
changes in trail construction practices, trail priorities, and the
addition of new trails. Changes were also made to better coordinate with the
adopted Durham Walks Plan and the Comprehensive Bike Plan. New trails and
greenways with neighborhood connectors have been added to the maps within the
plan along with more flexible language and more user friendly mapping. An
important step in updating the adopted 2001 Trails and Greenways Master Plan
was having it reviewed by various community groups and DOST. The
Department would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved.
FEATURED ITEM
What the Planning Department Does:
The Policy Section
The Policy Section of the Durham City-County Planning Department is
responsible for long range and comprehensive planning. The Section is the
primary "keeper" of the Durham Comprehensive Plan. It handles all proposed
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map. One major
project that the Section is currently leading is an update of the entire
Comprehensive Plan. The most recent Durham Comprehensive Plan was adopted in
2005. Since the City and County have changed significantly since then, the
update is intended to bring the Plan's policies more in line with
existing conditions and future goals.
In addition to the Comprehensive Plan, the Policy Section manages other
projects that concentrate on the long range vision for Durham. To that end,
the Policy Section is responsible for small area plans, such as Land Use
Updates and Compact Neighborhood Plans. These focus on a specific area,
such as the Fayetteville Street Corridor or Ninth Street. Land Use Updates
examine the land use and zoning patterns of a particular area to address any
existing policies that may be out of date or not reflective of current
conditions and future goals. The most recent example was the Fayetteville
Street-University Land Use Update adopted on September 19, 2011.
The Policy Section is also the main liaison with City, County, and
regional partners for a future mass transit system. In order for such a system
to function well, the land use surrounding the proposed stations have to
support them. Compact Neighborhood Plans are plans for the areas around
future transit stations. The first of these, the Ninth Street Plan, was
adopted in 2008. Future Compact Neighborhood Plans will be undertaken as the
vision and implementation plan for transit comes into better focus.
One additional long range facet that the Policy Section addresses is open
space. Section staff has completed three open space plans to date. Those
are the New Hope Corridor Open Space Plan, the Eastern Durham Open Space
Plan, and the Little River Open Space Plan. Work continues on the Durham
Urban Open Space Plan.
The Policy Section also addresses regulations and policy research
regarding various other issues related to land use and development in Durham.
These include affordable housing, environmental regulations, and changes in
state law. The Policy Section is also responsible for all demographic
research and analysis for the department.
The Policy Section does not work on these projects in isolation. Like any
successful organization, the Durham City-County Planning Department
operates on a team basis, with its various sections sharing ideas and
expertise. For example, the Urban Design Section has been instrumental in creating
the Urban Open Space Plan and implementing the Ninth Street Plan. Staff
members from the Research and Development Review Sections have provided
expertise and advice regarding environmental regulations, and the
Comprehensive Plan Update is a true team effort with representatives from all sections
participating.
If you would like to learn more about any of the current projects being
undertaken by the Policy Section, contact the following individuals:
* Future Land Use Map Amendments and Transit Planning: Hannah Berg;
* Small Area and Compact Neighborhood Plans: Aaron Cain;
* Comprehensive Plan Update and Demographics: Laura Woods;
* Open Space and Environmental Planning: Helen Youngblood
Landlord Training Program
The Durham City-County Planning Department's Zoning Enforcement Section
is taking part in the City's new Landlord Training Program.
The Landlord Training Workshop is designed to assist landlords, property
managers, resident managers, and others who are actively involved in
managing rental housing.
The Program has two focal points:
* Encourage effective property management that will significantly
contribute to safe and decent housing, which will improve the health of the
community
* Legitimate techniques to halt illegal activity on rental property
Workshop Topics will include:
* The Community Approach: Building landlord, renter, homeowner, and
business relationships
* Applicant screening techniques
* Rental agreements and fair housing issues
* Management techniques
* The eviction process
* Achieving a stable, satisfied tenant base
* Maintaining property to habitable standards
* City code enforcement
The City of Durham has embarked on a campaign to address and revitalize
neighborhoods through the Neighborhood Pride Alliance Initiative. The focus
of this initiative, as it relates to rental housing, is to develop vibrant
and sustainable neighborhoods and to engage property owners in the
process. The Landlord Training Workshop is a joint effort between the community
and the City of Durham Departments of Neighborhood Improvement Services,
Police, Solid Waste Management, Community Development, Water Management,
Public Works (Stormwater Services Division), and Durham City-County Planning.
For more information and details, please contact Lynwood Best at 560-1647
x34254
Regulations for Residential Yard Sales and Yard Sale Signs
While yard sales are a great way to clean out a garage or attic and make
some extra cash, there are regulations that should be followed. The Durham
City-County Unified Development Ordinance regulates yard sales and signs
associated with yard sales.
Residential yard sales are permitted if they meet the following
standards:
1. All sales activities occur in daylight hours and on no more than
two consecutive days;
2. Display of goods occurs outside only on the day of the sale; and
3. No more than four sales shall occur on any single site in any
calendar year, with a minimum of four months between sales.
Yard sale signs are permitted if they meet the following standards:
1. The sign shall not exceed four feet in height and six square feet
in area;
2. Signs are limited to one sign per post/site;
3. Such signs may be erected five days prior to an event and shall be
removed within two days after the event; and
4. Signs shall not be attached to utility poles.
Planning Staff Moving On
Landy Void, Certified Zoning Officer in the Zoning Enforcement Section of
the Department, retired at the end of July. Landy began his career with
the City as a police officer, before transferring to the Planning Department
where he has served for the remainder of his time with the City. Outside
of being a City employee, Landy is a devoted father and grandfather. He has
also served as pastor of New Shiloh Holy Church for many years as well as
being the founder and lead singer of the gospel group, The Void Brothers.
We know he is looking forward to devoting more time to his family and his
church.
Julia Mullen, a planner in the Research Section, has left the Planning
Department to return to New Mexico where she lived for many years. Julia
has handled text amendments for Planning since 2007, and prior to that was a
program analyst with the City's Solid Waste Management Department for two
years. She is an attorney and found her previous experience as a state
regulator to be useful in both City positions. She wishes all of her
colleagues and collaborators all of the best.
Both Landy and Julia were great assets to the Durham City-County Planning
Department and will be missed. We wish them all the best in their future
endeavors.
IN THIS ISSUE
_Fayetteville Street-University Land Use Mixed Update_
(mip://098520a0/default.html#FayettevilleStreet)
_Ninth Street Plan Update_ (mip://098520a0/default.html#NinthStreet)
_Mixed Use Update_ (mip://098520a0/default.html#MixedUseUpdate)
_2011 Durham Trails and Greenways Master Plan_
(mip://098520a0/default.html#Trails)
_Featured Item:_ (mip://098520a0/default.html#FeaturedItem)
_What the Planning Department Does:_
(mip://098520a0/default.html#WhatWeDo)
_The Policy Section_ (mip://098520a0/default.html#WhatWeDo)
_Landlord Training Program_ (mip://098520a0/default.html#LandlordTP)
_Regulations for Residential Yard Sales and Yard Sale Signs_
(mip://098520a0/default.html#YardSale)
_Planning Staff Moving On_ (mip://098520a0/default.html#MovingOn)
_Hot Items_ (mip://098520a0/default.html#HotItems)
_Stay In Touch_ (mip://098520a0/default.html#StayinTouch)
_Planning Terms_ (mip://098520a0/default.html#PlanningTerms)
_Staff Profile_ (mip://098520a0/default.html#StaffProfile)
HOT ITEMS
October is Community Planning Month
The Planning Department is celebrating Community Planning Month this
October in several ways. The City Council and the Board of Commissioners have
been asked to proclaim October 2011 as Community Planning Month. We will
also be working with nearby schools to provide some planning-based
activities for students during this month. The purpose of Community Planning Month
is to highlight the contributions that planning makes to our community and
environment. It also provides an opportunity to recognize those who have
invested time and expertise in the improvement of Durham. Thus, we would
like to thank the members of our appointed and elected boards for lending
their time and talents to make Durham a better place to live and work.
STAY IN TOUCH
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PLANNING TERMS
Here we take a moment to define what are common terms for planners, but
may make no sense to the rest of the world.
"Mixed Use"
Mixed use has recently become a topic of great interest. As we discussed
in a previous newsletter, land use refers to the many different activities
that occur in a given area. Hence, mixed use can be defined simply as any
mix of land uses on a specific site, development, or even within a single
structure. Though many may not be aware of it, mixed use is a concept
familiar throughout the world. Many large cities such as New York have
buildings with retail on the first floor with office and/or residential above.
This is the first thing that comes to mind for most people when discussing
mixed use. This type of mixed use, known as vertical mixed use, is the most
recognized. It can exist in other forms as well. A transit oriented
suburban development with office over commercial surrounded by townhomes would be
a mixed use development designed to encourage the use of a transit line as
well as walkability. Prior to the 20th century, the practice of mixed use
was commonplace. In the years from the advent of zoning until around the
1970’s, the practice of building vertically mixed use buildings waned in
favor of separate single use zones. In recent years, with more people moving
out of the suburbs into more urban areas, and the desire for walkable
communities on the rise, more and more interest has been shown in mixed use
development. Whether they are single structures or entire planned
communities, mixed use is an important tool in the planning of our city’s future. As
such, our department has been working to define, regulate, and encourage
successful mixed use development in an effort to better our community. If
you are interested in more on this topic, read the Mixed Use Update to the
left, click on the link, and learn more about what we are working on and
how you can get involved.
STAFF PROFILE
Ralphele Reels is a native of Beaufort, NC, where he attended East
Carteret High School. After graduating, he served as chairman of the Board of
Directors for Carteret County Community Action, Inc. from 1983 to 1985.
In 1986, Ralphele started working for the City of Durham as a housing
code inspector where he stayed for nine years. During that time, he assisted
in drafting the City of Durham’s Minimum Housing Code. He then moved on to
the cemetery manager position operating both Maplewood and Beechwood
Cemeteries. In that position, Ralphele was responsible for managing a staff of
18, while also overseeing the administrative, operations, and budget
elements of the cemeteries.
In 1998, he was promoted to enterprise fund manager where he was
responsible for managing both cemeteries as well as the grounds maintenance for
all City-owned parks and City Hall. He later oversaw the management of the
City's parking decks.
Ralphele holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from North Carolina Wesleyan
College as well as a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from North
Carolina Central University.
Ralphele completed the Municipal Administration Course at the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He later taught a course for two years
on the subjects of housing code and zoning enforcement.
Ralphele has been in the Planning Department for eight years. He is
currently a Senior Planner in the Zoning Enforcement Division.
Ralphele enjoys spending his free time walking, reading, visiting parks
and zoos, and fishing. He also enjoys spending time at the beach and in the
mountains.
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