[Durham INC] FW: Notice for TC1200012 for December 10, 2013, Planning Commission

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I agree w Pat, of course, though I am wary of fighting developers and losing :-(
Melissa

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On Nov 22, 2013, at 6:15 AM, Pat Carstensen <pats1717 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> THis is apparently a new version of the gift to some developer so they can fit a few more units into land they must have paid too much for in the first place.
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> In my mind, this is a pernicious and stupid way to solve the problem that if you have 1 acre, an upper limit of 3.5 units per acre gives you 1/2 a unit, which doesn't make sense.  However, they change the multiplier rather than do the reasonable option of rounding the result up (I'm sure they can find someone who can use the calculator to multiply with fractions).  Changing the multiplier means that someone with 20 acres gets 10 new units.  INC should be opposing this. 
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> The link in the announcement did not work for me.  Try http://durhamnc.gov/ich/cb/ccpd/Pages/Text%20Amendments/Pending-Text-Amendments.aspx
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> Regards, pat
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> From: Wade.Griffin at durhamnc.gov
> Subject: Notice for TC1200012 for December 10, 2013, Planning Commission
> Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 16:22:25 +0000
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> Please be advised of the upcoming Durham Planning Commission public hearing on proposed changes to the text of the Durham Unified Development Ordinance (UDO): 
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> Text amendment TC1200012 proposes changes to Article 6, District Intensity Standards, to revise certain density requirements, including:
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> 1.       Adjusting current density allowances to remove fractions of dwelling units;
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> 2.       Modifying the existing Residential Suburban-Multifamily (RS-M) Major Roadway Density Bonus to include frontage along service roads;
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> 3.       Allowing higher densities, but only with approval of the governing body through rezoning with a development plan; and
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> 4.      Allowing the use of density bonuses for multifamily development in non-residential districts in the Suburban and Compact Neighborhood Tiers, consistent with what is currently permitted within the Urban Tier.
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> The Durham Planning Commission will hold the public hearing on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 101 City Hall Plaza, 1st Floor. 
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> Agenda materials will be available online by November 27, 2013. The text of the proposed change may be viewed at http://durhamnc.gov/ich/cb/ccpd/Pages/Text%20Amendments/Pending-Text Amendments.aspx.  Interested parties may appear and speak at the public hearing.  Substantial changes to the proposed action may be made following the public hearing. For more information please contact Michael Stock, 560-4137 x28227; Michael.Stock at DurhamNC.gov.
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> Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act - A person with a disability may receive an auxiliary aid or service to effectively participate in city government activities by contacting the ADA Coordinator, voice 919-560-4197, fax 560-4196, TTY 919-560-1200, or ADA at durhamnc.gov, as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the event or deadline date.
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> Wade Griffin
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> Planner
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> Durham City/County Planning Department
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> 101 City Hall Plaza
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> Durham NC 27701
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> Phone: 919-560-4137 x28229
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> Fax    : 919-560-4641
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> www.durhamnc.gov/departments/planning
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