Chapel Hill public meetings in 2025

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will consider approval of a minor modification to the AURA Chapel Hill project, involving slight massing changes and a material change to a small commercial building. They will also review and approve November meeting minutes. The meeting is virtual and no petitions were filed.

• Consent agenda: AURA Chapel Hill final plans review with minor massing and material changes
• Approval of November meeting minutes
• Welcome of three new commission members
• No petitions noted at agenda release

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider two applications: old business at 132 S Columbia Street and new business at 304 N Boundary Street. The commission will also discuss proposed revisions to its Rules of Procedure. Approval of the November 11, 2025 action minutes is on the agenda.

• Old business: 132 S Columbia Street application (25-0532)
• New business: 304 N Boundary Street application (25-0533)
• Discussion of Chapel Hill Historic District Commission Rules of Procedure revisions (25-0534)
• Approval of November 11, 2025 action minutes (25-0531)

Town Council

This is a ceremonial organizational meeting where the new Town Council takes the oath of office, elects a Mayor Pro tempore, and appoints council liaisons. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Oath of Office for Mayor-Elect Jess Anderson and Council Members-Elect Camille Berry, Wes McMahon, Paris Miller-Foushee, and Louie Rivers, III
• Election of Mayor Pro tempore
• Appointments for various council liaisons and representatives

The council unanimously elected Council Member Camille Berry as mayor pro tem. It also unanimously approved appointments for various council liaisons and representatives. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Elected Camille Berry as mayor pro tem (unanimous)
• Approved appointments for council liaisons and representatives (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This is a regular meeting with mostly procedural items. The commission will elect a new chair and vice chair, review planning commission applications, and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Approval of draft October 21 and November 18 minutes
• Planning Commission Applications (details not specified)
• Chair and Vice Chair Election

The Planning Commission elected Jonathan Mitchell as chair and Geoffrey Green as vice‑chair. The commission also recommended four applicants—Julia Chamberlain, Peter Maniloff, E. Strother Murray‑ndinga, and Erik Valera—to be interviewed by Town Council. Minutes from the October 21 and November 18 meetings were approved.

• Jonathan Mitchell elected chair (5-2 vote)
• Geoffrey Green unanimously elected vice‑chair
• Recommended four applicants to Town Council (6-1 vote)
• Approved October 21 meeting minutes
• Approved November 18 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to receive a staff report on the status of climate action implementation. The meeting is an information-only session with no scheduled votes.

• Update on Climate Action Implementation
• Staff recommendation to receive report

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a modification to the conditional zoning for 146 Stancell Drive. The Council will also discuss applications for a current Council vacancy and consider an omnibus text amendment to the Land Use Management Ordinance and Town Code. A franchise agreement with PSNC Energy for natural gas utility services is on the consent agenda.

• Franchise Agreement with Public Service Company of North Carolina, Inc. (PSNC Energy) for natural gas utility services
• Town Council vacancy application review and discussion
• Modification to conditional zoning for 146 Stancell Drive
• Omnibus text amendment to the Chapel Hill Land Use Management Ordinance and Town Code
• Closed session under General Statute 143-318.11(5)

Council unanimously approved a modification to the conditional zoning for 146 Stancell Drive, reducing the required affordable housing units from 43 to a minimum of 20 and adding a $1.15 million voluntary contribution to the Affordable Housing Fund. The council also adopted the omnibus text amendment to the Land Use Management Ordinance (R‑2) and approved an amendment to the site‑plan review procedures, both by unanimous vote. Motions to eliminate the concept‑plan review were rejected, each failing on a 4‑4 split vote.

• Approved modification to conditional zoning for 146 Stancell Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted R‑2 omnibus text amendment to the Land Use Management Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Module 1 Site Plan Review, Section 1 Appendix A Article 4 Procedures (unanimous)
• Failed amendment to Concept Plan Review, Section 1 Appendix A Article 4 Procedures (4‑4)
• Failed removal of Module 2 Concept Plan Review (4‑4)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted franchise agreement with Public Service Company of North Carolina for natural gas utility services (adopted, vote not recorded)
• Acknowledged council vacancy will be filled on Dec 3 (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a discussion on the Complete Community initiative with Town Manager Ted Voorhees. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items including approval of minutes and announcements.

• Discussion of Complete Community initiative with Town Manager Ted Voorhees (TMP-6522)

The commission approved its agenda and approved the draft minutes from the October 21 meeting. It decided to hold its next meeting in person on December 2. The commission also discussed the Complete Community Strategy with Town Manager Ted Voorhees.

• Approved agenda
• Approved draft October 21 minutes
• Decided next meeting will be in‑person on Dec 2

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss applications to fill a current vacancy and hold a public hearing on housing and community development needs for the Community Development Block Grant program. The body will also consider several zoning modifications and a concept plan for the UNC Faculty Club.

• FY2026 Percent for Art Plan: $62,000 for on-site projects and $19,000 for Bolin Creek Greenway repairs
• Franchise Agreement with Public Service Company of North Carolina, Inc. for natural gas services
• Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant program needs assessment
• Conditional Zoning modification for 146 Stancell Drive
• Special Use Permit modification for 1721 E. Franklin Street

The Town Council adopted resolution R‑5 to apply for a State Water Resources Development Grant supporting a streambank stabilization project in the Glen Lennox neighborhood, with a unanimous vote. The council also approved the consent agenda items—including human services funding reallocation, percent‑for‑art projects, a natural gas franchise agreement, and meeting schedules—unanimously. Additionally, the Council Procedures Manual amendment (R‑4) was adopted unanimously.

• Adopted R‑5 for Glen Lennox stream restoration grant (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services Funding Reallocation (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 Percent for Art Projects and Repairs (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved franchise agreement with Public Service Company of NC for natural gas (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved 860 Weaver Dairy Road legislative hearing date (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Fall Council Meeting calendar amendment (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Council Meeting schedule (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Adopted Council Procedures Manual amendment R‑4 (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on two new business items: an application for 132 S Columbia Street and one for 304 N. Boundary Street. Consent items include four previously reviewed certificates of appropriateness for properties at 218 Wilson Street, 415 Hillsborough Street, 702 Gimghoul Road, and 724 Gimghoul Road. The meeting also includes approval of the October 14 action minutes.

• Public hearing on certificate of appropriateness for 132 S Columbia Street
• Public hearing on certificate of appropriateness for 304 N. Boundary Street
• Consent approval of certificates for 218 Wilson Street, 415 Hillsborough Street, 702 Gimghoul Road, and 724 Gimghoul Road
• Approval of October 14, 2025 action minutes

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will review and consider approval of the October meeting minutes, final plans for the Postino project, and a proposed modification to a previously approved Blue Hill Certificate of Appropriateness at 1301 Fordham. The modification includes changes shown in updated elevations with revclouds. Actions available include approval, approval with conditions, or denial.

• Approval of October meeting minutes (Report 25-0489)
• Postino Final Plans – review of approved site plan, elevation set, and UPlace Design Standards (25-0507)
• Blue Hill Certificate of Appropriateness Modification at 1301 Fordham – review of change narrative, updated elevations with revclouds, and design guidelines checklist (25-0491)

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will consider approving final plans packages for the Carraway Village Medical Office Building and Chase Bank at Meadowmont, including building elevations and site lighting. The board will also review applicants to fill three of seven seats. No petitions were filed before the agenda release.

• Final plans package for Carraway Village Medical Office Building (building elevations and site lighting)
• Final plans package for Chase Bank at Meadowmont (building elevations and site lighting)
• Commission to recommend up to three applicants to fill board vacancies (currently 4 of 7 seats filled)
• Approval of August meeting minutes
• Note: November meeting rescheduled to Monday, Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m.

The Community Design Commission approved the final plans for the Carraway Village Medical Office Building, including building elevations, site lighting, and drainage considerations. The commission also approved the final plans for the Chase Bank project at Meadowmont Village. Additionally, three new applicant names were forwarded to the Town Council for board appointment recommendations.

• Approved Carraway Village Medical Office Building final plans (unanimous)
• Approved Chase Bank @ Meadowmont final plans (unanimous)
• Forwarded Kimberly Andrews, John Biggs, and Rachel Oommen to Council for board appointment (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider conditional zoning applications for two properties and review applications to fill a council vacancy. The body will also decide on several consent items including transit vehicle purchases and a roof replacement project.

• Conditional zoning application for 115 Chapel Point Road
• Conditional zoning application for 5640 Old Chapel Hill Road
• Budget amendment for the purchase of two transit vehicles
• Contract award to AAR of North Carolina, Inc. for Public Works Campus roof replacement
• Omnibus text amendment to the Chapel Hill Land Use Management Ordinance and Town Code

The council adopted resolution R-6 for the conditional zoning application at 115 Chapel Point Road and enacted ordinance O-4 after a second motion, passing 7‑1. It also adopted resolution R-7 and enacted ordinance O-5 for the conditional zoning at 5640 Old Chapel Hill Road, both unanimously. The consent agenda items—including a transit fund amendment, a public works roof replacement, a Percent for Art update, and OWASA service studies—were approved with a 7‑1 vote.

• Adopted R-6 for 115 Chapel Point Rd (unanimous)
• Enacted O-4 (7‑1 vote)
• Adopted R-7 for 5640 Old Chapel Hill Rd (unanimous)
• Enacted O-5 (unanimous)
• Approved Miscellaneous Budget Amendment‑Transit Fund (part of consent agenda, 7‑1)
• Approved Public Works Campus Roof Replacement Project (part of consent agenda, 7‑1)
• Approved Percent for Art Program Updates (part of consent agenda, 7‑1)
• Approved OWASA Service Extension Studies (part of consent agenda, 7‑1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional zoning modification for the Hillmont development at 146 Stancell Drive. The meeting includes a staff presentation, applicant presentation, public comment, board discussion, and a vote. The agenda also covers approval of the October 7th minutes and other procedural items.

• Consider a Conditional Zoning Modification for Hillmont at 146 Stancell Drive

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission met virtually on October 21, 2025. The agenda and the draft minutes from the October 7 meeting were approved. Commissioners considered a conditional zoning modification for Hillmont at 146 Stancell Drive, but the minutes do not record any vote or final decision on the proposal.

Historic District Commission

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission will meet to approve consent items, review applications for Old Business, and consider new business items. The meeting will also include officer elections.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: 208 Hillsborough Street and 603 E. Franklin Street
• Old Business: 218 Wilson Street, 415 Hillsborough Street, and 702 Gimghoul Road
• New Business: 724 Gimghoul Road
• Officer elections

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved applications for 208 Hillsborough Street, 603 E. Franklin Street, 218 Wilson Street, 415 Hillsborough Street, and 702 Gimghoul Road. Each motion was carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting also included routine approvals of temporary officers, the agenda, and the previous meeting minutes.

• Approved temporary officers for the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 208 Hillsborough Street application (unanimous)
• Approved 603 E. Franklin Street application (unanimous)
• Approved 218 Wilson Street solar shade structure (unanimous)
• Approved 415 Hillsborough Street cottage and driveway (unanimous)
• Approved 702 Gimghoul Road solar and battery project (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider approval of a conditional zoning application for 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. They will also receive the Fiscal Year 2025 Affordable Housing Report. Under the consent agenda, they will vote on a budget ordinance amendment adjusting multiple fund budgets, selling a surplus vehicle, and approving the Public Housing Annual Plan, among other items.

• Public hearing and possible decision on conditional zoning at 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
• Miscellaneous budget ordinance amendment adjusting General Fund, Grants Fund, Transit Fund, Library Gift Fund, and Affordable Housing Development Reserve Fund
• Sell surplus vehicle via online auction (Govdeals) as declared surplus
• Approve amended Public Housing Annual Plan
• Revise continued legislative hearing dates for 860 Weaver Dairy Road and 5640 Old Chapel Hill Road

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously and adopted a miscellaneous budget ordinance amendment, a public auction of town property, and revised legislative hearing dates. They closed the public hearing on the conditional zoning application, adopted R-5, and enacted O-6 with a 5‑1 vote. The public housing program annual plan was deferred.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Miscellaneous Budget Ordinance Amendment
• Approved Sale of Town Property by public auction
• Revised legislative hearing dates for 860 Weaver Dairy Rd and 5640 Old Chapel Hill Rd
• Closed public hearing on 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd zoning application (unanimous)
• Adopted R-5 for the same project (unanimous)
• Enacted O-6 for the same project (5‑1 vote)
• Deferred Public Housing Program Annual Plan

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an omnibus text amendment to the Chapel Hill Town Code and the Land Use Management Ordinance. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the September 16 meeting and rescheduling of future Planning Commission meetings. Public comment will be taken during the hearing.

• Omnibus text amendment to Town Code and Land Use Management Ordinance
• Staff report and Ordinance A (Omnibus Text Amendments) and Resolution A (Resolution of Consistency) attached
• Approval of draft September 16 minutes
• Rescheduling Planning Commission meetings

The commission unanimously approved the September 16 meeting minutes. It voted 5‑0 to recommend that Town Council adopt the omnibus text amendments with two specific modifications. The commission also agreed to cancel its scheduled meetings on November 4 and December 16.

• Approved September 16 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Recommended Town Council adopt omnibus text amendments with modifications (5‑0 vote)
• Cancelled Planning Commission meeting on November 4 (agreed)
• Cancelled Planning Commission meeting on December 16 (agreed)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a largely procedural meeting to approve minutes from September 4, 2025, finalize an order granting an after-the-fact dimensional variance at 105 Timberlyne Court, and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for one-year terms.

• Approve draft minutes of September 4, 2025 meeting
• Approve order granting after-the-fact dimensional variance at 105 Timberlyne Court (voted 5-1 on September 4)
• Elect Chair and Vice-Chair to serve 1-year terms

Town Council

The Chapel Hill Town Council will receive informational updates on the Language Access Program and annual compliance reports for the Carolina North and Glen Lennox developments. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Update on Language Access Program
• 2025 Carolina North Annual Compliance Report
• 2025 Glen Lennox Annual Compliance Report

Town Council

The Town Council will vote on consent items including authorizing property acquisition for the North-South Bus Rapid Transit (NSBRT) and a contract for climbing wall reconstruction at the Chapel Hill Community Center. They will also amend grievance procedures for probationary employees and call a hearing for an omnibus Land Use Management Ordinance text amendment. In discussion items, the Council will open legislative hearings for three conditional zoning applications at 860 Weaver Dairy Road, 115 Chapel Hill Point Road, and 5640 Old Chapel Hill Road, continued to October.

• Climbing wall reconstruction contract at Chapel Hill Community Center using design-build method
• Property acquisition for North-South Bus Rapid Transit (NSBRT)
• Amend ordinances for probationary employee grievance procedures
• Call hearing for omnibus Land Use Management Ordinance text amendment on housing, permits, signs, parking
• Open legislative hearings for conditional zoning at 860 Weaver Dairy Rd, 115 Chapel Hill Point Rd, and 5640 Old Chapel Hill Rd

The council received and filed a petition about Briarcliff flooding. It approved the consent agenda and adopted resolutions for a community‑center climbing wall, a bus rapid transit property acquisition, and an amendment to grievance procedures. Legislative hearings for three conditional zoning applications were continued, and a resolution authorizing the town to enter opioid settlement agreements was adopted. The council also appointed James Baker as interim town attorney.

• Filed Briarcliff flooding petition – unanimous vote
• Approved consent agenda, including O‑1 amendment – unanimous vote
• Adopted Chapel Hill Community Center climbing wall reconstruction contract – unanimous vote
• Adopted property acquisition for North‑South Bus Rapid Transit – unanimous vote
• Enacted amendment to grievance procedures for probationary employees – unanimous vote
• Continued legislative hearing for 860 Weaver Dairy Road zoning to Oct 22 2025 – unanimous vote
• Authorized Town Manager to enter opioid settlement agreements – unanimous vote
• Appointed James Baker as interim town attorney – unanimous vote

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss the process for evaluating the Town Manager. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Town Manager Evaluation Process Discussion

Planning Commission

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission will review a site plan for a property at 623 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and discuss a comparative matrix of complete community concepts. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of 623 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Site Plan
• Discussion of Complete Community Matrix
• Approval of Draft August 19th Minutes
• Approval of Draft September 2nd Minutes

The commission approved its agenda, adding a discussion of the Complete Community Matrix. The commission approved the August 19 and September 2 meeting minutes. The commission approved Resolution A for the 623 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd site plan. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda with Complete Community Matrix discussion added
• Approved August 19 meeting minutes (6 Ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved September 2 meeting minutes (7 Ayes)
• Approved Resolution A for 623 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd site plan (6 Ayes, 1 abstain)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider consent items including a budget amendment, authorization to seek an affordable housing partner for the Fire Station #4 property, a $174,986 highway safety grant, and amendments to traffic and refuse codes. Discussion topics include an overview of Tropical Storm Chantal and a resolution approving the local affordable housing funding plan. The Council will open legislative hearings for conditional zoning applications at 5640 Old Chapel Hill Road and 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, with continuation to October 8.

• Budget amendment to carry forward encumbrances from FY2025 to FY2026
• Authorize seeking an affordable housing partner for Fire Station #4 property redevelopment
• Support $174,986 Governor's Highway Safety Program grant application
• Amend traffic code: restrict trucks on East Cameron Avenue from Columbia Street to Raleigh Street and ban left turns from eastbound Cameron onto northbound Raleigh Street
• Open legislative hearings for conditional zoning at 5640 Old Chapel Hill Road and 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

The Town Council approved the Consent Agenda unanimously and adopted several ordinances, including a budget amendment to re‑appropriate prior‑year funds and a resolution to seek an affordable‑housing partner for the Fire Station #4 property redevelopment. The Council also supported a Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant, updated the Eno‑Haw Hazard Mitigation Plan, and amended traffic and waste code sections. Legislative hearings for conditional zoning applications at 5640 Old Chapel Hill Road and 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd were opened and continued to future dates.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Annual Budget Ordinance Amendment to re‑appropriate funds
• Adopted resolution to seek affordable‑housing partner for Fire Station #4 redevelopment
• Supported Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant application for FY26
• Adopted 2025 update to the Eno‑Haw Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Amended Chapter 21‑6 and 21‑12 of the Town Code (Traffic Code)
• Amended Chapter 8 of the Town Code (Garbage, trash, and refuse)
• Opened and continued legislative hearing for 5640 Old Chapel Hill Road (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider multiple Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties at 218 Wilson Street, 415 Hillsborough Street, and 702 Gimghoul Road, along with an environmental review for a NCDOT transportation project. The meeting also includes consent items for 208 Hillsborough Street and 603 E. Franklin Street, approval of minutes, and officer elections.

• New business: 218 Wilson Street COA application
• New business: 415 Hillsborough Street COA application
• New business: 702 Gimghoul Road COA application
• Environmental review for NCDOT STIP Project #HO-0013
• Consent items for 208 Hillsborough Street and 603 E. Franklin Street

Board of Adjustment

The Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment will approve a previously granted variance for 7608 Justin Place and hold an evidentiary hearing on an after-the-fact variance for 105 Timberlyne Court.

• Approval of variance for 7608 Justin Place
• Evidentiary hearing for after-the-fact variance at 105 Timberlyne Court
• Approval of June 5, 2025, draft meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission will meet remotely to consider approving a minor subdivision at 108 Highland Drive and reviewing a concept plan for 120 North Street. The meeting will include approval of prior minutes and public comment periods for the items.

• Minor Subdivision for 108 Highland Drive [25-0393]
• 120 North Street Concept Plan [25-0394]
• Approval of Minutes
• Remote meeting via Zoom webinar
• Next meeting scheduled for September 16th

The commission voted unanimously (7-0) to approve the consent agenda, which included the Minor Subdivision for 108 Highland Drive. A motion was made to transmit comments to the applicant for the 120 North Street Concept Plan. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 PM.

• Approved consent agenda including 108 Highland Drive minor subdivision (7-0)

Community Design Commission

The Chapel Hill Community Design Commission will meet remotely to review and consider approval for two previously approved building modifications: a walk-up window addition for The Salty and an exterior stair addition for The Cedars @ Chapel Hill. The meeting is a virtual-only event.

• Review approval for The Salty (UPlace Building Modification) walk-up window
• Review approval for The Cedars @ Chapel Hill exterior stair addition
• Approval of June minutes report
• Meeting is a virtual-only event via Zoom

The Community Design Commission approved the meeting agenda, the June minutes report, and the consent agenda by unanimous vote. It also approved the exterior stair addition for The Cedars @ Chapel Hill. The commission set the meeting schedule to remain on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. for the rest of the year and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved June minutes report (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved exterior stair addition for The Cedars @ Chapel Hill (unanimous vote)
• Set meetings to remain on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. for the remainder of the year (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three conditional zoning applications: 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, 860 Weaver Dairy Road, and 115 Chapel Point Road. The body will also vote on approving draft minutes from the June 17th meeting. Each application includes staff reports, urban design assessments, and traffic impact analyses.

• Conditional zoning application for 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
• Conditional zoning application for 860 Weaver Dairy Road
• Conditional zoning application for 115 Chapel Point Road
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from June 17, 2025

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of Resolution A and Ordinance A for the conditional zoning application at 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The commission also authorized Jon Mitchell to compile comments on the 860 Weaver Dairy Road application and forward them to the Town Council. For the 115 Chapel Point Road application, the commission unanimously recommended approval of Resolution A and authorized Elizabeth Losos to compile and send comments to Council.

• Recommended approval of Resolution A for 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance A for 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (unanimous)
• Authorized Jon Mitchell to compile comments on 860 Weaver Dairy Road and send to Council (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Resolution A for 115 Chapel Point Road (unanimous)
• Authorized Elizabeth Losos to compile comments on 115 Chapel Point Road and send to Council (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will meet to review and potentially approve certificates of appropriateness for specific properties. The body will also vote on the action minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 603 E. Franklin Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 208 Hillsborough Street
• Approval of June 10, 2025 Action Minutes

The Historic District Commission approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The commission also approved an Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness (25-0373). Applications to replace a window at 603 E. Franklin Street and to add a primary suite at 208 Hillsborough Street were each approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness (25-0373)
• Approved 603 E. Franklin Street window replacement (unanimous)
• Approved 208 Hillsborough Street addition (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a conditional zoning application for 200 South Elliott Road in a legislative hearing, with public comment and possible action. Consent items include approving budget amendments for 2024 bond proceeds (public facilities, affordable housing, streets, parks, stormwater), awarding a street patching and resurfacing contract to Sunrock Industries, increasing the skatepark reconstruction contract at Homestead Park by $100,000, and adopting the Human Services Funding Plan for FY2026.

• Reopen hearing for conditional zoning at 200 South Elliott Road
• Approve budget amendments to recognize Series 2025 bond proceeds for four bond funds
• Award bid to Sunrock Industries for street patching, milling, resurfacing on town-maintained streets
• Increase skatepark reconstruction contract at Homestead Park by $100,000 to total $709,750
• Approve Human Services Funding Plan for FY2026

The council unanimously added the Town Manager’s employment contract to the agenda, proclaimed July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month, and approved several routine budget and project items on the consent agenda. Council members also received and referred a petition on middle‑workforce housing, recused a member from a human‑services vote, and approved a $61,109 allocation to the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness by an 8‑1 vote.

• Amended agenda to add Item 10.01 (Town Manager employment contract) – unanimous vote
• Proclaimed July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month – adopted
• Approved Consent Agenda items (budget, bond proceeds, street‑patching bid, skatepark contract increase, HOME match amendment, meeting minutes, human services funding plan) – unanimous vote
• Recused Council Member Miller-Foushee from voting on the Human Services Funding Program – unanimous vote
• Allocated $61,109 to the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness – 8‑1 vote
• Received and referred petition to advance middle and workforce housing – 7‑2 vote

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will consider approval of May meeting minutes and a sign permit for Southern Village at 400 Market Street. The main item is the election of a new chair and vice-chair to replace outgoing leaders John Weis and Susan Lyons. No July meeting is scheduled.

• Approval of May minutes
• Consent agenda: sign permit for Southern Village at 400 Market Street
• Election of new chair and vice-chair
• Recognition of outgoing Chair Weis and Vice-Chair Lyons

The Community Design Commission approved its agenda and the May meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It approved the consent agenda, which included a sign permit for Southern Village. The commission then elected Heather Washburn as Chair and Patrick Brennan as Vice‑Chair, also by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including sign permit for Southern Village (unanimous)
• Elected Heather Washburn as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Patrick Brennan as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will vote on the FY 2025-2026 budget adoption. They will also close hearings on zoning amendments for the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood District, a rezoning at 1900 Purefoy Drive, and a conditional zoning at 11 White Oak Drive. Additionally, the Council will approve the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and a $375,939.67 HOME Program spending plan. Numerous appointments to boards and commissions are also scheduled.

• Adoption of FY 2025-2026 Manager’s Recommended budget
• Text amendment to modify the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood District
• Conventional rezoning at 1900 Purefoy Drive
• Conditional zoning application for 11 White Oak Drive
• Approval of $375,939.67 in 2025-2026 HOME Program funds

The Town Council approved the FY 2025‑2026 budget, setting a property tax rate of 50.0 cents and a $164,112,486 total budget. The Consent Agenda and several housing‑related resolutions were adopted unanimously. The Council also closed public hearings and adopted land‑use and rezoning ordinances for the Historic Rogers Road area, including the 1900 Purefoy Drive rezoning.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous vote)
• Adopted 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development (unanimous vote)
• Approved 2025‑2026 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (unanimous vote)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 Budget, $164,112,486, 50.0‑cent property tax rate (5‑2 vote)
• Closed Legislative Hearing and adopted Resolution‑4 and Ordinance‑2 for Historic Rogers Road District (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Resolution‑4 (7‑0 vote)
• Enacted Ordinance‑2 (7‑0 vote)
• Closed Legislative Hearing and adopted Resolution‑6 and Ordinance‑3 for 1900 Purefoy Drive rezoning (unanimous vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on four items, including a conditional zoning request to allow townhomes at 5640 Old Chapel Hill Road. The commission will also consider a minor subdivision at 108 Highland Drive and site plan reviews for 318 McDade Street and 303 Knolls Street. Decisions are advisory to the Town Council.

• Conditional zoning for 5640 Old Chapel Hill Road (East Lakeview Townhomes)
• Minor subdivision at 108 Highland Drive
• Site plan review at 318 McDade Street
• Site plan review at 303 Knolls Street

The commission approved the minutes from the June 3 meeting. It approved applications for 108 Highland Drive, 318 McDade Street, and 303 Knolls Street. It also approved conditional zoning for the East Lakeview Townhomes project at 5640 Old Chapel Hill Road and recommended Ordinance A with a 30% tree canopy requirement.

• Approved June 3 minutes (6-0)
• Approved 108 Highland Drive minor subdivision application (6-0)
• Approved 318 McDade Street site plan application (6-0)
• Approved 303 Knolls Street site plan application (6-0)
• Approved conditional zoning for 5640 Old Chapel Hill Road (East Lakeview Townhomes) (6-0)
• Recommended Ordinance A for East Lakeview with 30% tree canopy condition (6-0)

Town Council

The Chapel Hill Town Council will vote on a consent agenda including budget adjustments, a street resurfacing contract, and public housing policy updates. The meeting also includes discussions on a bus rapid transit project and a property update.

• Approve budget ordinance amendments for Vehicle Maintenance, Transit, and Stormwater funds
• Award street patching contract to Sunrock Industries LLC
• Authorize contract increase for Homestead Road Improvements Project
• Adopt Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP)
• Provide preliminary approval to issue bonds for Elliott Woods and Chase Park Apartments

The Town Council adopted a series of resolutions and ordinances, including the public housing admissions policy, revenue bond issuance for Elliott Woods and Chase Park Apartments, the 2025‑26 CDBG Action Plan, the Safe Routes to School Plan, and a Vision Zero plan. The council also approved a calendar of meetings through December 2025. A vote on the Manager's recommended FY 2026 budget failed 3‑4, and Ordinance 8 reducing board seats was adopted 5‑2.

• Adopted Public Housing Program Admissions and Occupancy Policy (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds for Elliott Woods and Chase Park Apartments (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025‑26 CDBG Annual Action Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Safe Routes to School Action Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization Vision Zero Action Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Calendar of Council Meetings through Dec 2025 (unanimous)
• Failed to approve Manager's Recommended FY 2026 Budget (3‑4)
• Enacted Ordinance 8 reducing Board of Adjustment seats to five and other boards to seven (5‑2)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider consent decisions for three Certificate of Appropriateness applications at 208 Spring Lane, 118 Mallette Street, and 707 Gimghoul Road. The board also plans to interview a candidate and decide when to break for summer. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a report on COA approvals and maintenance memos.

• Consent decision for COA at 208 Spring Lane [25-0269]
• Consent decision for COA at 118 Mallette Street [25-0270]
• Consent decision for COA at 707 Gimghoul Road [25-0271]
• Candidate interview for commission vacancy
• Discussion on when to break for summer

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the May 13 and April 25 minutes, and written decisions for 208 Spring Lane, 118 Mallette Street, and 707 Gimghoul Road. The commission also voted to create a subcommittee to interview a candidate and forward a recommendation to Town Council. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 25, 2025 retreat minutes (unanimous)
• Approved written decision for 208 Spring Lane (unanimous)
• Approved written decisions for 118 Mallette Street and 707 Gimghoul Road (unanimous)
• Created subcommittee to interview candidate and make recommendation (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment will review a dimensional variance application for the property at 7608 Justin Place. The agenda includes staff and applicant presentations, public comment, and a board vote. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and board member applications.

• Dimensional variance request – 7608 Justin Place (Agenda item 2)
• Approval of May 1, 2025 draft meeting minutes (Agenda item 1)
• Consideration of Board of Adjustment member applications (Agenda item 3)

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 1, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously approved a dimensional variance for 7608 Justin Place. The Board voted 9‑1 to recommend reappointing three members, appointing two alternates, and allowing the Board to operate with eight members.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variance for 7608 Justin Place (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Faron, Grasty, and Miller (9‑1)
• Recommended appointment of David Nahm and Joseph Weiner as alternates (9‑1)
• Recommended Board operate with eight members (9‑1)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Staff recommends that Council receive the information provided in the meeting packet and responses to previous questions regarding the budget.

• Discussion of Recommended Budget for FY 2025-2026 [25-0286]
• Request for closed session regarding economic development, property acquisition, personnel, and/or litigation

Council discussed the FY 2025-2026 budget presented by Interim Town Manager Mary Jane Nirdlinger. The council decided to keep a $60,000 allocation for downtown public restrooms and to repurpose the $100,000 Parking Lot 2 improvement allocation. The council voted unanimously to move into a closed session to discuss economic development, property acquisition, personnel, and litigation matters. The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

• Maintain $60,000 allocation for downtown public restrooms
• Repurpose $100,000 allocation for Parking Lot 2 improvements
• Enter closed session to discuss economic development, property acquisition, personnel, and litigation (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 9:03 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on the site plan for 225 Pine Knolls Street (225 Knolls St), with resolutions to approve or deny. The commission will also review a concept plan for 130 Old Durham Road and receive an update on the Natural Features Model. Additionally, the commission will consider applications for the Planning Commission itself.

• Site plan review for 225 Pine Knolls Street (225 Knolls St) with resolutions to approve or deny
• Concept plan review for 130 Old Durham Road
• Update on the Natural Features Model
• Consideration of Planning Commission applications for 2025
• Approval of May 20 meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the May 20 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved Resolution A for the 225 Pine Knolls site plan. The commission unanimously recommended that Council reappoint Strother Murray‑Ndinga and Erik Valera to the Planning Commission. A second unanimous recommendation asked Council to consider all applicants for future openings.

• Approved May 20 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 225 Pine Knolls Site Plan – Resolution A (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Strother Murray‑Ndinga to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Erik Valera to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended Council welcome all applicants for future openings (unanimous)

Town Council

This meeting consists of information items only and does not require Council action. The body is receiving reports on homelessness, transportation safety, and community engagement.

• Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness (OCPEH) Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report
• Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization (TWTPO) Vision Zero Action Plan
• Safe Routes to School Action Plan
• Upcoming Public Hearing Items and Petition Status List
• Townwide Engagement update

Town Council

The Town Council holds a work session to review staff recommendations for an updated Land Use Management Ordinance and receive information on the Natural Features Model. No public comment or live stream is available. Council members will also identify topics for the June 4 Budget Work Session. A closed session is requested for economic development, property, personnel, or litigation matters.

• Review of staff recommendations for updated Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO)
• Update on the Natural Features Model
• Discussion of topics for the June 4 Budget Work Session
• Request for closed session on economic development, property, personnel, or litigation

The council received an update on the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite, noting a schedule delay and a new consultant. A presentation on a Natural Features Model for planning and conservation was also received. Council members identified topics to address at the June 4 work session concerning FY 2026 budget options. No votes or approvals were recorded; each item was received and filed.

• Received and filed Land Use Management Ordinance update (no vote)
• Received and filed Natural Features Model update (no vote)
• Received and filed discussion topics for June 4 work session (no vote)

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will consider approving April meeting minutes and a sign plan for 600 Market Street. The main discussion item is filling three current vacant seats, with two more vacancies expected after June. Applicants have been invited to the meeting. No petitions or announcements were noted.

• Review and consider approval of April minutes
• Consent agenda: sign plan for 600 Market Street
• Discussion of 3 current vacant seats and 2 upcoming vacancies after June
• Applicants for vacant seats invited to the meeting

The Community Design Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the April minutes, and the sign plan for 600 Market Street. It also approved the consent agenda and voted to forward all three vacant‑seat applicants to the Town Council for recommendation. All motions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April minutes report (unanimous)
• Approved sign plan for 600 Market Street (unanimous)
• Forwarded three vacant‑seat applicants to Council for recommendation (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will open a public hearing to receive comments on the recommended budget for FY 2025-2026. The body will also hold hearings regarding land use amendments and rezoning applications. Additionally, Council will consider the sale of surplus vehicles via public auction.

• Public hearing for FY 2025-2026 Recommended Budget
• Rezoning application at 1900 Purefoy Drive
• Conditional zoning application at 11 White Oak Drive
• Land Use Management Ordinance text amendment for Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood District
• Authorization to sell surplus vehicles via GovDeals.com

The Town Council adopted the consent agenda and authorized the sale of personal property by public auction. It also approved the naming of a plaza after William Massengale and adopted the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes. Several legislative hearings were postponed, with the budget hearing set for June 11 and other land‑use hearings continued to June 18.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of personal property by public auction (unanimous)
• Approved naming committee recommendation to honor William Massengale at Peace and Justice Plaza (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from April 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Closed FY 2025‑2026 budget public hearing to June 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Legislative Hearing on Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood District amendment to June 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Legislative Hearing on conventional rezoning at 1900 Purefoy Drive to June 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Legislative Hearing on conditional zoning at 11 White Oak Drive to June 18, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission will hold a discussion on mixed-use development planning in Chapel Hill, drawing lessons from Southern Village and other projects. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and procedural items.

• Discussion of mixed-use development planning: lessons learned from Southern Village and beyond
• Approval of April 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of May 6, 2025 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Town Council will receive an update on a pay and classification study from Evergreen Solutions and a project update on the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan. The meeting will also include a request for a closed session to discuss economic development, property acquisition, personnel, and litigation matters.

• Pay and classification study update
• Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan update
• Request for closed session to discuss economic development, property acquisition, personnel, and litigation

The Council voted 7‑0 to schedule special meetings on May 22, 2025 and June 5, 2025 at 5 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room 102 of Town Hall to discuss the Town Manager search. Council Member Karen Stegman was excused and Council Member Melissa McCullough was absent for the vote. No other agenda items resulted in formal approvals; the remaining items were informational updates and were filed.

• Approved two special meetings on May 22 and June 5 to discuss Town Manager search (7-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider administrative approvals of certificates of appropriateness and written consent decisions for 208 Spring Lane and 742 Gimghoul Road. New business includes applications for 118 Mallette Street and 707 Gimghoul Road. The commission will also discuss election of a vice chair, a debrief on a recent retreat, and a summer break schedule.

• Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness approvals (report)
• Consent (written decision) for 208 Spring Lane
• Consent (written decision) for 742 Gimghoul Road
• New business application for 118 Mallette Street
• New business application for 707 Gimghoul Road

The commission amended the agenda to review a new commissioner application and approved the amendment unanimously. Minutes from the April 8 meeting were approved unanimously. Written decisions were approved for 742 Gimghoul Road, 118 Mallette Street, and 707 Gimghoul Road, each by unanimous vote. The commission also forwarded a recommendation to appoint Laura Moore to the town council, also unanimously.

• Agenda amendment approved (unanimous)
• April 8 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Approved written decision for 742 Gimghoul Road (unanimous)
• Approved 118 Mallette Street renovation application (unanimous)
• Approved 707 Gimghoul Road entrance and stairway application (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Laura Moore to commission (unanimous)
• 208 Spring Lane decision recused and continued due to lack of quorum

Town Council

The Town Council will have a dinner and then discuss a follow-up from the recent Council Retreat, with a handout provided. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Donna Warner: Council Retreat Follow-Up (Handout 25-0223)

Town Council

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, awarded the FY 2024‑25 audit contract, and adopted a resolution to issue $13,830,000 of general‑obligation bonds. Council closed the public hearing and approved the conditional zoning application for 1701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. A motion to call two special meetings on May 13 and May 16 was also adopted unanimously.

• Approve all Consent Agenda Items (unanimous)
• Award FY 2024‑25 Audit Services contract (unanimous)
• Authorize issuance of $13,830,000 General Obligation Bonds (adopted)
• Close hearing and adopt R‑4 for conditional zoning at 1701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (8‑0, 1 excused)
• Call special meeting May 13 to discuss council/manager government (unanimous)
• Call special closed session May 16 to discuss Town Manager hiring (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission will consider three main items: a LUMO text amendment on advisory board rules, a text amendment for the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood District, and a rezoning of the Greene Tract at 1900 Purefoy Drive. The commission will make recommendations to the Town Council on these items. Public comment will be taken during the meeting.

• LUMO text amendment regarding Rules and Membership of Advisory Boards & Commissions
• Text amendment to Articles 3, 4, and 5 of LUMO concerning the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood District
• Rezoning of 1900 Purefoy Drive (Greene Tract)
• Approval of minutes from April 1 and April 15 meetings

The Planning Commission approved its agenda and the April 1 meeting minutes unanimously. It denied the proposed LUMO advisory‑board text amendment (7‑1) but found that amendment consistent with the Comprehensive Plan (5‑3). The commission unanimously adopted the Land Use Management Ordinance amendment for the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood District and affirmed its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. It also unanimously approved the rezoning of 1900 Purefoy Drive and confirmed its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• April 1 meeting minutes approved unanimously
• Denied LUMO advisory‑board text amendment (7‑1)
• Found LUMO amendment consistent with Comprehensive Plan (5‑3)
• Adopted Land Use Management Ordinance amendment for Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood District unanimously
• Found Land Use Management amendment consistent with Comprehensive Plan unanimously
• Adopted rezoning of 1900 Purefoy Drive as Zoning Atlas amendment unanimously
• Found rezoning consistent with Comprehensive Plan unanimously

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review a dimensional variance request for a property at 7600 Amesbury Drive. The board will decide whether to grant or deny the variance based on staff memos and public comment.

• Dimensional Variance Request - 7600 Amesbury Drive [25-0200]
• Approval of March 6, 2025, Draft Meeting Minutes [25-0199]

The Board approved an agenda amendment to discuss the Land Use Management Ordinance by unanimous vote. It approved the March 6, 2025 draft meeting minutes with 7 ayes and 1 abstention. The Board voted 6‑2 to close the evidentiary hearing on the 7600 Amesbury Drive dimensional variance request. Motions to adopt Resolution B and Resolution A both failed.

• Approved agenda amendment to discuss Land Use Management Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved March 6, 2025 draft minutes (7 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Closed evidentiary hearing on 7600 Amesbury Drive variance (6 yes, 2 no)
• Resolution B adoption failed (no second)
• Resolution A adoption failed (5 yes, 3 no)
• No action taken on proposed Land Use Management Ordinance amendment

Town Council

This is an information-only packet with no votes or decisions. Council will receive updates on the Greene Tract and on employee pay and classification. No action is required.

• Greene Tract update presented by Planning Department
• Pay and classification update from Human Resources and Town Manager

Town Council

The Council will vote on the affordable housing funding plan and a conditional zoning application for 2510 Homestead Road. They will also hold public comment on the FY26 budget, open a hearing on a conditional zoning at 1701 MLK Jr Blvd, and review a concept plan for the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity house at 216 East Rosemary Street. Consent agenda items include amending Chapter 7 fire code and calling a hearing for Historic Rogers Road subdistricts.

• Approval of Affordable Housing Funding Program funding plan
• Conditional zoning application for 2510 Homestead Road (staff recommends approval)
• Public comment on FY26 Town Budget
• Hearing on conditional zoning at 1701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (continued to May 7)
• Concept plan review for Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity House at 216 East Rosemary Street

The Town Council adopted the consent agenda, amended the fire‑prevention code, and called a hearing on a land‑use amendment. It unanimously approved the rezoning of 2510 Homestead Road and enacted the related ordinance, and also approved the Affordable Housing Funding Program’s recommended $2.46 M allocation. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous vote)
• Amended Chapter 7 – Fire Prevention and Protection of the Code (unanimous vote)
• Called hearing to consider Land Use Management Ordinance amendment (unanimous vote)
• Closed Legislative Hearing on 2510 Homestead Road rezoning (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Resolution 4 for rezoning to Residential Community Priority Conditional Zoning District (unanimous vote)
• Enacted Ordinance 2 to implement the rezoning (unanimous vote)
• Approved Affordable Housing Funding Program recommending $2,459,677 for 53 units (unanimous vote)
• Adopted minutes from prior council meetings (unanimous vote)

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will review a modified design package for 200 Perkins. The body is also considering several consent agenda items regarding signage, lighting, and facility elevations.

• Review of updated design package for 200 Perkins
• Sign permit for 103 Market Street in Southern Village
• Certificate of Appropriateness modification for Atlas Millenium lighting
• Elevations and lighting review for Finley Golf Course UNC Golf facilities

The Community Design Commission approved several items on the consent agenda, including a sign permit for 103 Market Street, a lighting modification for the Atlas Millenium project, elevations and lighting for the Finley Golf Course UNC Golf facilities, and an updated design package for 200 Perkins. All approvals were passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved 103 Market Street sign permit (unanimous vote)
• Approved Atlas Millenium Certificate of Appropriateness lighting modification (unanimous vote)
• Approved Finley Golf Course elevations and lighting for UNC Golf facilities (unanimous vote)
• Approved updated design package for 200 Perkins (unanimous vote)

Town Council

The Town Council will hear Orange County's 2025 Revaluation Presentation, which fulfills North Carolina General Statute 105-286 requiring property reassessment every eight years. The council will also receive a FY2026 Budget Development Update and will be asked to provide guidance on possible service reductions, the appropriate tax‑rate range, and how to allocate resources. A closed‑session request will be noted for discussion of economic development, property acquisition, personnel, and litigation matters.

• Orange County 2025 Revaluation Presentation (compliance with NC Statute 105-286)
• FY2026 Budget Development Update – staff request for guidance on service reductions
• FY2026 Budget Development Update – staff request for guidance on tax‑rate range
• FY2026 Budget Development Update – staff request for guidance on resource allocation
• Request for closed session to discuss economic development, property acquisition, personnel, and litigation

The Town Council heard a presentation on Orange County’s 2025 property revaluation and an update on the FY 2026 budget development. Both items were recorded as received, with no votes, approvals, or other decisions made.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional zoning application for 11 White Oak Drive. The meeting also includes approval of draft recommendations for properties at 607-617 MLK Boulevard, 1701 MLK Boulevard, and 2510 Homestead Road. Commissioners will discuss notes on natural areas.

• Conditional zoning application for 11 White Oak Drive with staff report, traffic analysis, and draft ordinances
• Draft recommendations for 607-617 MLK Boulevard, 1701 MLK Boulevard, and 2510 Homestead Road (minutes approval)
• Discussion of Planning Commission notes on natural areas

The commission unanimously recommended that the council find the proposed development at 11 White Oak Drive consistent with the comprehensive plan. It then voted 7‑1 to recommend approval of the project with the increased housing proposal. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Recommend council find 11 White Oak Drive development consistent with comprehensive plan (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of 11 White Oak Drive project with increased housing proposal (7‑1)
• Did not act on draft minutes

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a petition to pause traffic emplacements on Honeysuckle Road, approve a consent agenda including a budget ordinance amendment and a street repair contract, and hold a public forum on the 2025-26 CDBG plan. A conditional zoning application for 200 South Elliott Road will be decided. The meeting may also go into closed session.

• Petition to pause Honeysuckle Road traffic emplacements
• Miscellaneous Budget Ordinance Amendment adjusting FY 2024-25 funds
• Award bid to Daniels Inc. for street patching, milling, resurfacing, and re-striping
• Conditional zoning application for 200 South Elliott Road
• Public forum on draft 2025-26 CDBG Annual Action Plan and 2025-29 Consolidated Plan

The Town Council approved the Public Housing Program Annual Plan and Five‑Year Plan, allocating $937,504 of HUD funds. It also adopted the Consent Agenda, approved a budget amendment for FY 2024‑25, and awarded a street‑repair contract to Daniels Inc. Additional actions included designating a delegate to the NC League of Municipalities and referring a traffic‑calming petition to the Town Manager.

• Approved two special closed‑session meetings on April 14 and 24 to discuss Town Manager hiring (unanimous)
• Adopted the Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Miscellaneous Budget Ordinance Amendment for FY 2024‑25 (adopted)
• Awarded bid to Daniels Inc. for street patching, milling, resurfacing, and re‑striping (adopted)
• Dedicated a private sewer easement at Merritt’s Pasture Park for 416 Morgan Creek Road (adopted as amended)
• Approved the Public Housing Program Annual Plan and Five‑Year Plan, allocating $937,504 HUD funds (unanimous)
• Received and referred John de Figueiredo petition on Honeysuckle Road traffic calming to the Town Manager (unanimous)
• Designated a voting delegate to the NC League of Municipalities annual conference (adopted)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is meeting to consider a written decision for 500 E. Rosemary Street on consent, hear old business for 208 Spring Lane, and new business for 742 Gimghoul Road. The commission will also hold officer elections.

• Consent item: Written decision for 500 E. Rosemary Street
• Old business: 208 Spring Lane application
• New business: 742 Gimghoul Road application
• Officer elections

The Historic District Commission approved its agenda and the March 11 meeting minutes, both by unanimous vote. It approved a written decision for 500 E. Rosemary Street and recused Commissioner Gurlitz from the 208 Spring Lane item. The commission also unanimously approved the solar‑panel proposal for 208 Spring Lane and the renovation plan for 742 Gimghoul Road that removes the proposed tower.

• Agenda approved (unanimous vote)
• March 11, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous vote)
• Written decision for 500 E. Rosemary Street approved (unanimous vote)
• Commissioner Gurlitz recused from 208 Spring Lane item (unanimous vote)
• 208 Spring Lane solar‑panel application approved (unanimous vote)
• 742 Gimghoul Road renovation application approved (unanimous vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three rezoning applications: a conditional zoning for affordable housing at 607-617 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, a community priority conditional zoning at 2510 Homestead Road, and a rezoning request at 1701 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The meeting also includes approval of draft minutes from March 18 and other procedural matters.

• Community Priority Conditional Zoning for MLK Affordable Housing at 607-617 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
• Community Priority Conditional Zoning for 2510 Homestead Road
• Rezoning request at 1701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
• Approval of draft March 18 meeting minutes

The commission approved the March 18th minutes with a unanimous vote. It considered three community‑priority conditional zoning applications and one rezoning request, but no vote outcomes were recorded for those items. The meeting was adjourned with the next session scheduled for April 15.

• Approved March 18th minutes (unanimous)
• Considered conditional zoning application for 607‑617 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (no vote recorded)
• Considered conditional zoning application for 2510 Homestead Road (no vote recorded)
• Considered conditional zoning application for 1701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (no vote recorded)

Town Council

This meeting is an information-only session where the Town Council receives reports that do not require formal action. The body will review updates on climate action and affordable housing.

• Update on Climate Action Implementation
• Fiscal Year 2025 Affordable Housing Mid-Year Report
• Upcoming Public Hearing Items and Petition Status List

Town Council

The Council will receive an update on the FY 2026 budget, including how strategic goals are tracked, the base operating budget process, and the town's budget 'big rocks.' A closed session is also requested to discuss economic development, property acquisition, personnel, and litigation matters.

• FY 2026 budget update: strategic goals, base operating budget, and big rocks
• Request for closed session on economic development, property acquisition, personnel, and litigation

The council accepted the FY 2026 Budget Update as presented. Council members also voted unanimously to move into closed session to discuss economic development, property acquisition, personnel, and litigation matters.

• FY 2026 Budget Update received as presented
• Closed session entered to discuss economic development, property acquisition, personnel, and litigation (unanimous vote)

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will meet virtually to consider approval of comments regarding Hillmont and LUMO. The body will also discuss a proposal to encourage the Town Council to incentivize the use of public art.

• Approval of Hillmont comments
• Approval of LUMO comments
• Discussion on proposal to incentivize public art

The Community Design Commission approved its agenda and the February meeting minutes with minor changes, both by unanimous vote. The consent agenda was also approved unanimously. Commissioners voted to form a sub‑committee to examine how the town manages public and private art installations and their maintenance.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February minutes with minor modifications (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Created sub‑committee to explore public/private art administration (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a minor subdivision application for 331 Erwin Road. The body will also hold a discussion regarding the Gateway and Midtown Complete Community Pilot Projects.

• Minor Subdivision for 331 Erwin Road [25-0118]
• Discussion of the Gateway and Midtown Complete Community Pilot Projects [25-0126]

Town Council

The Chapel Hill Town Council will hear updates from the mayor, staff, interim town manager, state legislators, and partner organizations on ongoing initiatives and legislative priorities. The agenda includes a language access statement, introductions, and distribution of handouts on community and legislative topics. No formal actions or votes are listed for this meeting.

• Language Access Statement
• Mayor: Update on Complete Community
• Staff: Updates on Town initiatives and key topics
• Interim Town Manager: Legislative Priorities and Federal Funding Updates
• State Legislators: General Assembly Priorities and Updates

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding the closure of public right-of-way portions on Huse Street, Cowan Boulevard, and White Oak Drive. The body will also discuss a Brownfields Agreement for the police station property at 828 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

• Public hearing to close a portion of Huse Street south of Old Chapel Hill Road
• Public hearing to close sections of public right-of-way in Cowan Boulevard and White Oak Drive
• Brownfields Agreement with NC Department of Environmental Quality for 828 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
• Funding and performance agreements for the FY25 Town Arts and Culture Award Program
• Disposal of replaced appliances from public housing units

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will meet to review certificates of appropriateness for specific properties. The body will consider applications for 208 Spring Lane and 500 E. Rosemary Street.

• Review of application for 208 Spring Lane
• Review of application for 500 E. Rosemary Street
• Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness approvals

Board of Adjustment

The Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment will consider a draft order that denies a variance request for the property at 1181 Weaver Dairy Road. Staff and the applicant will present, followed by public comment, board discussion, and a vote. The meeting also includes routine business such as approving the agenda, minutes, and announcements.

• Decision on variance – 1181 Weaver Dairy Road (order denying variance)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of February meeting minutes
• Announcements
• Public comment period

Town Council

The Town Council will receive updates from outside agencies, including a briefing on the public housing program. Council members will discuss and comment on staff recommendations for revising the Land Use Management Ordinance. Information on the Co‑Gen Rail Transformation Project will also be presented. A closed‑session request for economic development and related matters is listed.

• Discussion of outside agency funding updates (Item 1)
• Update on the Town’s public housing program (Item 2)
• Review and comment on staff recommendations for the Land Use Management Ordinance update (Item 3)
• Information sharing on the Co‑Gen Rail Transformation Project (Item 4)
• Request for closed session on economic development, property acquisition, personnel, and litigation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review two concept plans: one for 216 E Rosemary Street and another for 1165 Weaver Dairy Road. Staff reports and applicant presentations will be considered, followed by public comment and a board discussion. The commission will then vote on any recommended actions.

• Concept Plan Review – 216 E Rosemary Street (CP‑25‑1)
• Concept Plan Review – 1165 Weaver Dairy Road (CP‑25‑2)
• Further Natural Areas Planning Discussion

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the principles of a council‑manager form of government, including roles, responsibilities, best practices for high‑performing boards, and survey results. They will also review the rolling agenda process. No decisions are noted; the items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of Council/Manager form of government principles (Agenda Item 25-0095)
• Discussion of Rolling Agenda (Agenda Item 25-0094)

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to receive information reports that do not require formal action. Discussions include updates on the Natural Features Model and the Jordan Lake One Water project.

• Review of upcoming public hearing items and petition status list
• Natural Features Model update
• Jordan Lake One Water (JLOW) staff update

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will consider consent agenda items that request approval of elevation modifications for the University Place tenant space and for 119 Bennett Way. New business includes a review of proposed elevation changes at 200 Perkins, a review of site design standards, elevations, and lighting for the Hillmont project, and a staff presentation on LUMO design standards. The commission will vote on approvals and provide comments as requested.

• University Place – tenant space elevation modification (approval requested)
• 119 Bennett Way – transformer enclosure and facade elevation updates (approval requested)
• 200 Perkins – proposed building elevation modifications (approval requested)
• Hillmont – site design standards, building elevations, and site lighting (comments requested)
• LUMO – staff report on design standards presented for commission feedback

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss outside agency funding, review staff recommendations for the updated Land Use Management Ordinance, and discuss a letter of commitment for the Co-Gen Rail Transformation Project. A closed session is also requested for economic development, property, personnel, or litigation matters.

• Discussion of Outside Agency Funding
• Rewriting Our Rules - Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) update
• Discussion about TPO request for Letter of Commitment for Co-Gen Rail Transformation Project
• Request for Closed Session

Planning Commission

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission will consider a site plan for 107 N. Roberson Street, with two alternative resolutions for approval or denial. They will also discuss updates to the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) design standards. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and announcements.

• 107 N. Roberson site plan review with two resolution options (A and B)
• LUMO Update – discussion of design standards
• Approval of draft February 4th minutes
• Petitions and announcements

Town Council

The Town Council will close the legislative hearing for a conditional zoning application at 200 South Elliott Road and vote on a resolution and ordinance to approve the rezoning. The consent agenda includes routine items and a calendar amendment. The council will also receive a FY2026 budget update and a mobility and greenways project update in a work session. A closed session is requested for economic development, property, personnel, or litigation matters.

• Conditional zoning application at 200 South Elliott Road — staff recommends approval
• Amendment to the 2024-25 Council calendar
• FY2026 budget update (work session, no vote)
• Mobility and Greenways update and Everywhere-to-Everywhere Greenways Feasibility Study introduction
• Request for closed session on economic development, property acquisition, personnel, or litigation

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider consent items for two properties (107 Battle Lane and 402 Hillsborough Street), receive a presentation on stabilizing the Hogan-Altemueller House, and discuss a draft letter to the Town Council regarding the Look Book (previously Pattern Book) and an agenda for an April retreat.

• Consent decision for 107 Battle Lane
• Consent decision for 402 Hillsborough Street
• Presentation on stabilization of the Hogan-Altemueller House
• Discussion of draft letter to Council on the Look Book (Pattern Book)
• Discussion of draft agenda for April HDC retreat

Board of Adjustment

The Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment will consider draft orders granting variances for two properties: 112 Fraternity Court and 318 McDade Street. Staff and applicants will present, followed by public comment and a board vote. The meeting also includes approval of agenda, minutes, and a new dimensional variance request for 1181 Weaver Dairy Road.

• Decision on variance – 112 Fraternity Court (draft order to be voted on)
• Decision on variance – 318 McDade Street (draft order to be voted on)
• Dimensional variance request – 1181 Weaver Dairy Road (staff memo and two resolutions)
• Approval of agenda and December 2024 draft meeting minutes
• Approval of agenda items and public comment procedures

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a greenway summary from previous meetings and hold a new discussion on natural areas. The agenda includes approval of January 7 meeting minutes and standard procedural items. No votes are scheduled on specific rezonings or contracts.

• Greenway Discussion Summary [25-0061]
• Natural Areas Discussion [25-0020]
• Approval of January 7, 2025 meeting minutes

Town Council

This meeting reissues items from the canceled Jan. 22 meeting. The Council will discuss authorizing the Town Manager to establish a unified local affordable housing funding program. They will also hold an evidentiary hearing for a special use permit at 500 Finley Golf Course Road, and conduct work sessions on stormwater master plan flood storage projects and an update to the Land Use Management Ordinance.

• Authorize Town Manager to establish unified local affordable housing program (R-3)
• Evidentiary hearing for Special Use Permit at 500 Finley Golf Course Road
• Update on Stormwater Master Plan flood storage projects (work session)
• Rewriting Our Rules - Land Use Management Ordinance update (work session)
• Petition for townwide automatic pedestrian signals at crosswalks

Town Council

The Town Council will receive an update on flood storage projects related to the Stormwater Master Plan. Members will also review and comment on staff recommendations for updating the Land Use Management Ordinance.

• Staff presentation on Stormwater Master Plan flood storage projects
• Review of recommendations for the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meets for a largely procedural agenda, including approval of January 7 minutes and two discussion items: a greenway summary (old business) and natural areas (new business). No votes on ordinances or rezonings are scheduled.

• Approval of January 7, 2025 meeting minutes [25-0018]
• Greenway Discussion Summary [25-0019] (old business)
• Natural Areas Discussion [25-0020] (new business)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider consent items including a budget amendment, bond certification, interim manager contract, and several authorizations. A legislative hearing opens for a conditional zoning application at 200 South Elliott Road, with public comment and continuation to Feb 12. The council will also review a concept plan for 1609 US 15-501 and receive a petition for automatic pedestrian signals.

• Budget ordinance amendment adjusting FY 2024-25 funds across General, Grants, Capital Improvement, Transit, and Public Housing Funds
• Certification of November 2024 bond referendum results
• Approval of interim town manager Mary Jane Nirdlinger's employment contract
• Authorization for sole source contract with Granicus for government cloud services
• Public hearings scheduled Feb 26 for closing right-of-way on Huse Street and portions of Cowan Boulevard/White Oak Drive

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review and vote on Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications for four properties: 111 Ridge Lane, 217 Vance Street (consent items), 107 Battle Lane (old business), and 402 Hillsborough Street (new business). Commissioners also will hear a presentation on the history of the Coker Hills Neighborhood. The meeting includes approval of December 2024 minutes and consideration of administrative COA approvals and maintenance memos.

• 111 Ridge Lane – COA consent item
• 217 Vance Street – COA consent item
• 107 Battle Lane – COA old business
• 402 Hillsborough Street – COA new business
• Presentation: History of the Coker Hills Neighborhood by Preservation Chapel Hill

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a work session to receive an update on the FY2026 budget and discuss principles of the council/manager form of government. No formal votes are scheduled; items are presented for information and discussion.

• FY2026 Budget Update with draft presentation (Item 25-0012/25-0013)
• Discussion of Council/Manager form of government principles including roles, expectations, and survey results (Item 25-0014)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a minor subdivision application for Meadowmont Village Circle (SUB-24-4). The commission will also approve minutes from its December 3 and December 17, 2024 meetings. Most of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• Meadowmont Village Circle Minor Subdivision (SUB-24-4) – staff report and preliminary plat for board consideration

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will discuss an update to the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) focusing on building and development type standards. The meeting includes a staff presentation, public comment, and board discussion. No votes or decisions are scheduled beyond the discussion.

• Discussion of LUMO Update: Building and Development Type Standards (agenda item 24-0584)