Durham public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission (PC)
The Durham Planning Commission is scheduled to conduct public hearings regarding various zoning map changes. These include initial changes for Winsford at the Park and updates for Oxford Ridge, 302 Morreene Road, and Mineral Springs Townhouses. The commission will also review minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting.
- Winsford at the Park initial zoning map change
- Oxford Ridge zoning map change
- 302 Morreene Road zoning map change
- Mineral Springs Townhouses zoning map change
Public Art Committee
The committee will discuss a student research project regarding cultural and public art opportunities in Durham. Members will also take action to recommend applicants for four vacancies to the Durham Cultural Advisory Board.
- Recommendation of applicants for four committee vacancies
- Discussion of student research project on city art opportunities
- Review of upcoming County Public Art presentation
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
The commission will consider certificates of appropriateness for two properties. The meeting also includes a discussion on updating the Rules of Procedure.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for 807 Parker Street addition and site work
- Retroactive modifications at 1104 Arnette Avenue
- Update to the Rules of Procedure
- Approval of June 4 and June 11, 2024 meeting minutes
Durham Cultural Advisory Board
The board will recommend three candidates for membership to the City Council. Members will also review a candidate for the 2024-2027 Poet Laureate term and appoint officers to the Public Art Committee.
- Recommendation of three candidates for Durham Cultural Advisory Board membership
- Selection of a Poet Laureate candidate for the 2024-2027 term
- Appointment of Lana Dennis as Chair and Jaime Chaves as Vice-Chair of the Public Art Committee
- Appointment of Bren Vienrich-Felling and Oliver Hess to the Public Art Committee
- Review of Festival & Special Events FY25 RFP recommendations
Civilian Police Review Board
The meeting consists of procedural items and discussions regarding the new fiscal year. This includes membership, officer elections, and preparation for the annual report.
- Officer elections
- Membership transition
- Annual report preparation
Homeless Services Advisory Committee
The committee will vote on compliance items, including the HMIS Lead Agency and funding priorities for CoC NOFO and State ESG Funds. Members will also review the 2024-2025 meeting schedule. Staff will share updates regarding a $1.6 million HUD grant for youth homelessness.
- Approval of HMIS Lead Agency and CoC Collaborative Applicant
- Establishment of funding priorities for CoC NOFO and State ESG Funds
- Review of the 2024-2025 HSAC meeting schedule
- Update on $1.6 million HUD grant for youth homelessness
- Appointment of new members Tiffany Solomon and Dorothy A. Hardin
Racial Equity Commission
The Racial Equity Commission will debrief sub-committee presentations. The meeting also includes a discussion on next steps for recommendations to the City Council and Board of County Commissioners.
- Debriefing of sub-committee presentations
- Discussion regarding recommendations for City Council and Board of County Commissioners
- Approval of May meeting minutes
Board of Adjustment (BOA)
The Board of Adjustment will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also review orders regarding a sidewalk variance at CASA North Duke and a height variance for Eno Village. Additionally, the meeting includes approval of minutes from May 28, 2024.
- Chair and Vice Chair elections
- Denial order for CASA North Duke sidewalk variance (B2400013)
- Height variance for Eno Village (B2400017)
- Approval of May 28, 2024 minutes