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Commission splits on six zoning requests

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Commission Recommends Denial of Two Developments

The commission recommended denial of zoning changes for 3815 Wake Forest Highway and Oak Grove Landing after approval motions failed, 5-5 and 2-7. It recommended approval of zoning changes for Avalon Place Phase 9, Page Road Townhouses, and 505 West Chapel Hill, all by 10-0 votes. A development-moratoria text change was also recommended for approval, 6-4.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Commission recommends five land-use changes

The Planning Commission recommended approval of four zoning changes and one plan amendment, including proposals for townhouses, residential development, storage, and industrial uses. Votes ranged from 6-3 to 9-0; the Courtyards at Leesville proposal had the closest vote at 6-3.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Commission Recommends Denial of Rocky Branch Rezoning

The Planning Commission voted 2-10 to recommend denying the Reserve at Rocky Branch rezoning request for 618, 702, and 716 Virgil Road. It recommended approval of three other zoning requests and advanced the FY27 Planning & Development Department work program by unanimous 12-0 votes.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Commission Recommends Three Zoning Changes

The Planning Commission recommended approval of three zoning map changes: one by an 11-1 vote and two by 12-0 votes. The requests involve properties on Fletchers Chapel Road, Glenn Road, and South Miami Boulevard.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Commission splits on six zoning requests

The commission recommended approval of 9415 NC 751 Highway and Top Golf Durham Mixed Use Phase 2 by 10-0 votes, and Bella Ridge by 8-2; recommendations for Morgan Farm and Patterson Hall failed 0-9, while 4802 Cheek Road was recorded as a 0-10 vote against approval.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Commission Rejects Three Rezoning Requests

The Planning Commission rejected approval recommendations for three zoning cases: Sherron Road Assemblage by 5-6, Preserve at Infinity by 5-6, and Enclave at Little Creek by 3-8. It approved recommendations for two other zoning cases and a Comprehensive Plan amendment.

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