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Chapel Hill Town Council (Nov. 19, 2025) — zoning and LUMO amendments, Hillmont conditional zoning modified, PSNC franchise agreement approved

Chapel HillNov 19, 20254 min read

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Council approved the Consent Agenda including a franchise agreement with PSNC Energy; modified the Hillmont conditional zoning reducing required affordable units and accepting a $1.15M contribution; considered and enacted parts of an omnibus Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) text amendment package with mixed votes on concept-plan review, duplex size, and parking provisions; entered closed session and authorized an extension on the Town’s repurchase option for the Wallace Deck. Proclamations and public comments on tree protection, 'Leave Your Leaves', and SNAP support were also heard.

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Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous).
Adopted franchise agreement with Public Service Company of North Carolina, Inc. for natural gas utility services (ordinance enacted).
Approved modification to the conditional zoning for Hillmont (146 Stancell Drive): reduced affordable housing units from 43 to a minimum of 20 and accepted a $1.15 million voluntary contribution to the Town’s Affordable Housing Fund (motions R-1 and O-2 enacted, unanimous vote).
Adopted Resolution R-2 for the omnibus Land Use Management Ordinance text amendments and enacted multiple LUMO changes; specific votes: reserved Module 1 Section 4.7 (unanimous); motions to remove Concept Plan Review and related Module 2 failed (4-4); proposed reduction of duplex maximum floor area failed (4-4); motion to remove Parking in Section 6.19.3 and continue the issue carried (5-3); amendment to relocate above-ground stormwater management areas in Appendix A carried (5-3).
Entered Closed Session under General Statute 143-318.11(5) and authorized the Town Manager to execute an extension agreement for the Town’s option to repurchase the Wallace Deck (150 E. Rosemary Street) from Grubb Management LLC (unanimous).
Acknowledged that the Council vacancy from Council Member Karen Stegman’s resignation will be filled at the Organizational Meeting on December 3, 2025 when newly elected Council members are sworn in.

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Nov 19, 2025, 12:00 AMRM 110 | Council Chamberscheduled

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WELCOME to a COUNCIL MEETING!
ROLL CALL
OPENING
Proclamation: OWASA Care to Share Day
Proclamation: Small Business Saturday
Proclamation: Native American Heritage Month
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT
Franchise Agreement with Public Service Company of North Carolina, Inc. for Natural Gas Utility Services
DISCUSSION
Town Council Vacancy Application Review
ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENT(S)
Modification to the Conditional Zoning for 146 Stancell Drive
LAND USE MANAGEMENT TEXT AMENDMENT(S)
Omnibus Text Amendment to the Chapel Hill Land Use Management Ordinance and Town Code
CLOSED SESSION
General Statute 143-318.11(5)
ADJOURNMENT
0.01 Mayor Anderson Regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents in the Community.
3.01 Mayor Anderson Regarding Support for those Impacted by Suspension of SNAP Funds.
3.02 Mayor Anderson Regarding Holiday Parade.
3.03 Mayor Anderson Regarding Swearing-In of New Council Members.
3.04 Council Member McCullough Regarding 'Leave Your Leaves'.
3.05 Craig Nishimoto Regarding Tree Protection Ordinance and Tree Damage on Property Near Hillmont Development.
3.06 Bill Marcella Regarding 'Leave Your Leaves'.
Modification to the Conditional Zoning for 146 Stancell Drive
OTHER ATTENDEES
Omnibus Text Amendment to the Chapel Hill Land Use Management Ordinance and Town Code
Omnibus Text Amendment to the Chapel Hill Land Use Management Ordinance and Town Code
Omnibus Text Amendment to the Chapel Hill Land Use Management Ordinance and Town Code
Omnibus Text Amendment to the Chapel Hill Land Use Management Ordinance and Town Code
Omnibus Text Amendment to the Chapel Hill Land Use Management Ordinance and Town Code
Omnibus Text Amendment to the Chapel Hill Land Use Management Ordinance and Town Code
Omnibus Text Amendment to the Chapel Hill Land Use Management Ordinance and Town Code
Omnibus Text Amendment to the Chapel Hill Land Use Management Ordinance and Town Code
Approval of the Consent Agenda
General Statute 143-318.11(5)
Omnibus Text Amendment to the Chapel Hill Land Use Management Ordinance and Town Code

Chapel Hill Town Council (Nov. 19, 2025) — zoning and LUMO amendments, Hillmont conditional zoning modified, PSNC franchise agreement approved

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