Durham City Council Highlights

The council focused on Aura 751, a project the Planning Commission recommended be denied. Listen to what's changed since then, why nearby residents remain concerned, and what the council members think. 23mins

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Durham City Council on YouTube
Monday, April 1st, 2024
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Video Notes

0:00 Stream starts

1:41 Open

2:15 Call to Order

2:32 Moment of Silent Meditation

2:50 Pledge of Allegiance

3:16 Roll Call

3:53 Ceremonial Item - Fair Housing Month Proclamation

7:05 Ceremonial Item - National Community Development Week Proclamation

12:19 Ceremonial Item - International Women’s Day Proclamation

16:15 Announcements by Council

26:52 Recognition - NC Central University Cohort: Students in Public Service

31:22 Priority Items by the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk

32:02 Consent Agenda (Agenda Items 1 - 9 & 11 - 18) (passes unanimously)

Pulled Items

36:04 11. Revised Ordinance, Sunset Extension and Policy For the Equal Business Opportunity Program (EBOP) (passes unanimously)

Public Hearings

45:03 20. Consolidated Annexation – Aura 751 (passes unanimously)

1:58:09 Break / Recess

2:09:28 22. Consolidated Annexation – 1324 Bungalow Ave (passes unanimously)

2:13:42 21. Consolidated Annexation – Leigh Valley (continued to September 3, 2024)

3:04:08 Other Matters

3:06:24 Adjournment

Welcome to the Durham City Council meeting for April 1, 2024.

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In This Video
  • The applicant's attorney presents the Aura 751 project which is seeking annexation. The Planning Commission recommended it be denied. Since then, the applicant made some additional commitments. 
  • Nathan Jennis echoes Andrea's concerns and adds some around school overcrowding, apartments vs. other housing, and who the project benefits. 
  • Rebecca Ives, a resident and real estate agent, opposes the development for increasing traffic and not meeting the housing needs of Durham. 
  • The project's attorney and Earl Llewellyn respond to concerns raised, emphasizing the local nature of the development team and addressing traffic and environmental commitments. 
  • Council Member Caballero expresses support for the development, citing the need for diversity and affordable housing in the area. 
  • Council Member Baker comments on the development's alignment with the comprehensive plan and expresses concerns about the potential for auto-centric development despite the inclusion of green building standards and some connectivity improvements. 
  • Council Member Rist shares his support for the project, citing improvements made since the Planning Commission vote. 
  • Council Member Rist shares his support for the project, citing improvements made since the Planning Commission vote. 
  • Council Member Middleton on traffic concerns and the need for rental property throughout the city. He shares his support. 
  • Mayor Williams speaks to the importance of responding to housing needs at all levels to accommodate community growth and incoming residents. 
  • The council votes on the annexation, concluding with unanimous approval.