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Raleigh Design Review Commission, July 16, 2026

Approves Rezoning Z4825 - Rex Hospital Campus Master Plan, 6-1

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What happened

The Raleigh Planning Commission recommended approval of several rezonings on 2026-05-12. The Rex Hospital campus master plan rezoning (case Z4825, Lake Boone Trail/Blue Ridge Road) to CMP was recommended for approval 6-1.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Raleigh, NC
Governing body
Final authority
Date
July 16, 2026
Decisions
7 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, 6-1

Projects in this meeting (4)

5925 Glenwood Avenue

Awaiting final vote
5925 Glenwood Avenue · JDV Commercial
3 conditions of approval
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3901 Stratford Court

Approved
3901 Stratford Court · Kara Jennings
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523 Southwest Street

Approved
523 Southwest Street, Downtown Raleigh · Fairweather HOA
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Blue Ridge

Approved 6-1
Lake Boone Trail and Blue Ridge Road · Rex Hospital
10 conditions of approval
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Meeting Summary

The Raleigh Planning Commission recommended approval of several rezonings on 2026-05-12. The Rex Hospital campus master plan rezoning (case Z4825, Lake Boone Trail/Blue Ridge Road) to CMP was recommended for approval 6-1.

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Key Decisions (7)

Approved

Rezoning Z4825 - Rex Hospital Campus Master Plan

Vote: 6-1Conditions attached
Approved

Rezoning Z5725 - 8020 Litchford Road

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved

Rezoning Z4625 - 523 Southwest Street

Vote: unanimous

Zoning Changes (5)

OX-12CMPapproximately 60 acres
just over 20 acres
DX-5DX-7approximately three-quarters of an acre

Development Activity (4)

Rex Hospital Campus Master Plan

Institutional

Fairweather HOA community room

Residential

JDV Commercial parking expansion at 5925 Glenwood Avenue

Commercial

Single-family home at 3901 Stratford Court

Residential

Market Signals (5)

Commercial Demand

Rex Hospital reports operating above capacity daily with monthly DHHS…

Housing Demand

Multiple residential rezonings to higher densities (R-6, R-4) proceeding to…

Infrastructure

Stormwater capacity constraints and steep grades near Glen Forest neighborhood…

Who Spoke (35)

ChairCouncilmemberCommissionerStaff · 8Applicant's Rep · 2Public · 6

On the record: the chair, a councilmember, a commissioner, 8 staff members, 2 applicant's representatives, and 6 members of the public.

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