City Council Afternoon Session, June 16, 2026
Votes on Report of Planning Commission on rezoning Z50-24 and setting public hearing, passed
What happened
The Raleigh City Council approved multiple annexations, an affordable housing development, and several rezonings, while denying portions of the New Bern Avenue assemblage rezoning (Z526) tied to historic properties.
- Jurisdiction
- Raleigh, NC
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- June 16, 2026
- Decisions
- 20 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted, passed
Projects in this meeting (6)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearings319 Heck Street
Awaiting final voteReport of Planning Commission
Approved 7-01313 New Bern Avenue (Richard B. Harris Library)
DeniedBlue Ridge
Approved 6-1Planning Commission Report
Awaiting final voteJones Ridge Trail
Awaiting final voteFree sample: decision 1 of 20
East Cabarrus Redevelopment affordable housing financing
Council authorized a conditional commitment of $1,239,762 in gap financing (approx. $1M from 2020 affordable housing bond), a budget transfer, adoption of a resolution for a long-term ground lease of no less than 75 years, and authorization for staff to execute loan/ground lease documents for Local Post's 28-unit affordable project (including 8 supportive housing units and 3 Wake County rental assistance units) on three city-owned parcels at Cabarrus and East Street. All units at 60% AMI or less. Unanimous.
- ground lease no less than 75 years
- units at 60% AMI or less
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Raleigh City Council approved multiple annexations, an affordable housing development, and several rezonings, while denying portions of the New Bern Avenue assemblage rezoning (Z526) tied to historic properties.
Key Decisions (20)
East Cabarrus Redevelopment affordable housing financing
Raleigh Sister Cities work plan, Gangseo partnership, and staff recommendations
Raleigh Transit Authority FY26 annual report and FY27 work plan
Raleigh Convention Center naming rights agreement with Atlantic Union Bank
TEFRA hearing for Crest at Briar Creek Apartments
Street name change to The Bridge at North Hill Street
Public nuisance abatement lien confirmation for three properties
Petition Annexation AX-826, 204 Chatterson Drive
Petition Annexation AX10263027, Rock Quarry Road
Petition Annexation AX1126, 6900 and 6950 Blue Run Lane
Rezoning Z3925, 319 Heck Street
Annexation AX3725 and Rezoning 4425, Jones Ridge Trail
Rezoning Z4825, 810 Blue Ridge Road (UNC Rex Hospital campus master plan)
Rezoning Z326, West Jones Street and Glenwood Avenue
Rezoning Z526 - Richard B. Harrison Library, 1313 New Bern Avenue
Rezoning Z526 - 325 East Edenton Street
Rezoning Z526 - remaining HOD historic properties
Rezoning Z526 - remaining New Bern Avenue assemblage parcels
Report of Planning Commission on rezoning Z50-24 and setting public hearing
Water usage update / Stage 1 water restrictions
Zoning Changes (8)
Development Activity (8)
East Cabarrus Redevelopment affordable housing
Residential
Rock Quarry Road apartment complex
Residential
Raleigh North Christian Center church
Other
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
Strong demand for affordable housing near downtown Raleigh, with multiple…
Commercial Demand
Atlantic Union Bank is aggressively expanding its Raleigh Triangle branch…
Infrastructure
Water supply constraints are tightening: Stage 1 restrictions in effect…
Who Spoke (38)
On the record: the mayor, 6 councilmembers, a board member, 5 staff members, 2 applicant's representatives, and 7 members of the public.
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