Raleigh Planning Commission, May 12, 2026
Approves Rezoning Z-48-25 - Rex Hospital campus master plan at Lake Boone Trail and Blue Ridge Road, 6-1
What happened
The Raleigh Planning Commission recommended approval of the Rex Hospital campus master plan rezoning (Z-48-25) at Lake Boone Trail and Blue Ridge Road on a 6-1 vote, rezoning roughly 60 acres to CMP with heights ranging 7-20 stories.
- Jurisdiction
- Raleigh, NC
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 12, 2026
- Decisions
- 5 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 6-1
Projects in this meeting (4)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearings5925 Glenwood Avenue
Recommended 7-13901 Stratford Court
Recommended523 Southwest Street
RecommendedBlue Ridge
Recommended 6-1Free sample: decision 1 of 5
Rezoning Z-48-25 - Rex Hospital campus master plan at Lake Boone Trail and Blue Ridge Road
Campus master plan (CMP) rezoning of roughly 60 acres across three parcels from OX-12 Urban Limited to CMP, with heights ranging 7-20 stories across four sub-districts, a 9.7 million square foot cap, and a voluntary TIA. Applicant is Rex Hospital, represented by Jamie Schwedler of Parker Poe. Committee of the Whole (chaired at the time by Commissioner Fox) recommended approval unanimously. Motion carried 6-1.
- 9.7 million square foot cap
- micro-mobility hub in Sub-District A delivered with first tier three site plan
- voluntary additional TIA once threshold exceeded
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 Planning Commission recommended approval of the Rex Hospital campus master plan rezoning (Z-48-25) at Lake Boone Trail and Blue Ridge Road on a 6-1 vote, rezoning roughly 60 acres to CMP with heights ranging 7-20 stories.
Key Decisions (5)
Rezoning Z-48-25 - Rex Hospital campus master plan at Lake Boone Trail and Blue Ridge Road
Rezoning Z-57-25 at 8020 Litchford Road
Rezoning Z-46-25 at 523 Southwest Street
Rezoning Z-9-26 at 5925 Glenwood Avenue
Rezoning Z-11-26 at 3901 Stratford Court
Zoning Changes (5)
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 residence at 3901 Stratford Court
Residential
Market Signals (4)
Commercial Demand
Rex Hospital reports all its hospitals are above capacity daily…
Housing Demand
Downtown Raleigh rents near 523 Southwest Street rose 66% since…
Infrastructure
Stormwater capacity is a recurring gating concern; expansion at 5925…
Sentiment
Commissioners expressed reluctance to attach zoning conditions on small individual…
Who Spoke (18)
On the record: the chair, 5 commissioners, 3 staff members, the applicant, 4 applicant's representatives, and 2 members of the public.
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