Wednesday, November 28, 2007

2008 City Council

Monday, December 3, City Council swearing in and reception - 7 p.m.
lobby of the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
Details here
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Tuesday December 4, City Council meeting with new Council in place - 1 p.m. (last meeting of the year)

2008 City Council Meeting Schedule

Tuesday, January 8, 2008 - City Council - 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - City Council / Zoning Hearing
- 1 p.m. / 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 - City Council - 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - City Council - 1 p.m.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 - City Council - 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tuesday, March 19, 2008 - City Council - 1 p.m.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - City Council - 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - City Council / Zoning Hearing
- 1 p.m. / 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 - City Council - 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - City Council - 1 p.m.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - City Council - 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - City Council - 1 p.m.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 - City Council - 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - City Council / Zoning Hearing
- 1 p.m. / 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - City Council - 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 - City Council - 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - City Council - 1 p.m.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 - City Council - 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - City Council / Zoning Hearing
- 1 p.m. / 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 - City Council - 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - City Council - 1 p.m.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - City Council - 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Monday, November 26, 2007

Nov 27th Planning Commission Meeting

The link to the November 27th Planning Commission meeting is provided here and below:

http://www.raleighnc.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_97696_0_0_18/PC-agenda.pdf


Bernard Street (Z-44-07) and Interim Infill Standards (TC-8-07) are on the agenda.

Monday, November 19, 2007

*** ACTION ALERT ***

Community SCALE calls your attention to 2 extremely important meetings tomorrow that will affect the future of development and zoning cases in Raleigh.

Many of you have signed a statement of support for the Fallon Park/Anderson Heights/Bloomsbury area rezoning petition that was filed earlier this year. The City Council has not yet voted on our case, Z-31-07. It is likely that a vote will be taken tomorrow. Please show your support for this case in particular and for Community SCALE tenets in general by attending one or both of the following 2 meetings:

• The City Council Meeting begins at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 20th,in City Council Chambers, Room 201, Avery Upchurch Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett St. The Fallon Park zoning case is early on the agenda, and we are advised to arrive by 1:00 p.m.

• There is also a Zoning Hearing the same evening (11/20) at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers which will involve Community SCALE issues and a text change that would address some of the current zoning regulations that are detrimental to established neighborhoods.


A memo and flyer are being widely distributed by those who wish to see the SCALE zoning case and the proposed text change defeated. This viewpoint will be well represented at the hearing, and via numerous emails going to City Council. We MUST MAKE SURE THAT our side is equally well represented.

The Triangle Community Coalition is posting this action alert on their website. The organization's mission is: "To promote public policy that encourages a balance among economic growth, development, the environment, and community needs while protecting the rights and interests of property owners."

They provide a link to the text change, which is posted on the city website here.

Please notify as many people as possible who will take action to help us to conserve and preserve the nature of the neighborhood. This a valuable text change.

Anyone who wishes to do so may speak at the evening zoning hearing. No petition is needed to comment at tomorrow night's public hearing. Just show up!!! But, it would be helpful for those who wish to speak to coordinate efforts to avoid redundancy.

Please join us to show council members that we want to preserve the character & diversity of our neighborhoods. Bring your friends and neighbors! We'll be seated in the right front section.

In addition, your letter, e-mail, or call to City Council members before November 20th will help. Their contact information is on our website: http://www.communityscale.com - click on "Info" & near the bottom of the page you'll see "City Council Members." It is also provided on this Forum.

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Nov and Dec Civic Calendar

The following dates remain for participation in the Planning process--

PLANNING RALEIGH 2030: Comprehensive Plan Update in Process
The update of the Raleigh Comprehensive Plan officially began on October 25th.

Although these dates have passed, you may find a form at the City Website that will allow you to share your thoughts and concerns. Complete information can be found here.

November 13, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Shepherd's Hall, Church of the Good Shepherd

November 14, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. McKimmon Conference and Training Center, NCSU

November 15, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. North Raleigh Church of Christ, 8701 Falls of Neuse Road
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6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, Zoning public hearing [agenda includes the down-zoning cases in North Hills] The interim zoning proposal may also be announced.
http://www.raleigh-nc.org/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_306_200_0_43/http%3B/pt03/DIG_Web_Content/category/Business/Zoning_and_Rezoning/Cat-1C-20041206-100112-Notice_of_Public_Hearing.html
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7 p.m. Mon Dec 3, City Council swearing in and reception, lobby of the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
http://www.raleighnc.gov/publications/Community_Services/CAC-Agendas/CAC-six_forks-agenda.pdf
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1 p.m. Tues Dec 4, City Council meeting with new Council in place
(last meeting of the year)

Re-Zoning Update

The City Council has not yet voted on our case, Z-31-07. This will probably happen Tuesday, November 20, and you can show your support by attending the following 2 meetings:

The City Council Meeting, begins at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 20th, in City Council Chambers, Room 201, Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett St. This case is early on the agenda and we are advised to arrive by 1:00 p.m.

There is also a Zoning Hearing the same evening (11/20) at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers which will involve Community SCALE issues.


Please join us to show council members that we are united in our desire to preserve the character & diversity of our neighborhood. Bring your friends and neighbors! We’ll be seated in the right front section.

In addition, your letter, e-mail, or call to City Council members before November 20th will be helpful. Their contact information is on our website: http://www.communityscale.com - click on "Info" & near the bottom of the page you'll see "City Council Members."

Again, we THANK YOU!