Jan 152014
 

Below is the list of special conditions included in Special R-30, the primary zoning classification in our neighborhood today. This list of conditions was requested at the meeting last night.

Additional dwelling units or equivalent dwelling units on a lot (three (3) or more) or additional residential density (greater than twenty (20) but not greater than thirty (30) dwelling units per net acre), or both shall meet all of the following:

  1.  The materials, including their direction, dimension, and application, used on the exterior portion of the proposed building or additions shall be the same as those materials used on any two (2) or more existing buildings on the block face, provided that, any other material used on one-third (1/3) or more of the total block faces within the District is allowed.
  2. The proposed building or additions contain a main
    roof with a minimum rise-to-run pitch of four (4) to twelve (12). If three (3) or more roofs on the block face are multidirectional or multipitched, then any multipitched or multidirectional roof style located on the block face shall be used.
  3.  Any four-sided window and door pattern on the facade(s) of the proposed building or additions visible from an adjacent right-of-way, excluding alleyways, shall contain a minimum height-to-width ratio of one and five-tenths (1.5) to one (1). Other shaped window and door patterns may be used if they are found on the block face.
  4. The location, relative to the public street, of the main building entrance including the entryway level shall be the same as three (3) or more buildings on the block face. No upper story entrance shall be visible from an adjacent street right-of-way, excluding alleyways.
  5. The longest side of the proposed or existing building including its additions or the largest side of the proposed building does not exceed either one and one-half (1½) times its height, as determined from §10-2076, or the minimum height-to-width ratio found in three (3) or more buildings on the block face, whichever is greater.
  6. The proposed building lot coverage does not exceed fifty (50) per cent of the net lot area.
  7. All vehicular surface areas containing more than four (4) spaces that are located within one hundred (100) feet of any adjoining lot that is both zoned a residential district and contains a dwelling shall provide the same transitional protective yard as is required for high residential density uses in §10-2082.9(e).
 January 15, 2014  Posted by at 12:45 pm Neighborhood Rezoning No Responses »
Aug 242013
 

Timeline of Activity regarding 700 Glenwood Avenue (occupied by CityGate real estate)

  • June 11, 2013:  Raleigh residents posted complaint on SeeClickFix.com.  Acknowledged by City of Raleigh same day.
  • June 26: Robert Pierce of City of Raleigh zoning department acknowledged residents’ concerns and stated that City has made contact with CityGate in efforts to bring their signs into compliance.  No compliance had been made by this time.
  • CityGate issued appeal to August 12 Board of Adjustment with a desire to contest interpretation of Zoning Code (see item #7)
  • August 12: CityGate withdraws appeal upon agreement with City to: a) change sign copy a maximum of 4 times per 24 hour period, and b) not to display 3rd party content.  Board of Adjustment Minutes
  • August 16: HGBNA votes in favor to appeal CityGate’s and City of Raleigh’s decision to allow signs to remain as interpreted.  83% of voters agreed to donate funds toward $200 appeal fee.  Neighbors may contribute $7 via check to HGBNA, 819 Clay Street, or via PayPal.
  • August 19: Appeal filed for September 9 Board of Adjustment hearing.
 August 24, 2013  Posted by at 4:12 pm HGBNA, Neighborhood Issues, Raleigh No Responses »
Jun 012013
 

Due to the recent escalation of after-hours incidents around Sahara Cafe, the Public Safety department of City of Raleigh has encouraged the neighbors of Glenwood Brooklyn to pursue permit parking on Devereux, N Boylan and Hinsdale Streets.  This strategy would be up to the neighbors, and we have scheduled a meeting next Tuesday to discuss the details of such action.

Please join us Tuesday, June 4 from 6 to 7 pm at Jenkins Memorial church.  City officials will be present to explain the details and to take our questions.

Raleigh Public Record report:  http://www.raleighpublicrecord.org/news/2013/05/29/neighbors-want-to-curb-nuisance-cafe/

NBC17 report: http://www.wncn.com/story/22453641/peace-st-business-attracting-late-night-commotion

 

 

 June 1, 2013  Posted by at 10:15 pm HGBNA, Neighborhood Issues No Responses »
May 312013
 

Downtown Living Advocates, Raleigh NC

The DLA is a citizen group, focused on issues of interest to residents of Downtown Raleigh, whose mission is to be an organized voice for Downtown residents, working together with city agencies, concerned institutions and local businesses in supporting balanced and sustainable growth for Raleigh.

Please visit the DLA website for more information and how you can register as a member, free of charge. Continue reading »

 May 31, 2013  Posted by at 9:36 pm Community Organizations, Raleigh No Responses »