Durham Planning Commission November 10, 2026

The Durham Planning Commission held public hearings on November 10, 2026, to consider zoning and development proposals. Braggtown Walk (Z2600010), an affordable-housing project of up to 156 units with a daycare, sought a development agreement reducing several UDO requirements. The applicant proposed a $5,000 donation to Durham Public Schools; the Commission recommended approval to City Council, 12–0. Morgan Farm 2 (Z2600034), a proposed 437-home conservation subdivision, included commitments described by staff and the applicant such as $1 million for Durham’s down-payment assistance program, $50,000 each for Durham Public Schools and county EMS, and transportation improvements the applicant valued at approximately $3.5 million. Commissioners voted 10–1 against a motion to recommend approval. Speakers raised concerns about traffic, environmental impacts, historic resources, and infrastructure feasibility.

For 4517 Grandale Drive (Z2600012), the applicant revised the proposal to a maximum of 27 homes and added one-time contributions of $27,000 to the city’s dedicated housing fund and $5,000 to Durham Public Schools. A motion to recommend approval failed, 8–5. Case 902 Slater Road was referred back to staff for consideration at the next month’s meeting. The Commission also approved its 2027 meeting schedule as submitted after a motion to move meetings to the fourth Tuesday received no second. No procurement actions, contract awards, or vendor selections were identified.