# Raleigh Planning Commission Meeting - Tuesday, November 10, 2026

The Raleigh Planning Commission met on November 10, 2026. It unanimously approved the prior meeting minutes and considered two rezoning cases. For Z-24-26, 1613 Battery Drive, the applicant sought conditional-use R-10 zoning for a 0.44-acre split-zoned property, with conditions including a cap of eight residential units. Commissioners raised concerns about neighborhood engagement, pedestrian access to Raleigh Boulevard and transit, stormwater, and infrastructure. The Commission deferred the case to November 24, kept the public hearing open, and requested further information on sidewalk connectivity and additional public engagement; no vote on the rezoning was taken.

For Z-36-26, 727 and 729 West Morgan Street, the Commission considered rezoning 0.33 acres to allow a proposed seven-story boutique hotel with 70 rooms, 10 extended-stay units, restaurant and gathering spaces. The applicant offered conditions including a 15-foot setback and landscaping and fencing along the southern property line. Nearby residents raised concerns about height, privacy, parking, construction impacts, and neighborhood character. The Commission recommended approval 6–1; the dissenting commissioner supported the proposed use but considered the conditions overly restrictive. The Commission also discussed a forthcoming data-center development-rules text amendment, scheduled for public hearings in December and January. No procurement activity, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Sources
- [Raleigh Planning Commission Meeting - Tuesday, November 10, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf_-ffo_INU) - City of Raleigh