This request is to replace several zoning districts for a 200-acre site between Buffaloe Road and I-540 on the west side of the Neuse River. The existing zoning allows a mix of residential densities as well as a variety of commercial uses. The proposed zoning would reduce the overall residential density by  almost 60%. The area zoned for commercial uses would be reduced by about 60%. 

• Existing Zoning: RX-3-CU, NX-3-CU, OX-5-CU, & CX-5-CU (part SHOD-1)
  • The existing zoning districts are Residential Mixed Use-3 stories, Neighborhood Mixed Use-3 stories, Office Mixed Use-5 stories, and Commercial Mixed Use-5 stories all with zoning conditions and partial Special Highway Overlay District-1. See UDO Section 3.1 for more details on mixed-use districts. See UDO Section 5.3 for more details on the Special Highway Overlay Districts.
  • There are 2 sets of zoning conditions that currently exist on the site.
  • Conditions from Z-38-1991:
    • Require a 30-foot-wide protective yard along the southern boundary of 5604 Kyle Dr
    • Require a 50-foot protective yard adjacent to I-540
    • Specifies prohibited uses in the NX-3-CU district
    • Reserve a 150’ greenway easement to the City of Raleigh along the Neuse River.
    • Limit right-of-way and easement reimbursement rates to residential values
    • Requires a traffic study to be submitted with any development plan
  • Conditions from Z-33-2007:
    • Reimbursement rates for extra right-of-way and slope easements remain at R-4 values.
    • A traffic study is required with any development plan, with offers of cross access to adjacent properties.
    • Total residential units for all areas is limited to 1350 units.
    • Total office use is limited to 450,000 square feet of floor area and a minimum of 100,000 square feet is required to be built.
    • Specify requirements for the Neuse Riparian Buffer Area (NBRA)
    • Requires all temporary soil erosion and sediment control devices installed by designed for the 10 year storm event
    • Specifies areas for required protective yards between zoning districts
    • Requires minimum retail and office square footage to be built within specified timeframes.
    • Conditions in the RX-3-CU district on the west side of 6515 Buffaloe Rd:
      • Limit uses to single family detached, townhouses and condominium units, fire stations, police substations, public and private schools, and parks.
      • Specify protective yards along the Neuse Buffer Riparian Area (NBRA) and where different uses can be in relation to the NBRA.
      • Require the right-of-way for the Spring Forest Road to be dedicated and improved before residential development over 6 units per acre can be built.
      • Require all exterior light fixtures other than those serving single family detached dwellings to be full cut-off (shielded) design.
    • Conditions in the RX-3-CU district on the east side of 6515 Buffaloe Rd:
      • Limit residential units to 7 units per acre and a maximum height of 55 feet.
      • Specify that no dwelling unit can be constructed upon slopes of 20% or greater.
    • Conditions in the OX-5-CU district:
      • Limit uses to single family detached, townhouses and condominium units, banks, daycares, and office in certain areas.
      • Specify uses that are not allowed in certain areas
      • Specify maximum height in certain areas.
      • Require protective yard along the adjacent Stone Ridge Subdivision properties
      • Specifiy maximum residential density in certain areas.
      • Require right-of-way for either Spring Forest Road or Buffaloe Road to be dedicated and improved before development.
      • Require all exterior light fixtures other than those serving single family detached dwellings to be full cut-off (shielded) design.
    • Conditions in the CX-5-CU District:
      • Specify prohibited uses
      • Limit total retail to 130,680 square feet, requires a minimum of 80,000 square feet to be built, limits a single retail business to 65,000 square feet, and requires at least one retail business of at least 15,000 square feet be built.
      • Specify maximum residential density in certain areas with a limit of 450 units total in the district.
      • Require all exterior lighting  to be directed away from adjacent residential properties and limited height to 12 feet for transitional yard areas and 16 feet in parking or residential areas.
      • Require a site plan to be approved by the Planning Commission and City Council.
      • Limit building height to 65 feet and 5 stories.
• Proposed Zoning: R-10-CU, RX-4-CU, CX-3-CU (part. SHOD-1)
  • The proposed zoning is Residential-10, Residential Mixed Use-4 stories, and Commercial Mixed Use-3 stories all with zoning conditions and partial Special Highway Overlay District-1. See UDO Section 2.1 for more details on residential districts. See UDO Section 3.1 for more details on mixed-use districts. See UDO Section 5.3 for more details on the Special Highway Overlay Districts.
  • Proposed Zoning conditions:
    • For the R-10-CU district
      • Limit dwelling units to 450
    • For the RX-4-CU district:
      • Limit dwelling units 650
    • For the CX-3-CU district:
      • Prohibit the following uses: adult establishment; detention center, jail, prison; vehicle repair – all types; car wash
• Applicant: Michael Birch, mbirch@longleaflp.com, 919-645-4317
• Case Planner: John Anagnost, John.Anagnost@raleighnc.gov, 9919-996-2638