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RezoneRecommended approvalChappell Drive, northeast of the intersection of Avent Ferry Road and Gorman Street (District D)

Rezoning Z-23-26 — Chappell Drive

Raleigh

Description

This rezoning would allow taller buildings and more homes near Avent Ferry Road and Gorman Street. The applicant offered either affordable units or an $80,000 contribution to the affordable housing fund.

Impact summary

If the council agrees, expect taller, denser housing near the Avent Ferry/Gorman area, with some affordable housing benefit built in.

Applicant

Address
Chappell Drive, northeast of the intersection of Avent Ferry Road and Gorman Street (District D)

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Recommended approval6–0, unanimous

A recommendation, not a final decision. The council decides next.

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Oct 13, 2026Recommended approval 6–0

Planning Commission (Regular)

This rezoning would allow taller buildings and more homes near Avent Ferry Road and Gorman Street. The applicant offered either affordable units or an $80,000 contribution to the affordable housing fund.

Related issues (1)

Rezonings in Southwest Raleigh District D

Three rezoning requests on the city's southwest side were recommended for approval. Together they would allow more housing — including a possible affordable housing commitment near Avent Ferry Road — and a small commercial use near NC State.

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