Glenwood South News

October 4, 2020

Community Meeting with Raleigh City Councilor Stormie Forte

The Glenwood South Neighborhood Collaborative will be holding a community meeting on October 12th, at 7:00 pm using Zoom meeting. Stormie Forte is our new Raleigh City Council representative for District D. This will be an opportunity for residents of Glenwood South to have a conversation with Councilor Forte. You will be able to hear her ideas on the issues facing our city and you will have the opportunity to ask her questions. Also present at the meeting will be representatives from the Raleigh Office of Emergency Management and the Raleigh Police Department to discuss COVID-19 and safety issues. This should be an informative evening that you will not want to miss.

Use this invitation to join the meeting. You may have to use “control left click” to join the meeting.

Topic: GSNC Community Meeting

Time: Oct 12, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time

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Rezoning Proposal for Historic Pine State Creamery Building

Turnbridge Equities has acquired the property at 400 and 410 Glenwood Avenue which includes the historic Pine State Creamery Building. They have proposed a zoning amendment to allow up to 40-story buildings at this site. The Glenwood South Neighborhood Collaborative is conducting a survey of its members so that the neighborhood’s views are fully represented before the Planning Commission and City Council concerning the proposal to allow 40-story buildings on 400 and 410 Glenwood Avenue in the Glenwood South district.

Please submit your survey responses no later than Friday, October 23rd in order to ensure your input can be included with the results presented to the Planning Commission and/or City Council at future Public Hearings.

Background Information: The rezoning seeks to change the zoning on the property at 400 and 410 Glenwood Avenue (between North and Johnson Streets) (see site map) from 7 stories to 40 stories. This property includes the historic Creamery Building.

The application claims that rezoning “seeks to preserve the Pine State Creamery and adapt the remainder of the site into a taller, mixed use development.” A Certificate of Appropriateness has been approved by the Raleigh Historic Development Commission that proposes height and massing on the historic property limited to 20 stories. No plans have been submitted for the property located at 400 Glenwood Avenue which is not designated as “historic”. (see site plan) Thus, the proposed zoning amendment would allow a 40-story building on this small parcel at the corner of Glenwood Avenue and North Street.

Your input will help the GSNC provide a thorough report to the Planning Commission and City Council of Glenwood South’s attitudes, concerns and hopes for this area of development on Glenwood Avenue and adjacent areas in our neighborhood.

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Restaurant Week October 2nd through 11th, 2020

Restaurant Week is going on October 2 thru 11 so make plans to go out and support your local restaurants. Be sure to wear masks and socially distance. If you do not feel comfortable going out to dine, many restaurants have takeout or delivery options. Check out special events here.

Sidewalk Improvements

The City of Raleigh is currently working on some sidewalk improvement projects in front of Cornerstone Tavern. This will make this area safer and improve the neighborhood appearance.

New Mural in Glenwood South

Thanks to funding from Downtown Raleigh Alliance we have new murals to brighten the streetscape in Glenwood South at 510 Glenwood Avenue. The mural was designed by Sarah Laine and installed by Duncan-Parnell. Look for future First Friday activations at this location.