Shannon at Old Chapel Hill Road Text Modification

At a glance

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What: case Z260011, a text modification to the approved development plan for Shannon at Old Chapel Hill (Old Chapel Hill Road and Shannon Road). It swaps 17 approved apartments for 17 more townhouses, for up to 60 townhouses in total, with no change to zoning districts or density.
Where it stands: the Planning Commission recommended approval 11 to 0 on 2026-10-13.
Next: City Council hearing.

Javar Jones said the existing plan allows 43 townhouses and 17 multifamily units; the change applies to the southern commercial-general portion. Because it is a limited amendment it was not reviewed against comprehensive plan policies.
Neighborhood meetings were held 2026-06-09 (14 attendees) and 2026-09-15 (7 attendees); one neutral comment was posted on the Rezoning Explorer.
The applicant (a founder of Center Studio) said a small mixed-use building has become too expensive to build; affordability, access and stormwater commitments remain, and the neighboring historic church was consulted. The original 2023 case passed the commission unanimously and Council 5 to 1.
No members of the public spoke.

Favorable recommendation (moved by Vice Chair Cameron, seconded by Commissioner Richie): passed 11 to 0.

About 8 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).

Meeting	Minutes
2026-10-13 - Planning Commission	8

2026-10-13 - Planning Commission - Short hearing with no public speakers; favorable recommendation passed 11 to 0.