Kane Realty returns with rezoning for North Hills
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After withdrawing a rezoning request in 2023, prolific Raleigh developer Kane Realty is again asking the city for permission to build taller towers in North Hills.
Why it matters: The North Hills area has been one of the hottest spots for development in Raleigh for years, after Kane Realty turned an old mall into one of the region's densest upscale mixed-use developments straddling Six Forks Road and the Raleigh Beltline.
- The previous version of the rezoning, however, was met with skepticism from residents and the Raleigh City Council over concerns about traffic and a lack of affordable housing.
- Prior to its withdrawal, Kane had offered land for an upgraded fire station and a transit center in North Hills as part of the application.
Driving the news: Kane Realty will host a neighborhood meeting on July 30 in the North Hills area, with plans to file its rezoning request in August.
- Kane, which declined an interview request, wants to be allowed to build taller on six parcels, ranging from 12 stories to 37 stories. Currently, the tallest allowed on any of the parcels is 12 stories.
Zoom in: The tracts of land in the application include: 4421 Six Forks Road, 4220 Lassiter Mill Road, 4270 The Circle at North Hills St. and land near the intersection of Currituck Drive and Lassiter Mill Road.
Between the lines: The main difference between this rezoning and the previous one is that despite asking for more height, Kane is not asking for more residential units or square footage than what is already allowed, the developer told Raleigh Magazine.
- This request also comes before a different city council that just had to scrap plans for improving the road that goes right by the land under consideration.