University Inn Development in Chapel Hill

Form District Code requires an applicant to meet a check list of minimum requirements, which the Town Manager has approved. See link for details. All review authority for this district resides with the Community Design Commission who comments on architecture and elevations;  the Town Manager gives final approval. Public review and engagement is not required for form based code applications, although the code could be changed to require public hearings.

Applicant: Justin Brown- Pennoni

Property Location: 1301 Fordham Blvd.

Project #: 20-011

Property ID: 9799-35-2260

Description: The proposed redevelopment of the University Inn property will demolish the existing buildings on-site and will construct approximately 341 one and two bedroom residential units and approximately 18,450 square feet of commercial space within the northerly portion of the site (Fordham Blvd/Ephesus Church Road intersection). With the exception of a few spaces, all parking for the development will be structured.  The structured parking is provided internal to the site and will be setback from the front facades by 35 feet or more. Courtyards, a community garden and recreation space are provided within the site.

https://www.townofchapelhill.org/government/departments-services/planning/development-activity-report/university-inn