The Raleigh Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval Tuesday for an up to 30-story project with over 900 apartments on the edge of downtown Raleigh.
Raleigh Development Co. owns the 2.6-acre lot at the northeast corner of Peace and West streets. It borders the future Smoky Hollow Park and is across the street from the Publix.
The mostly one- and two-story buildings there now house businesses such as Endless Grind Skate Shop, Knuckle Up Boxing Gym and Oak City Printing.
What is being proposed?
Developers want the city to rezone the property, which can currently have buildings up to 12 stories tall, to allow buildings up to 30 stories…