Fuquay-Varina public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners will hold first readings on four zoning and land use amendments, including requests from Dan Ryan Builders, Kelly G Race/BGE Inc, and Gray Methven/Wakefield Development, plus a Land Development Ordinance amendment. The board will also consider a voluntary annexation petition, approve consent agenda items, and discuss the E-49 Elementary School name.

• Voluntary annexation petition for 4811 Wade Nash Road (ANX-2021-11)
• First reading: Zoning Map Amendment & Land Use Plan Amendment for Dan Ryan Builders at 0 Bevis Marks Drive and portion of 260 Bramblehill Drive (REZ-2021-09)
• First reading: Zoning Map Amendment for Kelly G Race, BGE Inc at portion of 1605 Holland Road (REZ-2021-11)
• First reading: Zoning Map Amendment & Land Use Plan Amendment for Gray Methven, Wakefield Development at 8537 Lake Wheeler Road (REZ-2021-10)
• First reading: Land Development Ordinance Amendment #16 (CTA-2021-05)

The Fuquay-Varina Town Board unanimously approved a motion to recommend 'Bowling Road Elementary School' as the name for the future E-49 school to the Wake County Board of Education. The board also accepted a $10 million state check for transportation and infrastructure projects, and approved several administrative items including consent agenda items, a municipal agreement with NCDOT, and upset bid processes for two property sales.

• Approved minutes of Dec. 6, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: annexation petition and project ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Recommended 'Bowling Road Elementary School' name for E-49 to WCPSS (5-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to enter NCDOT Municipal Agreement for R-5705B (5-0)
• Authorized upset bid process for sale of 0 Ransdell Road properties (5-0)
• Authorized upset bid process for sale of 0 W Academy Street property (5-0)
• Elected Larry Smith as Mayor Pro-Tempore for two-year term (5-0)
• Ratified appointments to Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (5-0)

Planning Board

The Fuquay-Varina Planning Board will hold a public hearing on two Land Development Ordinance amendments, including one to be tabled, and consider several zoning map amendments and a preliminary subdivision plat. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive a staff report.

• Zoning Map Amendment & Land Use Plan Amendment - Dan Ryan Builders - 0 Bevis Marks Drive & portion of 260 Bramblehill Drive - REZ-2021-09
• Zoning Map Amendment - Kelly G Race, BGE Inc - portion of 1605 Holland Road - REZ-2021-11
• Town Code Amendment - LDO Amendment #16 - CTA-2021-05
• Town Code Amendment - WJB Partners, LLC - Multi-Family Infill Development - CTA-2021-06 (to be tabled)
• Zoning Map Amendment & Land Use Plan Amendment - Gray Methven, Wakefield Development - 8537 Lake Wheeler Road - REZ-2021-10

The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of a zoning map amendment and Land Use Plan amendment for 14.9 acres at 0 Bevis Marks Drive and a portion of 260 Bramblehill Drive, changing the zoning to Residential High Density Conditional (RHD-CZD) and the land use designation to Townhome Community. The board also approved a Land Development Ordinance text amendment (CTA-2021-05) and a preliminary subdivision plat for Providence Oaks. Two other rezoning requests were tabled to the January 11, 2022 meeting, and one was withdrawn.

• Recommended approval of REZ-2021-09 zoning/Land Use Plan amendment for Dan Ryan Builders townhomes (7-0)
• Approved LDO Amendment #16 (CTA-2021-05) text amendment (7-0)
• Approved Providence Oaks preliminary subdivision plat SUB-PR-2021-05 (7-0)
• Tabled CTA-2021-06 multi-family infill development amendment to Jan 11, 2022 (7-0)
• Tabled REZ-2021-10 Lake Wheeler Road rezoning to Jan 11, 2022 (7-0)
• Withdrawn: REZ-2021-11 zoning map amendment at 1605 Holland Road
• Approved November 15, 2021 meeting minutes as corrected (7-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two special use permit petitions, one for ST Wooten Construction Co. at 3625 Banks Rd and another for a property at 5744 Hilltop Needmore Road. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and set its 2022 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for ST Wooten Construction Co., Inc at 3625 Banks Rd (PIN 0688542995)
• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for 5744 Hilltop Needmore Road (PIN 0668538807)
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2021 meeting
• Adoption of 2022 Board of Adjustment meeting schedule

The Board of Adjustment approved two special use permits: one for ST Wooten Construction to replace a previously approved batch plant control building with a smaller modular building at 3625 Banks Rd, and another for 919 Storage LLC to build a climate-controlled storage facility at 5744 Hilltop Needmore Rd. Both approvals were unanimous (6-0). The Board also approved the 2022 meeting schedule, moving the July meeting to July 12.

• Approved special use permit BOA-SUP-2021-06 for ST Wooten Construction (6-0)
• Approved special use permit BOA-SUP-2021-07 for 919 Storage LLC (6-0)
• Approved minutes from July 13, 2021 with correction (6-0)
• Adopted 2022 meeting schedule with July 12 meeting date (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a voluntary annexation petition for the Rowlands Grant area, covering multiple properties on Hilltop Road and Ken Drive. The board will also consider consent agenda items including budget amendments, utility allocations for three subdivisions, and a bond referendum resolution, plus a contract award for Action Park dugouts and ladder truck financing.

• Public hearing: Voluntary annexation petition for Rowlands Grant, properties on Hilltop Road and Ken Drive (ANX-2021-10)
• Budget amendment: Recognize garbage and recycle cart revenue, $80,000
• Budget amendment: Recognize donated funds for Police K-9 Program, $3,000 (BA-22-21)
• Utility allocation requests: Saunders Farm (75 lots), Atwater (75 lots), Summerdale II (38 lots)
• Contract award: Action Park dugouts to Vortex Construction, $69,925

The Fuquay-Varina Town Board held its organizational meeting, swearing in J. Blake Massengill as mayor and Tracy Watson and Bryan Haynes as commissioners. The board approved a voluntary annexation for the Rowlands Grant property (Ordinance No. N-21-37), a ladder truck financing agreement with Truist Bank (Resolution No. 21-1733), and a contract for Action Park dugouts with Vortex Construction Company, LLC for $69,925. Consent agenda items were approved, including budget amendments, a special event permit, and utility allocations for three subdivisions.

• Approved temporary appointment of Brandon Massengill as Deputy Town Clerk to administer oath to Blake Massengill.
• Approved temporary appointment of Alfred Glen Gage as Deputy Town Clerk to administer oath to Tracy Watson.
• Administered oaths of office to Mayor J. Blake Massengill, Commissioner Tracy Watson, and Commissioner Bryan Haynes.
• Approved minutes of November 16, 2021, meeting.
• Approved voluntary annexation petition for Rowlands Grant (ANX-2021-10) via Ordinance No. N-21-37.
• Approved consent agenda items 14A, 14B, 14C, and 14G (budget amendments, MLK event permit, bond referendum certification).
• Approved utility allocation requests for Saunders Farm, Atwater, and Summerdale II subdivisions.
• Approved installment financing for ladder truck with Truist Bank (Resolution No. 21-1733) and contract for Action Park dugouts with Vortex Construction Company, LLC for $69,925.

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an economic development incentive agreement with CCL Label Inc. and consider a $2.17 million design services contract for the Community Center North project. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including budget amendments, annexations, and fee-in-lieu requests, plus a first reading of a zoning map amendment for 1605 Holland Road.

• Public hearing: Economic Development Incentive Agreement, Purchase of Real Property Agreement, and Project Ordinance Amendment (POA-22-07) for CCL Label Inc. in Town Business Park
• Community Center North Design Services Agreement Amendment with HH Architecture - $2,166,200 (BA-22-16, POA $1,500,000)
• Budget amendments: Police insurance proceeds $3,285 (BA-22-17); Fire insurance/donation/Wake County funds $21,395 (BA-22-20)
• Voluntary annexation petition for Rowlands Grant properties on Hilltop Road and Ken Drive (ANX-2021-10)
• Zoning map amendment (first reading) for portion of 1605 Holland Road (REZ-2021-11)

The board unanimously approved an economic development incentive agreement of up to $750,000 for CCL Label Inc., approved the sale of 32.28 acres at 1599 Dash Drive for $2,260,000, and adopted Project Ordinance Amendment (POA-22-07) for a new manufacturing facility. The project is expected to bring $29 million in capital investment and 150 new jobs. The board also approved a $2,166,200 design contract amendment for the Community Center North project, an interlocal agreement for water treatment plant expansion, and a new utility allocation policy.

• Approved $750,000 economic development incentive for CCL Label Inc. (5-0)
• Approved sale of 1599 Dash Drive to CCL Label Inc. for $2,260,000 (5-0)
• Approved Project Ordinance Amendment POA-22-07 for CCL Label project (5-0)
• Approved $2,166,200 design contract amendment with HH Architecture for Community Center North (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Sanford for water treatment plant design, $3,745,917 share (5-0)
• Adopted Water and Wastewater Utility Allocation Policy (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Bentwinds Bluffs Phases 4 & 5 (4-0, Massengill recused)
• Approved preliminary plat for Saunders Farm Subdivision (5-0)

Planning Board

The Fuquay-Varina Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for a portion of 1605 Holland Road (PIN 0676104688, REZ-2021-11) requested by Kelly G Race of BGE Inc. The board will also table a zoning map amendment and land use plan amendment for Dan Ryan Builders at 0 Bevis Marks Drive and a portion of 260 Bramblehill Drive (REZ-2021-09). Other business includes approving the October 18, 2021 minutes, setting the 2022 meeting schedule, and receiving a staff report.

• Public hearing: Zoning Map Amendment for a portion of 1605 Holland Road, PIN 0676104688, REZ-2021-11
• Tabled item: Zoning Map Amendment & Land Use Plan Amendment for 0 Bevis Marks Drive and a portion of 260 Bramblehill Drive, PINs 0666567785 and 0666578973, REZ-2021-09
• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2021 Planning Board meeting
• Discussion of 2022 Planning Board meeting schedule
• Planning staff report

The Planning Board unanimously tabled two rezoning requests to its December 20, 2021 meeting. The first, REZ-2021-09 by Dan Ryan Builders, was continued to allow the petitioner more time to work with staff. The second, REZ-2021-11 by Kelly G Race/BGE Inc, was tabled to allow the petitioner to evaluate the petition and collaborate with staff. The board also approved the minutes from the October 18 meeting and adopted the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Approved minutes from October 18, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Tabled REZ-2021-09 (Dan Ryan Builders) to December 20, 2021 (7-0)
• Tabled REZ-2021-11 (Kelly G Race/BGE Inc) to December 20, 2021 (7-0)
• Adopted 2022 Planning Board meeting schedule (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a historic landmark designation for the Davis-Adcock Store and a zoning map amendment for 2401 & 2409 N Broad Street. The agenda also includes a voluntary annexation petition and several community event updates.

• Historic Landmark Designation for Davis-Adcock Store
• Zoning Map Amendment for 2401 & 2409 N Broad Street (REZ-2021-08)
• Voluntary Annexation Petition for 1255 Wilbon Road (ANX-2021-07)
• $10,000 budget amendment for Fuquay Consolidated and Fuquay Springs High School historic signs
• Temporary street closure for the 2021 Christmas Parade on December 5, 2021

The Fuquay-Varina Town Board unanimously approved a historic landmark designation for the Davis-Adcock Store, a circa 1905 rural store in the town's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The board also approved a zoning map amendment for two properties on N Broad Street, a voluntary annexation for a Wilbon Road property, and several consent agenda items including project closures and event permits. All decisions were made unanimously (5-0).

• Approved historic landmark designation for Davis-Adcock Store (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment for 2401 & 2409 N Broad Street to RLI-CZD (5-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of Nicole T. Carroll property (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 8B-D: project closures, Christmas parade street closure, MMIA Cars and Jars permit (5-0)
• Approved resolution for appointment of review officers (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment BA-22-15 for historic signs (5-0)
• Authorized upset bid process for sale of Coley Farm Road properties (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Land Development Ordinance Amendment #15 and consider a first reading of a zoning map amendment for properties on N. Broad Street. The consent agenda includes several budget amendments, including a $120,000 bucket truck purchase and a $12,500 donation for the police K-9 program, plus utility allocations and a voluntary annexation petition. Administrative reports include Fire Station #4 schematic design and various community event announcements.

• Public hearing on LDO Amendment #15 (CTA-2021-04)
• Budget amendment for new bucket truck: $120,000 (BA-22-14)
• Budget amendment for police K-9 donated funds: $12,500 (BA-22-13)
• Voluntary annexation petition for 1255 Wilbon Road (ANX-2021-07)
• Zoning map amendment first reading for 2401 & 2409 N. Broad Street (REZ-2021-08)

The Board unanimously approved Land Development Ordinance Amendment #15, which makes clarifications and technical corrections to the code. It also approved utility allocations for the Bexford Subdivision (45,400 gpd sewer, 53,230 gpd water) and the Currin Property (32,400 gpd sewer, 38,880 gpd water), along with several budget amendments and a grant for a second police K-9. The Board concurred with the schematic design for Fire Station #4 and authorized proceeding to the design development phase.

• Approved LDO Amendment #15 (Ordinance No. PZ-21-03) (5-0)
• Approved utility allocation for Bexford Subdivision Phases 1-4 (5-0)
• Approved utility allocation for Currin Property Phase 1 (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments 8A, 8B, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8H, 8I (5-0)
• Approved K-9 program grant budget amendment (BA-22-13) (5-0)
• Concurred with Fire Station #4 schematic design (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Town Board meeting schedule (5-0)
• Adopted annexation resolutions for Nicole T. Carroll property (5-0)

Planning Board

The Fuquay-Varina Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for properties at 2401 and 2409 N Broad Street. A second rezoning request for 0 Bevis Marks Drive is scheduled to be tabled. The board will also review the preliminary subdivision plat for the Saunders Farm Subdivision.

• Public hearing on Zoning Map Amendment for 2401 & 2409 N Broad Street (REZ-2021-08)
• Zoning Map Amendment & Land Use Plan Amendment for 0 Bevis Marks Drive (REZ-2021-09) to be tabled
• Review of Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Saunders Farm Subdivision (SUB-PR-2021-16)

The Planning Board recommended approval of a zoning map amendment for 2401 & 2409 N Broad Street, changing the zoning from General Commercial to Research Light Industrial Conditional. The board also tabled a rezoning request for Dan Ryan Builders to the November 15 meeting and approved the Saunders Farm preliminary subdivision plat. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of REZ-2021-08, zoning map amendment at 2401 & 2409 N Broad St (6-0)
• Tabled REZ-2021-09, zoning map amendment for Dan Ryan Builders, to Nov 15 meeting (7-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision plat for Saunders Farm, SUB-PR-2021-16 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from Sept 20, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an economic development incentive agreement and budget amendment for McRolling Properties LLC's Fuquay Family Entertainment Center project, involving $250,000. The board will also consider consent agenda items including special event permits and utility allocation requests, and will hold a first reading of a Land Development Ordinance amendment. The meeting includes a closed session for attorney-client privilege and economic development matters.

• Public hearing: Economic Development Incentive Agreement and Budget Amendment - McRolling Properties LLC - Fuquay Family Entertainment Center Project - $250,000 - BA-22-10
• Consent agenda: Special event and amplified sound permits for Curated Craft Market, Rescue Wood Rehab, and FVHS Band Boosters Festival of Bands
• Consent agenda: Utility agreement allocation requests for Royal Creek Subdivision Phases 8-10 & 12, Hidden Valley Subdivision Phases 11 and 12 (partial), and Carolina Gardens Subdivision Phases 19-22
• First reading: Town Code Amendment - Land Development Ordinance (LDO) Amendment #15 - CTA-2021-04
• Closed session: Attorney-client privilege and economic development

The Fuquay-Varina Town Board unanimously approved a $250,000 economic development incentive agreement and budget amendment (BA-22-10) for McRolling Properties LLC's proposed Fuquay Family Entertainment Center at 0 Broad Street and 0 N Judd Pkwy NE. The project includes a 40,000-square-foot indoor entertainment venue with bowling, restaurant, laser tag, and arcade, requiring $10 million in capital investment and 100 new jobs. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda, including special event permits and utility allocation requests for several subdivisions.

• Approved $250,000 economic development incentive for McRolling Properties LLC (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment BA-22-10 for the incentive (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 8A-8F, including special event permits and utility allocations (5-0)
• Approved special event and amplified sound permit for Curated Craft Market at Cultivate Coffee (Nov 5, Dec 11)
• Approved special event and amplified sound permit for Rescue Wood Rehab 2 Year Anniversary and Junior Maker's Market (Oct 23)
• Approved special event and amplified sound permit for FVHS Band Boosters Festival of Bands (Oct 16)
• Approved utility agreement allocation for Royal Creek Subdivision Phases 8-10 & 12 (30,272 gpd sewer, 34,575 gpd water)
• Approved utility agreement allocation for Hidden Valley Subdivision Phases 11 & 12 (partial) (15,300 gpd sewer, 18,360 gpd water)

Planning Board

The Fuquay-Varina Planning Board is meeting to consider a Land Development Ordinance amendment and a preliminary subdivision plat for Bentwinds Bluffs Phases 4 & 5. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear a staff report. No other major items are listed.

• Public hearing on Land Development Ordinance Amendment #15 (CTA-2021-04)
• Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Bentwinds Bluffs Subdivision Phases 4 & 5 (SUB-PR-2021-04)
• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2021 Planning Board meeting

The Planning Board unanimously approved Land Development Ordinance Amendment #15 (CTA-2021-04), a text amendment to the Town Code, and the preliminary subdivision plat for Bentwinds Bluffs Subdivision Phases 4 & 5 (SUB-PR-2021-04) at 6717 Old Mills Road. The board also approved the August 16, 2021 meeting minutes and recused Andy Petty from the Bentwinds Bluffs discussion. No public comments were made during the public hearing.

• Approved minutes from August 16, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Approved LDO Amendment #15 (CTA-2021-04) (7-0)
• Recused Andy Petty from Bentwinds Bluffs discussion (6-0)
• Approved Bentwinds Bluffs Subdivision Phases 4 & 5 preliminary plat (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:14 p.m. (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for 1601 N Main Street, and will consider consent agenda items including several engineering contract amendments and utility allocation requests. The board will also discuss a master plan approval and property exchange with Wake County Schools for a new elementary school, and enter closed session for attorney-client privilege and contract negotiation.

• Public hearing: Zoning Map Amendment REZ-2021-05, 1601 N Main Street (Curry Engineering Group)
• Amendment to Owner-Engineer On-Call Agreement with Highfill Infrastructure Engineering, PC for Mills Branch & Middle Creek Pump Station Improvements - $185,000
• Amendment to Owner-Engineer On-Call Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Water Modeling Services - $30,000
• Amendment to Owner-Engineer On-Call Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Compliance Plan - $42,000
• Budget Amendment for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) - $90,875

The board unanimously approved naming the Town Hall at 134 N. Main Street the 'John W. Byrne Municipal Building' in honor of Mayor Byrne's 20 years of service. The board also approved a zoning map amendment for a commercial property at 1601 N Main Street, and approved a master plan and agreements with Wake County for a new elementary school and community center. All consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved naming Town Hall the 'John W. Byrne Municipal Building' (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment REZ-2021-05 at 1601 N Main Street (5-0)
• Approved master plan and agreements for Hilltop Needmore Road Elementary School and Community Center North (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 8A-8I, including $185,000 engineering amendment, $425,000 recreation fee-in-lieu, and $90,875 budget amendment (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Town Board unanimously selected Concept B as the preferred schematic design for the Community Center North/Active Adult Center project, despite public comments from seniors advocating for a standalone center or more dedicated space. The board also approved a $2,380,990 waterline construction contract, an interlocal agreement with Wake County Schools, and a COVID-19 vaccination incentive for employees. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Selected Concept B for Community Center North/Active Adult Center (5-0)
• Approved $2,380,990 waterline project contract to North State Water and Sewer, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Wake County Schools for water infrastructure ($301,645) (5-0)
• Approved parking use agreement with Wake County Schools for Council Gymnasium lot (5-0)
• Authorized COVID-19 vaccination incentive: 16 hours leave + $250 bonus for full-time, $250 for part-time (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: budget amendments, Run the Quay event permits (5-0)
• Approved August 2, 2021 minutes (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment for The Curry Engineering Group, PLLC. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the July 19, 2021, meeting.

• Public Hearing: Zoning Map Amendment (REZ-2021-05) for 1601 N Main Street

The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of a zoning map amendment for 1.44 acres at 1601 N Main Street, changing it from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Corridor Commercial Conditional Zoning District (CC-CZD), with added conditions for a 30-foot evergreen buffer and no roll-up doors on the western facade. The board also approved the July 19, 2021 minutes and received a staff report as information.

• Approved minutes from July 19, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Recommended approval of REZ-2021-05 zoning map amendment at 1601 N Main St (6-0)
• Recused Andy Petty from REZ-2021-05 discussion and vote (6-0)
• Received planning staff report as information (no action)

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners will consider adopting bond orders for a Community Center North/Active Adult Center ($18.5 million) and transportation projects ($20 million), tabled from a previous meeting. The board will also hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for a property at 2406 Fleming Road and discuss a voluntary annexation petition for the Pore-Mangum property on Holland Road. Several consent agenda items include special event permits, budget amendments, and utility agreements.

• Bond orders: $18.5M for Community Center North/Active Adult Center, $20M for transportation
• Public hearing: Zoning map amendment for 2406 Fleming Road (REZ-2021-04)
• Voluntary annexation: Pore-Mangum Property (The Preserves at Holland) on Holland Road
• Budget amendment: $210,000 for Heil Durapack refuse truck (BA-22-05)
• Budget amendment: $47,005 for Falcon Park shelter (BA-22-04)

The board unanimously adopted bond orders for $18.5 million in Parks and Recreation bonds and $20 million in Transportation bonds, placing them on the November 2, 2021 ballot. It also selected Concept B for the new Community Center North/Active Adult Center and directed staff to gather input from the active adult community. A motion to conduct a cultural assessment failed for lack of a second.

• Adopted $18.5M Parks and Recreation bond order (5-0)
• Adopted $20M Transportation bond order (5-0)
• Approved resolution setting Nov. 2, 2021 referenda date and ballot language (5-0)
• Selected Concept B for Community Center North/Active Adult Center (5-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of Pore-Mangum property (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 2406 Fleming Road to RMD-CZD (5-0)
• Approved Bexford preliminary subdivision plat (5-0)
• Approved $210,000 refuse truck purchase (5-0)

Planning Board

The Fuquay-Varina Planning Board meets to consider a zoning map amendment for 2406 Fleming Road and a preliminary subdivision plat for the Bexford subdivision, along with routine items like approving prior minutes and staff reports. The meeting is a regular session for reviewing land-use applications.

• Zoning Map Amendment for 2406 Fleming Road (PIN 0646957748), applicant Larry Witek/First Capital Investments, LLC (REZ-2021-04)
• Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Bexford Subdivision (SUB-PR-2020-10)
• Approval of minutes from June 21, 2021 Planning Board meeting
• Introduction of new staff
• Planning staff report

The Planning Board unanimously approved a zoning map amendment for 33.436 acres at 2406 Fleming Road, changing it from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Residential Medium Density Conditional Zoning District (RMD-CZD). The board also unanimously approved the preliminary subdivision plat for the Bexford Subdivision at 6490 Hilltop Road. Both recommendations will be forwarded to the Town Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Approved zoning map amendment REZ-2021-04 at 2406 Fleming Road (6-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision plat SUB-PR-2020-10 for Bexford Subdivision at 6490 Hilltop Road (6-0)
• Approved minutes from June 21, 2021 Planning Board meeting (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings regarding a special use permit for properties on Whitted Road and a variance petition for 4104 Ridgebrook Bluffs Drive. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 14, 2021, meeting.

• Special Use Permit Petition for 6320 Whitted Road and 0 Whitted Road
• Variance Petition for 4104 Ridgebrook Bluffs Drive (BOA-VAR-2021-02)
• Approval of June 14, 2021, meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a special use permit for a 2,400 sq ft outdoor shelter at Fuquay-Varina Church of Christ and a variance to reduce a side setback from 15 to 10 feet for a garage addition. Both decisions were unanimous (6-0). The minutes also included approval of the June 14, 2021 meeting minutes with a correction.

• Approved special use permit BOA-SUP-2021-05 for 2,400 sq ft outdoor shelter at 6320 Whitted Road (6-0)
• Approved variance BOA-VAR-2021-02 to reduce side setback from 15 to 10 feet at 4104 Ridgebrook Bluffs Drive (6-0)
• Approved June 14, 2021 meeting minutes with correction to Finding of Fact #3 (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on bond orders for parks and recreation ($18.5 million) and transportation ($20 million), plus a zoning map amendment on Kennebec Road. The board will also consider a voluntary annexation petition for the Pore-Mangum property, which is tabled, and several consent agenda items including budget amendments and utility agreements.

• Public hearing: Bond orders for Parks and Recreation ($18.5M) and Transportation ($20M)
• Public hearing: Zoning map amendment for portion of 7100 Kennebec Road (REZ-2020-23)
• Tabled item: Voluntary annexation of Pore-Mangum Property (The Preserves at Holland) on Holland Road
• Consent: Budget amendment for Youth Athletic Scholarship Fund donation ($500)
• Consent: Acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act coronavirus recovery funds

The Town Board held public hearings on proposed $18.5 million Parks and Recreation and $20 million Transportation general obligation bonds, but voted unanimously to table consideration of the bond orders and related resolution until the August 2, 2021 meeting. The board also unanimously approved a zoning map amendment for 2.229 acres at 7100 Kennebec Road, changing it from Residential Medium Density to General Commercial Conditional Zoning. Mayor John W. Byrne announced his retirement, stating he will not seek re-election in November.

• Tabled consideration of the $18.5 million Parks and Recreation and $20 million Transportation bond orders and resolution to August 2, 2021 (passed 5-0).
• Tabled the public hearing and consideration for the Pore-Mangum voluntary annexation petition to August 2, 2021 (passed 5-0).
• Approved zoning map amendment REZ-2020-23 for 7100 Kennebec Road, changing 2.229 acres from Residential Medium Density to General Commercial Conditional Zoning (passed 5-0).
• Approved the consent agenda, including a special event permit for Dinner on Depot, a $500 budget amendment for youth athletic scholarships, a resolution accepting $9.6 million in American Rescue Plan funds, a $114,059.98 surety for Legacy Farms, and utility allocation requests for Carolina Gardens and Sippihaw Springs (passed 5-0).
• Awarded a $655,315.00 contract to Turner Asphalt for the 2021 Street Improvements Project and approved a $400,000 budget amendment (passed 5-0).
• Awarded a $41,300.00 contract to Pacos Construction, Inc. for bridge repairs at Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Education Park (passed 5-0).
• Approved a closed session for attorney-client privilege; no reportable actions taken (passed 5-0).
• Mayor John W. Byrne announced his retirement, effective after the November election; Mayor Pro-Tem Blake Massengill announced he will file for Mayor.

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners will receive presentations on the Downtown Master Plan update, a code compliance strategy, and a transportation improvements marketing plan. The board will also consider consent agenda items including special event permits, a facade grant, voluntary annexation, utility agreements, and personnel policy changes, plus a first reading of a zoning map amendment.

• Downtown Master Plan update with public input information and next steps
• Code Compliance Strategy presentation
• Façade Grant Funding Request - McBalling 3.0 LLC, 204 S. Main Street
• Voluntary Annexation Petition for Pore-Mangum Property (The Preserves at Holland), 804 and 806 Holland Road
• Zoning Map Amendment for portion of 7100 Kennebec Road (REZ-2020-23) - first reading

The Fuquay-Varina Town Board unanimously approved a plan to temporarily close a portion of Depot Street on weekends to support downtown businesses with outdoor dining. The board also approved a consent agenda that included special event permits, a facade grant, annexation resolutions, utility allocations, and a revised pay schedule. Additionally, the board authorized the Town Manager to proceed with refinancing utility debt, which is expected to save $1.3 million over 20 years.

• Approved temporary weekend closure of Depot Street for outdoor dining (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 8A-8H, including special event permits, facade grant, annexation resolutions, and utility allocations (5-0)
• Approved supplemental bond order for refinancing utility debt (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for opioid litigation settlement (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Adcock & Associates for office space (5-0)
• Approved representation agreement with Adcock & Associates, P.A. (5-0)

Planning Board

The Fuquay-Varina Planning Board met to approve minutes from May 17, 2021, and conduct a public hearing. The primary decision item was a zoning map amendment request for a portion of 7100 Kennebec Road. Other business included the administration of oaths to new board members.

• Public Hearing: Zoning Map Amendment REZ-2020-23 for a portion of 7100 Kennebec Road (PIN 0676899604) requested by Tony M. Tate, TMTLA Associates
• Approval of Minutes from the May 17, 2021 Planning Board Meeting
• Administration of the Planning Board Oath of Office

The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of a zoning map amendment for 2.229 acres at 7100 Kennebec Road, changing it from Residential Medium Density to General Commercial Conditional. The public hearing had no opposition. The board also approved the May 17, 2021 minutes with a correction, and administered the oath of office to member Jim Chandler.

• Approved minutes from May 17, 2021, with a correction adding the pledge of allegiance (6-0).
• Recommended approval of REZ-2020-23, rezoning 2.229 acres at 7100 Kennebec Road from RMD to GC-CZD (6-0).
• Administered oath of office to Planning Board member Jim Chandler.

Board of Adjustment

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two special use permit petitions, consider an amendment to its bylaws, and administer oaths of office. The board will also approve minutes from the April 12, 2021 meeting.

• Special Use Permit Petition at 10212 Fayetteville Road (PIN 0688235515)
• Special Use Permit Petition at 201, 203, 205, & 207 E Ransom Street (PINs 0666052374, 0666054316, 0666055432, & 0666056364)
• Board of Adjustment By-Laws Amendment
• Oaths of Office for Board members

The Board of Adjustment denied BOA-SUP-2021-04, a special use permit for two new 12-unit apartment buildings at 201, 203, 205, and 207 E Ransom Street, because the applicant failed to meet all four findings of fact. The board approved a separate special use permit (BOA-SUP-2021-03) for a temporary classroom at 10212 Fayetteville Road, and also approved by-law amendments and administered oaths of office.

• Approved BOA-SUP-2021-03 for a temporary classroom at 10212 Fayetteville Road (7-0).
• Denied BOA-SUP-2021-04 for apartment expansion at 201-207 E Ransom Street (7-0).
• Denied Finding of Fact #1 for BOA-SUP-2021-04 (2-5).
• Approved Finding of Fact #2 for BOA-SUP-2021-04 (7-0).
• Denied Finding of Fact #3 for BOA-SUP-2021-04 (6-1).
• Approved Finding of Fact #4 for BOA-SUP-2021-04 (5-2).
• Approved Board of Adjustment By-Laws Amendment (7-0).
• Administered oaths of office to board members.

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the FY 2021-2022 operating budget and five-year plan, a town code amendment related to NC General Statutes Chapter 160D, and a voluntary annexation petition. The board will also consider consent agenda items including utility agreements, a speed limit reduction, and special event permits. Administrative reports include bond orders and a water supply agreement with Raleigh.

• Public hearing on FY 2021-2022 operating budget and five-year plan
• Public hearing on Town Code Amendment CTA-2021-02 (NCGS Chapter 160D)
• Voluntary annexation petition for 6321 Johnson Pond Road (ANX-2021-04)
• Utility agreement allocation requests for High Grove Oaks, Stonecreek, and Carolina Gardens
• Project ordinance amendment for Hilltop Needmore Town Park and Preserve ($5,000)

The Fuquay-Varina Town Board unanimously adopted the FY 2021-2022 operating budget totaling nearly $63.4 million, which keeps the tax rate at 39.5 cents per $100 of value and does not increase water or sewer rates. The board also approved a text amendment to bring the Land Development Ordinance into compliance with new state statutes (Chapter 160D), and approved a voluntary annexation of property on Johnson Pond Road. Additionally, the board introduced bond orders for a November 2021 referendum on $38.5 million in general obligation bonds for parks and transportation.

• Adopted FY 2021-2022 operating budget of nearly $63.4M with 39.5-cent tax rate (5-0)
• Approved Chapter 160D Land Development Ordinance text amendment (5-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 13.921 acres at 6321 Johnson Pond Road (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including utility allocations, speed limit reduction, and event permits (5-0)
• Introduced bond orders and set public hearing for $38.5M GO bond referendum (5-0)
• Approved resolution for $17.5M utility revenue refunding bonds with Fidelity Bank (5-0)
• Authorized 15-year water supply agreement with City of Raleigh (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for 62-lot McLaurin Farm subdivision (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, consent agenda, and administrative reports. Key items include a proposed amendment to the irrigation water service fee schedule, a voluntary annexation petition, and a first reading of a town code amendment related to Chapter 160D. The board will also receive updates on a hospital, financial reports, and several community events.

• Irrigation Water Service Fee - FY 21 Fee Schedule Amendment
• Voluntary Annexation Petition - Richer and Richere V. Levert, 6321 Johnson Pond Road - PIN 0677277435
• Special Event and Amplified Sound Permit Request - Little Portugal's 1-Year Anniversary and Appliance Rehab and Rescue Wood Rehab Grand Opening Events
• 457 Defined Contribution Program - Town Retirement Plan Benefits
• Town Code Amendment - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 160D - CTA-2021-02 - FIRST READING

The Fuquay-Varina Town Board approved a fee increase for residential irrigation water service from $470 to $650, citing rising material costs. The board also approved a consent agenda including a voluntary annexation petition, a special event permit, and adding a 457 Defined Contribution program to the town's retirement plan. No public hearings were held, and the board entered closed session for attorney-client privilege and economic development, with nothing reported afterward.

• Approved FY 21 Irrigation Water Service Fee increase from $470 to $650 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: annexation petition, special event permit, 457 retirement plan (3-0)
• Approved minutes from May 3, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Held closed session for attorney-client privilege and economic development; no action reported

Planning Board

The Fuquay-Varina Planning Board is meeting to consider a town code amendment related to North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 160D, a preliminary subdivision plat for the McLaurin Farm Subdivision, and to administer the oath of office. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear a planning staff report.

• Town Code Amendment - CTA-2021-02 (NC General Statutes Chapter 160D)
• Preliminary Subdivision Plat - McLaurin Farm Subdivision - SUB-PR-2020-07
• Approval of minutes from April 19 and March 15, 2021 meetings
• Administration of Planning Board Oath of Office

The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of a text amendment to the Town Code (CTA-2021-02) to bring the Land Development Ordinance into compliance with recent updates to North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 160D. The board also unanimously recommended approval of the preliminary subdivision plat for McLaurin Farm, despite discussion about fire flow standards not meeting town specifications. Minutes from April and March meetings were approved, and the oath of office for Jim Chandler was tabled to the next meeting.

• Recommended approval of CTA-2021-02 Chapter 160D code amendment (6-0)
• Recommended approval of McLaurin Farm preliminary subdivision plat SUB-PR-2020-07 (6-0)
• Approved April 19, 2021 minutes with correction (6-0)
• Approved March 15, 2021 minutes correction (7-0)
• Tabled oath of office for Jim Chandler to June 21, 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on zoning and annexation requests from WakeMed for property at 2400 N. Main Street, and a zoning request from Jernigan Commercial Properties for land on Hilltop Needmore Road. They will also receive a presentation on the FY22 operating budget and five-year capital plan, and consider a resolution to proceed with a GO bond referendum. Consent agenda items include special event permits and recreation fee-in-lieu requests for three subdivisions.

• Public hearing: Zoning map and land use plan amendment for WakeMed Property Services, 2400 N Main Street (REZ-2021-02)
• Public hearing: Voluntary annexation petition for WakeMed Property Services, 2400 N Main Street (ANX-2021-03)
• Public hearing: Zoning map and land use plan amendment for Jernigan Commercial Properties, 3995 & 4001 Hilltop Needmore Road (REZ-2021-03)
• Resolution to proceed with GO Bond Referendum
• Design-build contract award for Fire Station No. 4 to Bobbitt Construction, $380,000

The Fuquay-Varina Town Board approved a rezoning and annexation for WakeMed Property Services at 2400 N Main Street, a rezoning for Jernigan Commercial Properties at Hilltop Needmore Road, and a resolution to proceed with a general obligation bond referendum for parks and transportation. The board also approved a $380,000 design-build contract for Fire Station No. 4 and several subdivision plats. Public comments raised concerns about the Public Safety Committee and police department, which the town manager addressed by noting ongoing meetings with a community group.

• Approved rezoning and land use plan amendment for WakeMed at 2400 N Main Street (5-0)
• Adopted annexation ordinance for WakeMed property, Ordinance No. N-21-14 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for Jernigan Commercial Properties at 3995 & 4001 Hilltop Needmore Road (4-1)
• Approved resolution of intent for GO Bond Referendum, Resolution No. 21-1701 (5-0)
• Approved $380,000 design-build contract for Fire Station No. 4 (5-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision plats for Summerdale II, Sippihaw Springs, and The Preserves at Holland (5-0 each)
• Approved consent agenda including special event permits and recreation fee-in-lieu payments (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for FY 22 budget on June 7, 2021 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider several zoning map amendments, including a tabled request for the AE Saunders Farm property and first readings for WakeMed and Jernigan Commercial Properties. The consent agenda includes annexation, special event permits, and budget amendments. The meeting also includes a closed session for attorney-client privilege.

• Zoning Map Amendment & Land Use Plan Amendment - AE Saunders Farm, LLC - portion of 7621 S NC 55 Highway - REZ-2020-20 (tabled from previous meeting)
• Zoning Map Amendment & Land Use Plan Amendment - WakeMed Property Services - 2400 N Main Street - REZ-2021-02 (first reading)
• Zoning Map Amendment & Land Use Plan Amendment - Patrick Riley, Jernigan Commercial Properties, LLC - 3995 & 4001 Hilltop Needmore Road - REZ-2021-03 (first reading)
• Voluntary Annexation Petition - WakeMed Property Services, 2400 N. Main Street - ANX-2021-03
• Budget Amendment - Recognize Revenue - Water Tap on Fees - Public Utilities - $88,000.00 (BA-21-29)

The Fuquay-Varina Town Board unanimously approved a zoning map amendment and land use plan amendment for 72.334 acres at 7621 S NC 55 Highway, changing the zoning from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Residential Medium Density Conditional Zoning District (RMD-CZD) and the land use designation from Rural Residential (RR) to Small-Lot Residential (SLR). The approval allows for a residential development with up to 150 townhomes and single-family homes, subject to extensive conditions. The board also approved a consent agenda including annexation resolutions for WakeMed property, special event permits for fundraisers at Fainting Goat Brewery, and two budget amendments.

• Approved rezoning REZ-2020-20 for 72.334 acres at 7621 S NC 55 Hwy from RA to RMD-CZD with land use plan amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-1699 to investigate voluntary annexation of WakeMed Property Services (18.623 acres)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-1700 setting public hearing for WakeMed annexation on May 3, 2021
• Approved special event and amplified sound permit for Carolina Copperheads fundraiser at Fainting Goat Brewery (May 2, 2021)
• Approved special event and amplified sound permit for St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser at Fainting Goat Brewery (June 27, 2021)
• Approved Budget Amendment BA-21-29 recognizing $88,000 for water meter assemblies
• Approved Budget Amendment BA-21-30 recognizing $1,000 donation from Fuquay-Varina Junior Woman's Club to Fire Department
• Approved minutes of April 5, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Fuquay-Varina Planning Board will hold public hearings on two zoning map and land use plan amendments, one for WakeMed Property Services at 2400 N Main Street and another for Jernigan Commercial Properties at 3995 & 4001 Hilltop Needmore Road. The board will also review three preliminary subdivision plats and administer the oath of office to new members.

• Public hearing: REZ-2021-02 - WakeMed Property Services, 2400 N Main Street, PIN 0677667648
• Public hearing: REZ-2021-03 - Patrick Riley/Jernigan Commercial Properties, 3995 & 4001 Hilltop Needmore Road, PINs 0688121644, 0688120572, 0688122812
• Preliminary subdivision plat: Summerdale II (SUB-PR-2019-08)
• Preliminary subdivision plat: The Preserves at Holland (SUB-PR-2020-12)
• Preliminary subdivision plat: Sippihaw Springs (SUB-PR-2020-13)

The Fuquay-Varina Planning Board recommended approval of two zoning map amendments and corresponding Land Use Plan amendments. The first, REZ-2021-02, involves 18.623 acres at 2400 N Main Street, changing from Residential Agricultural (RA) and General Commercial (GC) to General Commercial Conditional Zoning District (GC-CZD). The second, REZ-2021-03, involves 1.303 acres at 3995 & 4001 Hilltop Needmore Road, changing from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Corridor Commercial Conditional Zoning District (CC-CZD). Both recommendations were passed unanimously and will be forwarded to the Town Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Recommended approval of REZ-2021-02, zoning map amendment at 2400 N Main Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of REZ-2021-03, zoning map amendment at 3995 & 4001 Hilltop Needmore Road (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 15, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision plat Summerdale II, SUB-PR-2019-08 (7-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision plat The Preserves at Holland, SUB-PR-2020-12 (6-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision plat Sippihaw Springs, SUB-PR-2020-13 (7-0)
• Administered oath of office to Planning Board members
• Approved recusal of Vice Chair Andy Petty from item 5.C (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a special use permit petition for 5728 Hilltop Road, and will also consider amending its own by-laws. The board will also approve minutes from the January 11, 2021 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Public hearing: Special Use Permit Petition - 5728 Hilltop Road - PIN 0687196431 - BOA-SUP-2021-02
• Consideration of Board of Adjustment By-Laws Amendment
• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2021 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Town Board unanimously approved a zoning map amendment and land use plan amendment for two properties totaling 8.34 acres at 6109 S NC 55 Highway and 1206 NC 42 Highway, changing the zoning from Heavy Industrial to Corridor Commercial Conditional and reclassifying the land use designation for the NC 42 property from Employment Village to Light Industrial. The board also tabled a separate rezoning request for 72.334 acres at 7621 S NC 55 Highway to the April 20 meeting. In other actions, the board approved a consent agenda including special event permits, a resolution for a water funding application, a four-way stop ordinance, and a Planning Board by-laws amendment, and awarded contracts for the Hilltop Needmore clubhouse renovation and the 2020 Waterline Replacement Project.

• Approved REZ-2020-22: zoning map amendment for 6109 S NC 55 Hwy & 1206 NC 42 Hwy from Heavy Industrial to Corridor Commercial Conditional, and land use plan amendment for 1206 NC 42 Hwy from Employment Village to Light Industrial (5-0).
• Tabled REZ-2020-20: public hearing and consideration for 7621 S NC 55 Hwy rezoning from Residential Agricultural to Residential Medium Density Conditional, and land use plan amendment from Rural Residential to Small-Lot Residential, to April 20, 2021 (5-0).
• Approved consent agenda items 8A-8E: special event permits for The Mill Market (May 22) and Curated Craft Market (May 8), resolution for NC Drinking Water State Revolving Fund application, ordinance establishing four-way stop at West Vance St & Spring Ave, and Planning Board by-laws amendment (5-0).
• Awarded contract to Vortex Construction for Hilltop Needmore Town Park & Preserve Clubhouse Renovation in the amount of $412,556, rejecting the low bid from US Structures Corp (5-0).
• Awarded contract to JF Wilkerson, Inc. for the 2020 Waterline Replacement Project in the amount of $943,440, including budget amendments and project ordinances (5-0).
• Passed motion to move away from Public Safety Committee and toward citizens forming their own community committee for dialogue (3-2, with Harris and Gardner opposed).
• Held closed session for attorney-client privilege and property acquisition; nothing reported out.

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Town Board approved three major road projects funded through federal grants, a voluntary annexation, a subdivision plat, and a staffing change. The board also heard public comments requesting police policy transparency and a cultural assessment, but took no formal action on those requests.

• Approved Lakestone Tract 5 preliminary subdivision plat (5-0)
• Adopted Northgate Subdivision voluntary annexation ordinance N-21-07 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 8A-8B (5-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute NCDOT agreement for Sunset Lake Road Phase II widening (5-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute NCDOT agreement for Downtown Varina Pedestrian Improvements (5-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute NCDOT agreement for Highway 401-Mill Creek Road intersection improvements (5-0)
• Authorized filling Assistant Planning Director position instead of Long Range Planner II (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider zoning and land use plan amendments for two properties. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding amendments to the Planning Board By-Laws.

• Zoning and Land Use Plan Amendment for Fuquay Warehouse & Storage, LLC at 6109 S NC 55 Highway & 1206 NC 42 Highway
• Public hearing for Zoning and Land Use Plan Amendment for AE Saunders Farm, LLC at 7621 S NC 55 Highway
• Withdrawn Town Code Amendment regarding Land Development Ordinance Amendment #14
• Proposed amendment to the Fuquay-Varina Planning Board By-Laws

The Planning Board voted 6-1 to recommend approval of a zoning map amendment for 8.34 acres at 6109 S NC 55 Highway and 1206 NC 42 Highway, changing the zoning from Heavy Industrial to Corridor Commercial Conditional. The board also approved the corresponding land use plan amendment for the property. The recommendation includes direction for staff to work with the petitioner to revise the list of permitted uses. The board also unanimously recommended approval of a separate rezoning for 72.334 acres at 7621 S NC 55 Highway from Residential Agricultural to Residential Medium Density Conditional.

• Approved (6-1) recommendation for REZ-2020-22, rezoning 6109 S NC 55 Highway & 1206 NC 42 Highway from Heavy Industrial to Corridor Commercial Conditional, with staff to work with petitioner on use restrictions.
• Approved (6-1) the land use plan amendment for 1206 NC 42 Highway from Light Industrial & Employment Village to entirely Light Industrial.
• Approved (7-0) recommendation for REZ-2020-20, rezoning a portion of 7621 S NC 55 Highway from Residential Agricultural to Residential Medium Density Conditional.
• Approved (7-0) the corresponding land use plan amendment for 7621 S NC 55 Highway from Rural Residential to Small-Lot Residential.
• Approved (7-0) recommendation to amend the Planning Board By-Laws to reflect updates per NC General Statutes Chapter 160D.
• Approved (7-0) the minutes from the February 15, 2021 meeting.
• Received as information the withdrawal of the Town Code Amendment CTA-2021-03.
• Received as information the Planning Staff Report.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee met to establish its organizational structure, including a recurring meeting schedule and a specific mission focused on community policing. The committee also discussed police complaint procedures and the legal limitations of public records law.

• Approved bi-weekly meetings on Thursdays at 7:00 pm starting March 18, 2021
• Adopted mission to support community policing principles and strengthen relationships
• Review of police complaint investigation timelines (10 working days for investigation)
• Discussion regarding public records exceptions for personnel and criminal investigations

The Fuquay-Varina Public Safety Committee approved a meeting schedule (every other Thursday at 7:00 p.m., starting March 18, 2021) and adopted a mission statement focused on community policing and strengthening relationships. The committee also discussed police complaint procedures and public records laws, and planned future presentations from the NCLM and Police Chief.

• Approved meeting schedule: every other Thursday at 7:00 p.m., starting March 18, 2021 (3-0)
• Adopted committee mission statement on community policing and relationships (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a zoning map amendment for 36.52 acres at 210 and 0 Coley Farm Road and 0 Longfellow Street, changing the zoning from Residential Agricultural and Residential Low Density to Residential Mixed-Use, Neighborhood Mixed-Use, and Urban Mixed-Use districts. The Board also unanimously approved the associated voluntary annexation of the 28.38-acre property owned by Currin Heirs, LLC. Additionally, the Board approved a Land Development Ordinance amendment and a fee schedule amendment, setting the recreation fee-in-lieu of land dedication at 1/30th of an acre per dwelling unit.

• Approved REZ-2020-17, a zoning map amendment for 36.52 acres on Coley Farm Road and Longfellow Street, changing the zoning to Residential Mixed-Use, Neighborhood Mixed-Use, and Urban Mixed-Use districts.
• Approved ANX-2020-13, a voluntary annexation ordinance for the 28.38-acre Currin Heirs, LLC property on Coley Farm Road.
• Approved REZ-2020-21, a zoning map amendment for 0.66 acres at 1994 NC 42 Highway, changing the zoning to Neighborhood Commercial Conditional.
• Approved ANX-2020-15, a voluntary annexation ordinance for the 0.66-acre Raleigh Home Group, LLC property on NC 42 Highway.
• Approved CTA-2020-07, a Land Development Ordinance text amendment, incorporating Option #1 for recreation fee-in-lieu, calculated at 1/30th of an acre, with a review in one year.
• Approved a fee schedule amendment for Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, setting the fee-in-lieu at 1/30th of an acre and establishing three capital reserve accounts.
• Approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments, a utility allocation request for Aviator Brewing Company, and a resolution to investigate a voluntary annexation petition for the Northgate Subdivision.
• Tabled the preliminary subdivision plat for Lakestone Tract 5 until the March 16, 2021 meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Town Board unanimously adopted the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan and approved a $192,445 project for a restroom at James A. Campbell Park, with a $183,281 contract awarded to Stewart Group Enterprises, LLC. The board also approved a consent agenda including annexation petitions, utility allocations, a budget amendment, and a speed limit ordinance. Public comments on police accountability were referred to the Public Safety Committee.

• Adopted 2021-2025 Strategic Plan (4-0)
• Approved James A. Campbell Park restroom project, $192,445 (4-0)
• Awarded restroom contract to Stewart Group Enterprises, LLC, $183,281 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda: annexation petitions, utility allocations, budget amendment, speed limit ordinance (4-0)
• Referred police accountability concerns to Public Safety Committee (4-0)

Planning Board

The Fuquay-Varina Planning Board will hold public hearings on a Land Development Ordinance amendment and three zoning map amendments, including properties on Coley Farm Road, NC 42 Highway, and S NC 55 Highway. The board will also consider a preliminary subdivision plat for Lakestone Tract 5 and approve minutes from the January 12 meeting.

• LDO Amendment #13 (CTA-2020-07) — town code change
• Zoning Map Amendment for 210 & 0 Coley Farm Road and 0 Longfellow Street (REZ-2020-17)
• Zoning Map Amendment for 1994 NC 42 Highway (REZ-2020-21)
• Zoning Map Amendment & Land Use Plan Amendment for 6109 S NC 55 Highway & 1206 NC 42 Highway (REZ-2020-22)
• Preliminary Subdivision Plat — Lakestone Tract 5 (SUB-PR-2020-09)

The Fuquay-Varina Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of Land Development Ordinance Amendment #13, which relocates places of worship to the O&I district and adds a condition that churches must meet NC Building Code for assembly use before operating. The board also approved two zoning map amendments (REZ-2020-17 and REZ-2020-21) and a preliminary subdivision plat, while tabling another rezoning request to March 15, 2021.

• Approved LDO Amendment #13 with added condition on building code compliance (6-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment REZ-2020-17 for Wilbon Properties (6-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment REZ-2020-21 for Raleigh Home Group (6-0)
• Tabled zoning map amendment REZ-2020-22 to March 15, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision plat Lakestone Tract 5 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from January 12, 2021 meeting (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Town Board approved a zoning map amendment and land use plan amendment for 29.67 acres on Holland Road, changing the zoning to Residential Low Density Conditional Zoning District (RLD-CZD) with conditions including a maximum density of two dwelling units per acre and design standards. The board also approved a voluntary annexation for a 1.63-acre property on Lake Wheeler Road, a rezoning at 710 S Main Street to Town Center Residential, and a street name change for a portion of Wilbon Road to NW Judd Parkway. Additionally, the board selected Bobbitt Construction, Inc. for the design and construction of Fire Station No. 4 and approved a funding agreement for a joint Fire/EMS station with Wake County and Garner.

• Approved voluntary annexation for 1.63 acres at 8736 Lake Wheeler Road (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment for 29.67 acres on Holland Road to RLD-CZD with conditions (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment at 710 S Main Street from O&I to TCR (5-0)
• Approved street name change for portion of Wilbon Road to NW Judd Parkway (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including utility allocation and budget amendment (5-0)
• Adopted resolution amending Wake County Hazard Mitigation Plan for dam rehabilitation (5-0)
• Selected Bobbitt Construction, Inc. for Fire Station No. 4 design-build (5-0)
• Approved funding agreement and MOU for joint Fire/EMS station with Wake County and Garner (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a resolution to investigate a voluntary annexation petition for property at 8736 Lake Wheeler Road and set a public hearing for February 1, 2021, and approval of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Development Schedule. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and comments only.

• Approved resolution to investigate voluntary annexation petition for Charles and April Whittaker property (5-0)
• Set public hearing for February 1, 2021 for annexation petition ANX-2020-14 (5-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Development Schedule (5-0)

Planning Board

The Fuquay-Varina Planning Board will hold a public hearing on three zoning map amendments, including one for Preserve at Holland, LLC on Holland Road and one for Mauldin-Watkins Surveying on S Main Street. A third amendment for Wilbon Properties on Coley Farm Road is postponed to February. The board will also elect a vice-chair and discuss a 2021 workshop.

• Zoning Map Amendment - Preserve at Holland, LLC - 804, 806, 808, 820, 0, & 0 Holland Road - REZ-2020-18
• Zoning Map Amendment - Mauldin-Watkins Surveying, PA - 710 S Main Street - REZ-2020-19
• Zoning Map Amendment - Wilbon Properties, LLC - 210 & 0 Coley Farm Road and 0 Longfellow Street - REZ-2020-17 (postponed to February)
• Election of Planning Board Vice-Chair 2021
• Discussion of 2021 Planning Board Workshop

The Planning Board recommended approval of a zoning map amendment and land use plan amendment for 29.67 acres on Holland Road (REZ-2020-18), changing from Residential Agricultural and Residential Low Density to Residential Low Density Conditional Zoning, and the land use designation at 808 Holland Road from Rural Residential to Mixed Density Residential. The board also recommended approval of a 0.78-acre rezoning at 710 S Main Street from Office & Institutional to Town Center Residential (REZ-2020-19). A public hearing for a zoning map amendment on Coley Farm Road was postponed to the February 15, 2021 meeting. Andy Petty was re-elected as Vice-Chair.

• Recommended approval of REZ-2020-18, Holland Road rezoning to RLD-CZD and land use amendment to MDR (6-0)
• Recommended approval of REZ-2020-19, 710 S Main Street rezoning from O&I to TCR (7-0)
• Postponed public hearing for REZ-2020-17, Coley Farm Road zoning amendment, to February 15, 2021
• Re-elected Andy Petty as Vice-Chair for 2021 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 16, 2020 meeting (6-0)
• Granted recusal for Andy Petty from Item 4.B (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Adjustment is meeting for routine administrative business. The board will approve minutes from the December 14, 2020 meeting, elect a vice-chair for 2021, and receive an introduction of new staff. A training session on making quasi-judicial decisions is also scheduled.

• Election of Board of Adjustment Vice-Chair 2021
• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2020 meeting
• Introduction of new staff
• UNC School of Government Board Training on quasi-judicial decisions

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several administrative items, including a proposed $1,143,450 design services agreement for the Community Center North/Senior Center, a settlement agreement regarding a water/sewer system development fee lawsuit, and an extension of COVID-19 leave provisions. The board will also receive a presentation on the PLANWake update and hear public comments.

• Design services agreement with HH Architecture for Community Center North/Senior Center, $1,143,450 (Part 1: $238,000), with budget amendment BA-21-19
• Settlement agreement in Gregory, Inc. v. Town of Fuquay-Varina regarding W&S System Development Fee, with budget amendment BA-21-20
• Utility agreement allocation request for Basal Creek Townhomes
• Extension of Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave provisions
• NCLM legislative goals and voting delegate designation

The Board approved a $4.75 million settlement agreement in the class-action lawsuit Gregory, Inc. v. Town of Fuquay-Varina regarding water and sewer capacity fees, with one commissioner opposed and one recused. The Board also approved a $288,000 design services agreement for the Community Center North/Senior Center project and selected 10 legislative goals for the 2021-22 NCLM biennium. All consent agenda items, including utility allocations and FFCRA leave extension, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $4.75M settlement in Gregory, Inc. v. Town of Fuquay-Varina (3-1, 1 recused)
• Approved $288,000 HH Architecture design services agreement for Community Center North/Senior Center (5-0)
• Approved 10 NCLM legislative goals and designated Mayor Byrne as voting delegate (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Basal Creek Townhomes utility allocation and FFCRA leave extension (5-0)
• Recused Mayor Pro-Tem Massengill from settlement discussion and vote (4-0)
• Approved December 22, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Held closed session for attorney/client privilege (5-0)