Fuquay-Varina public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay‑Varina Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the December 1 meeting, hear presentations including the annual financial report, and hold a public comment period. The consent agenda includes two budget amendments totaling $5,100, a voluntary annexation petition for 9713 Eden Trail, and a contract extension for WisemanPlus Development's Tru By Hilton project. Additional items include a consultant selection for Willow Springs Park, a condemnation ordinance for Longfellow Street, and a first‑reading zoning map amendment for 1212 Rogers Rd.

• Budget Amendment – Youth Athletic Scholarship Fund Donation – $100 (Item 8.A)
• Budget Amendment – Recognize Proceeds – Royce Publications – $5,000 (Item 8.B)
• Contract Extension Amendment – WisemanPlus Dev Co, LLC – Tru By Hilton (Item 8.D)
• Voluntary Annexation Petition – 9713 Eden Trail – PIN 0688172970 (Item 8.C)
• Zoning Map Amendment – 1212 Rogers Rd – first reading (Item 11.D)

The Board unanimously approved the December 1 meeting minutes and accepted the FY 2024‑2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. It also approved four consent‑agenda items, including two budget amendments, a voluntary annexation resolution for 9713 Eden Trail, and a contract extension for the Tru By Hilton hotel project. Additionally, the Board selected a design firm for the Willow Springs Park project and adopted a condemnation ordinance for 496 and 498 Longfellow Street.

• Approved December 1, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted FY 2024‑2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (4-0)
• Approved $100 budget amendment for Active Adult Men's Coffee Group (8A) (4-0)
• Approved $5,000 budget amendment for Royce Publications (8B) (4-0)
• Adopted resolution to investigate voluntary annexation of 9713 Eden Trail (8C) (4-0)
• Approved contract extension for WisemanPlus Dev Co Tru By Hilton project (8D) (4-0)
• Selected Site Collaborative as preferred design firm for Willow Springs Park (10A) (4-0)
• Adopted condemnation ordinance for 496 & 498 Longfellow Street (10B) (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment for a property on Rogers Rd. The board will also review a preliminary subdivision plat and recognize a board member.

• Public hearing: Zoning Map Amendment for 1212 Rogers Rd (REZ-2025-08)
• Preliminary Subdivision Plat: Betts Farm Estates Subdivision (SUB-PR-2025-03)
• Tabled item: Zoning Map Amendment for 7601 Purfoy Road (REZ-2025-13)

The board approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting (5‑0). It tabled a zoning amendment for 7601 Purfoy Road to be considered in February 2026 (5‑0). The board recused Chair Andy Petty from the 1212 Rogers Road amendment discussion (4‑0) and then approved that amendment (4‑0). It also approved the Betts Farm Estates preliminary subdivision plat (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. (5‑0).

• Approved minutes from Nov 17, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Tabled REZ-2025-13 zoning amendment for 7601 Purfoy Road to Feb 16, 2026 (5-0)
• Recused Chair Andy Petty from REZ-2025-08 discussion (4-0)
• Approved REZ-2025-08 zoning amendment for 1212 Rogers Road (4-0)
• Approved Betts Farm Estates preliminary subdivision plat SUB-PR-2025-03 (5-0)
• Received recognition of Chair Andy Petty as information (no vote)
• Received planning staff report as information (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to approve previous minutes and establish the 2026 meeting schedule. The agenda contains no specific zoning requests or public hearing cases.

• Approval of August 11, 2025, meeting minutes
• 2026 Board of Adjustment Meeting Schedule

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously adopted the 2026 regular meeting schedule, setting meetings for January 14 and March 10, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule: Jan 14 and Mar 10, 2026 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will administer oaths of office to the Mayor and Commissioners and elect a Mayor Pro-Tem. The meeting includes public hearings on two annexation petitions and a vote on a new four-way stop.

• Voluntary Annexation Petition for 9160 Lake Wheeler Road
• Voluntary Annexation Petition for 4845 Frankie Road
• Designating Raleigh Street & S. Fuquay Avenue as a four-way stop
• Police Department budget amendment for insurance proceeds of $2,186
• Election of Mayor Pro-Tempore and Town Board Committee appointments

The Board approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes and elected Commissioner Marilyn Gardner to continue as Mayor Pro‑Tem. It adopted annexation ordinances for properties at 9160 Lake Wheeler Road and 4845 Frankie Road, established a four‑way stop at Raleigh Street and S. Fuquay Avenue, and approved a $2,186 insurance‑proceeds budget amendment for the Police Department.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Elected Marilyn Gardner as Mayor Pro‑Tem (4-0)
• Adopted annexation ordinance for 9160 Lake Wheeler Rd (ANX-2025-19) (4-0)
• Adopted annexation ordinance for 4845 Frankie Rd (ANX-2025-20) (4-0)
• Approved Town Code Amendment establishing four‑way stop at Raleigh St & S. Fuquay Ave (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment BA-2026-26 for police insurance proceeds ($2,186) (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a first reading for a zoning map amendment and two voluntary annexation petitions. The meeting includes decisions on budget amendments and contract awards for street resurfacing and wastewater chemicals.

• Zoning Map Amendment: 7601 Purfoy Road (REZ-2025-13)
• Voluntary Annexation Petitions: 9160 Lake Wheeler Road and 4845 Frankie Road
• Budget Amendments: $1,693 for Police Department insurance proceeds and $500 donation from Tractor Supply Foundation
• Contract Award: FY26 Street Resurfacing Project No. 25-01
• Contract Award: Wastewater Treatment Chemicals

The Fuquay-Varina Town Board approved the November 3 meeting minutes and adopted two voluntary annexation resolutions. It also approved several budget amendments, a project ordinance amendment, and awarded contracts for wastewater chemicals and a $1,844,502 street resurfacing project. All items were passed unanimously.

• Approved November 3 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted annexation resolution for 9160 Lake Wheeler Rd (2.762 acres) (5-0)
• Adopted annexation resolution for 4845 Frankie Rd (1.07 acres) (5-0)
• Approved $1,693 insurance proceeds budget amendment for Police Department (5-0)
• Approved $500 donation recognition budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved Project Ordinance Amendment to allocate transportation bond proceeds to street projects (5-0)
• Awarded wastewater treatment chemicals contracts to multiple suppliers (5-0)
• Awarded $1,844,502 FY26 Street Resurfacing contract to Barnhill Contracting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for New Horizon Academy located at 7601 Purfoy Road (PIN 0666795819, REZ‑2025‑13). The board will also adopt the schedule for the 2026 Planning Board meetings. All other agenda items are routine approvals and reports.

• Public hearing on Zoning Map Amendment for New Horizon Academy, 7601 Purfoy Road (PIN 0666795819, REZ‑2025‑13)
• Adoption of the 2026 Planning Board meeting schedule
• Approval of minutes from the October 20, 2025 Planning Board meeting

The board approved the October 20, 2025 minutes unanimously (7‑0). It postponed the zoning map amendment for 7601 Purfoy Road (REZ‑2025‑13) until the December 15, 2025 meeting pending a Traffic Impact Analysis and NCDOT feedback. The board also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule unanimously (7‑0) and adjourned the session (7‑0).

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Tabled zoning map amendment for 7601 Purfoy Road to Dec 15, 2025 meeting (no vote recorded)
• Adopted 2026 Planning Board meeting schedule (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on several voluntary annexation petitions for properties on Sunset Lake Road, Maude Stewart Road, and Fayetteville Road. It will also consider zoning map amendments for parcels on North Main Street and Purfoy Road. The consent agenda includes special event permits, adoption of the Wake County Emergency Operations Plan, and a budget amendment recognizing $140,745 in insurance proceeds for Falcon Park Hut vandalism.

• Voluntary Annexation Petition – A & S Real Estate LLC, 6604 Sunset Lake Road (Item 7.A)
• Voluntary Annexation Petition – Richard J. Grygier & Virginia L. Wright, 8126 Maude Stewart Road (Item 7.B)
• Zoning Map Amendment – 1517 N Main Street (Item 7.F)
• Budget Amendment – Falcon Park Hut Vandalism, $140,745 insurance proceeds (Item 8.E)
• Wake County Emergency Operations Plan Adoption (Item 8.D)

The Board unanimously adopted five annexation ordinances, adding about 12.237 acres to the town’s corporate limits. The annexations cover properties at 6604 Sunset Lake Road, 8126 Maude Stewart Road, 8412 Fayetteville Road, 8520 Fayetteville Road, and 8516 Fayetteville Road. The Board also unanimously approved three zoning map amendments for 1517 N Main Street, 1513 N Main Street, and 7509 Purfoy Road.

• Adopted annexation of 6604 Sunset Lake Road (6.038 acres) – Passed 5-0
• Adopted annexation of 8126 Maude Stewart Road (2.257 acres) – Passed 5-0
• Adopted annexation of 8412 Fayetteville Road (1.291 acres) – Passed 5-0
• Adopted annexation of 8520 Fayetteville Road (0.805 acres) – Passed 5-0
• Adopted annexation of 8516 Fayetteville Road (0.846 acres) – Passed 5-0
• Approved zoning map amendment for 1517 N Main Street to Corridor Commercial Conditional – Passed 5-0
• Approved zoning map amendment for 1513 N Main Street to Corridor Commercial Conditional – Passed 5-0
• Approved zoning map amendment for 7509 Purfoy Road to General Commercial Conditional – Passed 5-0

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay‑Varina Board of Commissioners will review several voluntary annexation petitions and first‑reading zoning map amendment proposals. It will also consider special event applications, a surplus vehicle disposal, and roadway fee‑in‑lie reports. Public comment and a public hearing are scheduled, followed by the manager's report and other business items.

• Voluntary Annexation Petition – A & S Real Estate LLC, 6604 Sunset Lake Road (ANX-2025-14)
• Special Event Application – Bull and Bear Gym Fall Sports Festival (10‑25‑2025)
• Zoning Map Amendment – 1517 N Main Street, PIN 0667917607 (REZ-2025-10) – First Reading
• Roadway Fee‑In‑Lieu – 1201 & 1255 NC 42 Highway Project
• Surplus – Unit 134 – 2013 Ford F‑150

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved all items on the consent agenda, including six voluntary annexation petitions and two special‑event permits. Finally, the Board approved a $305,731.43 roadway and greenway fee‑in‑lieu for the Harvest District Subdivision Project.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved voluntary annexation petition for A & S Real Estate LLC, 6604 Sunset Lake Road (5‑0)
• Approved voluntary annexation petition for Richard J. Grygier & Virginia L. Wright, 8126 Maude Stewart Road (5‑0)
• Approved voluntary annexation petition for James P. Savage & Rebecca Savage, 8412 Fayetteville Road (5‑0)
• Approved voluntary annexation petition for Jill R. Radloff, 8520 Fayetteville Road (5‑0)
• Approved voluntary annexation petition for Lucille B. Baker, 8516 Fayetteville Road (5‑0)
• Approved special event and amplified sound permit for Bull and Bear Gym Fall Sports Festival (5‑0)
• Approved $305,731.43 roadway and greenway fee‑in‑lieu for Harvest District Subdivision Project (5‑0)

Planning Board

The Fuquay-Varina Planning Board will hold a public hearing on three zoning map amendment proposals. The proposals involve parcels at 1517 N Main Street (PIN 0667917607), 1513 N Main Street (PIN 0667915746), and 7509 Purfoy Road (PIN 0667704228). The board will also approve minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting and recognize board member Ed Ridpath.

• Zoning map amendment – 1517 N Main Street – PIN 0667917607
• Zoning map amendment – 1513 N Main Street – PIN 0667915746
• Zoning map amendment & land use plan amendment – 7509 Purfoy Road – PIN 0667704228
• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2025 Planning Board meeting
• Recognition of Planning Board member Ed Ridpath

The board approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. It also approved three zoning map amendments: REZ-2025-10 for 1517 N Main Street, REZ-2025-12 for 1513 N Main Street, and REZ-2025-11 (including a land‑use‑plan amendment) for 7509 Purfoy Road. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• Approved minutes from August 18, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved REZ-2025-10 zoning map amendment for 1517 N Main Street (6-0)
• Approved REZ-2025-12 zoning map amendment for 1513 N Main Street (6-0)
• Approved REZ-2025-11 zoning map amendment and land‑use‑plan amendment for 7509 Purfoy Road (6-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (6-0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will approve the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes and hear public comment. It will receive updates on teen council activities and FY25 park projects such as Willow Lakes and Action Park parking lots. The board will also discuss FY26 capital projects, including the design and renovation of the South Park Community Center and other park improvements.

• Willow Lakes Park Parking Lot (FY25)
• Action Park Parking Lot Design/Construction (FY25)
• South Park Community Center Design / Renovation (FY26)
• Terrible Creek Greenway Design (FY26)
• Banks Road Baseball Field/Lights – Construction (FY26)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a voluntary annexation petition and consider several budget amendments and legal settlements. The meeting also includes reviews of road improvement projects and a police department needs assessment.

• Public hearing for voluntary annexation of 7620 Ten Ten Road (ANX-2025-04)
• Settlement agreement for Linda Powell v. Town of Fuquay-Varina for $450,000.00
• Budget amendment for transfer of asset forfeiture funds totaling $55,000
• Project ordinance amendments for Old Honeycutt Road, Lincoln Heights & Bridge Street, and Bowling Road & S. Main St.
• Scope and fee proposal for Police Department Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study

The Board approved the minutes of the September 16, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Wunsch, seconded by Commissioner Haynes, and passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote. No other formal actions were taken during the October 6 meeting.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay‑Varina Board of Commissioners will consider several consent‑agenda items, including a resolution to issue voter‑approved Transportation GO Bonds. Other items include a property condemnation at 110 Fayetteville Street, a voluntary annexation petition for 7620 Ten Ten Road, and ordinance amendments for Town Hall Phase III renovation and the transfer of $22,656 of unspent capital project balances. The agenda also lists a contract award for ADA improvements on Fuquay Avenue and Raleigh Street and a presentation updating the One Water Plan.

• Property Condemnation – 110 Fayetteville Street
• Resolution – Issue Voter‑Approved Transportation GO Bonds
• Voluntary Annexation Petition – Suffolk Properties LLC & Twisting Properties LLC, 7620 Ten Ten Road
• Project Ordinance Amendment – Transfer Unspent Capital Project Balances $22,656
• Contract Award, Budget Amendment, and Project Ordinance Amendment – Fuquay Avenue & Raleigh Street ADA Improvements

The Fuquay-Varina Town Board approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting by a unanimous 4‑0 vote. No other motions were recorded as approved, denied, or tabled during this session. Public comments were heard regarding construction quality at Longfellow Street and a community‑board project, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous 4‑0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meets to discuss and approve the Fall 2025 Recreation Program Guide, review youth sports programs, and receive updates on FY25 park projects. The board will also review preliminary plans for FY26 projects including community center renovations, greenways, and park improvements.

• Review and approval of Fall 2025 Recreation Program Guide
• FY25 park projects: Willow Lakes Park Parking Lot, Action Park Parking Lot Design/Construction, Library Park Design, HNTP Trail Improvements
• FY26 projects: South Park Community Center Design/Renovation, Terrible Creek Greenway Design, Willow Springs Park Master Plan/Design, Banks Road Baseball Field/Lights, Action Park Field #1 & #2 Light Replacement, South Lakes Greenway Trail Bridge Replacement, South Park #3 Dugout, Willow Lakes Park Restroom Construction, Banks Road Park Restroom Construction

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. No other motions or decisions were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two annexation petitions and a zoning map amendment. The meeting also includes discussions on land development ordinances and property acquisitions.

• Public hearing for annexation of 5202 Spence Farm Road and 8413 Fayetteville Road
• Zoning map amendment for 5202 Spence Farm Road (Mattamy Homes)
• Land Development Ordinance (LDO) Amendment #30
• Budget amendment for property acquisition at 129 N. Main Street and 0 Ellis Street
• Utility allocation requests for Randall Farm (75 lots) and Saunders Farm (75 lots)

The Fuquay‑Varina Town Board approved the August 19 minutes and then adopted three annexation ordinances, a zoning map amendment, a land‑development code amendment, and two utility allocation requests. All actions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The annexations add 20.50 acres at 5202 Spence Farm Road and 0.627 acres at 8413 Fayetteville Road to the town’s corporate limits.

• Approved August 19 minutes (3A) – Passed 5-0
• Adopted annexation ordinance N-25-48 for 5202 Spence Farm Road (20.50 acres) – Passed 5-0
• Approved zoning map amendment N-25-49 for 5202 Spence Farm Road – Passed 5-0
• Adopted annexation ordinance N-25-50 for 8413 Fayetteville Road (0.627 acres) – Passed 5-0
• Approved town code amendment M-25-09 (Land Development Ordinance Amendment #30) – Passed 5-0
• Approved utility allocation request for Randall Farm Subdivision (75 lots) – Passed
• Approved utility allocation request for Saunders Farm Subdivision (75 lots) – Passed

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners will consider zoning map amendments, voluntary annexation petitions, and a speed limit change at this meeting. They will also discuss wastewater asset management and a police department needs assessment. Several consent agenda items, including utility allocations and budget amendments, are scheduled for approval.

• Zoning Map Amendment for 426 & 428 Longfellow Street (REZ-2024-14)
• Voluntary Annexation Petitions for 5202 Spence Farm Road and 8413 Fayetteville Road
• Speed Limit Ordinance change for Ransdell Road (SR 1459) between NC-55 and Stewart Street
• Budget Amendment for Bishop Photo Youth Athletic Scholarship Fund ($2,900)
• Town Code Amendment (LDO Amendment #30) - First Reading

The Board approved a zoning map amendment (REZ-2024-14) changing 426 & 428 Longfellow Street from Residential Low Density to Town Center Residential, with a 5-0 vote. It also approved a special event and amplified sound permit for the Hops for Hope Family Fun Day, a utility allocation for the Springvale South Subdivision, a $79,200 recreation fee‑in‑lie for the same subdivision, and a resolution to begin condemnation for the Sanford Waterline Project. All items were adopted without recorded opposition.

• Approved zoning map amendment REZ-2024-14 for 426 & 428 Longfellow St (5-0)
• Approved Special Event Application and Amplified Sound Permit for Hops for Hope Family Fun Day
• Approved Utility Allocation Request for Springvale South Subdivision (22 lots)
• Approved Recreation Fee‑In‑Lieu for Springvale South Subdivision – $79,200
• Approved Resolution to commence condemnation for Sanford Waterline Project
• Approved August 19, 2025 Board minutes (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding a Land Development Ordinance amendment and a zoning map amendment. The board will also review minutes from the July 21, 2025, meeting.

• Town Code Amendment: Land Development Ordinance (LDO) Amendment #30 - CTA-2025-04
• Zoning Map Amendment: 5202 Spence Farm Road (Bob Wiggins, Mattamy Homes) - REZ-2025-05

The board approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. It then adopted Town Code Amendment #30 to the Land Development Ordinance, also 7‑0. Finally, it approved a zoning map amendment (REZ-2025-05) changing 19.778 acres at 5202 Spence Farm Road to a Planned Unit Development, again 7‑0.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved LDO Amendment #30 (CTA-2025-04) (7-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment REZ-2025-05 for 5202 Spence Farm Road (7-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a special use permit petition. The board will also review minutes from the July 15, 2025, meeting.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit Petition (BOA-SUP-2025-01) at 336 S Main Street submitted by John & Patricia Byrne

The Fuquay‑Varina Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from its July 15, 2025 meeting with a 5‑0 vote. The board then held a public hearing on a special‑use permit request for 336 S. Main Street, discussing the petition and several findings of fact. No final decision on the permit was recorded in these minutes.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on six voluntary annexation petitions and one zoning map amendment. The meeting includes several budget amendments for police equipment and sewer repairs, as well as a review of the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan.

• Public hearings for annexation petitions at 834 Wilbon Road, 0 Sunset Lake Road, 8509 Fayetteville Road, 8505 Fayetteville Road, 3799 Well Fleet Drive, and 6305 Duncan Cook Road
• Zoning Map Amendment for 6305 Duncan Cook Road (REZ-2025-06)
• Budget amendment for sewer line repairs totaling $400,000
• Budget amendments for Police Department capital equipment ($24,704) and general fund balance ($60,000)
• Lease of county property for Willow Springs Future Town Park at 7069 Kennebec Road

The Fuquay-Varina Town Board approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously adopted five voluntary annexation ordinances, adding parcels ranging from 0.792 to 30.774 acres to the town’s corporate limits. All motions passed with a 5-0 vote and no public opposition was recorded for four of the petitions.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance N-25-37 annexing 1.3 acres at 834 Wilbon Road (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance N-25-38 annexing ~30.774 acres at Sunset Lake, Ballentine Dairy, and Randall Farm Roads (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance N-25-39 annexing 0.831 acres at 8509 Fayetteville Road (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance N-25-40 annexing 0.792 acres at 8505 Fayetteville Road (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance N-25-41 annexing 10.039 acres at 3799 Well Fleet Drive (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to consider a zoning map amendment for a property located at 6305 Duncan Cook Road. The board will also review minutes from the June 16, 2025, meeting.

• Public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment REZ-2025-06 at 6305 Duncan Cook Road (PIN 0636998066)

The Board voted 7-0 to approve REZ-2025-06, moving 6305 Duncan Cook Road from the R-30 zoning district to the Residential Agricultural Conditional Zoning District. The motion was led by Michelle Peele and seconded by Nolan Perry. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 7-0 vote.

• Approved rezoning of 6305 Duncan Cook Road to Residential Agricultural Conditional Zoning District (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit extension. The board will also review minutes from the January 13, 2025, meeting.

• Special Use Permit Extension Petition for 8316 and 8320 Lake Wheeler Road (Christ Church, North Carolina)

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting. It then voted 5‑0 to extend Special Use Permit BOA‑SUP‑2024‑01 for Christ Church at 8316 and 8320 Lake Wheeler Road for an additional year. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from Jan 13, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved one-year extension of Special Use Permit BOA‑SUP‑2024‑01 for Christ Church (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a voluntary annexation petition for 8514 Purfoy Road. The meeting includes decisions on several other annexation requests, utility allocations, and property condemnations for the Sanford Project waterlines.

• Public hearing for voluntary annexation of 8514 Purfoy Road
• Joint resolution to condemn property for Sanford WFF Conveyance Waterline
• NCDOT Project HL-0008G municipal agreement and budget amendment for $30,000
• Purchase and sale agreement for real property at 0 Ellis Street
• First reading of zoning map amendment for 6305 Duncan Cook Road

The Fuquay‑Varina Town Board unanimously adopted Ordinance No. N‑25‑31 to annex approximately 24.5 acres at 8514 Purfoy Road. The Board also approved resolutions to begin condemnation proceedings for the Sanford Waterline Conveyance Project and authorized a utility construction agreement with NCDOT, including a budget amendment. Utility allocation requests for the Southland Preserves (48 lots) and Harvest District (56 lots) subdivisions were approved, as was a $176,070.24 recreation fee‑in‑lie for Southland Preserves. Several resolutions directing the Town Clerk to investigate additional voluntary annexation petitions were adopted.

• Adopted annexation ordinance for 8514 Purfoy Rd (24.5 acres) – Passed unanimously (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑1928 to begin condemnation for Sanford Waterline easements – approved
• Approved Utility Construction Agreement with NCDOT and Budget Amendment BA‑26‑01 – approved
• Approved utility allocation for Southland Preserves Subdivision (48 lots) – approved
• Approved utility allocation for Harvest District mixed‑use development (56 lots) – approved
• Approved recreation fee‑in‑lie of $176,070.24 for Southland Preserves Subdivision – approved
• Approved flag‑lot plat at 8009 Kensington Drive – approved
• Adopted resolutions to have the Town Clerk investigate five voluntary annexation petitions and set public hearings for Aug 4 2025 – approved

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review two subdivision plat applications. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the May 19, 2025, meeting.

• Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Southland Preserves Subdivision (SUB-PR-2024-11)
• Minor Subdivision Plat for Flag Lot at 8009 Kensington Drive (SUB-MN-2025-06)

The board approved the preliminary subdivision plat for Southland Preserves at 8514 Purfoy Road by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a flag lot at 8009 Kensington Drive with a 7‑0 vote. Both items were recommended by staff and passed without discussion.

• Approve May 19, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Recuse Chair Andy Petty from SUP-PR-2024-11 (6-0)
• Approve Southland Preserves subdivision plat SUB-PR-2024-11 (6-0)
• Approve flag lot at 8009 Kensington Drive SUB-MN-2025-06 (7-0)
• Adjourn meeting (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget and Five-Year Plan. The meeting includes public hearings for several zoning and land use plan amendments and a vote on the order to levy and collect taxes.

• Public hearings for zoning amendments at 305 Jones Road, 207 Railroad Street, and 834 Wilbon Road
• Amendments to the 2040 Community Vision Land Use Plan and Comprehensive Transportation Plan
• FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget and Five-Year Plan
• Order to Levy and Collect Taxes - Wake County
• Voluntary annexation petitions for 0 Sunset Lake Road/Randall Farm Road and 8514 Purfoy Road

The Fuquay‑Varina Town Board met on June 2, 2025 at Town Hall. Commissioners approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was made by Mayor Pro‑Tem Marilyn Gardner, seconded by Commissioner Bryan Haynes, and passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the FY 2026 Operating Budget and a wastewater system development fee analysis. The meeting includes first readings for several zoning map amendments and town code updates.

• Public Hearing: FY 2026 Operating Budget and Five-Year Plan
• Public Hearing: Wastewater System Development Fee Analysis Report
• Zoning Map Amendment first readings for 305 Jones Road, 207 Railroad Street, and 834 Wilbon Road
• Town Code Amendments for 2040 Community Vision Land Use Plan and Comprehensive Transportation Plan
• Ordinance for speed limit concurrence on NCDOT Angier Road

The Board unanimously adopted the Water and Wastewater System Development Fee Analysis, setting fees at the maximum allowed by state law. It also approved the special event permit for the Chamber's Run the Quay race, selected three on‑call sanitary‑sewer evaluation firms, and adopted two budget amendments to recognize insurance proceeds for the Arts Center and the NC 55 Greenway crossing. All consent‑agenda items were approved without recorded dissent.

• Approved April 15, 2025 Budget Workshop and May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Water and Wastewater System Development Fee Analysis (5-0)
• Approved Special Event Application and Amplified Sound Permit for Run the Quay event
• Approved selection of on‑call sanitary sewer evaluation firms CHA Consulting, Inc., Duke's, and VisionNC
• Approved Budget Amendment BA-25-33 recognizing insurance proceeds for the Arts Center
• Approved Budget Amendment BA-25-32 recognizing insurance proceeds for NC 55 Greenway crossing

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding three zoning map amendments and two town code amendments. These items involve land use and transportation plan updates for the town.

• Zoning and Land Use Plan Amendment for Concept 8 Holdings, LLC at 305 Jones Road
• Zoning and Land Use Plan Amendment for Mauldin-Watkins Surveying, PA at 207 Railroad Street
• Zoning Map Amendment for Raleigh Smiles, LLC at 834 Wilbon Road
• Town Code Amendment for 2040 Community Vision Land Use Plan Amendment #1
• Town Code Amendment for 2040 Comprehensive Transportation Plan Amendment #1

The board approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved a zoning map amendment and land‑use plan change for 305 Jones Road, moving it from Residential Low Density to Residential High‑Density Conditional and changing the classification to Multi‑Family Neighborhood, with a 6‑0 vote. The board also approved a rezoning of 207 Railroad Street from Residential Medium Density to General Commercial Conditional and changed its classification to Suburban Commercial, also by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes from March 17, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 305 Jones Road to RHD-CZD and LUP change to MFN (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 207 Railroad Street to GC-CZD and LUP change to SC (6-0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Fuquay-Varina Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss updates on multiple capital projects, including park land acquisition of 100+ acres, design phases for the Public Service Center and Action Park parking lot, and lighting at Banks Road Park. The board will also hear a youth sports update and consider meeting schedule and vacancy issues. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are presented for discussion and staff briefing.

• Park land acquisition (100+ acres)
• Public Service Center Phase II Design
• Willow Lakes Park Parking Lot
• Banks Road Park Multi-purpose Field LED Lighting
• Youth Sports Update – Spring 2025

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the November 11, 2024 meeting. The motion was made by Keith Willis Jr., seconded by Sheree Ward, and passed unanimously. No other actions or approvals were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved November 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive presentations on the FY 26 Operating Budget and a Compensation and Classification Report. The meeting includes votes on real property purchases and budget amendments for town projects.

• Presentation of FY 26 Operating Budget and Five-Year Operating and Capital Plan
• Purchase and sale agreement for real property at 129 North Main Street and 0 Ellis Street
• Budget and project ordinance amendments for the Sanford Conveyance Project
• Contract approval for FY 2024-2025 Audit with Cherry Bekaert, LLP
• Scope and fee proposal for Police Department Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study

The Board approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 regular meeting with a unanimous vote. The remainder of the agenda consisted of recognitions, proclamations, and a compensation and classification presentation, none of which were voted on.

• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous 4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including contract extension amendments for economic development incentives with McRolling Properties LLC and WisemanPlus Dev Co LLC, several special event permits (Mason Jar Lager Co. live band and wrestling, FVDA Dinner in Downtown), declaring surplus a street sweeper and two fire pumpers, and budget amendments recognizing police and fire donations. An administrative report includes a sewer fee-in-lieu agreement for Buffaloe Run Subdivision. The meeting also features proclamations for Arbor Day and Small Business Week, employee recognitions, and updates on upcoming community events.

• Contract extension amendments for local economic development incentive agreements with McRolling Properties LLC and WisemanPlus Dev Co LLC
• Special event and amplified sound permits: Mason Jar Lager Co. (live band and GOUGE Wrestling) and FVDA Dinner in Downtown (road closure)
• Surplus of Unit 2 Johnston Street Sweeper and Units 128 (2009 Pierce Contender Pumper) and 125 (2005 KME Predator Pumper)
• Budget amendments: $400 donation to Police Department (Junior Woman's Club) and $1,100 donation to Fire Department (Women's Club and Junior Women's Club)
• Sewer fee-in-lieu agreement for Buffaloe Run Subdivision

The Board approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting unanimously. It approved several special event and amplified sound permits for May 2025, extended two local economic development incentive agreements, declared surplus equipment for sale on GovDeals, and approved a project ordinance amendment to reallocate unused library renovation funds.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Special Event and Amplified Sound Permit for Mason Jar Lager Co. live band event, May 10, 2025
• Approved Special Event, Road Closure, and Amplified Sound Permit for Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association dinner, May 3, 2025
• Approved Special Event and Amplified Sound Permit for GOUGE Wrestling at Mason Jar Lager Co., May 3, 2025
• Approved Second Amendment to McRolling Properties LLC Local Economic Development Incentive Agreement (extension to Aug 31, 2025)
• Approved First Amendment to WisemanPlus Dev Co, LLC Local Economic Development Incentive Agreement (extension to Dec 31, 2026)
• Approved surplus and GovDeals sale of Unit 2 Johnston Street Sweeper
• Approved surplus and GovDeals sale of Unit 125 (2005 KME Predator Pumper) and Unit 128 (2009 Pierce Contender Pumper)

Board of Commissioners

The Town Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two voluntary annexation petitions, three zoning map amendments, and a Land Development Ordinance amendment. Presentations include an update from WakeMed, the 2024 community survey, and a redesigned town website. The board will also consider a preliminary subdivision plat, a utility allocation request, and a consultant selection for a police department needs assessment.

• Voluntary annexation petition for 2401 N Broad Street (Haddock Properties V LLC)
• Voluntary annexation petition for 614 Old Honeycutt Road (614 Old Honeycutt LLC)
• Zoning map amendment for 501, 509, & 517 Sunset Drive (DRB Group North Carolina LLC)
• Zoning map amendment and land use plan amendment for 900 & 904 W Academy Street (Steve Hamilton)
• Town Code Amendment: Land Development Ordinance Amendment #29

The Fuquay-Varina Town Board unanimously approved two voluntary annexation ordinances, adding 3.168 acres at 2401 N Broad Street and 18.8218 acres at 614 Old Honeycutt Road to the town limits. It also approved two zoning map amendments, reclassifying 17.21 acres on Sunset Drive to Town Center Residential and 1.233 acres on W Academy Street to General Commercial Conditional, along with a related land‑use plan change. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved annexation ordinance N-25-19 for 3.168 acres at 2401 N Broad Street (5-0)
• Approved annexation ordinance N-25-20 for 18.8218 acres at 614 Old Honeycutt Road (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment N-25-21 for 17.21 acres at 501, 509, & 517 Sunset Drive (5-0)
• Approved zoning map and land use plan amendment N-25-22 for 1.233 acres at 900 & 904 W Academy Street (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda including voluntary annexations, budget amendments, and special event permits. They will also vote on several administrative reports, such as awarding a construction contract for the Public Service Center Phase II, approving design contracts for pedestrian improvements, and financing new fire engines. First readings of three zoning map amendments and a land development ordinance amendment are scheduled for discussion.

• Budget Amendment for Police Department insurance proceeds: $17,799 (BA-25-20)
• Surety/Bond for Carolina Gardens subdivision road improvements: $109,937.50
• CMAR Contract Award and Project Ordinance for Public Service Center Phase II
• Design Contract Award for Lincoln Heights Pedestrian Improvements Project
• Financing for purchase of new fire engines

The Board unanimously approved two voluntary annexation petitions for properties on N Broad Street and Old Honeycutt Road, and a $415,723.88 fee‑in‑lie payment for roadway improvements tied to the Academy Village Mixed‑Use Project. It also approved a $17,799 budget amendment for police vehicle insurance proceeds, a $109,937.50 surety for Carolina Gardens road work, and special event/amplified sound permits for the National Day of Prayer and First Fridays Downtown. Finally, the Board authorized the CMAR contract with Edifice General Contractors, the associated project ordinance amendment, and a $112,300 budget amendment for Public Service Center Phase II.

• Approved voluntary annexation petition for 2401 N Broad Street (Resolution 25-1915/25-1916) (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary annexation petition for 614 Old Honeycutt Road (Resolution 25-1917/25-1918) (unanimous)
• Approved fee‑in‑lie payment of $415,723.88 for Academy Village Mixed‑Use Project (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment of $17,799 for Police Department insurance proceeds (unanimous)
• Approved surety of $109,937.50 for Carolina Gardens Subdivision road improvements (unanimous, subject to attorney review)
• Approved special event and amplified sound permit for National Day of Prayer, May 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved special event and amplified sound permit for First Fridays Downtown, Apr 4 2025–Mar 6 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved CMAR contract with Edifice General Contractors, project ordinance amendment, and $112,300 budget amendment for Public Service Center Phase II (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on four zoning map amendment requests, a combined zoning map and land use plan amendment, and a town code amendment to the Land Development Ordinance (LDO Amendment #29). Additionally, the board will consider a preliminary subdivision plat for Springvale South Subdivision and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Zoning map amendment by DRB Group North Carolina, LLC at 501, 509, & 517 Sunset Drive (PINs 0656755149, 0656759633, 0656756659) - REZ-2024-12
• Zoning map and land use plan amendment by Steve Hamilton at 900 & 904 W Academy Street (PINs 0656360283, 0656269149) - REZ-2024-19
• Zoning map amendment by Brian Duncan at 304 E Broad Street (PIN 0667012564) - REZ-2024-21
• Town code amendment (LDO Amendment #29) - CTA-2025-01
• Preliminary subdivision plat for Springvale South Subdivision - SUB-PR-2024-07

The Planning Board voted 7-0 to recommend approval of a zoning map amendment for 501, 509, and 517 Sunset Drive, changing 17.21 acres from Residential Agricultural and Residential Low Density to Town Center Residential. The board also recommended approval of two other rezoning requests and a Land Development Ordinance amendment, and tabled one rezoning request to the April 21 meeting.

• Approved minutes from February 17, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Recommended approval of REZ-2024-12, Sunset Drive rezoning to Town Center Residential (7-0)
• Recommended approval of REZ-2024-19, W Academy Street rezoning to General Commercial Conditional and Land Use Plan amendment (7-0)
• Tabled REZ-2024-21, 304 E Broad Street rezoning, to April 21, 2025 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of REZ-2025-01, 629 W Academy Street rezoning to Neighborhood Commercial Conditional (7-0)
• Recommended approval of CTA-2025-01, Land Development Ordinance Amendment #29 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of preliminary subdivision plat for Springvale South (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a voluntary annexation petition for 1655 Holland Road and three zoning map amendments for properties on Johnson Pond Road, Purfoy Road, and North Broad Street. The consent agenda includes a $100,000 budget amendment for water line repairs, utility allocations, and special event permits. A contract award for the N. Ennis St. Waterline Replacement Project will also be presented.

• Voluntary annexation petition for 1655 Holland Road (Dorsey A. Jackson, Jr. & Diana Jackson Smail)
• Zoning map amendment for New Waters Recovery North Carolina RTC at 6321 Johnson Pond Road
• Zoning map amendment for Holland South Estates at 8514 Purfoy Road
• Zoning map amendment for MacKenan Property Group at 1900 & 1924 North Broad Street and 0 Dickens Road
• Contract award for N. Ennis St. Waterline Replacement Project

The Fuquay-Varina Town Board approved a voluntary annexation for 26.3 acres at 1655 Holland Road, a zoning change for a substance abuse treatment facility at 6321 Johnson Pond Road, a residential rezoning at 8514 Purfoy Road, and a commercial rezoning at 1900 & 1924 N. Broad Street. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also awarded a $1.7 million waterline replacement contract and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved voluntary annexation of 26.324 acres at 1655 Holland Road (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to O&I-CZD for a treatment facility at 6321 Johnson Pond Road (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to RMD-CZD for 24.07 acres at 8514 Purfoy Road (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to GC-CZD for 10.182 acres at 1900 & 1924 N. Broad St. and 0 Dickens Rd. (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including special event permits, recreation fee-in-lieu, and budget amendments (5-0)
• Awarded $1,745,457.10 contract to Pipeline Utilities, Inc. for N. Ennis St. waterline replacement (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. The meeting includes first readings for three zoning map amendments and several special event permits. The Board will also review a $5,000 donation to the Fire Department.

• Pre-Budget Public Input Hearing for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Zoning Map Amendments for 6321 Johnson Pond Road, 8514 Purfoy Road, and 1900 & 1924 North Broad Street
• Budget Amendment to recognize a $5,000 donation to the Fire Department
• Voluntary Annexation Petition for 1655 Holland Road
• Contract award for HL-0042 Judd Parkway and Highway 55 Intersection Improvements

The board unanimously approved a $1,908,050.75 construction contract with S.T. Wooten for the Judd Parkway and Highway 55 intersection improvements, along with a $1.8 million budget amendment. It also unanimously approved all consent agenda items, including a voluntary annexation petition, a $65,727.50 roadway fee-in-lieu payment, and several special event permits. The board selected Edifice Construction as the best-qualified firm for Construction Management at Risk services for the Public Service Center Phase II project. A pre-budget public hearing was held for the FY 2025-2026 budget, with one resident speaking about museum expansion.

• Awarded $1,908,050.75 contract to S.T. Wooten for Judd Parkway/Highway 55 intersection improvements (5-0)
• Approved $1.8M budget amendment and project ordinance amendment for intersection project (5-0)
• Selected Edifice Construction as best-qualified CMAR firm for Public Service Center Phase II (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including voluntary annexation petition for 26.324 acres (5-0)
• Approved $65,727.50 roadway fee-in-lieu payment for Everbrook Academy project (5-0)
• Approved special event permits for Chili Cook-off, Mason Jar Lager Co., and Fainting Goat fundraiser (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for fire department donation and utilities pump (5-0)
• Approved resolutions for Cost Principles Policy and Internal Control Policy for ARP/CSLFRF funds (5-0)

Planning Board

The Fuquay-Varina Planning Board will hold public hearings on three zoning map amendment requests, two of which also involve land use plan amendments. The board will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes and receive a staff report.

• Public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment & Land Use Plan Amendment – New Waters Recovery North Carolina RTC, LLC at 6321 Johnson Pond Road (REZ-2024-17)
• Public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment – Holland South Estates, LLC at 8514 Purfoy Road (REZ-2024-18)
• Public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment & Land Use Plan Amendment – MacKenan Property Group at 1900 & 1924 North Broad Street and 0 Dickens Road (REZ-2024-20)

The Fuquay-Varina Planning Board recommended approval of three rezoning requests: REZ-2024-17 (New Waters Recovery) with added conditions, REZ-2024-18 (Holland South Estates), and REZ-2024-20 (MacKenan Property Group). All recommendations passed unanimously or with one recusal. The board also approved the January 14, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes from January 14, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Recommended approval of REZ-2024-17, 6321 Johnson Pond Road, with added condition of voluntary, adults-only facility (7-0)
• Recused Chair Andy Petty from REZ-2024-18 discussion and action (6-0)
• Recommended approval of REZ-2024-18, 8514 Purfoy Road, from RA to RMD-CZD (6-0)
• Recommended approval of REZ-2024-20, 1900 & 1924 N. Broad St & 0 Dickens Rd, to GC-CZD with Land Use Plan amendment (7-0)
• Received Planning Staff Report as information (no action)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to abandon and close Sunset Drive right-of-way. They are also set to decide on a zoning map amendment for 426 and 428 Longfellow Street, tabled from January. The consent agenda includes recreation fee-in-lieu payments for two subdivisions, utility allocations, budget amendments, a code amendment for handicapped parking on Spring Avenue, and a settlement agreement for the Alston Ridge Greenway easement. Administrative reports cover a preliminary subdivision plat, Library Park design, a supplemental funding agreement for SE Judd Parkway and Jones Street sidewalk projects, and a purchase agreement for 101 North Main Street.

• Zoning map amendment for 426 & 428 Longfellow Street (REZ-2024-14)
• Public hearing on abandonment of Sunset Drive right-of-way (SC-2024-03)
• Recreation fee-in-lieu payments for Truelove Farms and The Grove at Mineral Spring subdivisions
• Budget amendments: $4,079 for insurance proceeds and $2,775 for youth athletic scholarship donation
• Agreement to purchase 101 North Main Street (budget amendment BA-25-14)

The Board approved the purchase of 101 North Main Street for $1.5 million, funded from the General Fund, to secure property for a future public space. A rezoning request for 426 & 428 Longfellow Street was effectively denied after no motion was made. The Board also approved the closure of Sunset Drive, several consent agenda items, and contracts for design and road projects.

• Approved purchase of 101 N. Main St. for $1.5M (5-0)
• Rezoning for 426 & 428 Longfellow St. died for lack of a second; no motion made
• Approved closure of Sunset Drive right-of-way (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including recreation fees, utility allocations, and budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Truelove Farms subdivision (5-0)
• Awarded $214,000 design contract to Site Collaborative for Library Park (5-0)
• Approved supplemental funding for SE Judd Parkway and Jones Street sidewalk projects (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Town Board held a retreat to review the General Fund and Utility Enterprise Fund financial forecasts, which both project surpluses. The board discussed community survey results and the status of the town's strategic plan and employee compensation study.

• General Fund forecast projects a fund balance increase of approximately $3.56 million for FY 2025
• Utility Fund forecast projects a year-end surplus of $8.9 million
• Proposed employee pay adjustments: 3% option costing $576,726 or 5% option costing $961,210
• Active LAPP and Town-funded transportation projects totaling $20,501,080
• State and locally bond-funded transportation projects totaling $33,834,691 through 2026

At a two-day retreat, the Fuquay-Varina Town Board reviewed financial forecasts and strategic plans, concurring with management recommendations on several key items. They endorsed a 15% utility rate increase for FY26, a $38.7 million five-year parks plan funded by a Limited Obligation Bond, and a plan to add police officers and relocate a fire station. The board also agreed to seek cost-sharing for two transportation projects and to continue allowing Town Center Residential zoning.

• Concurred with 15% utility rate increase for FY26 (projected $122.35 to $140.71 monthly bill)
• Concurred with $38.7M Five-Year Parks Plan funded via Limited Obligation Bond
• Directed planning for fire station #3 relocation and fifth station within 5 years
• Concurred with adding police officers to maintain 1.6 per 1,000 residents ratio
• Concurred with seeking cost-sharing for Lincoln Heights Pedestrian Improvements and Bowling Road/S. Main Street Phase 1 design
• Concurred with FY26 youth sport fee increases ($5 for baseball, softball, basketball, flag football)
• Decided to continue allowing Town Center Residential (TCR) zoning as an option
• Directed management to evaluate downtown projects without raising property tax rate

Board of Commissioners

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning map amendment for two properties on Longfellow Street. The consent agenda includes several items, such as fee-in-lieu requests, a town code amendment for on-street handicapped parking on Spring Avenue, and a settlement agreement for a greenway easement. Administrative reports cover a proposed abandonment of a portion of First Street and supplemental funding agreements for roadway and sidewalk projects. Other business includes announcements for a police department event, a Black History month event, and a Coffee with a Cop session.

• Zoning Map Amendment for 426 & 428 Longfellow Street (REZ-2024-14)
• Town Code Amendment to Section 127 – Spaces Reserved for Handicapped – On-Street Parking at Spring Avenue
• Settlement Agreement and General Release for Alston Ridge Greenway Easement
• Resolution Declaring Intent to Close First Street and portion of unnamed alley (SC-2024-02)
• Supplemental Funding Agreement for BL-0054 SE Judd Parkway Improvements Project

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a preliminary subdivision plat for Truelove Farms (SUB-PR-2024-08). The board will also elect a vice-chair for 2025 and approve minutes from the previous meeting. A planning staff report is scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2024
• Election of Planning Board Vice-Chair 2025
• Preliminary Subdivision Plat – Truelove Farms Subdivision (SUB-PR-2024-08)
• Public hearing (no specific item listed in the agenda)
• Planning Staff Report

The Fuquay-Varina Planning Board approved the minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting and elected Nolan Perry as Vice-Chair for 2025. The board also recommended approval of the preliminary subdivision plat for Truelove Farms at 7650 Truelove Road. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved minutes from December 16, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Elected Nolan Perry as Vice-Chair for term through December 2025 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Truelove Farms preliminary subdivision plat SUB-PR-2024-08 (7-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Adjustment will hold a largely administrative meeting. They will approve minutes from December 9, 2024, administer the oath of office to new members, and elect a vice-chair for 2025. No public hearings or substantive zoning matters are scheduled.

• Administration of Oath of Office and introduction of new Board members
• Election of Board of Adjustment Vice-Chair for 2025
• Approval of minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting

The Fuquay-Varina Board of Adjustment held a routine meeting, administering oaths to three new members, approving the previous minutes, and electing Andrew Rubley as vice-chair for 2025. No substantive land-use decisions were made; the board also noted there would be no February meeting due to lack of submittals.

• Administered oath of office to new members Chris Goins, Christian Matthews, Thomas Gallo
• Approved December 16, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Elected Andrew Rubley as Vice-Chair for term through December 2025 (6-0)
• Adjourned at 7:06 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a street name change for Dublin Creek Drive to Meadow Walk Drive, and two zoning map amendments at 426 & 428 Longfellow Street and 10101 & 10125 Division Drive. Consent agenda items include a budget schedule, surplus equipment, code amendment, abandonment of Sunset Drive right-of-way, and a $724,429.69 surety for a Midtown Subdivision model home. Contract awards for pavement preservation and Downtown Varina pedestrian improvements are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on zoning map amendment for 426 & 428 Longfellow Street (PINs 0657704319 & 0657703399)
• Public hearing on zoning map amendment for 10101 & 10125 Division Drive (PINs 0688568056 & 0688557830)
• Resolution for street name change: Dublin Creek Drive to Meadow Walk Drive
• Contract award for 2024-2025 Pavement Preservation Project
• Contract award and budget amendment for BL-0022 Downtown Varina Pedestrian Improvements

The Fuquay-Varina Town Board approved a resolution renaming Dublin Creek Drive to Meadow Walk Drive to avoid address confusion with a new subdivision connection. A zoning request for two townhouses at 426 & 428 Longfellow Street was tabled until January 21, 2025, after commissioners expressed concerns about housing quality. The board also approved several contracts, including a $191,455.88 pavement preservation project and a $1,882,867 pedestrian improvements project.

• Approved street name change from Dublin Creek Drive to Meadow Walk Drive (5-0)
• Tabled zoning map amendment for 426 & 428 Longfellow Street until Jan 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment for 10101 & 10125 Division Drive to Research Light Industrial (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including FY 2025-2026 budget schedule, surplus equipment, code cleanup, Sunset Drive abandonment, and $724,429.69 surety (5-0)
• Awarded $191,455.88 contract to Pavement Technology, Inc. for pavement preservation (5-0)
• Approved $1,800,000 budget amendment and awarded $1,882,867 contract to Hollins Construction for Downtown Varina pedestrian improvements (5-0)
• Approved on-call engineering services agreements with six firms (5-0)