Wendell public meetings in 2024
42 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Wendell Planning Board will first adjust and approve its agenda and the October 2024 draft minutes. It will then discuss a request (CD24-03) to rezone about 16.74 acres from Rural Residential to a Neighborhood Center Conditional District to create Griffin Townes. A draft of the town’s Strategic Plan initiatives will also be presented.
- Adjustment and approval of the agenda
- Adjustment and approval of the October 2024 draft minutes
- Rezoning request CD24-03: 16.74 acres from Rural Residential (RR) to Neighborhood Center Conditional District (NC‑CD) for Griffin Townes
- Presentation of Draft Strategic Plan Initiatives
- Planning Director's report
The Wendell Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of a zoning map amendment (CD24-03) to rezone 16.74 acres at 1500 Eagle Rock Road from Rural Residential (RR) to Neighborhood Center Conditional District (NC-CD) for a 113-lot townhome community called Griffin Townes. The board also heard a presentation on draft 2025 Strategic Plan initiatives but took no action on it. The recommendation will go to the Town Board for final decision.
- Recommended approval of rezoning CD24-03 for 113-lot townhome community (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Heard presentation on draft Strategic Plan initiatives (no action)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board will vote on a fee‑in‑lie of $8,084.38 for roadway work on Aquila Valley Way in the Wendell Estates area. Commissioners will consider a Certificate of Sufficiency and set a public hearing date for a contiguous annexation of about 16.74 acres at 1500 Eagle Rock Road. The board will also approve the Wake County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan update and hear the Fiscal Year 2024 audit presentation.
- Fee‑in‑lie request of $8,084.38 for a segment of roadway construction on Aquila Valley Way within Wendell Estates.
- Certificate of Sufficiency and resolution fixing the public hearing date for a contiguous annexation of ~16.74 acres at 1500 Eagle Rock Road.
- Approval of the Wake County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
- Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit.
- Approval of the Summary of Minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting.
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 update to the Wake County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan in a 4-0 vote. The board also approved the agenda and consent agenda, which included a fee-in-lieu request for road construction, a certificate of sufficiency for a contiguous annexation, the Wake County Tax Report, and the summary of minutes from November 12, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted resolution approving 2025 Wake County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan update (4-0)
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Town Board will consider a consent agenda that includes a resolution to investigate a non‑contiguous annexation of about 9.9 acres at 952 & 948 Morphus Bridge Road and approve minutes from the October 14 meeting. Public hearings will be held on a rezoning request and a special‑use permit amendment for roughly 24.07 acres at 1408 & 0 Marshburn Road. The Board will also act on the FY 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #2, award a contract for a Compensation & Classification Study, and award a bid for the Carver Community Center at Pleasant Grove.
- Resolution to investigate non‑contiguous annexation of ~9.9 acres at 952 & 948 Morphus Bridge Road
- Public hearing on rezoning ~24.07 acres at 1408 & 0 Marshburn Rd from Residential Agricultural to Planned Unit Development
- Evidentiary hearing on special‑use permit amendment for NB Ammons Acres LLC for the same 24.07 acres
- Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #2
- Award contract for a Compensation & Classification Study
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning (PUD22-02B) and a special use permit (SUP24-02) to add 24.07 acres at 1408 and 0 Marshburn Road to a previously approved planned unit development. The board also approved a budget ordinance amendment, authorized a compensation study contract with Evergreen Solutions, and awarded a construction bid for the Carver Community Center at Pleasant Grove to Southway Builders Inc. All votes were 5-0.
- Approved rezoning PUD22-02B for 24.07 acres at Marshburn Rd (5-0)
- Approved special use permit SUP24-02 for same property (5-0)
- Approved Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #2 (5-0)
- Authorized Town Manager to negotiate/sign compensation study contract with Evergreen Solutions (5-0)
- Awarded Carver Community Center construction bid to Southway Builders Inc. (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The board will adjust and approve the agenda, then consider consent items including a Wake County tax report, approval of recent meeting minutes, and a request to grant a fiber easement on Lake Glad Road to Duke Energy Progress, LLC. A public hearing will be held to annex and rezone approximately 60.95 acres (A23-10, CD23-07) from Wake County Residential 30 to Town of Wendell Residential -7 Conditional District to create a residential subdivision. Additional items include a request to temporarily close downtown streets for the Wendell Wonderland event on Dec 6, 2024, a joint use agreement for open‑space usage with Pleasant Grove, and Brownfield Program Task Orders 12 and 13.
- Grant fiber easement across Lake Glad Road to Duke Energy Progress, LLC
- Public hearing to annex and rezone ~60.95 acres for a residential subdivision
- Temporary closure of downtown streets for Wendell Wonderland event on Dec 6, 2024
- Joint use agreement between Pleasant Grove and Town of Wendell for open‑space usage
- Brownfield Program Task Orders 12 and 13
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners approved the agenda, consent agenda, and a 60.95-acre annexation and rezoning for a residential subdivision at 1013 Lake Glad Road. The board also approved temporary downtown street closures for the upcoming Wendell Wonderland event, a joint use agreement for Pleasant Grove open space, and Brownfield program task orders 12 and 13. All votes passed unanimously.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Wake County Tax Report, meeting minutes, and a fiber easement to Duke Energy Progress, LLC (5-0)
- Approved annexation (A23-10) and rezoning (CD23-07) of approximately 60.95 acres at 1013 Lake Glad Road to R7-CD with 18 conditions (5-0)
- Approved temporary closure of requested downtown streets for Wendell Wonderland on December 6, 2024 (5-0)
- Authorized Town Manager to sign Joint Use Agreement for Pleasant Grove Open Space (5-0)
- Approved task orders 12 and 13 of the Town's Service Agreement with Geosyntec (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Appearance Commission
The Appearance Commission will meet to discuss decorating contests for Halloween and the Christmas/Holiday season. The body will also hold an election for a Chairperson and Vice-Chair.
- Discussion on Halloween Decorating Contest
- Discussion on Christmas/Holiday Decorating Contest
- Election of Appearance Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chair
The Wendell Appearance Commission met and discussed plans for the upcoming Halloween and Christmas/holiday decorating contests, including rules, sign-up timelines, and potential categories. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily a discussion session. The commission also received an update on the Daniel Boone statue project, noting that it will need to go to the Town Board due to budget considerations.
- Approved agenda and August 5, 2024 minutes (motion by Sanderson, second by Benson)
- Discussed Halloween decorating contest rules, including family-friendly and sensory-friendly considerations
- Discussed Christmas/holiday decorating contest timeline and potential categories
- Discussed Daniel Boone statue update, noting need for Town Board approval due to budget
Planning Board
The Wendell Planning Board will meet to discuss a request to rezone approximately 24.07 acres at 1408 Marshburn Road. The proposal seeks to change the land from Wake County Residential 40 and Wendell Residential Agriculture to a Planned Unit Development.
- Rezoning request for 24.07 acres at 1408 Marshburn Road (PUD22-02B)
The Planning Board voted 6-3 to recommend approval of PUD22-02B, a rezoning of approximately 24.07 acres along Marshburn Road from Wake County R-40 and Wendell RA to Town of Wendell PUD22-02. The amendment adds acreage to the previously approved Ammons residential PUD, allowing up to 97 additional residential units (from 1,833 to 1,930). The recommendation now goes to the Board of Commissioners for a final decision.
- Recommended approval of PUD22-02B rezoning for 24.07 acres (6-3)
- Approved meeting agenda unanimously
- Approved previous meeting minutes unanimously
- Adjourned meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Town Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a zoning text amendment and the annexation of 10.71 acres on Lions Club Road. The meeting includes decisions on road maintenance transfers, speed limit reduction requests, and a contract for a Public Works Yard Facility.
- Public hearing for non-contiguous annexation of 10.71 acres at 1069 Lions Club Road
- Resolution to convey real property to Habitat For Humanity of Wake County, INC. for affordable housing
- Fee-in-lieu request of $81,496 for roadway construction in the Edwards Development
- Contract award to H.G. Reynolds Company, Inc. for the Public Works Yard Facility
- Requests to NCDOT for speed limit reductions on Old Battle Bridge Road and Wendell Falls Parkway
The Board awarded a construction contract for the Public Works Yard Facility and authorized land conveyance to Habitat for Humanity of Wake County. The Board also approved two speed limit reduction requests to NCDOT and denied one annexation request.
- Awarded Public Works Yard Facility construction contract to H.G. Reynolds Company, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved conveyance of real property to Habitat for Humanity of Wake County, Inc. (5-0)
- Denied annexation request for 10.71 acres at 1069 Lions Club Road (5-0)
- Approved UDO text amendment requiring all lots to front on public street or space (5-0)
- Requested NCDOT reduce speed limit on Old Battle Bridge Road from 55 to 35 mph (5-0)
- Requested NCDOT reduce speed limit on Wendell Falls Parkway from 45 to 35 mph (5-0)
- Approved taking over maintenance of Taylor Road and Hollybrook Road from NCDOT (5-0)
- Tabled loan forgiveness request for Anderson-Hood Property Historic Preservation (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special-called strategic planning retreat. The session consists of a presentation and discussion regarding strategic planning initiatives.
- Strategic Planning Initiatives presentation and discussion
The Board held a strategic planning retreat to discuss future growth and goals. No formal motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the session. The meeting adjourned after discussions on five strategic goals.
- Strategic planning work session held (no votes recorded)
- Board discussed five strategic plan goals
- Meeting adjourned at 12:43 p.m.
Planning Board
The Wendell Planning Board will meet to approve meeting minutes and consider two items of new business: a request to rezone approximately 59.6 acres for a residential subdivision and a text amendment requiring all lots to front on public streets.
- Rezoning request for 59.6 acres from WC R-30 to R7-CD
- Text amendment to Unified Development Ordinance Section 4.2A
- Approval of July 15, 2024 Planning Board minutes
- Planning Director's update
- Adjustment and approval of agenda and minutes
The Wendell Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of a rezoning request for approximately 59.6 acres off Lake Glad Road, from Wake County Residential 30 to Residential-7 Conditional District, to allow a 235-lot single-family subdivision. The board also unanimously approved a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance allowing townhome lots in certain downtown districts to be platted off a private drive or easement under specific conditions. Both recommendations will go to the Town Board for final action.
- Recommended approval of rezoning CD23-07 for 59.6 acres at 1013 Lake Glad Road (unanimous)
- Approved text amendment ZTA24-03 to UDO Section 4.2A allowing townhome lots on private drives in DMX and NC zones (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several non-contiguous annexations. The body will also consider a resolution for the final approval of debt related to a new Public Works Yard.
- Debt approval for a new Public Works Yard
- Public hearing for annexation of 0.62 acres at 474 Liles Dean Road
- Public hearing for annexations at 200 Chevrolet Way, 700 Wendell Falls Parkway, and 2350 Wendell Boulevard
- Investigation of non-contiguous annexation for 3.064 acres at 1408 Marshburn Road
- Public hearing date setting for annexations at 1013 Lake Glad Road (60.95 acres) and 1069 Lions Club Road (10.71 acres)
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners approved three annexation requests and authorized financing for a new Public Works Yard. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with three commissioners present. The meeting was procedural and included no public comments on the annexations.
- Approved annexation of 0.62 acres at 474 Liles Dean Road (3-0)
- Approved annexations at 200 Chevrolet Way, 700 Wendell Falls Parkway, and 2350 Wendell Boulevard (3-0)
- Adopted resolution authorizing financing for new Public Works Yard (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda including annexation investigation and public hearing dates (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Appearance Commission
The Appearance Commission will adjust and approve the agenda and the March 4, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioners will receive updates on the public art plan survey results and the downtown streetscape plan survey results. The commission will consider ethics agreements. Members will elect a chairperson and a vice‑chair.
- Adjustment and approval of agenda and March 4, 2024 minutes
- Update on public art plan survey results
- Update on downtown streetscape plan survey results
- Consideration of ethics agreements
- Election of commission chairperson and vice‑chair
The Appearance Commission reviewed survey results for the Public Art Plan and Downtown Streetscape Plan. Staff presented data on resident feedback, including support for public art and issues with sprinklers in downtown buildings. No new projects were approved or denied; the meeting served as an informational update.
- Agenda and March 4, 2024 minutes approved (motion by Andrea Burnham, seconded by Kaitlyn Sanderson)
- Public Art Plan survey results reviewed
- Downtown Streetscape Plan survey results reviewed
- Meeting adjourned (motion by Andrea Burnham, seconded by Kaitlyn Sanderson)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several annexation requests for properties on Lake Glad Road, Lions Club Road, Eagle Rock Road, Liles Dean Road, Chevrolet Way, Wendell Falls Parkway, and Wendell Boulevard. The meeting includes a presentation on the police department's community engagement plan and a review of firms for the Pleasant Grove Community Center construction.
- Annexation investigations for 1013 Lake Glad Road (60.95 acres), 1069 Lions Club Road (10.71 acres), and 1500 Eagle Rock Road (16.74 acres)
- Public hearing date setting for annexations at 474 Liles Dean Road, 200 Chevrolet Way, 700 Wendell Falls Parkway, and 2350 Wendell Boulevard
- Wendell Police Department Community Engagement Plan presentation
- Ratification of recommended prequalified firms for Pleasant Grove Community Center construction
- First Amendment to Streetlight Services agreement with Hollybrook Association
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners met on September 9, 2024, and approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously (5-0). The consent agenda included resolutions to investigate or schedule public hearings for several annexations, approval of prior minutes, and other routine items. The board also approved a grant application for the Great Trails State Program, ratified a list of prequalified firms for the Pleasant Grove Community Center construction, and authorized the Town Manager to sign a streetlight reimbursement agreement with Hollybrook Association.
- Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including annexation resolutions and minutes (5-0)
- Approved Great Trails State Program grant application and authorized Mayor to sign certification (5-0)
- Approved and ratified list of recommended prequalified firms for Pleasant Grove Community Center construction (5-0)
- Authorized Town Manager to sign First Amendment streetlight reimbursement agreement with Hollybrook Association (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will review a request to rezone about .34 acres at 212 Wendell Falls Parkway, changing the designation from Residential 3 to Downtown Mixed‑Use. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and minutes, ethics agreements, and the swearing‑in and election of new board members. A planning director update will also be presented.
- R24-02: Request to rezone .34 acres at 212 Wendell Falls Parkway from Residential 3 to Downtown Mixed‑Use
- Adjustment and approval of the agenda
- Adjustment and approval of the May 20, 2024 meeting minutes
- Ethics agreements
- Swearing in of new Planning Board members and election of chairperson and vice‑chair
The Wendell Planning Board unanimously approved a rezoning request (R24-02) for approximately 0.34 acres at 212 Wendell Falls Parkway from Residential 3 (R3) to Downtown Mixed-Use (DMX), despite staff recommending denial due to inconsistency with the comprehensive plan. The board also swore in new members, elected officers, and signed ethics agreements.
- Approved rezoning R24-02 for 212 Wendell Falls Parkway from R3 to DMX (unanimous)
- Swore in new Planning Board members Gregory Hopkins Jr., William Caleb Sanderson, Felicia Downing, and Jonathan Olson
- Re-elected Benjamin Griffin as Chairman and elected Jonathan Olson as Vice-Chairman
- Approved the meeting minutes unanimously
- Signed ethics agreements for all board members
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board will consider several annexation investigations, street ownership and renaming matters, and a new public works campus design. Commissioners will hold public hearings on a financing agreement for a Public Works Yard debt issuance, a rezoning of 212 Wendell Falls Parkway, and the renaming of Andromeda Avenue and part of Old Battle Bridge Road. The board will also adopt the FY 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #1 and authorize the East Wake Microtransit Agreement for the NE Smartride program.
- Public hearing and approval for Installment Financing Agreement Request for Proposals for the Public Works Yard Debt Issuance (Item 5.a)
- Public hearing to rezone approximately 0.34 acres at 212 Wendell Falls Parkway from Residential 3 to Downtown Mixed-Use (Item 5.b)
- Public hearing to rename Andromeda Avenue and a portion of Old Battle Bridge Road (Item 5.c)
- Adoption of FY 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #1 (Item 6.a)
- Authorize Town Manager to sign East Wake Microtransit Agreement for NE Smartride Program (Item 6.f)
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a 20-year financing agreement with Webster Bank for the new public works yard, adopted a preliminary findings resolution, and authorized the town manager to sign closing documents pending Local Government Commission approval. The board also approved a rezoning at 212 Wendell Falls Parkway from R3 to Downtown Mixed-Use, renamed Andromeda Avenue to Old Battle Bridge Road and part of Old Battle Bridge Road to Cotton Gin Road, and approved several administrative items including budget amendment, road closures, and a property purchase.
- Awarded 20-year financing bid to Webster Bank for public works yard (5-0)
- Adopted preliminary findings resolution for public works yard financing (5-0)
- Authorized town manager to sign loan closing documents pending LGC approval (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of 212 Wendell Falls Parkway from R3 to DMX (5-0)
- Approved renaming Andromeda Avenue to Old Battle Bridge Road and southern portion of Old Battle Bridge Road to Cotton Gin Road (5-0)
- Adopted FY 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #1 (5-0)
- Approved road closures and co-sponsorships for International Food and Music Festival, Harvest Festival, and Third Street Market (5-0)
- Awarded FY 2025 Resurfacing Contract to ST Wooton and authorized town manager to sign (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to discuss affordable housing. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 1:30 PM at Town Hall.
- Discussion of affordable housing
- Regular session at Town Hall, 409 Landing View Drive
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners met jointly with the Wake County Board of Commissioners on May 21, 2024, to discuss affordable housing in Wendell. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only and adjourned at 3:07 p.m.
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board will conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 (FY 2025) budget. It will also adopt several consent‑agenda items, including acceptance of streets in McKenzie Meadows Phase 1A, a portion of Eagle Rock Road at Wendell Boulevard, a fee‑in‑lie request for open space, and a resolution to investigate a non‑contiguous annexation of approximately 16.51 acres at 716 Old Battle Bridge Road. Administrative actions include a resolution to exchange properties for the old Town Hall, brownfield environmental assessments, and the closure of a right‑of‑way alley. Additional agenda items cover recognitions, committee updates, and a closed‑session meeting.
- Public Hearing for the FY 2024‑2025 (FY 2025) Budget
- Resolution accepting streets in McKenzie Meadows Phase 1A for town ownership and maintenance
- Acceptance of a portion of Eagle Rock Road at the intersection with Wendell Boulevard for town maintenance
- Resolution directing the Clerk to investigate a non‑contiguous annexation of approximately 16.51 acres at 716 Old Battle Bridge Road
- Resolution for the exchange of properties for the old Town Hall
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners approved a property exchange for the Old Town Hall properties, two Brownfield environmental assessment task orders, and a resolution of intent to close alleys between E Fourth and Fifth Streets. The board also made appointments to the Planning Board, Downtown Development Committee, and Parks and Recreation Commission. All votes were 5-0.
- Approved resolution for exchange of Old Town Hall properties (5-0)
- Approved Brownfield Task Order 09: Phase I ESA for W Fourth Street (5-0)
- Approved Brownfield Task Order 10: Phase I ESA for 1236 Wendell Falls Parkway (5-0)
- Adopted resolution of intent to close alleys between E Fourth/Fifth St and N Main/N Pine/N Cypress St; public hearing set for June 10 (5-0)
- Appointed William Caleb Sanderson and Jonathon Olson to Planning Board (terms to 2027); Felicia Downing for partial term to 2025
- Appointed Gregory Hopkins Jr. and Tevis High to Planning Board (ETJ) (terms to 2026)
- Appointed Brian Batchelor, Dustin Ingalls, Star Brantley-Jefferson, Natalie Pazmino, Lewis Hardee to Downtown Development Committee (terms to 2026)
- Appointed Geoff Sincavage to Parks and Recreation Commission (In Town) and Nate Creech (ETJ)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Board of Commissioners will meet to approve agenda items, hear public comments, and receive updates on public art, downtown streetscape, permitting, IT resiliency, and the 2025 strategic plan. The board will also consider a donation agreement and environmental assessments for a property at 21 W Boxley Drive.
- Public Art Plan Project Update Presentation
- Downtown Streetscape Plan Project Update Presentation
- Town of Wendell Permitting Update Presentation
- IT Resiliency Plan Presentation
- 2025 Strategic Plan Process Presentation
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners approved a donation agreement to receive property at 21 W Boxley Drive and authorized the Town Manager to sign it after legal review. They also approved a task order with Geosyntec for environmental site assessments on the same property. The meeting included presentations on the public art plan, downtown streetscape, permitting, IT resiliency, and the 2025 strategic plan, but no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
- Approved donation agreement for 21 W Boxley Drive and authorized Town Manager to sign (4-0)
- Approved Geosyntec Task Order 11 for environmental site assessments at 21 W Boxley Drive (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board will meet on June 24, 2024 to consider several agenda items. The consent agenda includes FY 2025 service contracts for HVAC, landscaping, janitorial, pest control, and elevator services. The board will also adopt an amendment to the FY 2024 year‑end budget ordinance and consider a request for temporary street closures for a fireworks display on July 2, 2024. Presentations on parks and recreation programs, the East Wake Senior Center, and the FY 2024 sidewalk program are scheduled.
- FY 2025 HVAC contract with Alford Mechanical
- FY 2025 landscaping services contract with Newcomb Landscaping
- FY 2025 janitorial services contract with Jani‑King
- Adoption of FY 2024 Year‑End Budget Ordinance Amendment
- Request for temporary street closures for fireworks at Wendell Community Park on July 2, 2024
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda, consent agenda (including FY2025 contracts for HVAC, landscaping, janitorial, pest control, and elevator services), the FY2024 year-end budget ordinance amendment, and temporary street closures for the July 2 fireworks display. Presentations on parks and recreation, the East Wake Senior Center, and the sidewalk program were given, with discussion on whether to create a separate Senior Advisory Commission.
- Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including FY2025 contracts with Alford Mechanical, Newcomb Landscaping, Jani-King, Capital Pest Services, and Kone Inc. (5-0)
- Adopted FY2024 year-end budget ordinance amendment (5-0)
- Authorized temporary street closures for fireworks at Wendell Community Park on July 2, 2024 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, budget ordinance, fee schedule, and pay plan. The meeting also includes requests for property and stormwater tax collection for FY 2025 and two annexation requests.
- FY 2025 Town of Wendell Budget, Budget Ordinance, Fee Schedule, and Pay Plan
- Contract with CHA Consulting for the Wendell Athletic Field Complex design
- Annexation of 21.37 acres at 617 Old Tarboro Road
- Annexation of 16.51 acres at 716 Old Battle Bridge Road
- Temporary closure of North Main Street for ProTown BMX Event
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners adopted the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, budget ordinance, fee schedule, and pay plan. The budget and budget ordinance passed 4-1, with Commissioner Braxton Honeycutt voting no; the fee schedule and pay plan passed 5-0. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included property tax and stormwater fee collection orders, a resolution for a retiring sergeant, a design contract for the athletic field complex, and two annexation public hearing dates.
- Adopted FY2025 Town of Wendell Budget (4-1)
- Approved FY2025 Budget Ordinance (4-1)
- Approved FY2025 Fee Schedule (5-0)
- Approved FY2025 Pay Plan (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including tax/stormwater collection orders, CHA Consulting design contract, and annexation hearing dates (5-0)
- Appointed Janaya Sadler and Zachary Lang to Board of Adjustment (In Town)
- Appointed Natasha Emmanuel, Andrea Burnham, Jordan Russell, and Kate Benson to Appearance Commission
- Entered and resumed from closed session (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners will consider three public hearings to annex and rezone approximately 37 acres of land, including a request to create a flex space complex on Old Battle Bridge Road. The meeting also includes a consent agenda authorizing the sale of surplus property and a survey task agreement with WithersRavenel.
- Public Hearing to annex and rezone 21.40 acres to create Old Tarboro Residential at 617 Old Tarboro Road
- Public Hearing to annex and rezone 16.51 acres to create a Flex Space Complex on Old Battle Bridge Road
- Resolution Authorizing Sale of Surplus Property by Electronic Auction
- Task Service Agreement with WithersRavenel to survey Town-Owned Property for Annexation
- Public Hearing to close rights-of-way for alleys between E Fourth Street and Fifth Street
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items, including the annexation and rezoning of 21.40 acres at 617 Old Tarboro Road to create the Old Tarboro Residential development, and a zoning text amendment to the arterial and collector street plan. The board also approved the annexation and rezoning of 16.51 acres on Old Battle Bridge Road for a flex space complex, and adopted an ordinance to close certain alleys with conditions. All votes were 5-0.
- Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including surplus property sale, survey agreement, and tax report (5-0)
- Approved annexation and rezoning of 21.40 acres at 617 Old Tarboro Road to NC-CD (5-0)
- Adopted zoning text amendment to arterial and collector street plan (5-0)
- Approved annexation and rezoning of 16.51 acres on Old Battle Bridge Road to CMX-CD (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance closing alleys between E Fourth/Fifth and Main/Pine/Cypress Streets with conditions (5-0)
- Entered closed session and resumed regular session (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Appearance Commission
The Wendell Appearance Commission will first adjust and approve the agenda and the draft minutes from November 6, 2023. Afterwards, the commission will discuss the town’s public art plan. No other items are listed for decision at this meeting.
- Adjustment and approval of the agenda and November 6, 2023 draft minutes (procedural)
- Discussion of the public art plan
The Wendell Appearance Commission met and discussed the upcoming Public Art Plan, including survey details and community engagement at the Food Truck Rodeo. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural.
- Approved agenda and November 6, 2023 minutes (motion by Brand, second by Rossi)
- Adjourned at 7:47 p.m. (motion by Brand, second by Burnham)
Planning Board
The Wendell Planning Board will hold a regular session to adjust and approve the agenda and minutes, then discuss two new business items: a text amendment to the Arterial and Collector Street Plan and a rezoning request for a 16.49-acre parcel on Old Battle Bridge Road from Neighborhood Center to Corridor Mixed-Use Conditional District.
- ZTA24-02: Text Amendment to the Arterial and Collector Street Plan in the Unified Development Ordinance
- CD23-06: Rezone 16.49 acres from Neighborhood Center (NC) to Corridor Mixed-Use Conditional District (CMX-CD) on Old Battle Bridge Road
The Wendell Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of a text amendment to delete a proposed Major Collector road from the Arterial and Collector Street Plan, citing environmental and preservation concerns. The board also unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning of 16.49 acres on Old Battle Bridge Road to allow a flex space complex. Both recommendations will go to the Board of Commissioners for final decision.
- Recommended approval of ZTA24-02 to delete proposed Major Collector road between Old Battle Bridge and Liles Dean Road (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of CD23-06 to rezone 16.49 acres from Neighborhood Center to Corridor Mixed-Use Conditional District (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Planning Board recommended approval for a rezoning request to allow four affordable homes on Harris Street. The board also recommended updating the Unified Development Ordinance to meet state environmental and stormwater regulations.
- Recommended approval of rezoning 1.17 acres at 10 & 20 Harris Street to Residential 4 (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of UDO text amendment ZTA24-01 for Environmental Protection (unanimous)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners approved a special use permit (SUP24-01) requested by Nikita Zhitov to allow dwelling-multifamily apartments at 10 S Main Street, with two conditions, on a 5-0 vote. The board also waived $310 in building permit fees for the Operation Coming Home project, authorized the Town Manager to sign an amended streetlight reimbursement agreement with Wendell Falls, approved a temporary closure of part of North Main Street for a ProTown BMX event, and authorized the Town Manager to negotiate a design contract for the Wendell Athletic Field Complex Project. A resolution on exchanging properties for the Old Town Hall properties was continued to the May 8, 2024 meeting, and the board approved amendments to the Town's personnel policies and a zoning text amendment updating UDO Chapter 6 on environmental protection.
- Approved special use permit SUP24-01 for multifamily apartments at 10 S Main Street with 2 conditions (5-0)
- Approved waiving $310 in Town building permit fees for the Operation Coming Home project (5-0)
- Authorized Town Manager to sign amended Streetlight Reimbursement Agreement with Wendell Falls (5-0)
- Approved temporary closing of North Main Street for the ProTown BMX event, with authorization for the scheduled or rain date (5-0)
- Accepted RFQ #2024-06 rankings and authorized Town Manager to negotiate a design services contract for the Wendell Athletic Field Complex Project (5-0)
- Continued the resolution for exchange of properties for the Old Town Hall properties to the May 8, 2024 Board Meeting (5-0)
- Approved Personnel Policies with two amendments, including retaining five consecutive days of leave language for Finance staff handling cash and adding a two-week prior-year leave requirement for payout eligibility (5-0)
- Adopted the ordinance for Zoning Text Amendment ZTA24-01 updating UDO Chapter 6 on environmental protection (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold public hearings on a rezoning request for properties at 10 & 20 Harris Street and an update to the Unified Development Ordinance's environmental protection chapter. The agenda also includes the adoption of updated financial goals and policies, as well as a discussion on proposed budget ordinance language. Routine consent items include approving minutes from previous meetings and a deed of easement for a sanitary sewer line at Hollybrook Park.
- Public Hearing to rezone approximately 1.17 acres at 10 & 20 Harris Street from Residential 2/Residential 3 Conditional to Residential 4
- Public Hearing on ZTA24-01 Update of UDO Chapter 6 – Environmental Protection
- Adoption of Updated Financial Goals & Policies
- Discussion on Proposed Budget Ordinance Language
- Approval of Deed of Easement With General Warranty for Sanitary Sewer Easement for Hollybrook Park
The Board approved a rezoning request for property at 10 & 20 Harris Street to Residential 4. Other actions included approving the 2024 Meet on Main event closures and updating financial policies.
- Approved rezoning of 1.17 acres at 10 & 20 Harris Street to Residential 4 (5-0)
- Approved temporary road closures and co-sponsorship for 2024 Meet on Main events (5-0)
- Adopted updated Financial Goals & Policies (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Hollybrook Park sewer easement and meeting schedule amendment (5-0)
- Tabled Zoning Text Amendment ZTA24-01 to April 22, 2024 (5-0)
- Tabled 2035 Wake County Transit Plan stakeholder identification to April 22, 2024 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on April 22, 2024. Town Manager Marc Collins presented the draft Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, and the Board discussed the proposal. The minutes do not record any vote, approval, or amendment to the budget.
- Town Manager Marc Collins presented draft Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
- Board discussed proposed budget (no vote recorded)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Board granted a special use permit for multifamily townhomes at 0 Martin Street and awarded two contracts for Wendell Boulevard improvements. A budget ordinance amendment was adopted, and a rezoning request for Old Tarboro Road was continued to June.
- Approved special use permit for multifamily townhomes at 0 Martin Street (5-0)
- Authorized contract with TransSystems for LAPP EB-6048 engineering and inspection services (5-0)
- Awarded construction contract to Fred Smith Company for Wendell Boulevard improvements (5-0)
- Adopted Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Ordinance Amendment #1 (5-0)
- Continued annexation and rezoning of 32.61 acres at 617 Old Tarboro Road to June 10, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Raleigh Water Deed of Easement and Wake County Tax Report (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a new sponsorship policy and awarded an auditor contract to Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams, & Co., P.A. The Board also approved the annexation of 0.16 acres on Martin Street and set a public hearing date for another annexation on Old Tarboro Road.
- Approved Town of Wendell Sponsorship Policy (5-0)
- Awarded auditor contract to Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams, & Co., P.A. (5-0)
- Approved annexation of 0.16 acres at 6824 Martin Street (5-0)
- Approved resolution fixing public hearing date for annexation of 29.26 acres at 617 Old Tarboro Road (5-0)
- Approved resolution requesting NCDOT abandon maintenance of East Third Street and North Pine Street for Town maintenance (5-0)
- Approved summary of minutes from Jan 8, Jan 22, and Feb 12, 2024 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners is holding a budget work session to review the capital/debt capacity, baseline budget, and financial forecasts. The agenda includes department achievements and challenges, outside funding requests, and major initiatives for personnel, capital, and operations. This is a discussion and planning session, not a final budget vote.
- Capital/debt capacity review
- Baseline budget discussion
- Outside funding requests
- Major initiatives: personnel, capital, operations
- Presentation by financial advisor Davenport & Company
The Board of Commissioners received presentations on capital debt capacity, budget projections, and department achievements. The Board discussed outside funding requests and major initiatives, but the minutes record no formal votes or decisions.
Planning Board
The Planning Board will consider a request to rezone approximately 3.06 acres from Wake County Heavy Commercial Conditional Use (CU-HC) to Town of Wendell Corridor Mixed-Use (CMX) zoning district. The board will also adjust and approve the agenda and minutes from October 2023.
- R23-07: Rezone 3.06 acres from CU-HC to CMX zoning district
The Wendell Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of zoning map amendment R23-07, which would rezone about 3.06 acres at 1001 Picayune Lane from Wake County Heavy Commercial Conditional Use (CU-HC) to Town of Wendell Corridor Mixed-Use (CMX). The recommendation, including a statement that the change is consistent with the Blueprint Wendell 2030 comprehensive plan and reasonable, now goes to the Board of Commissioners. The board also approved its agenda and prior minutes unanimously. Staff gave updates on sidewalk bidding, a regional transit program, Pleasant Grove community engagement, and downtown planning, but no other decisions were made.
- Recommended approval of rezoning R23-07 (3.06 acres at 1001 Picayune Lane) from CU-HC to CMX (unanimous)
- Found R23-07 consistent with Blueprint Wendell 2030 and reasonable (unanimous, as part of recommendation)
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved the prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting at 7:40 P.M. (unanimous)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session on February 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Key items include a public hearing on a 0.16-acre annexation at 113 Martin Street, consent agenda items to accept land from Acorn Creek and Magnolia Townes communities, a resolution to dispose of surplus vehicles, and discussion of Wendell Park improvements and a town sponsorship policy.
- Public hearing on annexation of 0.16 acres at 113 Martin Street (PIN 1774439628)
- Resolution to accept 1.55 acres from Acorn Creek Community
- Resolution to accept 13.44 acres from Magnolia Townes Community
- Resolution to dispose of surplus vehicles by private sale
- Presentation of GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY 2024
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners met Feb. 12, 2024 with four of five members present. The board approved the agenda and the consent agenda, both 4-0, and voted 4-0 to continue a public hearing on a 0.16-acre non-contiguous annexation at 6824 Martin Street to the Feb. 26, 2024 meeting at the town attorney's request. The board also received presentations and discussed Wendell Park improvements and a town sponsorship policy, but the minutes record no decisions on those items.
- Approved the agenda as presented (4-0)
- Approved the consent agenda (4-0), including surplus vehicle disposal, land acceptance from Acorn Creek and Magnolia Townes, Buffalo Creek Greenway easement, and December 11, 2023 and January 6, 2024 minutes
- Continued the public hearing for annexation A23-09 at 6824 Martin Street to the February 26, 2024 meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to annex and rezone approximately 7.30 acres from Wake County Heavy Commercial Conditional Use to Town of Wendell Corridor Mixed-Use. Consent agenda items include a non-contiguous annexation of 0.16 acres at 6824 Martin Street, a fee-in-lieu request for roadway in Edwards Subdivision, and policy updates. The board will also receive a presentation on 2024 property revaluation results.
- Public hearing on annexation (A23-08) and rezoning (R23-07) of 7.30 acres to Corridor Mixed-Use (CMX)
- Non-contiguous annexation of 0.16 acres at 6824 Martin Street
- Fee-in-lieu request for a portion of roadway for Edwards Subdivision
- Presentation of 2024 property revaluation results from Wake County
- Recognition of Wendell Rams Mighty Mites team and Wendell Elementary staff member Ashley West
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners approved a request to annex 7.30 acres from Wake County and rezone them from Heavy Commercial Conditional Use to Corridor Mixed-Use. The board also approved a fee-in-lieu request for road improvements in the Edwards Subdivision and accepted a consent agenda that included a separate annexation resolution for 0.16 acres at 6824 Martin Street. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved annexation and rezoning of 7.30 acres to Corridor Mixed-Use (5-0)
- Approved fee-in-lieu request for Lake Glad Road improvements in Edwards Subdivision (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including annexation resolution for 0.16 acres at 6824 Martin Street (5-0)
- Approved amended agenda removing item 3b for separate discussion (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners will hold a public evidentiary hearing on a special use permit for a bar/tavern/nightclub at 8 E. Third Street. The board will also consider a certificate of sufficiency and public hearing date for a non-contiguous annexation of two parcels on Picayune Lane, a fee waiver request for the Wendell Chamber banquet, and a downtown improvement grant application for 18 E. Third Street. An update on the continuation of micro-transit service in East Wake is also on the agenda.
- Evidentiary hearing on special use permit (SUP23-04) for a bar/tavern/nightclub at 8 E. Third Street
- Resolution fixing a public hearing date for non-contiguous annexation of ~7.30 acres at 1000 and 1001 Picayune Lane
- Fee waiver request by Wendell Chamber of Commerce to host banquet at Wendell Community Center
- Downtown Improvement Grant application for 18 E. Third Street
- Community Funding Area Program application update for continuation of micro-transit service in East Wake
The Board of Commissioners granted a special use permit for a bar, tavern, and nightclub at 8 E. Third Street. Other actions included approving a downtown improvement grant for Parallax Coffee and a fee waiver for the Wendell Chamber of Commerce.
- Approved special use permit for bar/tavern/nightclub at 8 E. Third Street (5-0)
- Approved Downtown Improvement Grant Application for Parallax Coffee at 18 E Third Street (5-0)
- Approved fee waiver for Wendell Chamber of Commerce banquet at Wendell Community Center (5-0)
- Appointed Jon Olson to the Wake County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (5-0)
- Approved non-contiguous annexation for 7.30 acres at 1000 and 1001 Picayune Lane (5-0)
- Approved summary of minutes from Sept 11, Oct 9, and Oct 23, 2023 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The board will administer oaths of office to Commissioner Braxton Honeycutt, Commissioner Joe DeLoach, and Mayor Virginia Gray, then elect a mayor pro tempore. Consent items include approving the 2024 meeting and holiday schedules, a fee-in-lieu request for roadway and greenway construction in Wendell Ridge Subdivision, resolutions on the 2023 bond referendum, and a non-contiguous annexation request for 0.16 acres at 6824 Martin Street. A recognition of Lake Myra Elementary teacher Petra Spinnati is also scheduled.
- Oaths of office for Commissioner Braxton Honeycutt, Commissioner Joe DeLoach, and Mayor Virginia Gray
- Election of a mayor pro tempore
- Fee-in-lieu request for roadway and greenway construction for Wendell Ridge Subdivision
- Resolutions declaring results of 2023 bond referendum and intent to reimburse expenditures
- Resolution directing clerk to investigate non-contiguous annexation of 0.16 acres at 6824 Martin Street
The Board of Commissioners swore in new members and elected Jason Joyner as Mayor Pro Tempore. The Board approved the 2024 meeting and holiday schedules, a fee-in-lieu request for the Wendell Ridge subdivision, and resolutions regarding the 2023 bond referendum.
- Elected Commissioner Jason Joyner as Mayor Pro Tempore (5-0)
- Approved 2024 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule (5-0)
- Approved 2024 Holiday Schedule (5-0)
- Approved fee-in-lieu request for roadway and greenway construction at Wendell Ridge Subdivision (5-0)
- Approved resolution to investigate non-contiguous annexation of 0.16 acres at 6824 Martin Street (5-0)
- Approved Wake County Tax Report (5-0)
- Approved summary of minutes from August 28, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved resolutions declaring 2023 Bond Referendum results and intent to reimburse expenditures (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board will hold public hearings on a land use plan amendment for roughly 595 acres tied to a Wake County economic development study, a rezoning of 0.67 acres at 2500 Wendell Boulevard, and a rezoning of 1.06 acres on Martin Street. They will also consider a special use permit for an indoor event venue at 7 E. Third Street, temporary street closures for Wendell Wonderland, and a contract for the Downtown Wendell Streetscape Project.
- Public hearing on Land Use Plan Amendment (LUPA23-01) for roughly 595 acres to implement Wake County Economic Development Study
- Public hearing to rezone 0.67 acres at 2500 Wendell Boulevard from RA to RR
- Public hearing to rezone 1.06 acres at 0 Martin Street from R4 to NC
- Evidentiary hearing on Special Use Permit (SUP23-05) for meeting facility/event venue at 7 E. Third Street
- Decision to annex and rezone 31.12 acres at 0 & 1217 Eagle Rock Road to NC-CD for Eagle Rock Townhomes
The Board approved the annexation and rezoning of 31.12 acres at Eagle Rock Road for townhomes, passing 4-1. They also unanimously approved a special use permit for an event venue, a land use plan amendment for economic development, and two other rezoning requests. Additionally, the Board authorized a streetscape design contract and approved a brownfield environmental assessment task order.
- Approved annexation and rezoning for Eagle Rock Townhomes (4-1)
- Granted Special Use Permit for event venue at 7 E. Third Street (5-0)
- Adopted Land Use Plan Amendment for Wake County Economic Development Site (5-0)
- Approved rezoning at 2500 Wendell Boulevard from RA to RR (5-0)
- Approved rezoning at 0 Martin Street from R4 to NC (5-0)
- Approved temporary street closures for Wendell Wonderland (5-0)
- Approved Brownfield Program Task Order 06 for environmental assessment (5-0)
- Authorized contract with Withers-Ravenel for Downtown Streetscape Project (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three separate annexation and rezoning requests, including a proposal for a 31-acre townhome development. The board will also consider a resolution to investigate a non-contiguous annexation and recognize a school staff member. The agenda includes standard items such as public comment, consent agenda, and reports.
- Public hearing on annexing and rezoning 12.68 acres at 1436 Raybon Drive from Wake County R-20 to Wendell Rural Agricultural (RA)
- Public hearing on annexing and rezoning two parcels at 2132 and 2208 Eagle Rock Road from Wake County R-30 to RA
- Public hearing on annexing and rezoning 31.12 acres at 0 & 1217 Eagle Rock Road to Neighborhood Center Conditional District for Eagle Rock Townhomes
- Resolution to investigate non-contiguous annexation of 7.30 acres at 1000 and 1001 Picayune Lane
- Recognition of Wendell Elementary School staff member Jeanne Winegar
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners approved an annexation and rezoning of about 12.68 acres at 1436 Raybon Drive (4-1) and of two parcels at 2132 and 2208 Eagle Rock Road (5-0). A request to annex and rezone about 31.12 acres at 0 & 1217 Eagle Rock Road for Eagle Rock Townhomes was continued to the November 27, 2023 meeting (3-2). The board also approved its agenda and consent agenda 5-0 and entered and exited closed session 5-0.
- Approved agenda with addition of item 4b (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda, including resolution directing the clerk to investigate a non-contiguous annexation of about 7.30 acres at 1000 and 1001 Picayune Lane (5-0)
- Approved annexation and rezoning of about 12.68 acres at 1436 Raybon Drive from Wake County R-20 to Town of Wendell RA (4-1)
- Approved annexation and rezoning of two parcels at 2132 and 2208 Eagle Rock Road from Wake County R-30 to Town of Wendell RA (5-0)
- Continued annexation and rezoning of about 31.12 acres at 0 & 1217 Eagle Rock Road for Eagle Rock Townhomes to the November 27, 2023 meeting (3-2)
- Entered closed session at 8:24 p.m. (5-0)
- Resumed regular session at 8:41 p.m. (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on an appeal (ZA23-01) of the Planning Director's decision regarding a zoning condition at 1320 Wendell Falls Parkway. The board will also consider approving minutes from the September 21, 2023 meeting.
- Public hearing on ZA23-01 – appeal of Planning Director's zoning condition decision at 1320 Wendell Falls Parkway
- Approval of September 21, 2023 meeting minutes
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board will consider resolutions fixing public hearing dates for two non-contiguous annexations: 12.68 acres at 1436 Raybon Drive and 31.117 acres at 0 and 1217 Eagle Rock Road. The board will also discuss a naming application for the Wendell Community Garden and a Downtown Improvement Grant presentation. Other items include recognitions, a proclamation for Operation Greenlight for Veterans, and committee updates.
- Certificate of Sufficiency and Resolution for annexation of 12.68 acres at 1436 Raybon Drive (PIN 1785207774)
- Certificate of Sufficiency and Resolution for annexation of 31.117 acres at 0 and 1217 Eagle Rock Road (PINs 1774713540, 1774618047)
- Park, Recreation Area, and Facility Naming Application for the Wendell Community Garden
- Downtown Improvement Grant presentation
- Proclamation recognizing Operation Greenlight for Veterans (Nov 6-12, 2023)
The Board of Commissioners approved the naming of the town's community garden. The board also approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda containing annexation resolutions and a tax report.
- Approved naming the community garden 'the Kelley Connolly Community Garden' (5-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including annexation resolutions A23-03 and A23-07 and Wake County Tax Report (5-0)
- Approved motion to enter closed session for attorney-client privilege (5-0)
- Approved motion to resume regular session (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with a consent agenda covering a surplus property auction, two non-contiguous annexation resolutions, and a tax report. They will also hear proclamations for Community Planning Month and Fire Prevention Week, and receive an update on a micro-transit service grant application. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Resolution authorizing sale of surplus property by electronic auction
- Public hearing date set for annexation of 3.506 acres at 2132 and 2208 Eagle Rock Road
- Resolution to investigate annexation of 31.117 acres at 0 and 1217 Eagle Rock Road
- Proclamation for Community Planning Month (October 2023)
- Update on Community Funding Area Program for micro-transit service in East Wake
The Board of Commissioners approved a pay increase and contract amendment for the Town Manager. The Board also approved the agenda and a consent agenda containing several resolutions and reports.
- Approved 5% pay increase and 12-month severance amendment for Town Manager (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda (4-0), including surplus property sale by auction, annexation resolutions for Eagle Rock Road, and August 14 minutes
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board will hold public hearings on a special use permit for an indoor recreation facility and on annexing and rezoning 57.51 acres on Eagle Rock Road for the Wendell Estates development. The board will also consider consent agenda items, appointments, a fee waiver, a parking ordinance amendment, and brownfield program agreements.
- Special use permit (SUP23-02) for Arm-Strong Performance at 11 E. Third Street
- Annexation (A23-06) and rezoning (CD22-08) of 57.51 acres at 0 and 1404 Eagle Rock Road to R7-CD for Wendell Estates
- Fee waiver request by Alliance Health for Community Wellness Fair on Sept. 30
- Ordinance amendment to Section 24-90 on parking restrictions
- Approval of Geosyntec task orders for brownfield program (community outreach, inventory, Phase 1)
The Board of Commissioners approved the annexation and rezoning of 57.51 acres for the Wendell Estates project. Other actions included approving a special use permit for indoor recreation and appointing three members to the Board of Adjustment.
- Approved annexation and rezoning of 57.51 acres at 0 and 1404 Eagle Rock Road (4-1)
- Approved Special Use Permit for indoor recreation facilities at 11 E. Third Street (5-0)
- Appointed Dustin Reid, Mark Ethridge, and Nicole L. Bills to the Board of Adjustment
- Approved fee waiver for Alliance Health Community Wellness Fair (5-0)
- Approved Brownfield Program Task Orders 03, 04, and 05 with Geosyntec (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Wake County Tax Report (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a special use permit for a meeting facility/indoor event venue at 42 N. Main Street and two rezoning requests at 450 E. Third Street and 208 Wendell Falls Parkway. The board will also consider consent agenda items including a reimbursement resolution for a new public works yard and a fee-in-lieu request for roadway construction on Wendell Valley Boulevard. Administrative items include approving a contractor for Hollybrook Park construction and adding a planning technician position to the budget.
- Evidentiary hearing on special use permit (SUP23-03) for Tap It Social House LLC at 42 N. Main Street
- Rezone 0.22 acres at 450 E. Third Street from R2 to Neighborhood Center (NC)
- Rezone 0.33 acres at 208 Wendell Falls Parkway from R3 to DMX-CD for professional and personal services
- Decision to approve general contractor and authorize contract for Hollybrook Park construction
- Fee-in-lieu request for roadway construction on Wendell Valley Boulevard within Wendell Falls
The Board approved a construction contract for Hollybrook Park and granted a special use permit for an event venue on N. Main Street. Two rezoning requests were approved, and a new Planning Technician position was added to the FY 2024 budget.
- Awarded Hollybrook Park construction bid to TCC Enterprises for $2,920,000 plus a 10% contingency (5-0)
- Granted Special Use Permit for event venue/bar at 42 N. Main Street (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of 450 E. Third Street from Residential 2 to Neighborhood Center (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of 208 Wendell Falls Parkway from Residential 3 to Downtown Mixed-Use Conditional District (5-0)
- Approved addition of a Planning Technician position to FY 2024 Budget effective Oct 1, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners is holding a retreat to review and discuss internal procedures, town policies, legislative matters, the strategic plan, and committee assignments. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists of review and discussion items.
- Commission Rules of Procedure Review
- Administrative Procedure Review
- Town Policy Review
- Legislative Review
- Strategic Plan Review
The Board of Commissioners held an Organizational Retreat to review rules of procedure, administrative procedures, town policies, legislative items, and the strategic plan. The Board updated one committee assignment.
- Appointed Commissioner Honeycutt as alternate for the Wendell Volunteer Department Board of Directors (unanimous)
- Maintained all other existing committee assignments