Wake Forest, NC

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners holds a work session with a public hearing and possible action on rezoning case RZ-24-03, which would change a 4.81-acre parcel at 0 Franklin Park Avenue from Residential Mixed-Use to Residential Mixed-Use Conditional District. The board also considers a resolution to apply for a National Park Service Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant, discusses August financial summaries, and reviews the draft agenda for its October 20 regular meeting. Most of the agenda is discussion; the rezoning item is the main decision point.

• Public hearing and consideration of RZ-24-03: conditional district rezoning of 4.81 acres at 0 Franklin Park Avenue (Wake County Tax PIN 1840571129) from RMX to RMX-CD, filed by Caroline Krause-Iafrate for Franklin Street Townes, LLC
• Resolution authorizing an application for a National Park Service Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) grant
• Discussion of August financial summaries and the monthly financial report
• Review of the draft agenda for the Board of Commissioners regular meeting on October 20, 2026
• Commissioner reports and adjournment round out the agenda

Board of Adjustment

The Wake Forest Board of Adjustment is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and a single new business item: an order affirming, with a modification, a Notice of Violation and Correction Order (V-24-168). The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2026
• Approval of Order Affirming, With a Modification, the Notice of Violation & Correction Order, V-24-168

Board of Commissioners

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2027-2032), a contiguous annexation of 8.25 acres at 0 Devon Square Boulevard, and amendments to the Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The board will also consider several resolutions, including accepting streets, a CEI services contract for the Wake Forest Reservoir, and Go Wake Forest Sunday service. Several proclamations and recognitions are scheduled.

• Public hearing on FY 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan needs
• Public hearing on contiguous annexation of 8.25 acres at 0 Devon Square Boulevard
• Public hearing on Comprehensive Transportation Plan 2026 amendments
• Resolution for CEI services for Wake Forest Reservoir construction
• Resolution authorizing NCDOT municipal agreement for Smith Creek Greenway Phases 2 and 3 (TIP# BL-0188)

Board of Adjustment

The Wake Forest Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider routine items, including approving minutes and a modified order affirming a notice of violation and correction order (V-24-168). The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2026
• Approval of Order Affirming, With a Modification, the Notice of Violation & Correction Order, V-24-168

Board of Commissioners

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and possibly act on a range of items, including public hearings on the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2027-2032), a contiguous annexation of about 8.25 acres at 0 Devon Square Boulevard, and amendments to the 2026 Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The board will also consider several proclamations and resolutions, including one to support Arts Are Education and one recognizing a retiring employee. Consent agenda items include a resolution to schedule a public hearing for an annexation petition by South Forest LLC, accepting streets into the town system, and authorizing CEI services for the Wake Forest Reservoir construction.

• Public hearing on capital needs for FY 2027-2032 CIP update
• Public hearing on contiguous annexation of 8.25 acres at 0 Devon Square Boulevard (PIN 1841281942)
• Public hearing on 2026 Comprehensive Transportation Plan amendments
• Resolution to schedule public hearing for South Forest LLC annexation (16.38 acres at 4925 Unicon Drive)
• Resolution authorizing municipal agreement with NCDOT for Smith Creek Greenway Phases 2 and 3 (TIP# BL-0188)

Planning Board

The Wake Forest Planning Board will consider a conditional district rezoning for a 4.81-acre parcel at 0 Franklin Park Avenue. The request seeks to change the designation from Residential Mixed-Use (RMX) to Residential Mixed-Use Conditional District (RMX-CD).

• Legislative Case RZ-24-03: Rezoning of 4.81 acres at 0 Franklin Park Avenue

Planning Board

The Wake Forest Planning Board will meet on September 8, 2026, to discuss procedural items and a conditional district rezoning case. The board will consider LEGISLATIVE CASE RZ-24-03, which proposes rezoning a 4.81-acre parcel at 0 Franklin Park Avenue from Residential Mixed-Use (RMX) to Residential Mixed-Use Conditional District (RMX-CD) for the Franklin Street Townes project.

• Consideration of LEGISLATIVE CASE RZ-24-03: rezoning 4.81-acre parcel at 0 Franklin Park Avenue from RMX to RMX-CD for Franklin Street Townes project

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will discuss a Go Wake Forest fare collection update and a service expansion proposal, review amendments to the 2026 Comprehensive Transportation Plan, and consider event recommendations for 2027. The board will also review the July financial summaries and the draft agenda for the upcoming September 15 regular meeting.

• Go Wake Forest fare collection update and service expansion proposal
• Wake Forest Comprehensive Transportation Plan 2026 amendments
• Event recommendations for 2027 and beyond
• Discussion of July financial summaries
• Review of draft agenda for September 15, 2026 regular meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Wake Forest Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider an appeal of a Notice of Violation and Correction Order (V-24-168). The agenda includes a public hearing on the appeal, along with routine items such as approval of minutes and staff comments. The meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

• Public hearing on appeal of Notice of Violation & Correction Order V-24-168
• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of appeal exhibits including Franklin Street Apartments and Townes at Gateway Commons approvals

Board of Commissioners

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider a rezoning request for 3832 Rogers Rd, changing 2.98 acres from Residential-30 to Neighborhood Mixed-Use Conditional District, along with a contiguous annexation of the same property. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including an ADA Transition Plan adoption, a resolution for a 2026-2027 board appointment, and a resolution to schedule a public hearing for another annexation. Additionally, they will consider a resolution to apply for a state Recreational Trails Program grant.

• Public hearing and consideration of RZ-25-03: 3832 Rogers Rd rezoning (2.98 acres) from R-30 to NMX-CD
• Public hearing and consideration of contiguous annexation of 3832 Rogers Rd (2.97 acres)
• Consent agenda: resolution to schedule public hearing for annexation of 0 Devon Square Blvd (8.25 acres)
• Consent agenda: resolution to adopt ADA Transition Plan
• Resolution to apply for NC Recreational Trails Program grant

Planning Board

The Wake Forest Planning Board is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a presentation on draft sustainability plan recommendations and amendments to the Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment periods.

• Presentation of Sustainability Plan Draft Recommendations
• Consideration of Wake Forest Comprehensive Transportation Plan 2026 Amendments
• Public comment periods for old and new business
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners work session includes presentations and discussions on several items, including a rezoning request for 3832 Rogers Rd, an ADA Transition Plan, an Age Friendly Community update, traffic calming policy considerations, and sustainability plan recommendations. The board will also review the monthly financial report and the draft agenda for the August 18 regular meeting. All items are for discussion and possible action.

• Rezoning request RZ-25-03 for 2.98 acres at 3832 Rogers Rd from Residential-30 to Neighborhood Mixed-Use Conditional District
• Presentation and discussion of the ADA Transition Plan
• Update on Age Friendly Community and Action Plan
• Traffic Calming Policy Update Considerations
• Sustainability Plan Draft Recommendations

Planning Board

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve a construction contract for the Wake Forest Reservoir (Wake-176) Dam Improvements. The meeting also includes interviews to fill a board vacancy. All items are listed for discussion and possible action.

• Presentation and possible approval of the Wake Forest Dam Improvements construction contract
• Interviews for Board of Commissioners vacancy

Board of Commissioners

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on the FY 2026‑2027 Budget Ordinance. It will also act on multiple consent‑agenda items, including tax‑levying authorizations for Wake and Franklin Counties, acceptance of new streets for town maintenance, and a petition to annex 2.97 acres at 3832 Rogers Road. Additional items include a transportation capital reserve fund ordinance and a resolution to surplus Sergeant Cashwell’s badge and service weapon.

• Approval of Budget Ordinance #6 for FY 2025‑2026 (final) and consideration of FY 2026‑2027 Budget Ordinance
• Resolution authorizing Wake County Tax Administrator to levy and collect property taxes and stormwater fees for FY 2026‑2027
• Resolution authorizing Franklin County Tax Administrator to levy and collect property taxes for FY 2026‑2027
• Resolution to accept streets into the Town of Wake Forest street system for maintenance
• Resolution to schedule a public hearing and certify sufficiency for a contiguous annexation petition for 3832 Rogers Road (approximately 2.97 acres)

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The work session includes discussion of proposed ordinances regulating electric scooters, e-bikes, and skateboards, plus a new impoundment ordinance for micromobility devices. The board will also review the proposed FY 2026-2027 operating budget and April financial summaries. Other items include a draft agenda for the June 16 regular meeting and discussion of a vacant commissioner seat. A closed session is scheduled under NCGS 143-318.11(3).

• Ordinance amending Chapter 30 on motorized scooters, e-bikes, and civil penalties
• Proposed new ordinance for impoundment of e-bikes and micromobility devices
• Discussion of FY 2026-2027 Proposed Annual Operating Budget
• Discussion of April Financial Summaries
• Discussion of BOC vacant seat

Board of Adjustment

The Wake Forest Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss and possibly adopt an appeal order upholding the Planning Director's January 16, 2026 interpretation (BOA-26-01) and orders of denial (BOA-25-06). The agenda also includes approval of minutes, staff comments, and board comments.

• Approval of BOA-26-01 Appeal Order upholding the Planning Director's January 16, 2026 interpretation
• Approval of BOA-25-06 Orders of Denial
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2026
• Public Comment period for non-agenda items (no public hearings listed)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a contiguous annexation for Ritchie Family Properties and the proposed FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget. The agenda also includes several proclamations and an amendment to the current fiscal year's budget ordinance.

• Public hearing on a 7.76-acre contiguous annexation at 1313 N White Street
• Public hearing for the proposed FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget
• Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment #5 - FY 2026-2027
• Resolution recognizing Katherine Tharrington on retirement
• Proclamations for National Senior Health and Fitness Day, Chronic Illness & Medical Advocacy Awareness Month, and Tourette's Syndrome Day

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget, review March financial summaries, and consider the draft agenda for the May 19 regular meeting. No final votes are expected; this is a discussion session.

• Presentation and discussion of the proposed FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget
• Discussion of financial summaries for March 2026
• Review of draft agenda for the May 19, 2026 Board of Commissioners regular meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will consider approval of an installment purchase financing agreement for Fire Station 6, as well as several consent agenda items including a contiguous annexation petition for 1313 N White Street, a resolution supporting the July 4th Children's Parade street closure, a settlement in Schooldev v. Wake Forest, and joining a multi-defendant opioid settlement. Several ceremonial proclamations and routine reports are also on the agenda.

• Approval of resolution authorizing installment purchase financing for Fire Station 6 (item 8.A)
• Resolution to schedule public hearing for contiguous annexation of 7.76 acres at 1313 N White Street (item 5.A)
• Resolution to settle all remaining issues in Schooldev v. Wake Forest (item 5.D)
• Resolution to join opioid settlement agreement against six remnant defendants (item 5.E)
• Proclamations for Building Safety Month, Municipal Clerks Week, Earth Day, National Bike Month, and Arbor Day (items 3.A-3.E)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two items related to the Joyner Property: an appeal of an administrative decision concerning a roadway between open space, and variance requests (BOA-25-06). The board may take action on both quasi-judicial items.

• Public Hearing and Consideration of an Appeal of an Administrative Decision related to the Joyner Property-Roadway Between Open Space Administrator Interpretation
• Public Hearing and Consideration of QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEM BOA-25-06 – Variance Requests for Joyner Property

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners holds a work session to discuss and consider several agenda items, including presentations and proposed policies. Key discussions include a proposed extension of Ligon Mill Road, a downtown traffic study contract, and policies on statues/monuments and facility naming rights. The board will also consider renaming Taylor Street Park and review the monthly financial report.

• Presentation on proposed extension of Ligon Mill Road from Grove 98 through Durham Road to Stadium Drive
• Presentation of a contract to perform a Downtown Traffic Study
• Consideration of Statues and Monuments Policy
• Consideration of Sponsorship and Facility Naming Rights Policy
• Consideration to change Taylor Street Park name

Planning Board Special "Called" Work Session

The Wake Forest Planning Board will hold a special work session to receive a presentation on the Sustainability Plan. The item is listed for discussion and possible action. No other business is on the agenda.

• Sustainability Plan Presentation – discussion and possible action

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning of .46 acres at 810 and 814 S. Main St. from General Residential 3 to Neighborhood Business. A second public hearing will address installment financing for the construction of Fire Station 6. The consent agenda includes approvals for vehicle and equipment purchases, a budget amendment, and resolutions to surplus badges and service weapons of two police officers.

• Public hearing and consideration of rezoning RZ-25-02 for 810 & 814 S. Main St.
• Public hearing on installment financing for Fire Station 6 construction.
• Approval of resolution for installment purchase agreement for FY 26 equipment and vehicles.
• Budget Ordinance Amendment #4 for FY 2025-2026.
• Resolutions to surplus badge and service weapon of Officer Michael Lawson and Captain Matt Perkinson.

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will discuss a rezoning request (Legislative Case RZ-25-02) for .46 acres at 810 and 814 South Main Street, changing the zoning from General Residential 3 and Richland Creek Watershed Management Area to Neighborhood Business while retaining the watershed district. The board will also consider a Sponsorship and Facility Naming Rights Policy and a Statues and Monuments Policy. Presentations will be given on the Ailey Young House Heritage Site/NE Gateway Park concept and on the Local Erosion & Sedimentation Control Program MOA update. A monthly financial report for January will be reviewed.

• Legislative Case RZ-25-02: rezoning .46 acres at 810 & 814 S. Main St. from GR3 and RC‑WMA to Neighborhood Business and RC‑WMA
• Consideration of Sponsorship and Facility Naming Rights Policy
• Consideration of Statues and Monuments Policy
• Presentation of the Ailey Young House Heritage Site/NE Gateway Park Concept Plan
• Presentation on Local Erosion & Sedimentation Control Program MOA update

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on a contiguous annexation (Villas at Wake Forest Crossing LLC, 2.36 acres at 12751 and 12739 Wake Union Church Road) and the 2026 Municipal Service District Extension. Under consent, it will vote on a citizen advisory board appointment, surplus of Lieutenant Jeremy Morris's badge and weapon, and a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute the construction contract for Fire Station 6. The Board will also consider approval of a financing agreement for Fire Station 6 and receive monthly reports, a tax report, and a CIP quarterly update. A closed session is scheduled under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(5).

• Public hearing on contiguous annexation at 12751 and 12739 Wake Union Church Road (2.36 acres, PINs 1831869237 and 1831868329)
• Public hearing on 2026 Municipal Service District Extension
• Consent agenda: approval of resolution to surplus badge and service weapon of Lieutenant Jeremy Morris
• Consent agenda: resolution authorizing Town Manager to execute construction portion of contract for Fire Station 6
• Consideration of resolution authorizing application for financing agreement under NCGS 160A-20 for Fire Station 6

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a rezoning application (RZ-25-02) for 0.46 acres at 810 and 814 S. Main St., proposing a change from General Residential 3 (GR3) and Richland Creek Watershed Management Area District (RC-WMA) to Neighborhood Business (NB) and RC-WMA. The board will also appoint a chair and vice chair. Other items include adoption of agenda, approval of minutes, and public comment periods.

• Consideration of Legislative Case RZ-25-02: Rezone 810 and 814 S. Main St. (PINs 1840381862, 1840381744) from GR3/RC-WMA to NB/RC-WMA
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair of the Planning Board
• Approval of draft minutes from December 9, 2025
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners holds a work session to discuss and possibly take action on several items, including a resolution authorizing the construction contract for Fire Station 6, a review of December financial summaries, and updates to the Special Event Policy. The board will also consider a resolution to support development of the S-Line Rail Corridor with local funding for a federal grant, and will interview candidates to fill a vacant board seat.

• Resolution to authorize Town Manager to execute Fire Station 6 construction contract
• Discussion of December 2025 financial summaries
• Consideration of Town of Wake Forest Special Event Policy update
• Resolution to support S-Line Rail Corridor development and provide local funding for federal Mobility Hub grant
• Interview and possible selection to fill vacant Board of Commissioners seat

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on the consent agenda, including an annexation petition, a traffic signal contract, and several traffic-related ordinances. They will also consider appointments to the Board of Adjustment and the election of a Mayor Pro-tem. A presentation on the JustServe Town Award and introduction of Board of Adjustment candidates are scheduled.

• Annexation petition for 2.36 acres at 12731 and 12739 Wake Union Church Road by The Villas at Wake Forest Crossing LLC
• Approval of Forestville Road/Coach Lantern Traffic Signal contract
• Ordinances regulating motorized scooters, e-bikes, ATVs, and handicapped parking
• Consideration of 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) update
• Election of a Mayor Pro-tem and appointments to citizen boards

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review several topics. Presentations include a public‑power overview from ElectriCities and Wake Forest Power, a discussion of special events and strategic planning, and a review of town demographics and trends. The session also includes a discussion of a vacant board seat and updates on the upcoming annual retreat. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public Power Overview (ElectriCities)
• Public Power Overview (Wake Forest Power – operation, budget, ten‑year plan)
• Special Events Discussion/Strategic Plan update
• Demographics and Trends presentation
• Vacant Board Seat discussion