Wake Forest public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will take a second vote on the stormwater utility fee ordinance, which was previously discussed. The consent agenda includes an annexation petition for property at 200 Stephen Taylor Road, a budget ordinance amendment, and adoption of an affordable housing land disposition program. Other items include approval of a transportation impact fee study contract, generator purchase, and mutual aid agreement with Garner. The meeting also includes oaths of office for newly elected commissioners and election of a Mayor Pro Tem.
- Second vote on stormwater utility fee (Ordinance amendment to Chapter 14, Article IV)
- Annexation petition for 200 Stephen Taylor Road (1.008 acres, PINs 1842-82-6404 and 1842-82-7362)
- Budget Ordinance Amendment #1 for FY 2023-2024
- Approval of Affordable Housing Land Disposition Program Policy
- Authorization of contract with Benesch for Transportation Impact Fee Study (scope of work and fee)
Planning Board
The Wake Forest Planning Board will hold public hearings on two rezoning proposals: a conditional rezoning for Farm Road Townhomes (3.06 acres at multiple Farm Ridge Road and Farm Road addresses) from General Residential 3 to General Residential 10 Conditional District and Neighborhood Business Conditional District, and a rezoning of 1.008 acres at 200 Stephen Taylor Drive from Residential 30 to General Residential 3. The board will also appoint a chair and vice-chair for 2024 and present certificates to outgoing members.
- Public hearing on RZ-23-08 (Farm Road Townhomes): conditional rezoning of 3.06 acres (six parcels) to GR10-CD and NB-CD
- Public hearing on RZ-23-07 (200 Stephen Taylor Road): rezoning 1.008 acres from R-30 to GR3
- Appointment of chair and vice-chair for the 2024 calendar year
- Presentation of certificates to outgoing Planning Board members
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Affordable Housing Land Disposition Program Policy, review monthly financial summaries, and discuss a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn for Miller Park Phase I construction drawings and permits. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and agenda review.
- Presentation and discussion of the Affordable Housing Land Disposition Program Policy
- Review of October 2023 monthly financial summaries
- Discussion of a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn for Miller Park Phase I design and permitting
- Review of the draft agenda for the upcoming regular meeting
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider a rezoning of 19.30 acres at 0 Stadium Drive to a Neighborhood Mixed-Use Conditional District, a proposed stormwater utility fee, and a community plan amendment related to a utility merger with Raleigh. They will also vote on consent agenda items including surplusing police equipment, board appointments, a reservoir design contract, road resurfacing agreements, and financing for street improvements.
- Public hearing on RZ-23-02: Rezone 19.30 acres at 0 Stadium Dr from Rural Holding to Neighborhood Mixed-Use Conditional District
- Public hearing on establishing a Stormwater Utility Fee
- Public hearing on Community Plan Amendment CPA-23-03 related to Wake Forest/Raleigh Utility Merger Agreement
- Approval of Smith Creek Reservoir Design contract
- Approval of installment financing agreement with JP Morgan Chase for street resurfacing and rehabilitation
Board of Adjustment
This meeting is largely procedural, covering approval of past minutes, adoption of a 2024 meeting schedule, and a vote for chair and vice-chair. No public hearings or variance requests are on the agenda.
- Vote to elect 2024 chair and vice-chair
- Adoption of 2024 Board of Adjustment meeting schedule
- Approval of September 21, 2023 meeting minutes
Planning Board
The Wake Forest Planning Board will meet on November 14, 2023, with an agenda consisting mostly of procedural items. The only substantive item is a consideration of the 2024 Planning Board Meeting Schedule.
- Consideration of 2024 Planning Board Meeting Schedule (agenda summary PDF attached)
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several rezoning proposals, including a large 124-acre property on Club Villas Drive (Joyner Property) and a 19-acre mixed-use rezoning on Stadium Drive. Other items include a presentation on stormwater utility advisory group recommendations, a reimbursement agreement with Taylor Morrison, and a community plan amendment related to the Wake Forest/Raleigh utility merger agreement. No final votes are expected at this work session; the board is gathering information for future decisions.
- Rezoning of 124.68 acres at 1180 and 1200 Club Villas Dr from GR3 PUD to GR10-CD (Joyner Property)
- Rezoning of 19.30 acres at 0 Stadium Dr from RD and SH1-O to Neighborhood Mixed-Use Conditional District
- Presentation of reimbursement agreement with Taylor Morrison of Carolinas, Inc.
- Presentation of Stormwater Utility Advisory Group Recommendations
- Community Plan Amendment related to Wake Forest/Raleigh Utility Merger Agreement (CPA-23-03)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and decide on several rezoning requests, including the 124.68-acre Joyner Property. They will also hear public comments on updating fire impact fees and financing street resurfacing. Consent agenda items include a tobacco ban in town buildings and acceptance of a downtown revitalization grant.
- Public hearing on rezoning 124.68 acres at 1180 and 1200 Club Villas Dr from GR3 PUD to GR10-CD (Joyner Property)
- Public hearing on rezoning 29.367 acres at 4925 Unicon Dr and nearby to Light Industrial Conditional District (Fuller Capital Blvd)
- Public hearing on Fire Impact Fee Update
- Consent item: Ordinance prohibiting smoking and tobacco/vapor products in town buildings, vehicles, and grounds
- Consent item: Resolution accepting a Downtown Revitalization Grant from Electricities of North Carolina
Planning Board
The Planning Board will review a legislative case to rezone 19.30 acres at 0 Stadium Dr. The meeting also includes consideration of a community plan amendment related to the Wake Forest/Raleigh Utility Merger Agreement.
- Rezoning RZ-23-02: 19.30 acres at 0 Stadium Dr from Rural Holding District and Special Highway Overlay to Neighborhood Mixed-Use Conditional District and Special Highway Overlay
- Community Plan Amendment CPA-23-03 regarding the Wake Forest/Raleigh Utility Merger Agreement
- Review of 2024 Planning Board potential meeting schedule options
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider two contiguous annexation petitions (Morris Subdivision, ~22.9 acres; Reserve at Dunn Creek, ~67.4 acres), a draft Public Transit Plan, and several rezoning requests. Presentations will cover rezoning of 2117 Averette Road, Fuller Capital Boulevard property, and Joyner Property (124.68 acres), plus traffic studies and infrastructure improvements. The work session also includes a monthly financial report review and a draft agenda for the upcoming regular meeting.
- Public hearing and consideration of contiguous annexation for Morris Subdivision (22.949 acres at N Main St)
- Public hearing and consideration of contiguous annexation for Reserve at Dunn Creek (67.4249 acres at Friendship Chapel Rd and NC 98 Bypass)
- Public hearing and consideration of Draft Wake Forest Public Transit Plan (CPA-23-02)
- Presentation of rezoning request RZ-23-05 for 2.822 acres at 2117 Averette Road (from R-30 to GR5)
- Presentation of rezoning request RZ-21-08 for Joyner Property (124.68 acres at Club Villas Dr, to GR10 Conditional District)
Board of Adjustment
The Wake Forest Board of Adjustment will adopt its agenda, approve minutes from July 20, 2023, and consider three pending items. First, an appeal of two Notices of Violation at 1149 N Main St. Second, an appeal of the Planning Director’s June 30, 2023 wall‑sign interpretation for 1839 S Main St. Third, a variance request for multiple sign provisions at the same 1839 S Main St. property.
- Appeal of Notices of Violation (V-23-91, V-23-240) at 1149 N Main St.
- Appeal of Planning Director’s wall‑sign interpretation for 1839 S Main St. (PIN 1840012345).
- Variance request for sign provisions at 1839 S Main St. (PIN 1840012345).
Board of Commissioners
The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional rezoning (RZ-23-01) to allow a self-storage facility on Friendship Chapel Road. Other items include approving development agreements for downtown streetscape improvements on N White Street and E Roosevelt Avenue, an ordinance for temporary parking restriction enforcement, and a resolution supporting the S-Line rail corridor with local funding. The board will also appoint Planning Board candidates and enter closed session for real property negotiations.
- Public hearing on rezoning RZ-23-01 for 4Rivers Self Storage (2.64 acres at 0 Friendship Chapel Rd, from GR10 to HB-CD)
- Approval of development agreements for downtown streetscape improvements on N White Street and E Roosevelt Avenue
- Approval of ordinance adding Chapter 30, Article IV for enforcement of temporary parking restrictions
- Resolution to schedule public hearing for annexation of 2117 Averette Road (2.822 acres)
- Resolution to support S-Line rail corridor development with local funding to match federal grant for mobility hub design
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings and vote on three legislative rezoning cases: a 2.822-acre property at 2117 Averette Road, a 29.367-acre property on Unicon Drive/Capital Blvd, and a 124.68-acre property on Club Villas Drive. The board will also receive a presentation on proposed updates to Fire Protection Facility Fees.
- Presentation on proposed updates to Fire Protection Facility Fees
- RZ-23-05: Rezone 2.822 acres at 2117 Averette Road from R-30 to GR5
- RZ-20-05-01: Rezone 29.367 acres at 4925 Unicon Dr, 4975 Unicon Dr, and part of 10200 Capital Blvd to Light Industrial Conditional District
- RZ-21-08: Rezone 124.68 acres at 1180 and part of 1200 Club Villas Dr from GR3 PUD to GR10 Conditional District
Planning Board Special "Called" Work Session
The Wake Forest Planning Board is holding a special called work session to continue discussing the comprehensive update to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) with consultants. This is the fourth work session on the topic. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is solely for discussion and review.
- Unified Development Ordinance Comprehensive Update Work Session #4 with consultants
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will hold a work session with presentations and discussions on several items, including a conditional rezoning for a self-storage facility, a proposed smoking ban in town properties, and updates to fire impact fees and the transit plan. The board will also review a reimbursement agreement for downtown streetscape improvements and discuss the monthly financial report.
- Conditional rezoning RZ-23-01 for 4Rivers – Wake Forest Self Storage at 0 Friendship Chapel Road (2.64 acres from GR10 to HB-CD)
- Resolution to enact an ordinance prohibiting smoking and tobacco/vapor products in town buildings, vehicles, and grounds
- Presentation of the Draft Wake Forest Public Transit Plan (CPA-23-02)
- Discussion of Fire Impact Fees update
- Reimbursement agreement for Downtown Streetscape Improvements on N White Street and E Roosevelt Avenue
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings and consider a conditional rezoning for a self-storage facility on 2.64 acres at 0 Friendship Chapel Road, and a draft Public Transit Plan update. Also on the agenda is a presentation on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update.
- Public hearing on RZ-23-01 to rezone 2.64 acres at 0 Friendship Chapel Road from General Residential 10 (GR10) to Highway Business Conditional District (HB-CD) for a self-storage facility.
- Public hearing on CPA-23-02, the August 2023 Draft Wake Forest Public Transit Plan.
- Presentation: Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update project kick-off.
- Approval of minutes from July 11, 2023 Planning Board meeting.
Board of Commissioners
The Board will note the withdrawal of the Rogers Road Townhomes rezoning and annexation case (RZ-22-08) by the applicant. Consent agenda items include approval of amended personnel policies, scheduling public hearings for two annexation petitions (Morris Wake Forest LLC and Reserve at Dunn Creek), and appointments to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board.
- Withdrawal of legislative case RZ-22-08 (Rogers Road Townhomes) by applicant
- Approval of amended Personnel Policies & Procedures
- Resolution to schedule public hearing for annexation petition of Morris Wake Forest LLC (0 N Main St, 1159-1163 N Main St, ~22.949 acres)
- Resolution to schedule public hearing for annexation petition of Reserve at Dunn Creek (0 Friendship Chapel Rd & 0 NC 98 Bypass, ~67.425 acres)
- Approval of appointments to the PRCR Advisory Board
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners holds a work session to discuss a conditional rezoning request for 27 acres on Rogers Road from Residential-30 to General Residential 10 Conditional District, receive updates from the Stormwater Utility Advisory Group, and kick off the Wake Forest Downtown Plan project. The meeting also includes review of the monthly financial report and draft agenda for the upcoming regular meeting.
- Conditional rezoning RZ-22-08 for Rogers Road Townhomes on 0 Rogers Road (three parcels) to GR10-CD
- Update from Stormwater Utility Advisory Group
- Wake Forest Downtown Plan introduction and kick-off by consultant Houseal Lavigne
- Discussion of monthly financial report
- Presentation of amended Policies & Procedures
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes scheduling a public hearing for annexation of a 27-acre property at 0 Rogers Road for townhomes, and the third amendment to the Wake Forest/Raleigh Utility Merger Agreement. Other consent items include appointing a second alternate for NCEMPA and approving an interlocal agreement for stormwater and paving improvements. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and various departmental reports.
- Resolution to schedule public hearing and certify sufficiency for annexation petition by M & EM CO LLC for 27 acres at 0 Rogers Road (Wake County PINs 1749-78-6086, 1749-87-0648, 1749-78-9397)
- Third amendment to the Wake Forest/Raleigh Utility Merger Agreement
- Authorization for Town Manager to execute Intermunicipal Agreement for stormwater and paving improvements reimbursement
- Approval to appoint second alternate commissioner for North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency (NCEMPA)
- Public comment period for items other than public hearings
Planning Board
The Planning Board will consider a conditional rezoning application (RZ-22-08) for Rogers Road Townhomes, proposing to rezone 27 acres on Rogers Road from Wake County R-30 to GR10-CD. The board will also receive a presentation on the Wake Forest Public Transit Plan transit service alternatives. Other agenda items include approval of minutes from previous meetings.
- LEGISLATIVE CASE RZ-22-08: Rogers Road Townhomes conditional rezoning of 27 acres at 0 Rogers Road (PINs 1749786086, 1749870648, 1749789397) from R-30 to GR10-CD
- Presentation on the Wake Forest Public Transit Plan transit service alternatives
- Approval of minutes from the May 9, 2023 meeting and May 24, 2023 special called work session
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will receive presentations on a proposed intermunicipal agreement for stormwater and paving improvements, the Wake Forest Public Transit Plan service alternatives, and the third amendment to the Wake Forest/Raleigh utility merger agreement. They will also discuss the monthly financial report and review the draft agenda for the upcoming regular meeting.
- Intermunicipal Agreement for Stormwater and Paving Improvements for Reimbursement
- Presentation on Wake Forest Public Transit Plan Transit Service Alternatives
- Third amendment to the Wake Forest/Raleigh Utility Merger Agreement
- Discussion of Monthly Financial Report
- Review of Draft Agenda for Upcoming Regular Meeting
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several rezoning cases for Amavi, Burlington Mills Mixed-Use, and Burlington Mills at Capital Blvd. SE. Additionally, the Board is scheduled to consider the FY 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance.
- Rezoning RZ-22-07 (Amavi) for 44.42± acres at Jenkins Road and Capital Boulevard
- Rezoning RZ-22-09 (Burlington Mills Mixed-Use) for 10.46± acres at Burlington Mills Road and Ligon Mill Road
- Rezoning RZ-22-10 (Burlington Mills at Capital Blvd. SE) for 16.87 acres and 2.99 acres at Burlington Mills Road
- FY 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance approval
- Resolution authorizing Franklin County and Wake County Tax Administrators to levy and collect property taxes