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Wake Forest public meetings in 2024

37 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 17, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider comprehensive UDO update and social district

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider several items, including a comprehensive update to the Unified Development Ordinance, a social district for downtown, and a five-year Capital Improvements Plan. They will also vote on a historic landmark designation for the Dr. Charles Brewer House at 327 N. Main Street. The meeting includes a closed session for real property negotiations.

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Tue Dec 10, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board considers Harris Tract rezoning on 55.93 acres at 0 Harris Road

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider Legislative Case RZ-24-01, a rezoning of 55.93 acres at 0 Harris Road from Rural Holding District to three conditional mixed-use districts (Neighborhood Mixed Use, Open Space, and Residential Mixed Use). The board will also appoint a chair and vice-chair for 2025 and approve draft minutes from September and October 2024. All other items are procedural.

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Tue Dec 3, 2024

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Wake Forest Board discusses rail corridor funding and hazard mitigation

The Board of Commissioners will review a progress report for Go Wake Forest and a draft multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan. Discussion includes a resolution to fund S-Line Rail Corridor mobility hub development and a review of October financial summaries.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Public hearings on UDO update, downtown plan, and impact fees

The Board will hold public hearings on a comprehensive update to the Unified Development Ordinance, a revised Downtown Plan, and an update to Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Fees. The consent agenda includes contracts for HL Miller Park improvements, Dunn Creek culvert replacement, and the 2025 street resurfacing project. Other actions include adopting a policy prohibiting pornography on town networks and amending Parks & Recreation impact fees.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider Wake County hazard mitigation plan

The Planning Board will hold a public comment session on CPA-24-03, a draft Wake County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and receive a presentation on a Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Fee Study. The board also will consider adopting the 2025 meeting schedule and approve minutes from previous meetings.

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Tue Nov 5, 2024

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Comprehensive UDO update presented to Board for discussion

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several policy items, including a comprehensive update to the Unified Development Ordinance, a proposed social district for downtown Wake Forest, a multi-modal transportation impact fee study, and a draft downtown plan. They will also consider a joint use agreement with the Boys & Girls Club and review monthly financial reports. No votes are expected; this is a discussion session.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider rezoning for Hyundai dealership on Capital Blvd and Burlington Mills Rd

The board will hold public hearings and consider three rezoning and annexation items, including a Hyundai dealership on Capital Boulevard and Burlington Mills Road. Other actions include amending Parks & Recreation impact fees and adopting the 2024 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Master Plan. A proclamation recognizing Native American Heritage Month will also be presented.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider UDO update and Downtown Plan amendment

The Wake Forest Planning Board will hold public comment sessions on two major items: a proposed comprehensive update to the Unified Development Ordinance (TA-24-01) and an amendment to the Downtown Plan (CPA-24-02). The board may also adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and hear staff and board comments.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Board to consider Hyundai dealership rezoning on Capital Boulevard

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to hear presentations on two conditional district rezoning requests. The first is for a Hyundai automotive dealership on 11.16 acres at 10012 Capital Boulevard and Burlington Mills Road. The second rezoning involves 5.61 acres at 418 Jones Dairy Road, proposed for Neighborhood Business. The board will also review the August financial report and the draft agenda for the upcoming regular meeting.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider $23.5M bond issuance for public improvements

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a parks impact fee update, a rezoning amendment for Reserve at Dunn Creek, and the five-year capital improvements plan. They will also consider issuing $23.5 million in general obligation bonds, a special use permit for a Whataburger drive-thru, and adoption of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Master Plan.

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Tue Sep 10, 2024

Planning Board

Board will consider rezoning 5.61 acres at 418 Jones Dairy Road to Neighborhood Business.

The Wake Forest Planning Board will discuss several rezoning applications. It will consider Legislative Case RZ-23-11 to change 5.61 acres at 418 Jones Dairy Road from Light Industrial and Rural Holding to a Neighborhood Business Conditional District. It will also review Legislative Case RZ-23-12 for an 11.16‑acre Hyundai Automotive Dealership rezoning at 10012 Capital Boulevard and 2517‑2605 Burlington Mills Road, and Legislative Case RZ-22-05-01 for a rezoning amendment at Dunn Creek to align a right‑turn lane. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes, and public comment.

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Wed Sep 4, 2024

Planning Board Special "Called" Work Session

Planning Board discusses UDO update, parks master plan, and impact fees

The Wake Forest Planning Board holds a special work session to discuss three items: a comprehensive update to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), a presentation and public comment on the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Master Plan process, and an update on Parks and Recreation impact fees. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion and presentation items only.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Unified Development Ordinance update highlights work session

The Board will receive presentations on a Unified Development Ordinance update, a Blueprint for Safety, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update, and proposed Parks & Recreation impact fee changes. They will also discuss the July monthly financial report and review a draft agenda for an upcoming regular meeting.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Public hearing on $1.46M Parks and Recreation bond order

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comment on a proposed bond order authorizing $1,460,000 in Parks and Recreation bonds. The consent agenda includes an ordinance amending fire limits, a design-build contract for Fire Station 6, approval of the Horse Creek Watershed Study, a resolution to participate in NC CLASS, and amendments to several advisory board ordinances. Proclamations recognizing Saving Grace Day and Constitution Week are also scheduled.

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Tue Aug 6, 2024

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Ordinance amending fire limits, Fire Station 6 contract reviewed

The Board will discuss an ordinance to amend Chapter 8 fire limits, review a design-build contract for Fire Station 6, and consider a resolution to apply for parks and recreation bonds. Other items include updates on a mobility hub project and a financial report.

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Tue Jul 16, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider endorsing Concept B for South Main Street corridor

The Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly approve several consent agenda items, including a resolution endorsing Concept B in the South Main Street Corridor Study, a resolution to accept the Kroger Opioid Settlement, and a feasibility study proposal for a performing arts center. Other action items include approving updated bylaws for the US 1 Council of Planning and an interlocal agreement with Wake County. A presentation on the town's acceptance into the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities is also scheduled.

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Tue Jul 2, 2024

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Board reviews performing arts center feasibility study proposal

The Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation on a feasibility study proposal for a performing arts center from Johnson Consulting, including a draft resolution and contract. They will also receive a presentation on the draft South Main Street Corridor Study and discuss updates to the US 1 Council of Planning bylaws and MOU. The work session includes a review of the monthly financial report for May and a closed session to discuss real property acquisition.

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Tue Jun 18, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Public hearing on rezoning 306 S. Allen Road from GR5 to RMX-CD

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and then vote on rezoning 2.75 acres at 306 S. Allen Road from General Residential 5 to Residential Mixed-Use Conditional District. The board will also consider adopting the FY2024-2025 budget ordinance, a second reading of a curfew amendment for Friday Night on White, and an interlocal agreement to enforce the Wake County Nondiscrimination Ordinance. Several consent agenda items include authorizing tax and stormwater fee collection and amending nuisance ordinances.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Board to discuss rezoning of 306 S. Allen Road and FY2025 budget

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a rezoning request for 306 S. Allen Road, an ordinance amending nuisance regulations, the proposed FY2024-2025 operating budget, and monthly financial reports. They will also consider a second reading of a curfew ordinance amendment for Friday Night on White. No formal votes are taken at work sessions, but items may be moved to a regular meeting agenda.

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Tue May 21, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Board will hear public comments on the FY 2024‑2025 town budget

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY 2024‑2025 budget. Several rezoning proposals will be considered, including the Star Road Tech Center and White Street mixed‑use projects. The board will also act on a series of consent‑agenda items such as a greenway bridge upgrade, a fire‑truck purchase contract, and a lease agreement for Flaherty Park Field #2.

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Tue May 14, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider rezoning of 2.75 acres on S. Allen Road

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning request for 2.75 acres at 306 S. Allen Road from General Residential 5 (GR5) to Residential Mixed-Use Conditional District (RMX-CD). The board will also consider updating its 2024 meeting schedule and handle routine items such as approval of minutes and staff comments.

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Tue May 7, 2024

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Board to discuss proposed FY 2024-2025 annual operating budget

This is a work session where the Board of Commissioners will receive presentations and discuss several items, including a proposed nondiscrimination ordinance, a conditional district rezoning for a mixed-use project on White Street, a service contract for on-demand transit, and the proposed FY 2024-2025 annual operating budget. No final votes are expected; the board will also review a draft agenda for an upcoming regular meeting and consider a tower site lease with Wake County.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Public hearing and vote on contiguous annexation of 5.54 acres at 12621/12631 Capital Blvd

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a petition for contiguous annexation of two parcels totaling 5.54 acres at 12621 and 12631 Capital Blvd, associated with rezoning request RZ-22-07. The consent agenda includes approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment #3 for FY 2023-2024, an installment purchase agreement for equipment and vehicles, and the award of J.B. Flaherty Park Dam Improvement construction to Morgan Corp. Several proclamations recognizing various observances are also scheduled.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board considers rezoning for White Street Mixed Use

The Planning Board will consider a conditional district rezoning request for the White Street Mixed Use project. The proposal involves rezoning 3.93 acres at 0 North White Street from Neighborhood Business to Neighborhood Mixed-Use Conditional District.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Board holds closed session to guide staff on real‑property acquisition negotiations

The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will discuss several updates, including presentations on the Horse Creek Watershed Study, a comprehensive update to the Unified Development Ordinance, and the CEI scope for the FY22 Dunn Creek Greenway Phases 3 and 4. Commissioners will review the February monthly financial report and examine the draft agenda for the upcoming regular meeting. A closed‑session item will address staff instructions for negotiating the price and terms of real‑property acquisition contracts.

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Mon Apr 1, 2024

Planning Board Special "Called" Work Session

Planning Board holds sixth work session on UDO update

The Planning Board is holding a special called work session to continue its comprehensive update of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). This is the sixth work session on the update. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

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Thu Mar 21, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Board to continue hearing on Sun Meadow Drive variance requests

The Board of Adjustment will continue a public hearing on variance requests for 500, 501, and 508 Sun Meadow Drive. The applicant for a separate appeal of a notice of violation has requested to table that item to the next meeting. The meeting will also include approval of minutes and staff comments.

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Wed Mar 20, 2024

Planning Board Special "Called" Work Session

Board to hear Downtown Plan presentation by consultant Houseal Lavigne

The Planning Board will hold a work session to view a presentation on the Wake Forest Downtown Plan delivered by consultant Houseal Lavigne. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Public hearing and vote on Star Road Tech Center rezoning

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning (RZ-23-06) for a 30.35-acre tech center at 0 Star Road, changing from Highway Business to Highway Business Conditional District. They will also hold the first public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 Annual Operating Budget. Consent agenda items include accepting streets, scheduling an annexation public hearing, surplussing a police officer's badge and weapon, and creating a Housing Initiatives Special Revenue Fund.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Board to consider rezoning 30.35 acres on Star Road for Tech Center

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to hear a presentation on the Star Road Tech Center rezoning (RZ-23-06), which would rezone 30.35 acres from Highway Business to Highway Business Conditional District. They will also review the Toms Creek Watershed Study and discuss the monthly financial report for January 2024. No final votes are expected; this session is for discussion and preliminary review.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Wake Forest Board of Commissioners meeting on February 20, 2024

The Board of Commissioners will consider a contiguous annexation petition for property at 1950 Friendship Road. Other items include budget ordinance amendments, capital improvements updates, and a resolution regarding the S-Line Rail Corridor.

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Thu Feb 15, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Board considers variance requests for three properties on Sun Meadow Drive

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider variance requests (BOA-23-05) for 500, 501, and 508 Sun Meadow Drive. The variances propose modifications to setback requirements. This is a quasi-judicial item requiring a decision after public comment.

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Tue Feb 13, 2024

Planning Board

Board to consider rezoning 30.35 acres for Star Road Tech Center

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a legislative rezoning case (RZ-23-06) to rezone 30.35 acres at 0 Star Road from Highway Business to Highway Business Conditional District for a planned tech center. The board will also hold a work session on the Unified Development Ordinance comprehensive update.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Board discusses 2024-2029 Capital Improvements Plan and property revaluation results

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the FY 2024-2029 Capital Improvements Plan, property revaluation results, and NCDOT project updates. They will also review monthly financial reports and a contract for upgrades at Flaherty Park Field #2. Additionally, the board will consider a resolution to support the S-Line Rail Corridor development and provide local funding for a federal grant opportunity.

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Thu Jan 18, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment meets for training and routine business

The Wake Forest Board of Adjustment is meeting primarily to conduct a Board of Adjustment Training session. The agenda also includes adoption of the agenda, approval of draft minutes from November 16, 2023, and staff and board comments. No public hearings or specific cases are scheduled.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Board considers rezoning for townhomes on 3 acres at Farm Road

The Board will hold public hearings on the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, two rezonings (including a conditional rezoning for Farm Road Townhomes), and an annexation. Later it will consider approving those rezonings and several consent items, such as an alcohol ordinance waiver for the 2024 Friday Night on White series and surplus of a badge and service weapon.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Rezoning for Farm Road Townhomes and 200 Stephen Taylor Road discussed

This work session includes presentations on two rezoning cases: RZ-23-07 for 1.008 acres at 200 Stephen Taylor Drive and RZ-23-08 for 3.06 acres at multiple Farm Road addresses. Commissioners will also discuss a right-of-way abandonment for Averette Road, the November financial summaries, and a draft agenda for an upcoming regular meeting. No final votes are taken at work sessions.

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