Holly Springs public meetings in 2023
45 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding the voluntary annexation of 1220 N. Main Street. The council will also recognize outgoing Council member Shaun McGrath and review the Police Department's 2023 annual report.
- Public hearing for voluntary annexation A23-05 at 1220 N. Main Street
- Artist agreement for public art at the park on Cass Holt Road
- Approval of Engineering Design & Construction Standards Supplement #9
- Presentation of the Police Department 2023 Annual Report
Planning Board
The Holly Springs Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to review a Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Honeycutt/Wade Nash Road area (23-CPA-02). The board will also consider minutes from the November 28 meeting and receive reports from town council and staff. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes total, with each speaker allowed up to 3 minutes.
- Honeycutt/Wade Nash Road Comprehensive Plan Amendment 23-CPA-02
- Approval of November 28, 2023 meeting minutes
- Town Council Official Action Overview
- Development Services Report
Development Review Committee
The Holly Springs Development Review Committee is meeting for a regular session. The main item of business is a development plan for a community garden at Sugg Farm Park. The rest of the agenda consists of routine items like approving minutes and a consent agenda.
- Community Garden at Sugg Farm Park Development Plan 23-DP-10
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a workshop to prepare for their upcoming retreat and review the town's five-year Strategic Plan. Staff will also provide an educational overview of development regulations and project timelines for the 2023 parks bond referendum.
- Strategic Plan refresh discussion
- Development 101 training for Council members
- 2023 parks bond referendum project timeline update
- 2024 Holly Springs Citizens Academy preview
- Closed session regarding legal and economic development recruitment
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council will hold its December 5, 2023 meeting to approve minutes from a prior workshop, authorize a construction contract for the Park and Recreation Center on Cass Holt Road, and conduct an organizational meeting. New council members will be sworn in, a mayor pro tempore elected, and representatives appointed to local boards.
- Approve Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Pre-construction Services Contract for Park and Recreation Center on Cass Holt Road
- Legislative Public Hearing for Downtown Area Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment 23-CPA-06
- Recognize outgoing Council members Aaron Wolff and Shaun McGrath
- Oaths of Office for Council Members-Elect
- Election of Mayor Pro Tempore
Town Council
The Holly Springs Land Use Advisory Committee will meet to discuss two rezoning applications. Agenda items include the Holly Springs Road Mixed-Use Rezoning and a rezoning request for 420 Green Oaks Parkway.
- Holly Springs Road Mixed-Use Rezoning proposal
- 420 Green Oaks Parkway Rezoning request
- Approval of the November 7, 2023 meeting minutes
Planning Board
The Holly Springs Planning Board is holding its regular meeting, with the main item being a review of the Downtown Area Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment 23-CPA-06. The board will also hear public comments, approve minutes, and receive reports from committees and staff.
- Downtown Area Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment 23-CPA-06
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total)
- Approval of October 24, 2023 regular meeting minutes
- Town Council Official Action Overview
- Development Services Report
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council will meet to approve minutes, amend the budget, and vote on several rezonings, annexations, and contracts. Public hearings will address Friendship Innovation Park, Cass Holt Crossing, and Main Street Vista developments, among others. The consent agenda includes a surplus property resolution, a Duke Relocate contract for Main St. right-turn lane work, and fee schedule revisions.
- Friendship Innovation Park Rezoning 22-REZ-17
- Cass Holt Crossing Rezoning 22-REZ-15
- Main Street Vista Development Plan 23-DP-07
- Main St. Right Turn Lane (Transportation Bond Project) - Duke Relocate Contract
- Utilities & Infrastructure Fee Schedule Revisions
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss several key items, including the Friendship Innovation Park rezoning, upgrades to the Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility, the final draft of the Downtown Area Plan, and pedestrian safety along Avent Ferry Rd. The council will provide feedback on these items, with potential adoption of the Downtown Area Plan scheduled for the Dec. 5 meeting. A closed session is also planned for an economic development recruitment and a property acquisition item.
- Friendship Innovation Park rezoning discussion, including transportation improvements
- Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility expansion options beyond 8 million gallons per day
- Final draft of Downtown Area Plan (formerly Village District Area Plan) for council review
- Pedestrian safety enhancements along Avent Ferry Rd. corridor in collaboration with NCDOT
- Closed session for one ED recruitment item and one legal property acquisition item
Development Review Committee
The Holly Springs Development Review Committee is meeting to consider a development plan for the Yield 2.0 Pod 3 Building G project (22-DP-14). The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and consent agenda items.
- Review of The Yield 2.0 Pod 3 Building G Development Plan (22-DP-14)
Board of Adjustment
The Holly Springs Board of Adjustment will meet to review minutes from its October 2 meeting and hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a requested variance at 200 Magnolia Meadow Way. The meeting is procedural except for the variance hearing.
- Quasi-judicial public hearing on Variance 23-VAR-08 at 200 Magnolia Meadow Way
Development Review Committee
The Holly Springs Development Review Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from previous sessions and conduct procedural business. No substantive zoning, planning, or development decisions are listed on the agenda.
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including public hearings on rezoning and annexation agreements, as well as new business on yard waste ordinance updates. The agenda includes consent items such as budget amendments, bond orders, and contracts for town HVAC systems. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes total.
- Public hearing on Friendship Innovation Park Rezoning 22-REZ-17
- Public hearing on Cass Holt Crossing Rezoning 22-REZ-15
- Voluntary annexations at 1328 Piney Grove Wilbon Rd. and 12532 Holly Springs New Hill Rd.
- Contracts with Piedmont Service Group and CMS Controls for town HVAC systems
- Yard waste ordinance update and cart procurement
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council will receive updates and provide guidance on several items, including a proposed partnership with NCDOT to accelerate the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) buildout, a preview of holiday events, and a request to approve budget additions funded by a $400,000 state grant for E-911 upgrades. The council will also discuss using a facilitator for the 2024 retreat and hear quarterly updates from the Town Clerk and Attorney. The meeting includes a closed session for an economic development recruitment item and a legal property acquisition item.
- Guidance requested on NCDOT partnership for ITS buildout
- State budget includes $400,000 for E-911 upgrades; council to concur on May 2023 budget additions
- Holiday events preview with anticipated modifications
- Discussion on engaging a 3rd party facilitator for February 2024 retreat
- Closed session: ED recruitment and legal property acquisition
Planning Board
The Holly Springs Planning Board is holding its regular meeting, with the main substantive item being a review of the semi-annual Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments (23-UDO-03). The board will also receive training, hear committee and development services reports, and take public comments. Most of the agenda is routine procedural business.
- Semi-Annual UDO Amendments 23-UDO-03
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total)
- Training presentation
- Town Council Official Action Overview
- Development Services Report
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council will conduct public hearings on four rezoning requests (Elliott Farm, Cass Holt Crossing, Friendship Innovation Park, and Friendship Innovation Master Plan) and one voluntary annexation (10325 Holly Springs Rd). The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as grant resolutions, naming rights amendments, development agreements, and a street resurfacing change order.
- Voluntary Annexation A23-01 at 10325 Holly Springs Rd
- Elliott Farm Rezoning 22-REZ-07 with Development Agreement
- Cass Holt Crossing Rezoning 22-REZ-15
- Friendship Innovation Park Rezoning 22-REZ-17
- Change Order for 2023 Street Resurfacing and Preservation Project (TOHS Proj. 23-001)
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss the final recommendations for the Downtown Village District Area Plan and proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. They will also receive an update on the upcoming yard waste cart program, including proposed ordinance changes. The meeting is a discussion and feedback session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Village District Area Plan final recommendations on land use, character, parks, and transportation
- UDO amendments on downtown building height, residential density, conditional district rezoning, and public hearing timing
- Yard waste cart model implementation, including ordinance changes to Chapter 14, Article II
- Proposed fees for additional carts and excess yard waste disposal
- Fines and penalties for non-compliance, and no collection of contractor or non-resident yard waste
Board of Adjustment
The Holly Springs Board of Adjustment held a regular meeting at Town Hall Council Chambers to conduct procedural business, including approving minutes and discussing quasi-judicial decision training. No substantive decisions or public hearings were listed on the agenda.
Town Council
The Holly Springs Land Use Advisory Committee is meeting to review two rezoning requests: the Woodfield Dead End Road rezoning and the Avent Ferry Mixed-Use rezoning. The committee will also approve minutes from the August 1, 2023 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Woodfield Dead End Road rezoning request
- Avent Ferry Mixed-Use rezoning request
- Approval of August 1, 2023 meeting minutes
Planning Board
The Holly Springs Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review a zone map change petition for Friendship Innovation Park (22-REZ-17) and a major amendment to the Friendship Innovation Master Plan (21-MAS-04-A02). The board will also consider the July 25, 2023 minutes and receive reports from town council and staff. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes total, with each speaker allowed up to 3 minutes.
- Friendship Innovation Park Rezoning 22-REZ-17
- Friendship Innovation Master Plan Major Amendment 21-MAS-04-A02
- Approval of July 25, 2023 minutes
- Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker, 15-minute total)
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with two legislative public hearings for rezoning requests (Elliott Farm and Cass Holt Crossing), plus a hearing on relocating graves for Duke Progress Energy and on 2023 bonds and Fire Station 3 costs. The council will also consider consent agenda items including a residential refuse and recycling contract, a traffic signal construction contract, and a Duke Energy development agreement modification. New business includes proposed parking ordinance amendments and an architectural/engineering services proposal for Operations Campus Phase 1B.
- Elliott Farm Rezoning 22-REZ-07 public hearing
- Cass Holt Crossing Rezoning 22-REZ-15 public hearing
- Relocation of Burt/Royster graves requested by Duke Progress Energy
- 2023 Limited Obligation Bonds and Fire Station 3 GMP
- Residential Refuse and Recycling Collection Contract
Town Council
The Holly Springs Land Use Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss a request concerning 151 Rosewood Centre Dr., the site of Pine Springs Preparatory Academy. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Approval of minutes from May 2, 2023
- Discussion of request at 151 Rosewood Centre Dr. (Pine Springs Preparatory Academy)
Planning Board
The Holly Springs Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss agenda items including a zone map change petition for the Symphonia rezoning (22-REZ-10). The board will also review minutes from the June 27th meeting and receive reports from the Town Council representative, committees, and Development Services. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes total, with each speaker allowed up to 3 minutes.
- Symphonia Rezoning 22-REZ-10 zone map change petition
- Approval of June 27, 2023 meeting minutes
- Town Council Official Action Overview
- Committee reports
- Development Services Report
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council holds a workshop to preview the 2023 Community Survey, discuss updates to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), and review naming recommendations for a new park on Cass Holt Road. Updates on the East Regional Pump Station wastewater project are also provided.
- Preview of 2023 Community Survey for strategic planning feedback
- Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) update with focus on zoning text amendments
- East Regional Pump Station project updates for wastewater infrastructure east of Highway 55
- Naming recommendations for planned park on Cass Holt Road
Planning Board
The Holly Springs Planning Board will conduct its regular meeting at Town Hall, including a public comment period and a vote on a rezoning petition for Cass Holt Crossing. The board will also receive committee reports and development services updates.
- Cass Holt Crossing Rezoning 22-REZ-15 (vote scheduled)
- Public comment period (15 minutes max, 3 minutes per speaker)
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to receive updates and provide feedback on several projects. The main item is a preview of preliminary recommendations for the Downtown Village District Area Plan. Staff will also update on Fire Station 3 and the Operations Campus, and introduce the new Holly Springs 101 citizens academy program. The meeting is informational with no formal votes expected.
- Village District Area Plan preliminary recommendations
- Fire Station 3 and Operations Campus Phase 1 schedule updates
- Temporary Fire Station #3 move update (off Holly Springs New Hill Rd)
- Holly Springs 101 citizens academy launch in FY24
- Legal and Clerk quarterly updates
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council will hold a regular meeting with proclamations, a transportation update, and a public hearing on a rezoning. The main business is adopting the FY 2023-24 operating and community investment plan budget and authorizing the property tax levy. Several consent agenda items include contracts and agreements.
- Adoption of FY 2023-24 Operating and Community Investment Plan Budget
- Order authorizing Wake County Tax Administrator to levy and collect property taxes for FY 2023-24
- Public hearing on Pine Springs Preparatory Academy Rezoning (23-REZ-02)
- Holly Springs Rd. Widening (WEST) Design & Survey Contract
- Ting Park Naming Rights Renewal Agreement
Planning Board
The Holly Springs Planning Board will hold its regular meeting to review public comments, two rezoning petitions (Elliott Farm and Pine Springs Preparatory Academy), and a development plan for the Duke Ops & Training Center. The board will also receive reports from town officials and committees.
- Elliott Farm Rezoning 22-REZ-07
- Pine Springs Preparatory Academy Rezoning 23-REZ-02
- Duke Ops & Training Center Development Plan 22-DP-09
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings, including the FY2023-24 budget, a water resource management policy, a rezoning on Holly Springs Road, and a sign ordinance text amendment. The consent agenda includes contracts and budget amendments. The meeting also includes recognitions and proclamations.
- Public hearing on FY2023-24 budget
- Public hearing on Water Resource Management Policy 23-DPM-01
- Public hearing on Holly Springs Road Towns Rezoning 22-REZ-11
- Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 9 Signs Text Amendment 23-UDO-02
- Extension of refuse and recycling collection contract with GFL Environmental
Town Council
The Town Council holds a workshop to receive the recommended operating budget and community investment plan for fiscal year 2023-24. This is an informational session; no decisions are made here. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for May 16, followed by further review at a May 23 workshop.
- FY 2023-24 Operating Budget & Community Investment Plan presentation by Town Manager Randy Harrington and Corey Petersohn
Town Council
The Holly Springs Land Use Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from April 4, 2023, and to hear a request regarding the Ragan Mixed-Use project. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from April 4, 2023 meeting
- Request and communication regarding Ragan Mixed-Use
Planning Board
The Holly Springs Planning Board is meeting to consider a zone map change petition for the Holly Springs Road Towns Rezoning (22-REZ-11) and a text amendment to the Chapter 9 Signs Unified Development Ordinance (23-UDO-02). The board will also make appointments to leadership and advisory committees, and hear public comments. No final decisions are made by the board; recommendations go to the Town Council.
- Holly Springs Road Towns Rezoning 22-REZ-11
- Chapter 9 Signs Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment 23-UDO-02
- Appointments for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, LUAC and TAC representatives
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total)
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a conditional zoning district for Main Street and several consent agenda items, including a road name change and budget amendments. New business includes nonprofit grants, a strategic plan, a bond referendum resolution, and a resolution denouncing discriminatory practices.
- Public hearing on Main Street Vista Conditional Zoning District and Development Agreement 22-REZ-06
- Resolution for road name change for portion of Woodfield Dead End Rd to Leland Crest Dr in Carolina Springs
- Resolution of Intent to Proceed with General Obligation Bond Referendum
- Monthly Budget Amendments
- Holly Springs Half Marathon Agreement Addendum
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss the FY24 budget, including insurance premiums and personnel policy changes, and to receive a status report on the Cass Holt Road park project and potential additional parks investments for the November 2023 bond referendum. They will also consider proposed updates to the Grants Policy, Historic Marker Policy, and the weapons ordinance in light of a recent Supreme Court ruling. Additionally, staff will outline key provisions of a potential development agreement for Main Street Vista. The meeting is a workshop, so no final decisions are expected; it is for discussion and direction.
- FY24 budget update: insurance premiums and personnel policy revisions
- November 2023 Parks & Recreation Bond: Cass Holt Road park project status
- Proposed Grants Policy for uniform grant pursuit and approval
- Historic Marker Policy revisions
- Weapons ordinance review following Supreme Court ruling
Town Council
The Holly Springs Land Use Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting at Town Hall to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss a mixed-use development proposal for Old Smithfield Road. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Review of Old Smithfield Road Mixed-Use proposal
Planning Board
The Holly Springs Planning Board is holding its regular March 2023 meeting, which includes a public comment period and a review of a zone map change petition for the Holly Springs Road Towns rezoning (22-REZ-11). The board will also make appointments to committees, approve minutes, and receive reports from town staff and committees.
- Zone map change petition 22-REZ-11 for Holly Springs Road Towns rezoning
- Appointments for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, LUAC and TAC representatives
- Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total
- Approval of February 28, 2023 meeting minutes
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council will hold public hearings on several development and zoning items, including a development plan for 120 N Main Street, a conditional zoning district for Main Street Vista, a Duke Energy Operations & Training Center, and semi-annual UDO text amendments. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, a boardwalk replacement, and a turf replacement project. The meeting also includes recognitions, proclamations, and an oath of office for board members.
- 120 N Main Street Development Plan and Development Agreement 22-DP-02 (quasi-judicial hearing)
- Main Street Vista Conditional Zoning District and Development Agreement 22-REZ-06 (legislative hearing)
- Duke Energy Operations & Training Center Conditional Zoning District 22-REZ-08 (legislative hearing)
- Semi-Annual UDO Text Amendments 23-UDO-01 (legislative hearing)
- Voluntary Annexation for Norris Crossing (legislative hearing)
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council will discuss refinements to water and sewer rates for FY24, updates to the strategic plan including housing initiatives, and a proposed EV charging station at Ting Park. They will also review a NCDOT project for the NC 55/Williams Street intersection and upcoming Unified Development Ordinance amendments.
- FY24 utility rate refinements (water/sewer) following capital program projections
- EV charging station recommendation for Ting Park with Duke Energy partnership
- NCDOT project update for NC 55/Williams Street intersection with opposition to grade-separated interchange removal
- Upcoming UDO amendments for March 21 meeting and reorganization of Chapters 7 and 9
- 2024 Annual Retreat location guidance request from Town Clerk
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with recognitions, public comment, consent agenda items, and two public hearings. The hearings concern the Norris Crossing subdivision quasi-judicial review and a voluntary annexation for 4200 Beech Creek Court. Consent items include budget amendments, ordinance changes for EV parking, a SCADA service agreement, and a greenway construction change order.
- Public hearing: Norris Crossing Subdivision 22-MAS-01 (quasi-judicial)
- Public hearing: Voluntary annexation for 4200 Beech Creek Court
- Ordinance amendments for EV parking stations and park operations
- Service agreement for SCADA system upgrades Phase 1
- Middle Creek Greenway construction contract amendment/change order
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a three-day retreat to discuss long-term planning, including the Village District Area Plan, housing affordability, transportation, and the FY2023-24 budget. They will also hear presentations on construction inflation, debt affordability, parks and recreation bond referendum, utility infrastructure needs, and stormwater rates. The retreat includes a charrette on the Village District Area Plan and strategic plan updates.
- Village District Area Plan (VDAP) charrette and results
- Parks & Recreation Investments and Bond Referendum discussion
- Utility System projected infrastructure needs and rate model projections
- FY2023-24 Budget Outlook
- Stormwater User Rate Tier Structure discussion
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting that consists almost entirely of a closed session to conduct personnel evaluations. The only public actions are approving the meeting agenda and adjourning; no other business is listed.
- Closed session for personnel evaluations
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council will hold a joint meeting with the Apex Town Council to share town highlights and discuss regional issues. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions scheduled.
Planning Board
The Holly Springs Planning Board is holding its regular meeting to review planning items, including a major subdivision plan for Norris Crossing. The board will also consider comprehensive plan amendments, zone map change petitions, and hear public comments. Most agenda items are procedural, such as approving minutes and receiving committee reports.
- Norris Crossing Major Subdivision Plan 22-MAS-01
- Comprehensive Plan Amendments
- Zone Map Change Petitions
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total)
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with proclamations, public hearings, and new business. Key items include filling a council vacancy, a legislative hearing on housing affordability, and a quasi-judicial hearing on the Goodwin Major Subdivision. The consent agenda includes purchasing a new ladder truck and temporarily relocating Fire Station 3.
- Voluntary annexation for 4200 Beech Creek Court (consent)
- Voluntary annexation for 4113 Deer Path Road (public hearing)
- Housing Affordability Study legislative public hearing
- Goodwin Major Subdivision 22-MAS-03 quasi-judicial public hearing
- Purchase of a new ladder truck (consent)
Town Council
The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss several operational and policy items. They will receive updates on the Operations Center and Fire Station 3 projects, including a proposal to temporarily relocate Fire Station 3. The council will also review a draft Utility Allocation Ordinance for managing the town's water supply and discuss potential changes to sign regulations following recent US Supreme Court rulings. Additionally, they will finalize the agenda for the annual retreat.
- Fire Station 3 temporary relocation proposal and project updates
- Draft Utility Allocation Ordinance for water supply management
- Sign regulation discussion including off-premise, temporary, and election signs
- Draft annual retreat agenda review