Cary public meetings in 2022
30 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning and Zoning Board - Regular Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval for the reconstruction of Swift Creek Elementary School and future development of an adjacent parcel. The board found the proposed rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments consistent with the Imagine Cary Community Plan.
- Recommended approval of ACT 30 Comprehensive Plan amendments to Town Council (Unanimous)
- Found 22-REZ-15 Swift Creek Elementary School rezoning consistent with the Comprehensive Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved November 28, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Adopted meeting agenda (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Town Council - Regular Meeting
The Council approved rezoning for Macedonia Place and the Number 5 Mixed Use Downtown Development Project. Council also accepted the resignation of Council Member Liu and approved a consent agenda including the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Approved rezoning for Macedonia Place, removing age restrictions for senior housing (6-1)
- Approved rezoning ordinance 22-REZ-05 for West Chatham and Old Apex Road (7-0)
- Approved the Number 5 Mixed Use Downtown Development Project agreement (7-0)
- Accepted Council Member Liu's resignation (6-1)
- Approved 2023 Meeting Schedule for Council and Advisory Boards (7-0)
- Approved sale of Cary-owned property at 0 Airport Rd (7-0)
- Approved Policy Statement 186 regarding flags and displayed items (7-0)
- Approved Downtown Cary Park Social District (7-0)
Historic Preservation Commission - Commission Meeting
The Historic Preservation Commission voted to request landmark designation for the Ivey-Ellington structure. The commission also approved site visits for the Maynard-Stone House and authorized two planning committees to continue their current work.
- Approved request for Cary to apply for landmark designation of Ivey-Ellington (Unanimous)
- Approved site visit by Bunch, Archual, and Wright to assess Maynard-Stone House (Unanimous)
- Approved Public Engagement and Outreach Committee to proceed with current work (Unanimous)
- Approved National Preservation Month Planning Committee to proceed as planned (Unanimous)
- Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes
Environmental Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting
The board unanimously adopted the 2022-2023 Environmental Advisory Board Work Plan, which prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and the development of a community-wide Climate Action Plan. Members also identified various community groups and organizations to target for future public engagement.
- Adopted 2022-2023 Environmental Advisory Board Work Plan (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from October 13, 2022
Public Art Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting
The Public Art Advisory Board approved the goals for art installations at The Center and Mills Park Community Center. The board also selected the recipient of the 2021-2022 Creative Placemaking Award. Subcommittee appointments were made for the work plan review and artist selection panel.
- Approved goals for The Center and Mills Park Community Center art projects (Unanimous)
- Approved Singh Developer – Griffin Weston project by artist Tomas Sayre for the 2021-2022 Creative Placemaking Award (Unanimous)
- Appointed Steven Edwards as Chair of the Subcommittee to Review Work Plan Focus Area
- Appointed John Reynolds as Chair and Jennifer Blakeslee as member of the Artist Selection Panel for The Center and Mills Park Community Center
- Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Greenway Committee - Committee Meeting
The committee met to adopt the agenda and approve the minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made during the session.
- Adopted meeting agenda
- Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes
Athletic Committee - Committee Meeting
The committee agreed to continue meeting bi-monthly on the third Monday of the month starting in February 2023. Members also discussed proposed rule changes for 9-10 baseball and softball to reduce walks and increase player engagement.
- Approved December agenda (unanimous)
- Approved October 24, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Agreed to continue bi-monthly meeting schedule for 2023
Town Council - Work Session
The council voted to continue vetting and interviewing candidates to fill a vacant council seat. They also discussed development plans for the Green Level Destination Center, though no formal actions were taken on those proposals.
- Approved motion to continue vetting candidates and moving forward with interviews for District D vacancy (5-2)
- Denied motion to include Ken Chu in the interview process (3-4)
Senior Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting
The committee adopted the agenda and approved the September 7, 2022, minutes. Members discussed a proposed half-day workshop in the first quarter of 2023 to determine the committee's future work and focus areas.
- Adopted the meeting agenda
- Approved September 7, 2022 minutes
Economic Development Committee - Council Committee
The committee approved the minutes from September 7, 2022. Members discussed a planned facilitator-led workshop for the first quarter of 2023 to determine the committee's future focus. The meeting included reports on business recruitment and industrial development projects.
- Approved September 7, 2022 minutes
- Adopted the meeting agenda
Historic Preservation Commission - Committee
The Preservation Month Planning Committee discussed strategies to increase public awareness of historic preservation in Cary. Members proposed several events for May, including a downtown walking tour and a movie screening. The committee will present these ideas at the December 14 HPC meeting.
- Proposed three events for May Preservation Month
- Proposed downtown walking tour for May 20 during 'Wheels on Academy'
- Scheduled virtual meetings for Jan 9, 30, Feb 13, 27, March 13, 27, and April 10, 17
Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board - Task Force Meeting
The Task Force approved updates to its Scope of Work and working document. Members discussed potential projects across three categories: Access, Public Safety, and Building Relationships & Community Engagement.
- Approved updates to the Scope of Work and work plan drafting document
- Adopted the meeting agenda
- Adopted November 1, 2022 meeting minutes
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting
The board unanimously approved new appointments to the Greenway, Cultural Arts, and Athletic committees. The meeting also introduced the new PRCR Director and reviewed sports venue economic impacts.
- Approved Greenway Committee members: Daniel Tomczak, Mark Slater, Christopher Hearndon, Vincente Martinez, and Elizabeth Vancura (Unanimous)
- Approved Cultural Arts Committee members: Carl Daehler, Lauren Whittaker, Sneha Patel, Mary Margaret Barnes, John West, and Kristen Farrell (Unanimous)
- Approved Athletic Committee members: David Morehead, Devkanth Jijjavarapu, Jay Dexheimer, Liam Goff, and Ruth Merkle (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Information Services Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting
The board adopted its work plan for the 2022-2023 year, focusing on downtown technology, communications, and IoT. Members also reviewed a presentation on GIS maps for capital projects and heard about upcycled totes made from Downtown Cary Park fencing.
- Adopted 2022-2023 ISAB Work Plan
- Adopted October 3, 2022 meeting minutes
Zoning Board of Adjustment - Quasi-Judicial Meeting
The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a development plan for a 2,280-square-foot bank building at the intersection of Davis Drive and Airport Boulevard. The approval is conditioned upon the installation of a high-visibility crosswalk on Davis Drive.
- Approved development plan for First National Bank at Airport Boulevard (5-0)
- Conditioned bank approval on the addition of a high-visibility crosswalk on Davis Drive
- Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Cultural Arts Committee - Committee Meeting
The committee approved the renewal of four existing members and the appointment of two new members. The board also accepted the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members received a presentation from Triangle Artworks and an update on the FY24 grants schedule.
- Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
- Accepted October 26, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved member renewals for Carl Daehler (3 years), Lauren Whittaker (3 years), Sneha Patel (2 years), and Mary Margaret Barnes (1 year) (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of new members John West and Kristen Farrell (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning and Zoning Board - Regular Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously denied a rezoning request for a multi-family development on Old Apex Road. The Board also approved amendments to the Land Development Ordinance regarding signage for mixed-use buildings and general process improvements.
- Denied 21-REZ-16 Old Apex Road Rezoning (unanimous)
- Approved Act 28 Land Development Ordinance Amendments for signs (8-1)
- Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Council - Regular Meeting
The Council approved $420,945 from the utility fund balance and authorized the development agreement and ground lease for the 921 SE Maynard Mixed Income Development. Several other rezoning and annexation items were approved via the consent agenda. Two other rezoning cases were forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board.
- Approved $420,945 from utility fund balance for 921 SE Maynard Mixed Income Development (7-0)
- Authorized development agreement and ground lease for 921 SE Maynard Mixed Income Development (7-0)
- Approved 21-A-19 Legacy Cary Annexation (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including 21-REZ-18 921 SE Maynard Rd Rezoning (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including 22-REZ-12 Brookstone Community Association (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including 22-A-12 Brookstone Community Association Annexation (7-0)
- Forwarded 22-REZ-15 Swift Creek Elementary School Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Planning and Zoning Advisory Board
- Forwarded 22-REZ-06 Green Level Church Rd at Mills Farm Rd to Planning and Zoning Advisory Board
Public Art Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting
Town Council approved funding and agreements for the 921 SE Maynard Mixed Income Development project. The council also approved a consent agenda including several rezonings and an annexation. Two other rezoning cases were forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board.
- Approved $420,945 from utility fund for 921 SE Maynard Mixed Income Development (7-0)
- Approved 21-A-19 Legacy Cary Annexation (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including 21-REZ-18 921 SE Maynard Rd Rezoning and 22-REZ-12 Brookstone Community Association (7-0)
- Forwarded 22-REZ-15 Swift Creek Elementary School renovation case to Planning and Zoning Advisory Board
- Forwarded 22-REZ-06 Green Level Church Rd at Mills Farm Rd case to Planning and Zoning Advisory Board
- Approved amended agenda removing 20 RZ12 Macedonia Place rezoning (7-0)
Greenway Committee - Committee Meeting
The committee discussed the PRCR Master Plan and Bike Plan, noting that the town averages two miles of construction per year. Members suggested adding glow rides and a bike donation event for the 2023 NC Year of the Trail. No formal votes on new business were recorded.
- Adopted meeting agenda
- Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes
Town Council - Quarterly
Council unanimously approved the application and interview timeline to fill the District D seat. The board also approved the procurement of two trolleys with specific color schemes and vintage design elements. No formal action was taken on the Accessory Dwelling Unit proposal.
- Approved timeline and process for filling District D vacancy (7-0)
- Approved procurement of two trolleys with green, blue, and gold trim designs (unanimous)
- Approved moving the Ivey Ellington structure (no objections)
Historic Preservation Commission - Commission Meeting
The Commission voted to recommend that the Town Council designate 9321 Chapel Hill Road as a Cary Historic Landmark. The body also approved the continuation of the Public Engagement and Outreach Committee and created a National Preservation Month Planning Committee.
- Recommended ordinance designating 9321 Chapel Hill Road (Nancy Jones House) as a historic landmark (Unanimous)
- Approved Public Engagement and Outreach Committee to proceed as discussed (Unanimous)
- Approved creation of National Preservation Month Planning Committee (Unanimous)
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting
The board approved its 2022-2023 Work Plan and appointed committee chairs and project liaisons. Members discussed potential future topics including facility security and demographic data usage.
- Approved 2022-2023 Work Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved Vice Chair and Committee Liaison appointments (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board of Adjustment - Quasi-Judicial Meeting
The Historic Preservation Commission voted to recommend that the Town Council designate 9321 Chapel Hill Road as a Cary Historic Landmark. The Commission also approved the continuation of the Public Engagement and Outreach Committee and created a National Preservation Month Planning Committee.
- Recommended ordinance to designate 9321 Chapel Hill Road (Nancy Jones House) as a Cary Historic Landmark (Unanimous)
- Approved Public Engagement and Outreach Committee to proceed with goals and objectives (Unanimous)
- Approved creation of National Preservation Month Planning Committee (Unanimous)
Senior Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting
The Senior Advisory Board unanimously approved its work plan for 2022-2023. Members also received an overview of Cary's planning and development processes and identified presentation topics for 2023.
- Approved 2022-2023 Work Plan (Unanimous)
Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board - Task Force Meeting
The Task Force met with Town Manager Sean Stegall to discuss the implementation of the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the DEI Task Force. Discussions focused on systemic change, police accountability, and equity in affordable housing and infrastructure. No formal policy decisions were made.
- Adopted the meeting agenda
- Adopted the October 12, 2022 meeting minutes
Town Council - Regular Meeting
Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Wake County Public School System for a shared baseball field. A public hearing regarding the Swift Creek Elementary School renovation was continued to November 17 due to a notification issue.
- Approved MOU for WCPSS/Cary Joint-Use Baseball Field Project (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including property conveyance to Holly Springs (6-0)
- Approved 22-REZ-09 and 22-A-06 for 3528 Optimist Farm Rd (6-0)
- Approved ACT 24 Land Development Ordinance Amendments (6-0)
- Approved 21-A-19 Legacy Cary Annexation (6-0)
- Approved advance purchase of vehicles (6-0)
- Approved Special Revenue Fund for Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Operations (6-0)
- Approved bid award for North Cary Water Reclamation Facility Band Screen Replacement Project (6-0)
Cultural Arts Committee - Committee Meeting
The committee adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the September 28, 2022 meeting. Members received a presentation from the Cary Town Band and updates on upcoming town arts events and facilities.
- Adopted the meeting agenda
- Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Athletic Committee - Committee Meeting
The committee discussed potential rules for removing pitchers who hit too many batters in 9-10 baseball/softball, but decided to continue monitoring before implementing any changes. The agenda and August 15, 2022 minutes were approved unanimously. No substantive decisions were made beyond procedural approvals.
- Approved October 2022 agenda (unanimous)
- Approved August 15, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Discussed but tabled pitcher control rule changes; staff to continue monitoring
Planning and Zoning Board - Regular Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved three items: a rezoning for Destin Phase 3 (40 detached homes on 31.67 acres), a rezoning and annexation for the Brookstone Community Association (1.04 acres of landscaped common area), and Act 26 technical amendments to the Town Code and Land Development Ordinance. The board also appointed John Sorrell as vice chair.
- Approved 21-REZ-17 Destin Phase 3 rezoning to R-12-CU for 40 detached dwellings (unanimous)
- Approved 22-REZ-12 Brookstone Community Association rezoning to Resource/Recreation (unanimous)
- Approved ACT 26 Town Code and Land Development Ordinance amendments (unanimous)
- Appointed John Sorrell as vice chair (unanimous)