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Wendell public meetings in 2024

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

Wed Dec 18, 2024

Planning Board

Board to consider rezoning 16.74 acres to Neighborhood Center district

The Wendell Planning Board will first adjust and approve its agenda and the October 2024 draft minutes. It will then discuss a request (CD24-03) to rezone about 16.74 acres from Rural Residential to a Neighborhood Center Conditional District to create Griffin Townes. A draft of the town’s Strategic Plan initiatives will also be presented.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board recommends approval of 113-lot townhome rezoning

The Wendell Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of a zoning map amendment (CD24-03) to rezone 16.74 acres at 1500 Eagle Rock Road from Rural Residential (RR) to Neighborhood Center Conditional District (NC-CD) for a 113-lot townhome community called Griffin Townes. The board also heard a presentation on draft 2025 Strategic Plan initiatives but took no action on it. The recommendation will go to the Town Board for final decision.

Tue Dec 10, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Town Board will consider annexing 16.74 acres at 1500 Eagle Rock Road.

The Wendell Town Board will vote on a fee‑in‑lie of $8,084.38 for roadway work on Aquila Valley Way in the Wendell Estates area. Commissioners will consider a Certificate of Sufficiency and set a public hearing date for a contiguous annexation of about 16.74 acres at 1500 Eagle Rock Road. The board will also approve the Wake County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan update and hear the Fiscal Year 2024 audit presentation.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts 2025 Wake County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan update

The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 update to the Wake County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan in a 4-0 vote. The board also approved the agenda and consent agenda, which included a fee-in-lieu request for road construction, a certificate of sufficiency for a contiguous annexation, the Wake County Tax Report, and the summary of minutes from November 12, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the agenda as presented
2 yea
Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the Consent Agenda
2 yea
Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to adopt a Resolution approving the 2025 update to the Wake County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
2 yea
Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
Wed Dec 4, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Board will hear rezoning and special use permit requests for 24.07 acres on Marshburn Road

The Town Board will consider a consent agenda that includes a resolution to investigate a non‑contiguous annexation of about 9.9 acres at 952 & 948 Morphus Bridge Road and approve minutes from the October 14 meeting. Public hearings will be held on a rezoning request and a special‑use permit amendment for roughly 24.07 acres at 1408 & 0 Marshburn Road. The Board will also act on the FY 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #2, award a contract for a Compensation & Classification Study, and award a bid for the Carver Community Center at Pleasant Grove.

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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the agenda as presented
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the Consent Agenda
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve zoning map amendment PUD22-02B, as it is consistent with Blueprint Wendell 2030
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the special use permit SUP24-02 because it meets the standards for approval outlined in section 15.15 in the Town's UDO
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment #2
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and sign a compensation and classification study contract with Evergreen Solutions
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
Wed Dec 4, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Town Board to consider annexing and rezoning ~61 acres for residential subdivision

The board will adjust and approve the agenda, then consider consent items including a Wake County tax report, approval of recent meeting minutes, and a request to grant a fiber easement on Lake Glad Road to Duke Energy Progress, LLC. A public hearing will be held to annex and rezone approximately 60.95 acres (A23-10, CD23-07) from Wake County Residential 30 to Town of Wendell Residential -7 Conditional District to create a residential subdivision. Additional items include a request to temporarily close downtown streets for the Wendell Wonderland event on Dec 6, 2024, a joint use agreement for open‑space usage with Pleasant Grove, and Brownfield Program Task Orders 12 and 13.

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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the agenda as presented
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the Consent Agenda
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the proposed rezoning and annexation and adopt the attached ordinance with all 18 conditions at 1013 Lake Glad Road
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the temporary closure for the requested downtown streets for the Wendell Wonderland Special Event on Friday, December 6, 2024
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
Tue Nov 26, 2024

Appearance Commission

Wendell Appearance Commission to discuss holiday decorating contests

The Appearance Commission will meet to discuss decorating contests for Halloween and the Christmas/Holiday season. The body will also hold an election for a Chairperson and Vice-Chair.

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Thu Nov 21, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider rezoning 24.07 acres on Marshburn Road

The Wendell Planning Board will meet to discuss a request to rezone approximately 24.07 acres at 1408 Marshburn Road. The proposal seeks to change the land from Wake County Residential 40 and Wendell Residential Agriculture to a Planned Unit Development.

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Tue Oct 29, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Wendell Board considers annexation and affordable housing property conveyance

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a zoning text amendment and the annexation of 10.71 acres on Lions Club Road. The meeting includes decisions on road maintenance transfers, speed limit reduction requests, and a contract for a Public Works Yard Facility.

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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the agenda as presented
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the Consent Agenda
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the proposed text amendment to UDO and adopt the attached Ordinance
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to deny the annexation request
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the Resolution authorizing the conveyance of real property of habitat for humanity of Wake County, Inc.and authorize the Town Manager to sign conveyance documents
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to table this item
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to adopt the co-sponsorship request for Lake Myra Lights
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the attached resolution and authorize the Town Manager to request the speed reduction request to NCDOT
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to the attached resolution and authorize the Town Manager to request the speed reduction request to NCDOT
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the attached resolution and authorize the Town Manager to request the NCDOT abandon maintenance and accept the road into the Town's street system
6 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea · Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
Tue Oct 29, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Wendell Board of Commissioners holds strategic planning retreat

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special-called strategic planning retreat. The session consists of a presentation and discussion regarding strategic planning initiatives.

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Wed Oct 23, 2024

Planning Board

Wendell Planning Board to consider rezoning and development ordinance text amendment

The Wendell Planning Board will meet to approve meeting minutes and consider two items of new business: a request to rezone approximately 59.6 acres for a residential subdivision and a text amendment requiring all lots to front on public streets.

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Thu Oct 17, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Wendell Board considers debt approval for new Public Works Yard

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several non-contiguous annexations. The body will also consider a resolution for the final approval of debt related to a new Public Works Yard.

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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the agenda as presented
2 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the Consent Agenda
2 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the annexation request and adopt the Ordinance
2 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the annexation petition and adopt the attached Ordinance
2 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to adopt a Resolution Authorizing the execution and delivery of an installment financing agreement, a deed of trust, and related documents in connection with the financing of a new Public…
2 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
Wed Oct 2, 2024

Appearance Commission

Election of Appearance Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chair

The Appearance Commission will adjust and approve the agenda and the March 4, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioners will receive updates on the public art plan survey results and the downtown streetscape plan survey results. The commission will consider ethics agreements. Members will elect a chairperson and a vice‑chair.

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Mon Sep 30, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Wendell Board considers multiple annexations and police engagement plan

The Board of Commissioners will review several annexation requests for properties on Lake Glad Road, Lions Club Road, Eagle Rock Road, Liles Dean Road, Chevrolet Way, Wendell Falls Parkway, and Wendell Boulevard. The meeting includes a presentation on the police department's community engagement plan and a review of firms for the Pleasant Grove Community Center construction.

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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the agenda as presented
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the Consent Agenda
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the grant application and approve the Mayor to sign the certification
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve and ratify the list of recommended prequalified firms recommended
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to authorize the Town Manager to Sign the First Amendment Street light reimbursement agreement with Hollybrook Association
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
Tue Sep 17, 2024

Planning Board

Board will consider rezoning .34 acres at 212 Wendell Falls Parkway

The Planning Board will review a request to rezone about .34 acres at 212 Wendell Falls Parkway, changing the designation from Residential 3 to Downtown Mixed‑Use. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and minutes, ethics agreements, and the swearing‑in and election of new board members. A planning director update will also be presented.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves rezoning of 212 Wendell Falls Parkway to DMX

The Wendell Planning Board unanimously approved a rezoning request (R24-02) for approximately 0.34 acres at 212 Wendell Falls Parkway from Residential 3 (R3) to Downtown Mixed-Use (DMX), despite staff recommending denial due to inconsistency with the comprehensive plan. The board also swore in new members, elected officers, and signed ethics agreements.

Mon Sep 16, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Town Board will hold public hearing on financing agreement for Public Works Yard debt

The Wendell Town Board will consider several annexation investigations, street ownership and renaming matters, and a new public works campus design. Commissioners will hold public hearings on a financing agreement for a Public Works Yard debt issuance, a rezoning of 212 Wendell Falls Parkway, and the renaming of Andromeda Avenue and part of Old Battle Bridge Road. The board will also adopt the FY 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #1 and authorize the East Wake Microtransit Agreement for the NE Smartride program.

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✓ Decided: Wendell board approves public works yard financing, rezoning, and street renames

The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a 20-year financing agreement with Webster Bank for the new public works yard, adopted a preliminary findings resolution, and authorized the town manager to sign closing documents pending Local Government Commission approval. The board also approved a rezoning at 212 Wendell Falls Parkway from R3 to Downtown Mixed-Use, renamed Andromeda Avenue to Old Battle Bridge Road and part of Old Battle Bridge Road to Cotton Gin Road, and approved several administrative items including budget amendment, road closures, and a property purchase.

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the agenda as presented
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the consent agenda
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to award the bid to the lowest apparent bidder for 20-year financing (Webster Bank)
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to adopt a Preliminary Findings Resolution titled Resolution making certain findings and determinations regarding the financing of a new public works yard for the Town of Wendell, North…
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to authorize the Town Manager to sign closing documents to execute the loan agreement pending Local Government Commission approval
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the attached Ordinance the rezoning request on 212 Wendell Falls Parkway from R3 Residential to DMX and adopt attached Ordinance
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve rename Andromedea Avenue to Old Battle Bridge Road and the southern portion of Old Battle Bridge Road to Cotton Gin Road
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to adopt the temporary closure and co-sponsorship requests for the international food festival
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the requested temporary road closures, and co-sponsorship policy for the Harvest Festival Parade and Special Event
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to adopt the temporary street closure for the Third Street Market
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
Tue Aug 27, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Town Board to discuss affordable housing

The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to discuss affordable housing. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 1:30 PM at Town Hall.

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Tue Aug 27, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Town Board will hold a public hearing on the FY 2025 budget

The Wendell Town Board will conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 (FY 2025) budget. It will also adopt several consent‑agenda items, including acceptance of streets in McKenzie Meadows Phase 1A, a portion of Eagle Rock Road at Wendell Boulevard, a fee‑in‑lie request for open space, and a resolution to investigate a non‑contiguous annexation of approximately 16.51 acres at 716 Old Battle Bridge Road. Administrative actions include a resolution to exchange properties for the old Town Hall, brownfield environmental assessments, and the closure of a right‑of‑way alley. Additional agenda items cover recognitions, committee updates, and a closed‑session meeting.

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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the agenda as presented, with the movement of item 6e to become item 4b
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the Consent Agenda
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the Resolution for the Exchange of Properties for the Old Town Hall Properties
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve Task Order 09 of the Town's Master Service Agreement with Geosyntec
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve Task Order 10 under the Town's Master Service Agreement with Geosyntec
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to adopt Resolution of Intent to Close Road Right of Way and to schedule a Public Hearing on this item for June 10, 2024
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to resume regular session at 8:41 p.m
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
Tue Aug 27, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Wendell Board to discuss public art, downtown streetscape, and strategic planning.

The Wendell Board of Commissioners will meet to approve agenda items, hear public comments, and receive updates on public art, downtown streetscape, permitting, IT resiliency, and the 2025 strategic plan. The board will also consider a donation agreement and environmental assessments for a property at 21 W Boxley Drive.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the agenda as presented
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the Consent Agenda
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
Tue Aug 27, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Town Board will adopt FY 2024 year‑end budget amendment

The Wendell Town Board will meet on June 24, 2024 to consider several agenda items. The consent agenda includes FY 2025 service contracts for HVAC, landscaping, janitorial, pest control, and elevator services. The board will also adopt an amendment to the FY 2024 year‑end budget ordinance and consider a request for temporary street closures for a fireworks display on July 2, 2024. Presentations on parks and recreation programs, the East Wake Senior Center, and the FY 2024 sidewalk program are scheduled.

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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the agenda as presented
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the Consent Agenda
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to adopt the year end Budget Ordinance Amendment for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to authorize the temporary street closure of the requested streets for the fireworks display at Wendell Community Park on Tuesday July 2, 2024
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
Tue Aug 27, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Wendell Board to consider FY 2025 budget and fee schedule

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, budget ordinance, fee schedule, and pay plan. The meeting also includes requests for property and stormwater tax collection for FY 2025 and two annexation requests.

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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the agenda as presented, addition of central pine regional council update
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the Consent Agenda
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 Town of Wendell Budget
2 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea
motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Ordinance
2 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea
motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Fee Schedule
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Pay Plan
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to enter into closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5)
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to resume regular session
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
Tue Aug 27, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Town Board to consider annexation and zoning changes for 37 acres

The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners will consider three public hearings to annex and rezone approximately 37 acres of land, including a request to create a flex space complex on Old Battle Bridge Road. The meeting also includes a consent agenda authorizing the sale of surplus property and a survey task agreement with WithersRavenel.

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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the agenda as presented
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the Consent Agenda
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the proposed annexation and rezoning request and adopt the attached ordinance
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
ordinance and in N.C.G.S. 160a- 299(c); in the event the property owners do not agree to the altered division of the land in the ordinance, the alley shall remain open and retained as public aley to…
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to enter into closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5)
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to resume regular session
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
Wed Aug 7, 2024

Appearance Commission

Appearance Commission to discuss public art plan and approve agenda minutes

The Wendell Appearance Commission will first adjust and approve the agenda and the draft minutes from November 6, 2023. Afterwards, the commission will discuss the town’s public art plan. No other items are listed for decision at this meeting.

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Thu Jul 18, 2024

Planning Board

Wendell Planning Board to vote on rezoning 16.49 acres for mixed-use complex

The Wendell Planning Board will hold a regular session to adjust and approve the agenda and minutes, then discuss two new business items: a text amendment to the Arterial and Collector Street Plan and a rezoning request for a 16.49-acre parcel on Old Battle Bridge Road from Neighborhood Center to Corridor Mixed-Use Conditional District.

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Tue May 14, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Board holds public hearings to rezone 1.17 acres on Harris Street and update environmental rules

The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold public hearings on a rezoning request for properties at 10 & 20 Harris Street and an update to the Unified Development Ordinance's environmental protection chapter. The agenda also includes the adoption of updated financial goals and policies, as well as a discussion on proposed budget ordinance language. Routine consent items include approving minutes from previous meetings and a deed of easement for a sanitary sewer line at Hollybrook Park.

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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the agenda as presented
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the Consent Agenda
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the rezoning request and adopt the attached Ordinance
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to continue this item to the April 22, 2024 Board Meeting
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
Tue Mar 19, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Town board holds budget work session with financial advisor

The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners is holding a budget work session to review the capital/debt capacity, baseline budget, and financial forecasts. The agenda includes department achievements and challenges, outside funding requests, and major initiatives for personnel, capital, and operations. This is a discussion and planning session, not a final budget vote.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

Planning Board

Rezoning request for 3.06 acres from heavy commercial to mixed-use

The Planning Board will consider a request to rezone approximately 3.06 acres from Wake County Heavy Commercial Conditional Use (CU-HC) to Town of Wendell Corridor Mixed-Use (CMX) zoning district. The board will also adjust and approve the agenda and minutes from October 2023.

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Thu Feb 29, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Town Board to consider land donations, surplus vehicle sale, and park improvements

The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session on February 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Key items include a public hearing on a 0.16-acre annexation at 113 Martin Street, consent agenda items to accept land from Acorn Creek and Magnolia Townes communities, a resolution to dispose of surplus vehicles, and discussion of Wendell Park improvements and a town sponsorship policy.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the Agenda as presented
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the Consent Agenda
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to continue this item to the February 26, 2024 meeting
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
Thu Feb 29, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Public hearing on annexation and rezoning of 7.3 acres to CMX district

The board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to annex and rezone approximately 7.30 acres from Wake County Heavy Commercial Conditional Use to Town of Wendell Corridor Mixed-Use. Consent agenda items include a non-contiguous annexation of 0.16 acres at 6824 Martin Street, a fee-in-lieu request for roadway in Edwards Subdivision, and policy updates. The board will also receive a presentation on 2024 property revaluation results.

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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve as amended with the removal of 3b (becomes 6a)
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve as amended with the removal of 3b
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the proposed annexation and rezoning request and adopt the attached Ordinance
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the fee in lieu request
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
Thu Feb 29, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Board to hear public-evidence hearing on bar/nightclub at 8 E. Third Street

The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners will hold a public evidentiary hearing on a special use permit for a bar/tavern/nightclub at 8 E. Third Street. The board will also consider a certificate of sufficiency and public hearing date for a non-contiguous annexation of two parcels on Picayune Lane, a fee waiver request for the Wendell Chamber banquet, and a downtown improvement grant application for 18 E. Third Street. An update on the continuation of micro-transit service in East Wake is also on the agenda.

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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the agenda as presented
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the Consent Agenda
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to grant the special use permit to allow a bar/tavern/nightclub at 8 E. Third Street, and all applicable building permits, law, and codes are obtained or maintained
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the fee waiver request by the Wendell Chamber of Commerce to host the Wendell Chamber Banquet at the Wendell Community Center
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to enter into closed session at 7:45 p.m. under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a) 4 and 5
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to resume regular session at 8:43 p.m
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
Tue Feb 13, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Oaths of office for new commissioners and mayor, plus election of mayor pro tempore

The board will administer oaths of office to Commissioner Braxton Honeycutt, Commissioner Joe DeLoach, and Mayor Virginia Gray, then elect a mayor pro tempore. Consent items include approving the 2024 meeting and holiday schedules, a fee-in-lieu request for roadway and greenway construction in Wendell Ridge Subdivision, resolutions on the 2023 bond referendum, and a non-contiguous annexation request for 0.16 acres at 6824 Martin Street. A recognition of Lake Myra Elementary teacher Petra Spinnati is also scheduled.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve Commissioner Joyner as Mayor Pro Tempore
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the agenda as presented
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
motion to approve the Resolutions Declaring Results of 2023 Bond Referendum and Intent to Reimburse Expenditures
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Braxton Honeycutt yea
Tue Jan 23, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Public hearings on rezoning 595 acres and a special use permit for event venue

The Wendell Town Board will hold public hearings on a land use plan amendment for roughly 595 acres tied to a Wake County economic development study, a rezoning of 0.67 acres at 2500 Wendell Boulevard, and a rezoning of 1.06 acres on Martin Street. They will also consider a special use permit for an indoor event venue at 7 E. Third Street, temporary street closures for Wendell Wonderland, and a contract for the Downtown Wendell Streetscape Project.

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🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the agenda as presented
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to approve the Consent Agenda
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to grant the Special Use Permit, including conditions 1 and 2
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to adopt Planning Board's recommendation on the Economic Development Land Use Plan Amendment
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to approve the rezoning request
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to approve the rezoning
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to approve the temporary street closure
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to approve the Task Order and Authorize the Town Manager or his designee to sign
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to approve the annexation and rezoning request and adopt the attached Ordinance
2 yea
Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to approve Alternative 3
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to accept the recommended rankings for streetscape design services for the Downtown Wendell Streetscape Project and authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and sign a contract with…
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
Tue Jan 23, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Board to hold public hearings on three annexations and rezoning requests

The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three separate annexation and rezoning requests, including a proposal for a 31-acre townhome development. The board will also consider a resolution to investigate a non-contiguous annexation and recognize a school staff member. The agenda includes standard items such as public comment, consent agenda, and reports.

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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the agenda with the addition of 4b
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to approve the Consent Agenda
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to approve the annexation and rezoning request and adopt the attached Ordinance
2 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to approve the annexation and rezoning request and to adopt the attached Ordinance
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to continue this item to the November 27, 2023 Board Meeting
1 yea
Deans Eatman yea
motion to enter into closed session at 8:24 p.m
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to resume regular session at 8:41 p.m
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
Fri Jan 19, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Appeal of zoning condition decision at 1320 Wendell Falls Parkway

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on an appeal (ZA23-01) of the Planning Director's decision regarding a zoning condition at 1320 Wendell Falls Parkway. The board will also consider approving minutes from the September 21, 2023 meeting.

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Tue Jan 9, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Board to set public hearings for two annexations totaling 43.8 acres

The Wendell Town Board will consider resolutions fixing public hearing dates for two non-contiguous annexations: 12.68 acres at 1436 Raybon Drive and 31.117 acres at 0 and 1217 Eagle Rock Road. The board will also discuss a naming application for the Wendell Community Garden and a Downtown Improvement Grant presentation. Other items include recognitions, a proclamation for Operation Greenlight for Veterans, and committee updates.

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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the agenda as presented
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to approve the Consent Agenda
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to approve the naming of the community garden to "the Kelley Connolly Community Garden"
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to enter into closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)3 to consult with the Town Attorney in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to resume regular session
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
Tue Jan 9, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Wendell board to consider annexations, surplus sale, micro-transit update

The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with a consent agenda covering a surplus property auction, two non-contiguous annexation resolutions, and a tax report. They will also hear proclamations for Community Planning Month and Fire Prevention Week, and receive an update on a micro-transit service grant application. No public hearings are scheduled.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to enter into closed session N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a) 6 at 7:47 p.m
2 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea
motion to resume regular session at 8:28 p.m
2 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea
motion to amend the Town Manager's contract to reflect a 12-month severance and to increase the pay of the Town Manager by 5% effective the next pay period
2 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea
Tue Jan 9, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Wendell board to weigh annexation, rezoning for 57-acre Wendell Estates

The Wendell Town Board will hold public hearings on a special use permit for an indoor recreation facility and on annexing and rezoning 57.51 acres on Eagle Rock Road for the Wendell Estates development. The board will also consider consent agenda items, appointments, a fee waiver, a parking ordinance amendment, and brownfield program agreements.

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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the agenda with the removal of item 4b
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to approve the Consent Agenda
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to approve the Special Use Permit with the following conditions: 1) all applicable building permits, laws, and codes are obtained or maintained, and 2) the subject business will be allowed to…
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to approve the annexation and rezoning of 57.51 acres at 0 and 1404 Eagle Rock Road and adopt the attached Ordinance, with the following conditions: 1) amend condition 28 to dedicate right-of-…
2 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea
motion to approve the fee waiver request
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to approve the task orders and authorize the Town Manager or his designee to sign
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to enter into closed session N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) to preserve the attorney-client privilege
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to resume regular session
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
Tue Jan 9, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Board to hold public hearings on rezoning and special use permit

The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a special use permit for a meeting facility/indoor event venue at 42 N. Main Street and two rezoning requests at 450 E. Third Street and 208 Wendell Falls Parkway. The board will also consider consent agenda items including a reimbursement resolution for a new public works yard and a fee-in-lieu request for roadway construction on Wendell Valley Boulevard. Administrative items include approving a contractor for Hollybrook Park construction and adding a planning technician position to the budget.

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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the agenda as presented
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to approve the Consent Agenda
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to grant the Special Use Permit with the condition that all applicable building permits, laws, and codes are obtained or maintained
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to approve the rezoning request and adopt the attached Ordinance
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to award the bid to TCC Enterprises in the amount of $2,920,000 with a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $292,000 and authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and sign the…
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to approve a Planning Technician position for the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget effective October 1, 2023
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to enter into closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) to discuss a personnel matter
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
motion to resume regular session
3 yea
Jon Lutz yea · Deans Eatman yea · Philip Tarnaski yea
Mon Jan 8, 2024

Town Board of Commissioners

Town Board reviews rules, policies, and strategic plan at retreat

The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners is holding a retreat to review and discuss internal procedures, town policies, legislative matters, the strategic plan, and committee assignments. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists of review and discussion items.

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