Wendell public meetings in 2025
32 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board will schedule public hearings for four annexation requests covering approximately 300 acres. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, financial reports, and a stormwater fee adjustment.
- Set public hearing date for 50.63-acre annexation at 0 Eagle Rock Road
- Set public hearing date for 1.50-acre annexation at 962 Marshburn Road
- Set public hearing date for 83.63-acre annexation at 1100 Keiths Road & 8805 Knightdale Blvd
- Set public hearing date for 120.04-acre annexation at 0 Industrial Drive
- Approve summary of minutes from October 13, 2025
The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included several annexation certificates and other routine items. A motion to waive the stormwater fee error and authorize the Town Manager to submit claims to Wake County was also approved. All three actions passed with a unanimous 5‑0 vote.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda covering annexation certificates and other items (5-0)
- Approved stormwater fee waiver and authorized Town Manager to submit claims (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board will vote on an amendment to the Downtown Improvement Grant for the property at 8 North Main Street owned by Bellow Butcher Company. It will also adopt the Wake County Emergency Operations Plan and Mutual Aid Agreement and consider a resolution asking NCDOT to stop maintaining a portion of Lake Glad Road. Additional items include routine consent agenda items, proclamations, financial reports, and a master plan update for Greenmount Cemetery.
- Amendment to the Downtown Improvement Grant for 8 N Main Street – Bellow Butcher Company
- Adoption of the Wake County Emergency Operations Plan and Mutual Aid Agreement
- Resolution requesting NCDOT to abandon maintenance of a portion of Lake Glad Road
- Resolution accepting the streets contained in Meadows Phase 1B for town ownership and maintenance
- Greenmount Cemetery Master Plan update by Town Planning Staff & Consultant WC Frey LLC
The Town Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It approved an amendment to the Downtown Improvement Grant for 8 N Main Street. The Board adopted the Wake County Emergency Operations Plan and authorized the Mayor to sign the Mutual Aid Agreement. It also approved a resolution asking NCDOT to abandon maintenance of a portion of Lake Glad Road and to add that road to the town system. All votes were 4‑0.
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
- Approved amendment to Downtown Improvement Grant for 8 N Main Street (4-0)
- Adopted Wake County Emergency Operations Plan and authorized Mayor to sign Mutual Aid Agreement (4-0)
- Approved resolution requesting NCDOT abandon maintenance of portion of Lake Glad Road and accept it into town street system (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a resolution to take ownership and maintenance of the streets in Eagle Rise Phases 2 and 3. They will also approve the summary of minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting and hear several presentations on projects and awards. Additional items include updates on transit, stormwater, and road improvements, as well as ordinance amendments related to the downtown streetscape and the FY 2026 budget.
- Resolution to accept Eagle Rise Phases 2 & 3 streets for town ownership
- Approval of summary of minutes from August 25, 2025
- Presentation on Wake Transit Plan
- Updates on Lake Myra Lights co‑sponsorship request and downtown streetscape master plan
- Ordinance amendments for General Government Capital Project and FY 2026 budget
The Wendell Town Board approved the meeting agenda as amended and the consent agenda, each by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It adopted the Lake Myra Lights co‑sponsorship request, the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan, an amendment to the General Government Capital Project Ordinance, and an amendment to the FY 2026 operating budget, all unanimously. The board also entered and later resumed a closed‑session portion of the meeting, each action approved 5‑0.
- Approved agenda amendment (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Adopted Lake Myra Lights co‑sponsorship request (5-0)
- Adopted Downtown Streetscape Master Plan (5-0)
- Adopted General Government Capital Project Ordinance Amendment #1 (5-0)
- Approved FY 2026 Annual Operating Budget Amendment #1 (5-0)
- Entered closed session (5-0)
- Resumed regular session (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board will vote on several consent agenda items, including two resolutions directing the clerk to investigate contiguous annexations of about 120.04 acres at 0 Industrial Drive and 1.50 acres at 962 Marshburn Road. The board will also consider a fee‑in‑lie request of $25,228.13 for roadway construction on Majestic Eagle Way and Aetos Drive within the Eagle Rock Townhomes. Additional items include approval of the September 8 and September 22, 2025 meeting minutes and presentations on the FY 2026 budget award, the Wake County One Water Plan, and a strategic plan update.
- Resolution to investigate annexation of ~120.04 acres at 0 Industrial Drive (PIN 1784102906)
- Resolution to investigate annexation of ~1.50 acres at 962 Marshburn Road (PIN 1784546573)
- Fee‑in‑lie request of $25,228.13 for roadway construction on Majestic Eagle Way and Aetos Drive within Eagle Rock Townhomes
- Approval of summary of minutes from September 8, 2025
- Approval of summary of minutes from September 22, 2025
The Board approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously (5-0). It adopted resolutions directing the Clerk to investigate two contiguous annexations—approximately 120.04 acres at 0 Industrial Drive and 1.50 acres at 962 Marshburn Road. The Board also approved the Carver Community Center Shared Use Agreement, Task Orders 22 & 23 with Geosyntec, and a Noise Ordinance update, each by a 5-0 vote.
- Agenda approved (5-0)
- Consent agenda approved (5-0)
- Resolution to investigate 120.04‑acre annexation at 0 Industrial Drive approved (5-0)
- Resolution to investigate 1.50‑acre annexation at 962 Marshburn Road approved (5-0)
- Fee‑in‑Lieu request $25,228.13 for road work on Majestic Eagle Way approved (5-0)
- Carver Community Center Shared Use Agreement approved (5-0)
- Task Orders 22 & 23 with Geosyntec approved (5-0)
- Noise Ordinance Update adopted (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The board will first adjust and approve its agenda and the March 17, 2025 minutes. It will then consider a new business item: a request to rezone approximately 26.83 acres at 1012 Wendell Falls Parkway from Rural Agricultural to a Neighborhood Center Conditional District to create the Buffalo Station mixed‑use development. The meeting also includes updates from Planning Director Bryan Coates.
- Adjust and approve the meeting agenda.
- Adjust and approve the March 17, 2025 Planning Board minutes.
- Consider rezoning of ~26.83 acres at 1012 Wendell Falls Parkway from Rural Agricultural to Neighborhood Center Conditional District for the Buffalo Station mixed‑use project.
- Receive updates from Planning Director Bryan Coates.
The board approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote. No substantive land use or zoning decisions were made during this session.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes (unanimous)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider updates to the town's noise ordinance and review several non-contiguous annexation requests. The meeting includes presentations on the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan and the Eagle Rock Road Extension.
- Public hearing for a noise ordinance update
- Annexation investigations for 0 Eagle Rock Road (50.63 acres), 729 Eagle Rock Road (2.80 acres), and 1100 Keiths Road/8805 Knightdale Blvd (83.63 acres)
- Public hearing for annexation of 0.17 acres at 6731 Knightdale Eagle Rock Road
- Acceptance of streets in Wendell Falls Phases 9A, 9B, 9C, and 12 for town maintenance
- Fee waiver requests for the Greater Pleasant Grove Development Corporation and Wendell Historical Society
The Town Board approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It then approved the annexation request for 0.17 acres at 6731 Knightdale Eagle Rock Road, two fee‑waiver requests for community events, a task order with GeoSyntec, and temporary road closures for the Harvest Festival, each with a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Approved annexation of 0.17 acres at 6731 Knightdale Eagle Rock Road (5-0)
- Approved fee waiver for Greater Pleasant Grove Development Corp youth banquet (5-0)
- Approved fee waiver for Wendell Historical Society raffle (5-0)
- Approved Task Order 21 with GeoSyntec (5-0)
- Approved Harvest Festival road closures and co‑sponsorship (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a land annexation on Old Oak Tree Road. The meeting includes discussions on downtown grants, road closures for a festival, and project updates for local parks and centers.
- Public hearing for non-contiguous annexation of 0.996 acres at 1021 Old Oak Tree Road
- Resolution for public hearing on annexation of 0.17 acres at 6731 Knightdale Eagle Rock Road
- Downtown Improvement Grant (DIG) for 31 N Main Street (Tanhunbak LLC)
- Road closure and co-sponsorship for International Food and Music Festival on September 27, 2025
- Fee-in-Lieu request for intersection improvements at Wendell Falls Parkway, Taylor Road, and Douglass Falls Drive
The Town Board approved a non‑contiguous annexation of 0.996 acres at 1021 Old Oak Tree Road by a 4‑0 vote. It also adopted a temporary road closure for the International Food and Music Festival, approved a Downtown Improvement Grant for 31 N Main Street, approved a mural at 105 N Main Street, and approved a fee‑in‑lie request for intersection improvements on Wendell Falls Parkway, each by a 4‑0 vote.
- Approved annexation of 0.996 acres at 1021 Old Oak Tree Road (4-0)
- Adopted temporary road closure and co‑sponsorship for International Food and Music Festival (4-0)
- Approved Downtown Improvement Grant for 31 N Main Street (4-0)
- Approved mural at 105 N Main Street (4-0)
- Approved fee‑in‑lie request for intersection improvements on Wendell Falls Parkway (4-0)
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Appearance Commission
The Appearance Commission will first adjust and approve the meeting agenda and the December 2, 2024 minutes. The commission will then discuss new business concerning a mural for Catdaddy's Bottleshop located at 45 N Main Street.
- Adjustment and approval of the agenda and December 2, 2024 minutes
- Discussion of Catdaddy's Bottleshop mural at 45 N Main Street
The Appearance Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Catdaddy’s Bottleshop mural at 45 N Main Street. The motion was made by Kaitlyn Sanderson and seconded by Andrea Burnham. The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
- Recommend approval of 45 N Main Street mural (unanimous)
- Adjourn meeting (motion passed)
Downtown Development Committee
The Downtown Development Committee will meet to discuss a downtown improvement grant application. The meeting is focused on a single property location.
- Grant application for 8 N Main Street
The committee reviewed the Downtown Improvement Grant program details and heard a presentation from Chris Gass about a deli project costing about $50,051, with all present members expressing support. The planning director provided updates on previously approved items such as the Catdaddy’s mural, a facade grant for 16 E Third St, a land swap, and upcoming streetscape work. No vote, approval, denial, or other formal action was recorded at this meeting.
Town Board of Commissioners
The board will consider several consent agenda items, including accepting land on Glennon Towne Boulevard, investigating a noncontiguous annexation of about 0.996 acres at 1021 Old Oak Tree Road, and awarding on‑call engineering services for floodplain management. An evidentiary hearing will be held on a special use permit request by Edinburgh Development, LLC for townhomes at Rosaline Way, Hankdale Way, and Marshburn Road. The board will vote on an ordinance to amend generator use regulations. Finally, the board will decide whether to approve rankings and authorize the town manager to negotiate and sign a contract for the RFQ to develop pedestrian improvement and traffic calming plans.
- Resolution to accept a portion of Glennon Towne Boulevard for town ownership
- Resolution directing the clerk to investigate a noncontiguous annexation of ~0.996 acres at 1021 Old Oak Tree Road
- Award of on‑call engineering services for floodplain management and facilities design
- Evidentiary hearing on a special use permit for townhomes at 0 and 512 Rosaline Way, 301 Hankdale Way, and 971 Marshburn Road
- Decision to approve rankings and authorize a contract for pedestrian improvement & traffic calming plans
The Wendell Town Board granted a Special Use Permit to Edinburgh Development, LLC for townhome construction at Rosaline Way, Hankdale Way, and Marshburn Road. It also approved a text amendment ordinance regulating generator use, authorized a contract for pedestrian improvement and traffic‑calming plans, and accepted 1.56 acres of land from Craig and Brenda Herb. All actions were approved by a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved Special Use Permit for Edinburgh Development townhomes (5-0)
- Approved Text Amendment ordinance to regulate generator use (5-0)
- Granted rehearing for Weathers Landing Conditional Rezoning Application (5-0)
- Authorized Town Manager to negotiate and sign contract for pedestrian improvement and traffic‑calming plans (5-0)
- Approved Limited Soil Assessment Service for Pleasant Grove with Geosyntec (5-0)
- Accepted 1.56 acres of land (Lot 12, Acorn Creek Community) from Craig and Brenda Herb (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Town Board approved three actions by unanimous vote. It adopted an ordinance designating the American Legion Cedric Harris Post 148 as a historic landmark. It approved a fee waiver for annexation and rezoning at 529 Eagle Rock Road. It authorized the Town Manager to sign a contract to purchase approximately 32.246 acres of land for parks and recreation.
- Adopted historic landmark ordinance for American Legion Post 148 (3-0)
- Approved fee waiver for annexation and rezoning at 529 Eagle Rock Road (3-0)
- Authorized Town Manager to sign land purchase contract for ~32.246 acres (3-0)
- Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Town Board will hold two public hearings: one to annex and rezone approximately 304.06 acres from Wake County residential districts into the Town of Wendell Residential 7 Conditional District to create the Weather’s Landing subdivision, and another to consider a development agreement with Lennar Carolinas, LLC for that development. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a fee‑in‑lie request for sidewalk and bike lane work, and approval of a non‑interest‑bearing checking account.
- Public hearing to annex and rezone ~304.06 acres (A24‑01, CD24‑01) for Weather’s Landing subdivision
- Public hearing to consider development agreement with Lennar Carolinas, LLC for Weather’s Landing Development
- Consent agenda: Certificate of Sufficiency and hearing date for 26.834‑acre contiguous annexation at 1012 Wendell Falls Parkway (A25‑02)
- Consent agenda: Certificate of Sufficiency and hearing date for 41.43‑acre non‑contiguous annexation at 0 & 1812 Wendell Falls Parkway and 400 & 405 Richardson Farm Lane (A23‑02)
- Approval to establish a non‑interest‑bearing checking account
The board approved the annexation (A24-01) and rezoning (CD24-01) of about 304.06 acres to create the Weather's Landing subdivision, adding conditions such as fencing around stormwater ponds. The motion passed with two votes in favor and three against. The board also authorized the finance director to open a non‑interest‑bearing checking account at KS Bank, with all five commissioners voting in favor. The agenda and consent agenda were adopted unanimously.
- Approved agenda as presented (5 ayes, 0 nays)
- Approved consent agenda (5 ayes, 0 nays)
- Approved annexation A24-01 and rezoning CD24-01 for Weather's Landing subdivision, with fencing condition (2 ayes, 3 nays)
- Authorized Finance Director to open non‑interest‑bearing checking account at KS Bank (5 ayes, 0 nays)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Town Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit for a bar/nightclub and the annexation and rezoning of 16.74 acres. The board will also review a grant application for 16 E Third Street and a site evaluation for 107 W Fourth Street.
- Public hearing to annex and rezone 16.74 acres from Rural Residential to Neighborhood Center Conditional District for Griffin Townes
- Evidentiary hearing for a Special Use Permit for a bar/tavern/nightclub at 45 N. Main Street
- Resolution for a public hearing to annex approximately 9.44 acres at 948 & 952 Morphus Bridge Road
- Downtown Improvement Grant Application for 16 E Third Street
- Brownfield Task Order 14 site evaluation for 107 W Fourth Street
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Town Board will consider several public hearings to annex and rezone parcels totaling about 68.6 acres along Wendell Falls Parkway for new mixed‑use projects. It will also review a development agreement with Triangle Land Holdings for the Buffalo Station site and another with Wendell Commons, LLC. Additional items include approval of FY 2026 service contracts, a FY 2025 budget amendment, and a bond resolution for parks facilities.
- Public Hearing to annex and rezone ~41.43 acres at 0 & 1812 Wendell Falls Parkway for West End Mixed‑Use Development
- Public Hearing to annex and rezone ~27.152 acres at 1012 Wendell Falls Parkway for Buffalo Station Mixed‑Use Development
- Public Hearing on Development Agreement with Triangle Land Holdings for Buffalo Station Mixed‑Use Development
- Public Hearing on Development Agreement with Wendell Commons, LLC for Wendell Commons Development
- Resolution to sell and issue a General Obligation Parks and Recreational Facilities Bond
The Wendell Town Board adopted the FY 2025 Budget Amendment #5 and approved a $22,376,000 general‑obligation parks and recreation bond. It also approved two annexation and rezoning proposals—41.43 acres for a mixed‑use development and 27.152 acres for the Buffalo Station project—each with specific condition amendments. Development agreements for the Buffalo Station and Wendell Commons mixed‑use projects were adopted, and several service contracts and citizen‑advisory board appointments were authorized.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Approved annexation and rezoning of 41.43 acres (4-1)
- Approved annexation and rezoning of 27.152 acres (5-0)
- Approved Buffalo Station development agreement (5-0)
- Approved Wendell Commons development agreement (5-0)
- Adopted FY 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #5 (5-0)
- Adopted $22,376,000 parks and recreation bond (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board will consider several consent agenda items, including tax and stormwater fee collection orders for fiscal year 2026 and a resolution to set a public hearing date for a non‑contiguous annexation of about 303 acres. The board will adopt the FY 2025‑2026 Town of Wendell budget along with related budget ordinances, fee schedule, and pay plan. Additional items include a downtown improvement grant for 8 N Main Street and the award of on‑call engineering services for development review and stormwater services.
- Property Tax Collection Order to Wake County for Fiscal Year 2026 (consent agenda)
- Stormwater Fee Collection Order to Wake County for Fiscal Year 2026 (consent agenda)
- Certificate of Sufficiency and resolution fixing public hearing date for a non‑contiguous annexation of approximately 303.06 acres at listed parcels (consent agenda)
- Adoption of FY 2025‑2026 Town of Wendell Budget, budget ordinances, fee schedule, and pay plan (item 6.c)
- Downtown Improvement Grant (DIG) for 8 N Main Street – Bellow Butcher Company (item 6.b)
The board approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Town of Wendell Budget, the accompanying budget ordinance, capital project ordinances, fee‑schedule amendment, and pay plan, all by a 4‑0 vote. It also accepted a $3,646 donation for the Kelley Connolly Community Garden, approved a Downtown Improvement Grant for 8 N. Main Street, and authorized contracts for on‑call engineering services.
- Adopted FY 2026 Town of Wendell Budget (4-0)
- Approved FY 2026 Budget Ordinance (4-0)
- Approved FY 2026 General Fund Capital Project Ordinance (4-0)
- Approved FY 2026 Utility Capital Project Ordinance (4-0)
- Approved FY 2026 Fee Schedule with Trade Permit fee changed to $30 (4-0)
- Approved FY 2026 Pay Plan (4-0)
- Accepted $3,646 donation for Kelley Connolly Community Garden (4-0)
- Approved Downtown Improvement Grant for 8 N. Main Street – Bellow Butcher Company (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board will consider several items, including a contract to audit town accounts, updates to stop‑sign and golf‑cart ordinances, and a resolution to issue General Obligation Bonds. A public hearing will be held on the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 budget. Additional agenda items cover brownfield program task orders with Geosyntec and routine recognitions and reports.
- Approval of contract to audit accounts and engagement letter
- Code of Ordinance update – stop signs
- Golf cart ordinance update
- Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 budget
- Resolution of findings to issue General Obligation Bonds
The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for the town. The board also approved Brownfield Program Task Orders 19 and 20 and entered, then resumed, a closed‑session as required by state law.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Adopted resolution for general obligation bonds (5-0)
- Approved Brownfield Program Task Orders 19 and 20 (5-0)
- Entered closed session per N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) (5-0)
- Resumed regular session (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Appearance Commission
The Appearance Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a presentation on draft Strategic Plan initiatives. The session is focused on these two primary agenda items.
- Approval of October 7, 2024 meeting minutes
- Presentation of Draft Strategic Plan Initiatives
The Appearance Commission met on Dec. 2, 2024, approved the agenda and October 7, 2024 minutes by motion and second. Members discussed the draft strategic‑plan initiatives, including a brownfield study on Cypress Street and work at the Old Carver School. The commission then moved to adjourn, which was carried and the meeting ended at 8:26 p.m.
- Motion to approve agenda and October 7, 2024 minutes made and seconded (outcome not recorded)
- Discussion on strategic‑plan initiatives (no formal decision recorded)
- Motion to adjourn approved; meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board will hold a budget work session on April 28, 2025. Commissioners will review the draft Fiscal Year 2026 budget presented by Town Manager Marc Collins. The meeting is intended to discuss the proposed budget before any formal adoption.
- Review of Draft Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
The April 28, 2025 work session was called to order to discuss the draft Fiscal Year 2026 budget. No actions, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded. The meeting concluded without any formal decisions.
Town Board of Commissioners
The Town Board will consider a consent agenda that includes a certificate of sufficiency for a 21.27‑acre annexation, a Wake County tax report, and approval of March 10 minutes. Commissioners will hold public hearings to annex and rezone approximately 44.626 acres from Rural Agricultural to Planned Unit Development for the Dean Farms project, and an evidentiary hearing on a special use permit request by Capitol Commercial LLC for the same site. The board will also review a contract award to the Fred Smith Company for intersection improvements at Wendell Boulevard and Wendell Falls Parkway, and an interlocal agreement with Central Pines Regional Council for stormwater infrastructure mapping and training.
- Public hearing to annex and rezone ~44.626 acres (A24-10, PUD24-01) to create Dean Farms Development
- Evidentiary hearing on special use permit (SUP24-03) for Capitol Commercial LLC at 2730 Wendell Boulevard
- Contract award to Fred Smith Company for construction improvements at Wendell Blvd & Wendell Falls Pkwy (LAPP-U-6244)
- Interlocal cooperation agreement with Central Pines Regional Council for Little River Watershed stormwater mapping and training
- Certificate of Sufficiency and resolution fixing public hearing date for 21.27‑acre annexation at 1236 Wendell Falls Parkway (A24-09)
The Town Board approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It adopted a resolution awarding the construction contract for improvements at Wendell Boulevard and Wendell Falls Parkway to the Fred Smith Company (5‑0) and approved an interlocal agreement with Central Pines Regional Council for stormwater mapping and training (5‑0). The Board also entered and later resumed a closed‑session meeting (each 5‑0).
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
- Awarded contract to Fred Smith Company for intersection improvements (5-0)
- Approved interlocal cooperation agreement on stormwater infrastructure (5-0)
- Entered closed session per N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5) (5-0)
- Resumed regular session (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board will adjust and approve the meeting agenda, then address a consent agenda that includes the Wake County Tax Report and approval of the April 14, 2025 minutes. Commissioners will hear recognitions, financial reports, a presentation on Fiscal Year 2026 debt issuance, and several administrative items such as the FY 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #4, a temporary street closure for a BMX event, Brownfield Program Task Orders 17 and 18, and a streetlight services agreement. The session also provides time for public comment, public hearings, and other business updates.
- Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #4
- Presentation by Davenport & Co. on Fiscal Year 2026 Debt Issuance
- Request to temporarily close a portion of North Main Street for the ProTown BMX event
- Brownfield Program Task Orders 17 and 18
- Agreement for upgraded streetlight services with Fairway Crossing Homeowner's Association, Inc.
The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It then approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #4 with a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved a temporary closure of part of North Main Street for the ProTown BMX event, and approved Brownfield Program Task Orders 17 and 18. Finally, the board authorized the Town Manager to sign a streetlight service agreement with Fairway Crossing Homeowner's Association.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Approved FY 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #4 (5-0)
- Approved temporary North Main St. closure for ProTown BMX event (5-0)
- Approved Brownfield Program Task Orders 17 and 18 (5-0)
- Authorized Town Manager to sign streetlight agreement with Fairway Crossing HOA (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Board will adjust and approve the agenda, hold a public comment period, and consider a consent agenda that includes an amended ordinance to extend the town’s corporate limits and a water easement deed. Recognitions, a golf‑cart ordinance update, and a compensation study will be presented, followed by two public hearings—one on a special‑use permit for “Stroke of Luck” at 16 E. Third Street and another to annex and rezone approximately 21.27 acres for the Wendell Commons commercial project. Administrative items include authorizing contracts for LAPP U‑6244 construction services, murals and a downtown improvement grant, updating the Unified Development Ordinance, and adopting new financial goals and a draft 2025 strategic plan.
- Amended Ordinance No. O-20-2020 to extend the corporate limits of the Town of Wendell
- Raleigh Water Deed of Easement for sanitary sewer purposes on town‑owned land
- Special Use Permit hearing for Stroke of Luck at 16 E. Third Street (indoor recreation, bar/tavern/nightclub uses)
- Annexation and rezoning of ~21.27 acres from Rural Agricultural to Corridor Mixed‑Use for Wendell Commons commercial development
- Approval to negotiate and sign a contract for LAPP U‑6244 construction/engineering services pending NCDOT concurrence
The Town Board approved a special use permit for Stroke of Luck to operate recreation and bar/nightclub facilities at 16 E. Third Street. The Board also approved the annexation and rezoning of about 21.27 acres for the Wendell Commons commercial development. Several contracts and initiatives, including engineering services, a mural project, updated financial policies, an UDO update, and the 2025 Strategic Plan, were unanimously adopted.
- Approved Special Use Permit SUP25-02 for Stroke of Luck (5-0)
- Approved annexation and rezoning of 21.27 acres for Wendell Commons (5-0)
- Accepted rankings and authorized contract for LAPP-U-6244 engineering services (5-0)
- Approved 45 N Main Street mural request (5-0)
- Amended Downtown Improvement Grant to include mural at 45 N Main Street (5-0)
- Adopted updated Financial Goals & Policies Document (5-0)
- Authorized contract with Kimley Horn to update Unified Development Ordinance (5-0)
- Adopted 2025 Strategic Plan (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board will consider several consent agenda items, including investigations of two contiguous annexations and a surplus property auction. Commissioners will hold a public hearing to annex and rezone about 41.43 acres for a West End mixed‑use development. An intergovernmental fire inspection agreement with Wake County will also be reviewed.
- Public hearing to annex and rezone ~41.43 acres at 0 & 1812 Wendell Falls Parkway and 400 & 405 Richardson Farm Lane (RA to NC‑CD for mixed‑use development)
- Resolution directing clerk to investigate annexation of ~21.27 acres at 1236 Wendell Falls Parkway (A24‑09)
- Resolution directing clerk to investigate annexation of ~26.834 acres at 1012 Wendell Falls Parkway (A25‑02)
- Resolution authorizing sale of surplus property by electronic auction
- Fire Inspection Agreement between Wake County and the Town of Wendell
The board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included resolutions to investigate two annexations, authorize a surplus property auction, and approve recent minutes. A public hearing on a 41.43‑acre annexation and rezoning was tabled. The board also approved a fire inspection agreement with Wake County and authorized the town manager to sign it.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda, including resolutions on annexations, property sale, and minutes (5-0)
- Approved Resolution A24-09 to investigate 21.27‑acre annexation (5-0)
- Approved Resolution A25-02 to investigate 26.834‑acre annexation (5-0)
- Approved resolution authorizing sale of surplus property by electronic auction (5-0)
- Approved summary of minutes from February 24, 2025 (5-0)
- Approved summary of minutes from March 1, 2025 (5-0)
- Tabled public hearing on annexation and rezoning of ~41.43 acres (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board held a budget retreat to examine the upcoming fiscal year. Commissioners reviewed initial financial trends, the baseline budget, and core service performance. They also considered outside funding requests, major personnel, capital, and operations initiatives, as well as updates to the strategic plan. The meeting concluded with board feedback.
The Board met on March 1, 2025 to review budget trends, the baseline budget, service performance, department reports, outside funding requests, and strategic initiatives. Commissioners and staff presented information and discussed priorities, but no motions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 1:59 p.m.
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board will consider several consent agenda items, including a schedule amendment, a date fix for a public hearing on a 41.43‑acre annexation, the Wake County tax report, and approval of minutes from February 10. The board will conduct an evidentiary hearing on a special use permit request by Expressions of Worship II LLC for studio, dance, and martial arts use at 31 N. Main Street. Additional items include a discussion on Main Road closure, a brownfield environmental review task order, and updates from board committees.
- Resolution amending the 2025 Board of Commissioners meeting schedule (consent agenda)
- Fixing the date of a public hearing for non‑contiguous annexation of ~41.43 acres at 0 & 1812 Wendell Falls Parkway and 400 & 405 Richardson Farm Lane
- Evidentiary hearing on a special use permit request by Rob Lee of Expressions of Worship II LLC for studio/dance/martial arts at 31 N. Main Street
- Administrative meeting on Main Road closure and co‑sponsorship request for 2025
- Brownfield Task Order 16: Pleasant Grove HUD environmental review preparation
The Town Board approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It granted a special use permit for a studio at 31 N. Main Street, requiring all permits and a parking agreement. The Board also approved a temporary closure of sections of Main, Campen, Depot, and Fourth Streets for the 2025 Meet on Main event. Additional actions included approving a task order with Geosyntec, entering and exiting closed session, and authorizing two resolutions to acquire real property.
- Approved agenda – vote 4-0
- Approved consent agenda – vote 5-0
- Granted special use permit for 31 N. Main St (conditioned on permits and parking agreement) – vote 5-0
- Approved temporary closure of Main, Campen, Depot, and Fourth Streets and co‑sponsorship for Meet on Main – vote 5-0
- Approved Task Order 16 with Geosyntec, authorizing Town Manager to sign – vote 5-0
- Entered closed session per N.C.G.S. 143‑318.11(a)(5) – vote 5-0
- Resumed regular session – vote 5-0
- Approved two resolutions for acquisition of real property – vote 5-0
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
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Planning Board
The Planning Board will review a request to rezone 21.27 acres for the Wendell Commons commercial development. The board will also discuss a request to rezone approximately 304 acres for the Weathers Landing subdivision.
- CD24-05: Request to rezone 21.27 acres from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Corridor Mixed Use Conditional District (CMX-CD) for Wendell Commons
- CD24-01: Request to rezone +/- 304 acres along Rolesville Road at Davistown Road, Puryear Road and Weathers Road to Residential 7 Conditional District (R7-CD) for Weathers Landing
The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. No motion or vote was recorded on the CD24-05 rezoning request for the Wendell Commons development, so the rezoning was not decided.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes (unanimous)
Appearance Commission
The Appearance Commission will adjust and approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes. Members will elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chair. The commission will receive an update on the Halloween decorating contest and discuss plans for a Christmas/holiday decorating contest.
- Adjustment and approval of agenda & minutes
- Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chair
- Update on Halloween Decorating Contest
- Discussion on Christmas/Holiday Decorating Contest
The Appearance Commission held elections for Chairperson Andrea Burnham and Vice‑Chair Jordan Russell. Staff provided updates on the upcoming Halloween and Christmas decorating contests. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded, and the meeting ended at 7:55 p.m.
- Election held for Chairperson Andrea Burnham and Vice‑Chair Jordan Russell
- Motion to adjourn adopted; meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Planning Board
The Wendell Planning Board will adjust and approve the agenda and minutes. It will hear two rezoning requests: CD23-03 to rezone about 41.43 acres for a West End mixed‑use development, and CD24-01 to rezone roughly 304 acres for the Weather’s Landing subdivision. The West End request is scheduled for 6:00 PM and the Weather’s Landing request for 7:00 PM.
- Adjustment and approval of the agenda
- Adjustment and approval of the minutes
- CD23-03 – rezone ~41.43 acres from Residential Agricultural to Neighborhood Center Conditional District for West End Mixed‑Use Development at 0 & 1812 Wendell Falls Parkway and 400 & 405 Richardson Farm Lane
- CD24-01 – rezone ~304 acres from Wake County Residential Districts R‑20, R‑30, R‑40 to Residential 7 Conditional District for Weather’s Landing Subdivision along Rolesville Road at Davistown Road, Puryear Road and Weathers Road
The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The board approved the previous meeting minutes unanimously. The board received rezoning request CD23-03 to change 41.43 acres from Residential Agricultural to Neighborhood Center Conditional District for a mixed‑use development and was asked to recommend it to the Town Board of Commissioners. No vote or decision on the rezoning was recorded.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes (unanimous)
- Received rezoning request CD23-03 for 41.43 acres; recommendation to commissioners requested (no vote)
Town Board of Commissioners
The Wendell Town Board will consider a fee‑in‑lieu request of $33,528 for a segment of roadway construction on Clarion Drive within Richardson Farms. The board will also discuss a resolution to investigate a non‑contiguous annexation of about 303.06 acres at several parcels, and consider Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #3. Additional items include a public hearing on a .46‑acre annexation, a Downtown Streetscape Plan presentation, and approval of contracts for parks concessions and a public art plan.
- Resolution A24-01 to investigate a non‑contiguous annexation of approximately 303.06 acres at locations such as 3020 Puryear Road and 1401 Davistown Road
- Fee‑in‑lieu request of $33,528 for roadway construction on Clarion Drive within Richardson Farms
- Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #3
- Approval of contract with Cultural Planning Group for the Town of Wendell Public Art Plan
- Downtown Streetscape Plan presentation
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners approved a non-contiguous annexation of 0.46 acres at 1079 Morphus Bridge Road, adopted FY 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #3, and approved contracts for a Public Art Plan and design services for Main Street Park. They also approved Downtown Improvement Grants for 45 N Main Street and 12 S Pine Street, and increased the Town Manager's pay by 5%.
- Approved non-contiguous annexation of 0.46 acres at 1079 Morphus Bridge Road (5-0)
- Adopted FY 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #3 (5-0)
- Approved contract with Cultural Planning Group for Public Art Plan (5-0)
- Approved Downtown Improvement Grant for 45 N Main Street (5-0)
- Approved Downtown Improvement Grant for 12 S Pine Street (5-0)
- Authorized Town Manager to negotiate contract for Main Street Park design services (5-0)
- Approved 5% pay increase for Town Manager (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The Wendell Planning Board will adjust and approve the agenda and the minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting. It will then consider a request to rezone approximately 44.08 acres from Residential Agriculture to Planned Unit Development for the Dean Farms Development (PUD24-01). The Board will also receive a presentation on the Draft Downtown Streetscape Plan.
- Adjustment and approval of the agenda
- Adjustment and approval of the December 16, 2024 meeting minutes
- Consideration of rezoning request PUD24-01: 44.08 acres from Residential Agriculture to Planned Unit Development for Dean Farms Development
- Presentation on the Draft Downtown Streetscape Plan
The Wendell Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of PUD24-01, a request to rezone approximately 44.08 acres at 2730 Wendell Boulevard from Residential Agriculture (RA) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Dean Farms development. The recommendation will go to the Town Board for a final decision. The board also received an update on the downtown streetscape plan.
- Approved agenda unanimously
- Approved previous meeting minutes unanimously
- Recommended approval of PUD24-01 Dean Farms rezoning (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:37 p.m.
Town Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for Railside Townhomes. The meeting includes decisions on property annexations and a contract for the Greenmount Cemetery Master Plan.
- Public hearing for rezoning 0.358 acres to Downtown Mixed Use for Railside Townhomes
- Proposed annexation of 0.46 acres at 1079 Morphus Bridge Road
- Proposed annexation of 44.626 acres at 2730 Wendell Boulevard
- Contract negotiation for Greenmount Cemetery Master Plan design services with WC Frey LLC
- Surplus property exchange agreement between Wendell and Wake County Public School System
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request (CD24-02) for approximately 0.358 acres at 403 Cook Street from Residential 3 to Downtown Mixed Use Conditional District to create Railside Townhomes, with conditions offered by the applicant. The vote was 3-2, with Commissioners Lutz and DeLoach dissenting. The board also approved the consent agenda, including two annexation resolutions, and authorized contracts for the Greenmount Cemetery Master Plan and Brownfield Task Order 15.
- Approved rezoning for Railside Townhomes (3-2)
- Approved consent agenda including annexation resolutions (5-0)
- Authorized Town Manager to negotiate contract with WC Frey LLC for cemetery master plan (5-0)
- Approved Brownfield Task Order 15 with Geosyntec (5-0)
- Entered closed session and resumed (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will meet to discuss a rezoning request for a property to allow for the creation of Railside Townhomes. The board will also review minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting.
- CD24-02: Request to rezone approximately .358 of an acre from Residential 3 (R-3) to Downtown Mixed Use Conditional District (DMX-CD) for Railside Townhomes
The Planning Board voted 6-1 to recommend denial of a request to rezone 0.358 acres at 200 Wendell Falls Parkway from Residential 3 (R-3) to Downtown Mixed Use Conditional District (DMX-CD) for the proposed Railside Townhomes. The motion stated the request was consistent with the comprehensive plan but not reasonable or in the public interest because a three-story multi-unit dwelling would disrupt the traditional character of the neighborhood. The recommendation will go to the Town Board for a final decision.
- Recommended denial of rezoning CD24-02 for 8 townhomes at 200 Wendell Falls Parkway (6-1)
- Approved the meeting agenda unanimously
- Approved the previous meeting minutes unanimously
- Adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Town Board of Commissioners
The board will consider a consent agenda that includes street ownership resolutions, multiple fee‑in‑lie requests for roadway construction, and investigations of non‑contiguous annexations. A public hearing will be held on a contiguously annexation of about 9.44 acres on Morphus Bridge Road. Additional items include a contract amendment for Owner Project Manager Services at the Carver Community Center and a presentation on Wendell Falls Parkway & Eagle Rock Road intersection improvements.
- Resolution to accept streets in Edgewater at 5060 Wendell Boulevard for town ownership
- Fee‑in‑lie request of $1,736,908.60 for Edwards/Eagle Trace segment of Wendell Falls Parkway & Eagle Rock Road turn lanes
- Fee‑in‑lie request of $716,415.20 for Wendell Estates – Wendell Falls Parkway & Eagle Rock Road turn lanes
- Public hearing on contiguously annexing ~9.44 acres at 948 & 952 Morphus Bridge Road
- Contract amendment with Cumming Corp USA for Owner Project Manager Services for Carver Community Center at Pleasant Grove
The Wendell Town Board approved a contiguous annexation of 9.44 acres at 948 and 952 Morphus Bridge Road, accepted two fee-in-lieu requests for intersection improvements totaling over $2.45 million, and adopted personnel policy updates. The board also approved consent agenda items including street acceptances and annexation investigations, and authorized a memorandum of agreement for the Carver School site redevelopment.
- Approved contiguous annexation of 9.44 acres at 948 & 952 Morphus Bridge Road (5-0)
- Accepted fee-in-lieu request of $716,415.20 from Wendell Estates Development for turn lanes (5-0)
- Approved fee-in-lieu request of $1,736,908.60 from Edwards Development and Eagle Trace Development for turn lanes (5-0)
- Adopted personnel policy updates for drug-free workplace, ADA, and FMLA (5-0)
- Approved MOA for Carver School site redevelopment with NC Historic Preservation Officer and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including street acceptances and annexation investigations (5-0)
- Approved Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee bylaws amendment for Senior Center representation (5-0)
- Granted fee waivers for Wendell Chamber Banquet and Dancing with the Stars events (5-0)