Historic preservation items in Town of Cary, between 12 Oct 2025 and 12 Oct 2026
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| Subject | Items |
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| Historic preservation | 42 |
| Public facilities | 4 |
| Arts and public art | 3 |
| Budget and appropriations | 3 |
| Faith and cultural communities | 3 |
| Grants and outside funding | 3 |
| Housing and affordability | 3 |
| Rezoning | 3 |
| Comprehensive plan | 2 |
| Parks and recreation | 2 |
| Roads and transportation | 2 |
| Stormwater and flooding | 2 |
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Cynthia de Miranda of MdM Historical Consultants, Inc. wrote the draft local landmark report on the Ivey-Ellington House, built around 1874-1882 and moved to 310 S. Academy Street in 2023. Staff presented the findings; the commission has not yet recommended the landmark designation to the Town Council, a step the annu…Staff or committee report Historic preservation
- 308 S Academy St · 2.3 acres · Cary Town Of
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The commission adopted its 2025-2026 annual report, dated September 9, 2026. It records no Certificate of Appropriateness cases this year, a secured grant for the Nancy Jones House, and Historic Sign Marker Program work paused until a staff vacancy is filled.Staff or committee report Historic preservation
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Speaker: Rachel Smith, Planning & Community Development Department Executive Summary: The applicant requests Cary consider an amendment to Cary ’ s Official Zoning Map by rezoning approximately 23.15 acres, at 74 and 80 Saunders Grove Lane and an unaddressed property on Morrisville Carpenter Road (PIN 0735839432 ), fr…
Case 23-REZ-14 →R-40 → R8-CU · 52 units · In Review
- 80 Saunders Grove Ln · 4.4 acres · Hatcher, Susan Ann
- 0 Morrisville Carpenter Rd · 13 acres · S&G Realty Ltd Ptnrp II
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Approval of the June 10, 2026 minutes.Minutes approval Historic preservation
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A workshop on the community event called for in the commission's work program. Three concepts were presented: a downtown walking tour with a passport, a history day at a preserved Civil War farm beside a town park, and trivia night at a historic venue. The commission chose trivia night and began working through venue,…
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A break-in at the Nancy Jones House damaged two windows and the crawl space door. The property has been secured and public works will make repairs. Members discussed cameras, motion sensor lights and signage as deterrents.
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Funding for a historic preservation master plan was approved in the 2027 budget. Staff described it as a vision document within the Imagine Cary Community Plan, with a request for proposals due this autumn and, if funding allows, a strategic plan component and updated design guidelines. It will take a substantial shar…
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Liaison report from Friends of Page Walker, which supports the Page-Walker Arts & History Center.
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The applicant sought Residential-20 conditional use zoning for a single detached home on a half-acre site within the Carpenter Historic District, with the Planning and Zoning Board having recommended it 6-2 in November after the applicant added brick-foundation and front-porch conditions.Discussion item Fire and EMSHistoric preservationHousing and affordabilityRezoningStormwater and flooding
Case 25-REZ-01 →ORD → R20-CU · 1 units · Approved
- 6708 Bandelier Ln · 0.51 acres · Zou, Mulun an, Yan
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The discovery of a historic signature in plaster during renovation of the Ivey-Ellington House, the research identifying who wrote it, and the plexiglass enclosure built with the State Historic Preservation Office to preserve it in place.Presented. A local landmark designation report for the house is underway.
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How the town's Historic Preservation Month went, with engagement metrics and a communications strategy run jointly with parks staff and the Page-Walker center.Received.
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Speaker: Katie Drye, Assistant Planning DirectorDiscussion item Historic preservation
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Speakers: Marshall Brown, Senior Planner Kaley Huston, Senior PlannerDiscussion item Historic preservation
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Speakers: Marshall Brown, Senior Planner Michele Counter, Committee ChairStaff or committee report Historic preservation
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Speaker: Marshall Brown, Senior PlannerDiscussion item Historic preservation
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Council presented a proclamation recognizing May as Historic Preservation Month.Proclamation or recognition Historic preservation
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A follow-up on the commission's plans for Historic Preservation Month in May 2026: communications, volunteer sign-ups for Herb Fest, a possible FALC event at the Waldo House, and this year's report.Discussed; no votes recorded
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Arnetta reported for Friends of Page-Walker, sharing upcoming events.
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Speakers: Marshall Brown, Senior Planner Michele Counter, Committee ChairDiscussion item Historic preservation
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Speaker: Marshall Brown , Senior PlannerDiscussion item Historic preservation
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Speaker: Rachel Smith, Principal Planner
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Follow-up on plans for Historic Preservation Month in May 2026, covering the report going to the full commission that evening, volunteer needs, communications coordination with other town departments, the Herb Fest booth, and outreach to the Apex Historical Society, Preservation North Carolina and the Fine Arts League…Discussion item Historic preservation
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Planning for Historic Preservation Month in May 2026: selecting a committee chair, coordinating with the town communications team on the website, the Cary History Hunt, self-guided virtual and African American history bike tours and an Instagram poll, and arranging the Herb Fest booth on May 3 and the Changing Faces o…Discussion item Historic preservation
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Speaker: Heather Whelehan, Director of Planning and Community Development
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2. CLG GrantSpeaker: Rachel Smith, Principal Planner
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Speaker: Marshall Brown, Senior PlannerStaff or committee report Historic preservation
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Speaker: Marshall Brown, Senior PlannerDiscussion item Historic preservation
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Speaker: Katie Drye, Assistant Planning Director
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Speaker: Marshall Brown, Senior PlannerStaff or committee report Historic preservation
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Speaker: Marshall Brown, Senior PlannerDiscussion item Historic preservation
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An orientation covering the committee's purpose, its obligations under the open meetings rules, and how initiatives get promoted through town communications. The committee postponed electing a chair until all members were present, agreed to review the 2025 report and the commission's January minutes, and discussed sup…Discussion item Historic preservation
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Speaker: Marshall Brown , Senior PlannerOther Historic preservation
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Speaker: Marshall Brown, Senior PlannerDiscussion item Historic preservation
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Speaker: Marshall Brown, Senior Planner
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Speaker: Marshall Brown, Senior PlannerDiscussion item Historic preservation
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Speaker: Marshall Brown, Senior Planner
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A Capital Area Preservation Anthemion Award for the relocation and rehabilitation of the historic Ivey-Ellington House.Presentation Historic preservation
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A guided tour of the Cary Arts Center with historical background, led by three staff members.
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The greenway hub kiosk at Bond Park is being rebuilt and staff asked for suggestions. Members proposed a QR code, bike and hike maps, a Bond Park map, a speed limit sign, rules and regulations, historical information, mileage, the greenway connection point, historic landmarks and nearby retail. They also asked about c…
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Speaker: Katie Drye, Planning and Development Services Executive Summary: The applicant requests Cary consider an amendment to its Official Zoning Map by rezoning approximately 0.51 acres at 6708 Bandelier Lane from Office/Research and Development (ORD) to Residential 20 Conditional Use (R-20-CU) with zoning condition…
Case 25-REZ-01 →ORD → R20-CU · 1 units · Approved
- 6708 Bandelier Ln · 0.51 acres · Zou, Mulun an, Yan
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A proposed town historic marker programme administered by staff and the commission, with uniform design standards and procedures for application, review and maintenance. Staff would provide technical assistance and initial content review; the commission would approve final inscriptions. Members were asked to review dr…Discussion item Historic preservation
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Commissioners thanked staff for a recent site visit to the Nancy Jones House. No major maintenance updates, but staff are arranging a visit with the State Historic Preservation Office to assess potential Certified Local Government grant projects. Up to three commissioners may attend, to avoid a quorum.
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