Parks and recreation items between 28 Aug 2025 and 28 Aug 2026
The first 200 items. Each one links to the meeting it was on. This is the bottom of every drill-down on this site: whatever a chart says, the items behind it are here to be counted.
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Speaker : Jamie Revels, Utilities Executive Summary : Cary provided oversize reimbursement in accordance with Standard Procedure 144 to Panther Creek, LLC, which, as part of the Channing Park development, provided Cary with 12-inch and 20-inch reclaimed water mains. Oversize reimbursements allow Cary to compensate dev…
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Speaker: Cassie Schumacher-Georgopoulos, Transportation Executive Summary: The Imagine Cary Community Plan, adopted in 2017, is Cary ’ s comprehensive plan created by the community. The residents and community leaders who developed Imagine Cary anticipated that periodic updates would be necessary to keep the plan curr…
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Speaker : Jamie Revels, Utilities Executive Summary: The Western Wake Regional Water Reclamation Facility (WWRWRF) is a jointly owned facility serving Cary, Apex, Morrisville, and Wake County’s portion of Research Triangle Park. The WWRWRF was constructed as a regional partnership among Cary, Apex, and Morrisville, wi…
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Speaker : Paul Webster, Facilities, Construction, and Field Services Executive Summary: The Cary Tennis Park hosts numerous premier collegiate and professional tennis events throughout the year. The park's existing asphalt courts have exceeded their 20-year service life and continue to require increasingly intensive a…
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Speaker : Paul Webster , Facilities, Construction , and Field Services Executive Summary: Cary Tennis Park hosts premier collegiate and professional tennis and pickleball events year-round. The existing lighting on courts 1 - 12 no longer meets the illumination standards required for collegiate and professional nightt…
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** Please note the staff report was updated on 8/25/26 and those changes are shown in red.** Speaker : John Collins, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Executive Summary: Cary has successfully hosted and helped grow a Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) tournament since 2024, including a higher-level PPA…
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Speaker : Terry Sult, Police Executive Summary: To best position Cary for continued growth and activity downtown, staff is proposing amending Cary’s Traffic Schedule 8 to restrict all on-street parking along East Cedar Street from North Academy Street to Walker Street to increase traffic flow and limit congestion. Rec…
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Laura Holloman of McAdams, on behalf of Stanley Martin, seeks to rezone 127.09 acres at 6725 Thrasher Road from Rural Residential to Suburban Residential Conditional Zoning District for a 240-lot single-family subdivision, replacing an existing mobile home park. Staff recommends approval, but notes the loss of the mob…
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Changes to what the town charges for recreation programs and facilities, on the consent agenda.
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Seats to be filled.
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Seats to be filled.
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GEDC updates the council on the Garner Innovation Park project and outlines next steps.Discussion item Parks and recreation
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Appointment of Megan Kimball to represent the Planning Board on the Parks and Recreation Board.
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Franklin Street Townes LLC, represented by Caroline Iafrate, appeals a Notice of Violation over its failure to build the pool and clubhouse required by its 2015 special use permit at 0 Franklin Park Avenue. Staff recommends the board uphold the violation notice as properly issued.
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Adoption of a master plan for a future Knightdale park site.Resolution Parks and recreation
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Resolution 26-08-19-001 authorizing alcohol sale and consumption at special events at Knightdale Station Park and Harper Park.Resolution Parks and recreation
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Resolution 26-08-19-007 approving street names for Union Park Phase 2.
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Private Development, Parks Hospitality Group, Jenny Hinton Jim Gallucci, ArtistOther Parks and recreation
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Drop in ? No registration required Long-term interactive community sculpture Jane Cheek, ArtistOther Parks and recreation
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Discussion of relocating a picnic shelter to the town's skatepark.Discussion item Parks and recreation
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Construction contract to rehabilitate the parking lot at the North Main Athletic Complex.
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Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 11 (Offenses), Chapter 14 (Police), and Chapter 18 (Weapons and Explosives) of the town code, proposed by the Legal, Parks and Recreation, and Police departments.
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Update on community engagement findings feeding into the Lake Benson Park Master Plan Update.Staff or committee report Parks and recreation
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Authorizes submission of a grant application to the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation's Recreational Trails Program.
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Staff update on the parade route.
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Budget Amendment BA-27-04 appropriating a $3,100 donation from Bishop Photo to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources youth athletic scholarship fund.
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Update on the Noblewins bench public art project.Staff or committee report Parks and recreation
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Presentation of research related to the bench project.Presentation Parks and recreation
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Status of the town's parks capital projects.
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Suggested Motion: "a motion to elect (INSERT NAME) as Chairperson for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board"
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6.II Knight Farm ParkSplashpad UpdateOther Parks and recreation
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Park assignments for each member Roles and responsibilities Reviewing assigned parks Preparation to discuss potential art sitesOther Parks and recreation
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Summary: We are excited to present the Robeson Creek Park Master Plan for the 72-acre parkland dedicated as parkland-in-lieu (PIL) last year. A draft concept was presented at the January 2026 meeting, where the Board provided direction to move forward with the proposed planning approach. The attached master plan repre…Other Parks and recreation
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Officer appointments.
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Staff Recommendation : Approve the Design Committee's recommended locations for the Moth Bench Sculpture and Peace Pole Sculpture. Suggested Motion : "a motion to approve the Design Committee's recommendation to locate the Moth Bench Sculpture on the northeast side of the Downtown traffic circle and the Peace Pole Scu…Other Parks and recreation
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Presented by Amy Allen of Rewild Within, LLC. Staff Recommendation: That the Board of Commissioners adopt the Rewild Within, LLC MOU for Roberson Creek Park. Suggested Motion: “… a motion to adopt the Rewild Within, LLC MOU for Roberson Creek Park.”Presentation Parks and recreation
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Discussion of a board service project or initiative led by member Tiffany Trice.Discussion item Parks and recreation
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Contract with Ardurra, not to exceed $114,800, for construction oversight of the Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park stream restoration and stormwater improvement project.
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Update on registration for fall 2026 youth athletic programs.Staff or committee report Parks and recreation
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Update on senior recreation programs from Gerard O'Connell.Staff or committee report Parks and recreation
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Board discusses a service project or initiative, presented by Tiffany Trice.Discussion item Parks and recreation
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Update on fiscal year 2027 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources projects.
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Update on recreation programs for seniors, presented by Gerard O'Connell.
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Announces upcoming events including the Alston Ridge Greenway Trail ribbon cutting (September 3), a series of FM2FV outdoor concerts, a Food Truck Rodeo (September 13), and Celebrate FV events (October 1 and 3).
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Accepts a donated 22-acre conservation easement, valued at about $500,000, from longtime residents David and Carmen Durack at 1700 Woodstock Road and 3900 W. Cornwallis Road for permanent open space protection.
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Shifts capital and PAYGO funding totaling about $506,945 to pay NCDOT for acquisition of the Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail corridor, with a related TIP agreement amendment.
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Accepts a $6,279,759.94 federal Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership / Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Yeargan Park Phase 1, matched with funding from the 2021 bond program.
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Update from the Parks and Recreation Director on the Knightdale Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan.Discussion item Parks and recreation
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Legal, Fire, Inspections, Parks and Recreation, and Police departments recommend amendments to Chapters 4 (Fire Prevention), 10 (Motor Vehicles), 11 (Offenses), 14 (Police), and 18 (Weapons) of the town code; council considers whether to send them to a public hearing on August 18.
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Fearrington Property Development, LLC seeks to rezone about 372 acres in Baldwin Township from Residential to a Conditional District Compact Community.
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Variance requested by the Town of Garner Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department to raise the permissible light pole height from 35 feet to 75 feet at the South Garner Park baseball fields, a 34.2-acre property at 1210 Poole Drive (Wake County PIN 1710076252).Public hearing Parks and recreation
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Variance requested by the Town of Garner Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department to raise the permissible light pole height from 35 feet to 75 feet at the Garner Recreation Park baseball fields, a 19.93-acre property at 221 E Garner Road (Wake County PIN 1711738251).Public hearing Parks and recreation
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Long-term interactive community sculpture Jennifer Armstrong, DCP Programmer & Jane Cheek, ArtistStaff or committee report Parks and recreation
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Speaker: Jess MacDonald No advanced preparation is required.Other Parks and recreation
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Presentation Parks and recreation
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Staff Recommendation: Approve. Suggested Motion: “ … a motion to approve the PARAB Resolution.”Resolution Parks and recreation
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Advisory Board Recommendation: N/A Staff Recommendation: Review submitted applications and select three members for appointment. Suggested Motion: “ … to appoint (insert 3 names) for Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with term ending June 30, 2028.”Appointment Parks and recreation
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accepted · Pass · Vice-Chair Jackson moved, seconded by Commissioner Thomas That the Board of Commissioners approves the Proclamation recognizing July 2026 as the 50th Anniversary of Wake County Park…
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Continued discussion with the Garner Economic Development Corporation on the Garner Innovation Park project.
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Consent agenda Parks and recreation
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Public hearing on a General Obligation Bond order to fund Parks and Recreation projects.
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Continued discussion of parade arrangements.Discussion item Parks and recreation
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Discussion and recommendation on parkland dedication or fee-in-lieu for the Verdant Subdivision rezoning case.
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Discussion and recommendation on parkland dedication or fee-in-lieu for the 7615 Ten Ten Road rezoning case.
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accepted · Pass · Commissioner Evans moved, seconded by Vice-Chair Jackson, that the Board of Commissioners approves the Schematic Design for the Crowder County Park Expansion - Phase I Project. The…Discussion item Parks and recreation
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6.e Program UpdatesStaff or committee report Parks and recreation
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Speaker: Jamie Revels, Utilities Executive Summary: The Upper Brier Creek Sewer Rehabilitation Project will rehabilitate 3,475 feet of 36-inch sewer pipe and 14 manholes that are nearing the end of their service lives. The work will take place at the Interstate 40 and Airport Boulevard interchange and within the Aeria…
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7.II Annexation Petition: Highcroft Investors, LLC, and Chatham Park Investors, LLC A-2026-01/PB-26-150Action: Conduct public hearing. Staff Recommendation: Approve annexation request. Suggested Motion: "a motion to approve the annexation request for voluntary contiguous annexation petition A-2026-01, PB-26-150"
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Advisory Board Recommendation: N/A Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends selection of a liaison to support the Section Design Plan Process per 3.1.4 where a Planning Board or Town Board liaison may participate at the discretion of the Town Board of Commissioners. Suggested Motion: “ … a motion to appoint (INSERT NAME…Appointment Parks and recreation
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Staff Recommendation: Approve. Suggested Motion: “ … a motion to approve the PARAB Resolution.”Resolution Parks and recreation
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Staff Recommendation: Review submitted applications and select three members for appointment. Suggested Motion: “ … to appoint (insert 3 names) for Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with term ending June 30, 2028.”Appointment Parks and recreation
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Staff Recommendation: Based on public input and feedback, staff is seeking direction from the Board regarding the preferred path forward. During the May 20, 2026, PARAB meeting, the Advisory Board expressed strong support for keeping the park in its natural state with only minor enhancements. PARAB noted the value of…Other Parks and recreation
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Advisory Board Recommendation: At the May 20, 2026 - PARAB Special Meeting, Josh Rudy made a motion to recommend the relocation of parkland identified as Section 2.2 or 2.3 (E2) to both option 2 and 3, as presented, with the understanding that approval is for the property in its current condition and that the site wil…
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Advisory Board Recommendation: February 11, 2026 – PARAB Meeting: Patti Dukes made a motion to deny the Section 6.3 Village Park land, seconded by Ryan Ford. Aye-6 Nay-0 May 20, 2026 - PARAB Special Meeting: Bridget Perry made a motion to approve Village Park Section 6.3, as presented, as dedicated parkland, with the…Other Parks and recreation
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Staff briefed the board on the status of improvements underway at Nomaco Park. The agenda lists only the item title, with no further detail in the document.Staff or committee report Parks and recreation
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Staff reviewed the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources department's slate of capital projects planned for fiscal year 2027.
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Staff reviewed the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources department's slate of capital projects planned for fiscal year 2027.
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Tiffany Trice presented an overview of a planned splash pad.Presentation Parks and recreation
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Tiffany Trice presented an overview of a planned splash pad.Presentation Parks and recreation
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VII Upcoming EventsThe board previewed two upcoming town events: an Independence Day Celebration on July 1 at 6 p.m., and an Ice Cream Social on July 19 at Mineral Spring Park.Other Parks and recreation
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VII Upcoming EventsThe board previewed two upcoming town events: an Independence Day Celebration on July 1 at 6 p.m., and an Ice Cream Social on July 19 at Mineral Spring Park.Other Parks and recreation
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Speaker: Sarah Gamsey, Cary ’ s Operations and Program Supervisor for Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Gamsey will give a presentation on her w ork and provide a demonstration of new assist ive liste ning de vices for the Cary Senior Center.Presentation Parks and recreation
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A construction-manager-at-risk contract award for renovation of the South Park Community Center.
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A construction-manager-at-risk contract award for renovation of the South Park Community Center.
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Speaker: Erin Puckett, Planning Department Executive Summary: The applicant requests Cary consider an amendment to Cary’s Official Zoning Map for approximately 8.7 acres at 7001 Weston Parkway by amending a portion of the Weston Planned Development District (PDD), Tract O&I-4, with zoning conditions that enable the de…
Case 24-REZ-14 →PDD (Major) → PDD (Major) · 275 units · Approved
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A preview of a request to rezone 14.02 acres at Auburn Knightdale Road and US 70 East to Commercial Mixed-Use -- Conditional, for up to 340 multifamily and upper-story residential units and 12,000 square feet of non-residential space, with dedicated open space, native landscaping, and architectural commitments.
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Shifts $275,000 from the Detention Center Food Doors capital project to the Sheriff's Office operating budget to buy audio-visual equipment for a new Research Triangle Park annex, and amends the lease with the annex's landlord.
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Staff Recommendation: Based on public input and feedback, staff recommends Option 2, as it provides the greatest opportunity to enhance connectivity and better align the park with the community’s vision. Suggested Motion: “Motion to proceed with <Option 1 or 2>.”Other Parks and recreation
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Staff Recommendation: Based on the evaluation of the Additional Elements criteria, staff recommends acceptance of the proposed Village Park site, as it meets the Town’s parkland requirements. Suggested Motion: "a motion to approve Village Park Section 6.3, as presented, as dedicated parkland, with the understanding th…Other Parks and recreation
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Staff Recommendation: Based on previous discussion, Staff recommends that PARAB determine whether it would like to further pursue Option 3 or discuss additional alternatives. Suggested Motion: “a motion to approve the relocation of parkland identified as Section 2.2 or 2.3 (E2) to Option [#], as presented, with the un…Other Parks and recreation
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The board discussed a proposal from Teagan Kelly and Harper Smith for a Girl Scout Silver Award project at Gold Park.Discussion item Parks and recreation
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Volunteer stewards reported on the condition and activity at the town's seven parks: Gold Park, Cates Creek Park, Murray Street Park, Kings Highway Park, Hillsborough Heights Park, Riverwalk, and Turnip Patch Park.Staff or committee report Parks and recreation
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Staff updated the board on recent park repairs and the FY27 budget.
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Arrangements for the town parade.Discussion item Parks and recreation
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The committee reviewed the site plan for Jackie Johns Sr. Community Park after resident Cleveland Avery raised concerns about parking there at a recent Town Council meeting.
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Staff presented on the Unified Development Ordinance's parkland dedication and fee-in-lieu requirements, along with monthly department updates.Staff or committee report Parks and recreation
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Approval of the first plat for Conservancy Estates, a 45-lot subdivision on 57 acres off Conservancy Parkway, requested by Chatham Timber Holdings, LLC.
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A rezoning request from Fearrington Property Development to change about 372 acres in Baldwin Township from residential to a conditional compact-community district. The board is continuing this legislative public hearing rather than deciding it at this meeting.
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The council reviewed the FY27 Capital Improvement Plan, including the Public Works Center design and an update on the parks fee-in-lieu program.
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The committee discussed the Mayors' Monarch Butterfly Pledge, a national commitment to create and protect habitat for monarch butterflies.
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Speaker: Erin Puckett, Planning and Development Services Executive Summary: The applicant requests that Cary consider an amendment to Cary’s Official Zoning Map by rezoning approximately 21.7 acres at 101 Roscoe Trail from Office and Institutional (O&I) to Residential Multi Family Conditional Use (RMF-CU) with zoning…
Case 25-REZ-12 →OI → RMF-CU · 175 units · In Review
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Speaker : Cassie Schumacher-Georgopoulos, Transportation Paul Kuhn, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Executive Summary: The Imagine Cary Community Plan, adopted in 2017, is Cary’s comprehensive plan created by the community. The residents and community leaders who developed Imagine Cary anticipated periodic u…
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Speaker : John Collins, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Executive Summary: Cary has successfully hosted and grown The Soccer Tournament (TST), a Town-recognized event, since 2023 and has recently signed a long-term agreement to host the event in Cary at WakeMed Soccer Park through 2029. As part of the agreem…
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D.1.1 Interview: Sandra WhiteThe committee interviews Sandra White, an applicant for the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Committee.
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The Garner Economic Development Corporation previews a shift for its Northeast Gateway property, near Jones Sausage Road and I-40, from planned workforce housing to industrial flex space branded 'Garner Innovation Park,' aimed at retaining and attracting employers and expanding the commercial tax base.
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Liaison reports from the Board of Commissioners, the Planning Board, and the Intergovernmental Parks Work Group.Staff or committee report Parks and recreation
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Individual condition/activity reports from stewards of seven town parks: Gold Park, Cates Creek Park, Murray Street Park, Kings Highway Park, Hillsborough Heights Park, Riverwalk, and Turnip Patch Park.Staff or committee report Parks and recreation
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Staff update on recent park repairs, the FY2027 budget, and the Orange County Trails Plan.
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Acceptance of a USTA grant to resurface tennis courts at North Main Athletic Complex.
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Design-build contract for new basketball courts and dugouts at Womble Park, funded by the 2023 parks bond.
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