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Votes at a glance

- Annexation — 1655 Holland Road (ANX-2025-01): The board adopted a voluntary annexation ordinance to extend corporate limits to include a 26.324-acre noncontiguous parcel owned by Dorsey A. Jackson Jr. and Diana Jackson Smale. Public water will be extended to serve the development; the proposed lots will use private septic. The present total value of the properties being annexed was stated as $1,386,040. Planning staff said the petition met the requirements of the North Carolina General Statutes. The board approved the annexation motion by voice vote.

- Rezoning — 8514 Purfoy Road (REZ-2024-18): The board approved a zoning map amendment for approximately 24.07 acres from Residential Agricultural to Residential Medium Density Conditional Zoning District. The applicant and staff emphasized conditions that limit density (applicant limited overall density to 2.1 units per acre and proposed 20,000-square-foot perimeter lots where the project abuts larger estate lots) and add architectural conditions. The Planning Board had recommended approval.

- Rezoning/Land-use amendment — 1919–1924 North Broad Street and 0 Dickens Road (REZ-2024-20): The board approved a zoning map amendment to change roughly 10.18 acres from neighborhood/urban mixed use to General Commercial Conditional Zoning and amended the land-use plan to Suburban Commercial for a small sliver of property. Applicant representatives said the change reflects adjacent industrial decisions and a desire to move toward viable commercial uses along North Broad Street.

- Contract award — North End Street Waterline Replacement Project: The board approved awarding a construction contract to Pipeline Utilities for the replacement of approximately 4,100 feet of 8-inch waterline, plus a short section on Aiken Parkway. The recommended contract amount in the staff report was $1,745,457.10; funding was budgeted from the town’s waterline replacement account. Public utilities staff said the existing line dated from before the 1970s and had restricted flow due to buildup.

- Consent agenda: The board approved a multi-item consent agenda that included (per agenda) routine administrative and contract items (items A–G referenced on the consent agenda).

Procedure and public comment

Public comment included questions and concerns from nearby residents about the Holland Road annexation and the Purfoy Road rezoning: residents asked whether the town would require replacement screening and buffers if trees are removed for road widening, whether the annexation would force neighbors into town limits (planning staff said state law requires voluntary annexation), stormwater impacts and whether sewer would be extended (Pam Davidson said lots for the Holland Road annexation will be septic and a water main will be in the public right of way). A Purfoy Road neighbor asked the applicant to consider perimeter plantings and buffer treatments to preserve views.

Ending: Several approvals were taken by voice vote; the board closed the meeting without a closed session. Items approved will proceed to implementation steps (utility construction, site plans and permitting) as described in staff reports.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","03-03-25 State of the Town Address and Board of Commissioners Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its March 3 meeting the Fuquay Varina Town Board approved a voluntary annexation of a 26.324-acre parcel on Holland Road, rezoned sites on Purfoy Road and North Broad Street, and awarded a $1,745,457.10 contract for a North End Street waterline replacement project.","taxTitle","Fuquay Varina, Wake County, North Carolina","taxId",52889,"location","North Carolina","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6301859,"Board approves rezoning for New Waters Recovery; plan preserves historic Johnson house and limits patient program",1237,3761000,4998000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2483917-db5e074c6cc3d251a0851e46d404ec7b&start=3761&end=4998","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2483917-db5e074c6cc3d251a0851e46d404ec7b/thumbnail_3761000.jpg","/articles/6301859/North-Carolina/Board-approves-rezoning-for-New-Waters-Recovery-plan-preserves-historic-Johnson-house-and-limits-patient-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6301859-2e338cc5c4ab1abbc1a2fd07e7bce8e8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916624&Signature=LrFWM~jLULlljXlqfO-2kxSdjAWvtrKfkJ2cFTb1944mbhff8mLt0KQle6S0RgttMP-vYOWka0qiWJSSbl3CSwkzEce6Zx3VOhYR4wSyPG6vJQXUfBoiPPDlmlKLUiZFnFQXrvQ3OK~vswIA8QD8kdjR4Nf66uzMr7zrr332CKl71C1ia-PoyiYd~sUq2tYu9jXHPvISnMpiW6hicoxGQVflLMeoqJDUHtPDBtkMgkAeHkRdAZjTysfetLci0CssBIff0CRfsTvrV-sYFpFQIfJu9s-~upgfGQAkTs1X5OCextSj4Q-VpzQgk6sphEVmRjqXEkiLW1bhJq1Oz9ePhw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fuquay Varina Town Board on March 3 recommended approval of a zoning map amendment and corresponding land-use change for 13.9 acres at 6321 Johnson Pond Road to allow a hospital-medical-center use operated by New Waters Recovery North Carolina RTC LLC.

The conditional rezoning requires that the facility accept only adult clients (18 and older), that clients be medically stable and free from acute mental-health symptoms at intake, and that treatment be voluntary. Additional conditions added after the Planning Board review require that clients not have vehicles on site at any time during their stay, that the site have 24-hour camera surveillance, an ornamental gate at the entrance and a nightly curfew of 10 p.m. for residence halls.

Justin McClendon, chief executive officer of New Waters Recovery, told the board the facility will be a “licensed, residential treatment center for individuals struggling with substance use disorder.” He said the program will be regulated, provide evidence-based clinical services, and serve adults who voluntarily seek treatment.

John Adcock, attorney for the applicant, emphasized preservation and low site impact. He said the plan preserves the J. Bill Johnson House — a town landmark and property on the National Register of Historic Places — and that the site plan approved by the Wake County Historic Preservation Commission allows two approximately 4,500-square-foot residence halls, expansion of an existing garage and minimal tree removal tied to construction. Adcock also supplied a traffic generation estimate prepared for the applicant that forecasts roughly 56–58 vehicle trips per day, which he contrasted with the many hundreds of trips a residential subdivision could generate.

Pam Davidson, the town’s planning director, told the board the Planning Board voted unanimously on Feb. 17 to recommend approval with the added condition that all patient treatment remain voluntary; staff found the request consistent with parts of the land-use plan and compatible with surrounding uses when conditioned as proposed.

The applicant and staff said additional protections are part of the project record: a certificate of appropriateness issued by the Wake County Historic Preservation Commission on Jan. 14, 2025, and the town’s own historic-landmark ordinance for the J. Bill Johnson House. Adcock told the board his clients estimate an $8–$10 million investment on the property and said the average client stay would be about 30 days, with 45 days toward the upper end and 60 days an outlier. He said the applicant estimates treatment costs in the range of $50,000–$65,000 for the typical 30–45 day stay.

The board voted to approve the rezoning and the land-use plan amendment after discussion about the program’s operations, security and historic preservation. Several commissioners praised the preservation outcome and signaled interest in a community preview of the facility before it begins admitting clients.

Ending: The project will proceed to the town’s site-plan and permitting process and will also require applicable state licensure for residential substance-use treatment. Town staff and the applicant said they will continue working with the police department and historic-preservation stakeholders on final design and operational details.","The town board voted March 3 to rezone 13.9 acres at 6321 Johnson Pond Road to allow a licensed residential treatment center for adults, with conditions limiting onsite vehicles, requiring voluntary admissions and preserving the J. Bill Johnson historic house.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6301864,"Fuquay Varina mayor highlights $63 million in transportation work, water capacity and public-safety investments in State of the Town",683,344000,1027000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2483917-db5e074c6cc3d251a0851e46d404ec7b&start=344&end=1027","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2483917-db5e074c6cc3d251a0851e46d404ec7b/thumbnail_344000.jpg","/articles/6301864/North-Carolina/Fuquay-Varina-mayor-highlights-63-million-in-transportation-work-water-capacity-and-public-safety-investments-in-State-of-the-Town","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6301864-9b684179ba36c6db89d8548fcd7ef4d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916624&Signature=U0wOjfW2vpDgpPXxknoabdDp~74BJn9n39vFkCPvz4jTwzJLMh80KqvFPefa1pBYprSAYv7T0tCJhpTCWoZvGCdRx7NF9y3U2vZxsDIFOJ08MrJI0Atfu7aTfFwdBYVzop9R2L~Ne9hDnnNW2gYgd0KFfajADOOWPyAd5TmblIWD-krw4iCW3poin04O7T2wSRr9xYTmwdMHQyXf7z-PgodHwGsXy38xkzlfe-PtcSh45KH31wEmWAOIxQWURO1Le-wOATMnGpmQ54gS2IeekKG9GFb2~rUt7qb17j3kzspsM5Hth2RMYHUQN6T1UDT4Vd5b0Fbqhc-8fKd~M-U~Yw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Blake Massengill delivered Fuquay Varina’s 2025 State of the Town address on March 3, highlighting transportation projects, water and wastewater investments, downtown redevelopment and public-safety upgrades the town plans to advance over the next 12 to 18 months.

Massengill told attendees the town has 23 transportation projects totaling approximately $63,000,000 that will be completed or are under construction within the next two years and said the town expects continued work to finish those projects. “We will continue to advance these transportation projects to completion,” Massengill said.

The mayor said significant water investments are also underway. He cited the Sanford Water Filtration Expansion Project, which he said will add 6,000,000 gallons per day of drinking water capacity, and a planned 14-mile water conveyance line in partnership with Holly Springs. Massengill also said Fuquay Varina is investing in expansion of the Terrible Creek wastewater treatment plant.

Massengill described public-safety investments and recognitions: the town opened Fire Station 4 last year and will place four new fire trucks into service, and the police department is pursuing CALEA accreditation. “The town of Fuquay Varina will continue to prioritize and invest in our police and fire,” Massengill said.

He also noted recent community amenities and economic milestones: the Hilltop community center welcomed thousands of visitors in its first week, the town approved three mixed-use developments adding more than 500,000 square feet of commercial space, True by Hilton announced plans for a hotel, and a 148,000-square-foot Target began construction and is projected to open next year.

Massengill referenced external recognitions and fiscal ratings as indicators of stewardship: Fuquay Varina holds an AAA credit rating from Standard & Poor’s and a recent upgrade from Moody’s, and the town has received awards for its financial practices. He cited a community survey showing strong resident satisfaction with quality of life and town services.

On active project funding, the mayor said the town has been recommended to receive a $3,600,000 grant for right-of-way acquisition and pedestrian improvements along Bridge Street between Northwest Judd Parkway and Lincoln Heights Elementary School. He reiterated that the town will focus on seven core principles — transportation, utilities, planning, public safety, quality of life, economic development and downtown — to guide investment decisions.

Massengill closed by thanking staff and volunteers and reiterated the address’ theme of planning for long-term growth. “As I always say, the sun is shining brightly on the town of Fuquay Varina and it’s gonna keep shining brightly this year,” he said.

Ending: The mayor said the town board, management and staff will concentrate on delivering the projects named in the address over the coming 12–18 months. Several items Massengill cited — including the Sanford filtration expansion, right-of-way grant for Bridge Street and the downtown development agreement with HMP Holdings — will move through design, permitting and construction phases that will be scheduled in public agendas and permitting processes.","Mayor Blake Massengill delivered the town's 2025 State of the Town on March 3, outlining $63 million in transportation projects, water-system expansions tied to a 6 mgd Sanford filtration project and investments in public safety including Fire Station 4 and four new fire engines.","actionData","errors"]

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