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Why it matters: The location connects neighborhoods (Willow Creek and Lakestone Village) with park amenities — soccer fields, tennis courts, a playground and a greenway entrance — and increased nearby development and traffic heighten pedestrian safety concerns.

What the resident said: Kelly Rios, a resident of Lakestone Village, said she walks to the park three times a week and that there is no crosswalk at the intersection. Rios told the board she has submitted requests through the town portal and received only one response after six months; she said the area’s growth and a new development at Old Honeycutt and Purfoy Road have increased traffic and crossing difficulty.

Town response: Mayor Blake Massengill asked Tracy Stevenson (who led the invocation and is responsible for public works/streets in the meeting’s discussion) to speak with the resident in the hall after the meeting and provide information. Staff offered to follow up and investigate requests submitted through the town portal.

What’s next: Public Works staff will meet with the resident and evaluate whether a marked crosswalk, signal or other pedestrian safety countermeasure is warranted. The resident requested action and said the crossing poses a hazard; the town did not announce a timetable for installing a crosswalk at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","04-07-25 Board of Commissioners Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A Fuquay Varina resident asked the town to install a marked crosswalk at the Old Honeycutt Road and West Stone Boulevard intersection to improve pedestrian access to Old Honeycutt Park; Public Works staff were asked to meet the resident after the meeting.","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},6086831,"Fuquay Varina unveils refreshed town website aimed at easier access to services",169,3366000,3535000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2894130-34795b92d7681c27fe131f84dbd9372d&start=3366&end=3535","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2894130-34795b92d7681c27fe131f84dbd9372d/thumbnail_3366000.jpg","/articles/6086831/North-Carolina/Fuquay-Varina-unveils-refreshed-town-website-aimed-at-easier-access-to-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086831-b7fcfe5ee863125a678baad060aa6cb3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192052&Signature=d6gpnS2Nbty-fHExMAFWmqheboKezGY3G2Bvqp3CkFy1mXblRdDq7~03jgjoefVFOwmMr~naQAdRamVFW3dQIpDWl80zrfXW53e2ablD4H0JLbSVggh78qqyf2ZUsbVDIPG9nYkID1VoTDsVFuhrSMafoTvsBaf1Em3ecFJGXhzI2566zDWSQ438mMwCDwYYerah0dLmkMIgZaCYohu6s6H-K0L2C1DQUSLno2tJuNsuhQkW-uaeA4lEBPkGrggnXBYfEjmYUOrbxDXs08TV5dbNPA2UQwdeaNHY9f8RbEMpDVeGLYepyW0YQIVnsilCLLZDRvsVREpAiFxxj9FiSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fuquay Varina’s communications director unveiled a refreshed town website designed to make services easier to find, improve mobile responsiveness and increase accessibility, the board heard.

Why it matters: The town reported more than 1.3 million website visits last year; officials said streamlining navigation and highlighting high‑use pages should reduce calls to staff and help new residents find service information quickly.

What staff presented: Communications Director Susan Weiss said the redesign reduced top‑level navigation from six items to four (Government, Services, Recreation and General Information), placed frequently used services (utility billing, parks, athletic field status) as prominent buttons on the home page and added an address‑based tool to find service days. The site is fully responsive, uses accessibility auditing and updates content with plain‑language guidance, Weiss said. The town’s information technology team will follow with workflow and online payment upgrades over the next two to three months.

Board response and next steps: Commissioners praised the navigation changes and the emphasis on surfacing commonly visited pages. Staff said the IT department will roll out form and payment portal upgrades in April–June and will monitor usage for future refinements. The communications director credited staff contributions across departments and noted Parks & Recreation and utility billing as among the highest‑traffic sections on the new site.

No board action was required; the presentation was informational.","Communications staff presented a refreshed, mobile‑responsive town website with simplified navigation, accessibility improvements and a services‑first design to surface commonly used pages such as utilities, parks and permits.",{"_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},6086834,"Fuquay Varina survey: residents rate town services among nation’s best; town wins Leading the Way award",1289,1996000,3285000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2894130-34795b92d7681c27fe131f84dbd9372d&start=1996&end=3285","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2894130-34795b92d7681c27fe131f84dbd9372d/thumbnail_1996000.jpg","/articles/6086834/North-Carolina/Fuquay-Varina-survey-residents-rate-town-services-among-nations-best-town-wins-Leading-the-Way-award","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086834-064d7d5b8ab85e5a7cdfc3e876ded1db/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192052&Signature=OgJW8Wn4h7DUyiMfl0h3SVZ5mbkxqKBLcGkRr5stAc55afQWzIRVtxTTGsRfe027clOa8Cps42thDkEs5fNod-jUOa3Vie9Mg6OdWHbE9gqnZIs-ozLKPZtMDk8LYTKPmW~1a5DBR3E~QjTC9ESOhj5IeNYQ-bx5GsPouzUmjN2Knz08fjsuX3TBdPn-71elF85KOW9asDnf8m81gz9l8DksBQ3Om84CGx2-Wgmf41XKwnIPqIIDOMfYsaCzDU8JTGcb-TtCCYK0XtrK5GOwUzrgugzQix8FS3DTnkPS2MkTCs~E0lTAV9UFQUkGw328cxBQ~xlCbGDcxZxy4FRfmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","ETC Institute presented results of the Town of Fuquay Varina’s 2024 community survey, reporting that residents gave unusually high ratings for overall quality of life and town services and that the town qualified for ETC’s “Leading the Way” award for ranking in the top 10% nationally on core metrics.

Why it matters: Survey results are used to set priorities, measure trends and guide town investments. Town staff said the findings reinforce local priorities — traffic management and planning for growth — while confirming high satisfaction with customer service and core services.

Survey findings presented
- Overall perception: 89% of respondents rated Fuquay Varina as an excellent or good place to live.
- Service ratings: Fuquay Varina rated above the U.S. average in 47 of 51 areas compared; customer service by town employees and overall quality of town services were among the highest differentials above national averages.
- Safety and access: Residents reported high perceived safety in neighborhoods and public spaces; overall feeling of safety was 93%.
- Priorities: The top two priorities residents want the town to emphasize over the next two years are traffic management and planning for growth and development; other priorities included street lighting, maintenance of streets and sidewalks, police visibility and greenways.
- Sample and methodology: The mail/online survey yielded 421 completed responses, with a margin of error of ±4.8% at the 95% confidence level; staff said respondents reflected a range of tenures in town, from new residents to those living there 20+ years.

Leading the Way award
ETC Institute announced Fuquay Varina received a composite score that places it in the top 10% nationally for three core areas (overall quality of town services; value received for tax dollars and fees; customer service provided by town employees). ETC presented the board with a physical award during the meeting.

Board reaction and next steps: Commissioners praised staff for the positive ratings; staff and commissioners said the findings reaffirm priorities already identified by the board and suggested continued use of triannual or biennial surveys to track progress. One commissioner requested staff break out results by length of residency to compare views of newer and long‑term residents; ETC noted that cross tabulations could be provided.","The town’s community survey found 89% of respondents rate Fuquay Varina as an excellent or good place to live; ETC Institute presented results saying the town ranked above national averages in 47 of 51 service areas and earned the institute’s Leading the Way Award.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6086835,"WakeMed seeks state approval for 12‑bed emergency department on 401 in Fuquay Varina",273,1571000,1844000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2894130-34795b92d7681c27fe131f84dbd9372d&start=1571&end=1844","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2894130-34795b92d7681c27fe131f84dbd9372d/thumbnail_1571000.jpg","/articles/6086835/North-Carolina/WakeMed-seeks-state-approval-for-12bed-emergency-department-on-401-in-Fuquay-Varina","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086835-7d7cf22d33a1c9eaca2acad110f9ba6d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192052&Signature=hIXTOSOlBK7RPkCWlDrFEA8KvjV9IrYMlz2TSNKO8q3BiWNtLaymF~MU4UaLaYF92pppQfL-3qJdqP9Ns2j9VB1L4oz4CQ0kYVANPCCySq4PHXT3C96Tc09ZYOu3LbTW3ALKgP9xVMmU~~DjB6dRLe~KpeTeuF0SjMHZg3xEdAiZKhgPvSlK0icW7hxWNIIVamTdgd6FYSf1vF9r0rsu~vbDqn7ddxl9ea6TtIkWDwf1QmIO6TEM4DyQ8VBNQxhk4xCjCD7~Uuu7rvoR6EvQ0ouRmO4qCF9OK0Gd2AOjydA3EF7vHdPfrtCkVcAUYQmjJN981HelTMdp9~FTEjUeoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","WakeMed officials told the Fuquay Varina Board of Commissioners they have filed an application with the state to add a 12‑bed emergency department, called a HealthPlex, to the medical office campus on U.S. 401. The project would place a 25,000‑square‑foot, 24/7 emergency facility on the existing footprint, the presenter said, with imaging (CT, x‑ray, ultrasound), a lab, pharmacy and expectations that about 90 percent of visitors would be treated and released on site.

Why it matters: The proposal would add a neighborhood emergency care option for residents and is intended to keep lower‑acuity emergency visits close to home while allowing higher‑acuity patients to be transferred to hospitals with greater levels of care.

What WakeMed said: Kinotte, identified as senior vice president for strategic ventures and ambulatory operations, said WakeMed filed its application on Feb. 17 and that the public comment period closed in March with no filed opposition. She said the state’s review process can take up to about 150 days and that the hospital expects a decision between July and September; if awarded a certificate of need and after any remaining comment period, she said WakeMed hopes to begin construction in 2026 and open the HealthPlex in October 2027.

Project details provided by WakeMed
- Size and services: 25,000 square feet, 12 beds, CT, x‑ray, ultrasound, lab and pharmacy; estimated year‑3 patient volume about 20,000 visits and projected addition of roughly 87 jobs.
- Operations: 24/7 emergency coverage; EMS may bypass for trauma, active labor or other high‑acuity calls but walk‑ins would be treated.
- Timeline: Application filed Feb. 17; state public hearing scheduled next Monday (staff noted presenters attending on WakeMed’s behalf); 150‑day review window; possible decision between July and September 2025; construction hopeful in 2026 and opening in October 2027 if awarded the certificate of need.

Board remarks and context: Mayor Blake Massengill and other commissioners welcomed the proposal as a local improvement to emergency access; Massengill described the service as “important to our citizens” and emphasized convenience and neighborhood‑level access. WakeMed representatives said the HealthPlex footprint mirrors other WakeMed HealthPlex facilities already operating in the region.

What the town will do next: WakeMed will proceed with the state certificate‑of‑need process and, if approved, will work with town staff on subsequent permitting and local approvals. No formal action by the board was required or taken at the meeting.","WakeMed representatives told the Fuquay Varina board they filed a certificate‑of‑need application to add a 12‑bed emergency department and HealthPlex on their existing 401 medical office campus; they expect state review this summer and aim to open in October 2027 if approved.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6086836,"Fuquay Varina board approves annexations, rezonings, code changes and project allocations",339,412000,751000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2894130-34795b92d7681c27fe131f84dbd9372d&start=412&end=751","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2894130-34795b92d7681c27fe131f84dbd9372d/thumbnail_412000.jpg","/articles/6086836/North-Carolina/Fuquay-Varina-board-approves-annexations-rezonings-code-changes-and-project-allocations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086836-333e94bfbcc007fe427b6b773a8daf4d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192052&Signature=dO2ZrLUA9LKoEawRqO7S4SQ79SopkqgCn2RT~vx9M0jThjVYX8TvK0tl59nfHfKW2ZRyi5ROHLeUoeICsNbn8FhKqvV284fmFMkIrdwSTR8fAQe6dau93IpubrJ4cfVuWhNv4bWS7vSbRRhGG-JB5TO0rR-pU6aPgVqxElRed9QrD0ehZmV-BkRh3vdfDraEfYLoBKRqqXiEJQ~9Pcy03IS1pyrvn2X2xhX4zlym2euMraApoVZ-5Ect2xvGan7EAJMFULQUIv9VaW~r~A~HqVxnMUDI3kS25-9Z~EbJIHBiscg~PsML2YlETROmcdb43fiHI7hMhmB3W9rr4Ul3Ng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fuquay Varina Board of Commissioners approved multiple land‑use and administrative actions at its regular meeting, including voluntary annexations, zoning map amendments, a land‑development ordinance amendment, a preliminary subdivision plat and capacity and consultant authorizations. The board moved each item by voice vote and recorded the motions as carried.

Why it matters: The package of approvals affects parcels across the town, clears the way for new commercial and residential development, reserves water and sewer capacity for a large mixed‑use project and advances a police department facilities study. Several items were described by staff as consistent with the town’s land‑use plan or as requests to amend that plan.

Key outcomes
- Annexations: The board adopted annexation ordinances for ANX‑2025‑02 (Haddock Properties, 2401 N. Broad St., 3.168 acres) and ANX‑2025‑03 (614 Old Honeycutt Rd., 18.8218 acres). Planning staff said both petitions met North Carolina General Statutes requirements and that utilities will be extended as needed. The motions carried by voice vote.

- Rezoning and land‑use amendments: The board approved REZ‑2024‑12 (DRB Group, 501, 509 and 517 Sunset Dr., rezoned to Town Center Residential), REZ‑2024‑19 (90904 W. Academy St., rezoned to General Commercial Conditional with a corresponding land‑use map amendment), and REZ‑2025‑01 (629 W. Academy St., rezoned to Neighborhood Commercial Conditional). Staff reported unanimous planning‑board recommendations for these items; the board approved each on motion.

- Code amendment (CTA‑2025‑01): The town adopted Land Development Ordinance Amendment No. 29 (CTA‑2025‑01). Changes described by staff include allowing parsonages as accessory uses at places of worship, standardizing townhouse setbacks, renaming and clarifying development review options, delegating surety approval to the town manager and updating acceptance language for right‑of‑way recordation. The planning board had recommended approval; the motion carried.

- Preliminary subdivision: The board approved the Springvale South Preliminary Subdivision Plat (SUBPR‑2024‑07) for 22 single‑family lots at 3799 Wellfleet Dr.; staff said the plat met town requirements and public utilities are available.

- Utilities allocation: The board approved a utility allocation request for water and sewer capacity for the Academy Village Mixed Use development (sewer: 27,907 gpd; water: 105,830 gpd). Staff said the allocation exceeds the typical two‑year reservation but cited an earlier developer agreement that reserved capacity for five years and noted downstream pump station capacity had been reserved.

- Consultant selection: Town staff designated Architects Design Group as the most qualified firm to perform a police department needs assessment and feasibility study and were authorized to negotiate scope and fee. The fiscal year 2025 budget includes $50,000 for the study; staff said they would return with a negotiated scope and contract terms.

How board members voted: Most motions were carried by voice vote with no roll‑call tallies reported in the minutes. Where staff or the clerk certified statutory petition requirements, the item summaries referenced compliance with North Carolina General Statutes.

What’s next: Several approvals require developer actions (utility extensions, site construction) or state review (for permits described in staff reports). Staff said they would return with finalized contracts, negotiated scopes or permit updates as applicable.","The Fuquay Varina Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of annexations, rezoning requests, a land‑development text amendment, a preliminary subdivision plat, and utility and consultant approvals at its meeting, officials said.","actionData","errors"]

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