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Natalie Lou, who identified herself as a resident in the area, told the board the Lake Crabtree Park area was zoned R-20 when RDU took management control in 1967 and rezoned to R-40 in 1982 “to protect it from commercial development,” citing county meeting minutes. “RDU’s plans now to develop Lake Crabtree Park are not appropriate,” she said, and asked commissioners to review zoning records and meet with her to discuss her research.

Lou contended that two one‑acre tracts behind the Dunns House were privately owned at the time of the 1982 rezoning and remained zoned R-40 when RDU later took control in 1984. She said the RDU Authority enabling act permits land taking only as needed (not speculative acquisition) and accused RDU, developers and county staff of misrepresenting authorities and failing to perform needed research. The speaker asked the board to “have the courage to speak up” and protect long-term public plans for the park and nearby Umstead State Park.

Chair acknowledged Lou’s remarks during the public‑comment period; commissioners did not respond during the meeting and public comment hearings are for the board to receive input rather than to reply. The county clerk reported there were no additional online comments for the meeting.

Lou asked to meet with staff to explain her research and provided materials to commissioners. No action or formal board response was recorded at the meeting; the item remained a public comment for the record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wake County - Regular","oneSentenceSummary","During public comment at the Aug. 18 Wake County meeting, a resident said RDU's plans to develop Lake Crabtree Park conflict with historical zoning and the RDU Authority enabling act, urged commissioners to protect the park and requested follow-up meetings with county staff.","taxTitle","Wake County, North Carolina","taxId",3336,"location","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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6486868,"Commissioners approve closure of 139-foot section of Dover Farm Road right-of-way at petition of Dover family",419,3552000,3971000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5596055-73eb3439254428223a5490c1dc4c1069&start=3552&end=3971","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5596055-73eb3439254428223a5490c1dc4c1069/thumbnail_3552000.jpg","/articles/6486868/Wake-County/North-Carolina/Commissioners-approve-closure-of-139-foot-section-of-Dover-Farm-Road-right-of-way-at-petition-of-Dover-family","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486868-68244c89e21796dbd416bc49903131cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770509022&Signature=ZABKY7gFNeY0Wla2P1eKeNRG~lMLV1DFeF3izIFNQ8QTSvQCuwJQpzX2UhWBd7LC7lKiQd8psgIncAPjTS8g0Kiy7CtLoEaaRgv-H5px4niLCpJDVwPPcj46qMXBNoL2zlNIygXXtOFjAAEIcDYyupcuTy4yvs5rGUM93L-5zvEyWGT5D5rHwLiRhC8eDsTUzG9kNZP-yeSwURiCy77x-p6LiE~lAMZghrChcGb9EzyL4furJ0iCtGiJPmpzFJhoW-mbCNS1zE5uLnkNGxvgdMjhVFMr~05VShl5KFz~QsccFC9q31Q2EeGUXHNiQgwl~gAmXt00OhZVANVwzoLMcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wake County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 18 voted to close a 139‑foot section of the public right‑of‑way at the end of Dover Farm Road (SR 1350), following a petition by members of the Dover family.

Planning staffer Keith Langford explained the request: the Dover family sought closure of the small segment to secure property access and address problems with trespassing at the end of the road. Langford said seven family-owned parcels abut the segment and the owners signed the petition for abandonment. The North Carolina Board of Transportation approved removal of the segment from the state-maintained road system at its March 6, 2025 meeting; the state abandonment left the county to hold a public hearing and decide on closing the county right‑of‑way.

Langford told commissioners the closure would not deny anyone a reasonable means of ingress or egress, the county has no financial obligation to maintain the abandoned segment and owners of the family lots will maintain the abandoned portion pursuant to private easements. No public speakers signed up and the county received no online comments on the item.

The board adopted a resolution declaring intent at its July 7 meeting and voted on Aug. 18 to approve the closure; commissioners moved and seconded the motion and approved it by voice vote. County staff will execute the necessary closure documents and the property owners will assume maintenance responsibility for the abandoned segment.

Langford noted the item had unique advertising requirements and a multilevel DOT review prior to the county action. The county’s transportation plan does not show this road segment for future extension, staff said.

The action follows state and local procedures for road abandonment and right‑of‑way closure and will be reflected in county maintenance and property records.","Following a public hearing with no public speakers, Wake County commissioners voted to close a 139-foot section of the Dover Farm Road right-of-way (SR 1350) at the end of the road, after the state abandoned the segment from the state-maintained system earlier this year.",{"_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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6486871,"Board approves renaming portion of Green Level West Road to High House Road, compensation promised to affected residents",433,2981000,3414000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5596055-73eb3439254428223a5490c1dc4c1069&start=2981&end=3414","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5596055-73eb3439254428223a5490c1dc4c1069/thumbnail_2981000.jpg","/articles/6486871/Wake-County/North-Carolina/Board-approves-renaming-portion-of-Green-Level-West-Road-to-High-House-Road-compensation-promised-to-affected-residents","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486871-913618de651d03ec637d554b0d840322/orig.mp4?Expires=1770509022&Signature=iJKveqSLTx~Qw~wWeR98jk3f-f-JA~~2ZZTiFa5pVL7Z1w8MrczXL~A6nuP8aYe5t6oX5S95taiZzWCBHOn9CBcc1W78g8ed-ruy8Em-coKF3~SESxkQgIRCc1pj0-tkw30uSdrZyQDsA1nNlzmH8bXkz~NzqpT~sYMDNy6iayGDAyykSEQqfisgyH3MBu7H~Um4YFm2~0DcOqE5ca3vNOW9H2Oh0chKg2uqfHQuTUU810bRQB0qhM2NdE-QavbELQjD17vkcjIQcsl-RxCg47FyZTM0J204-ZBcNPJ6rWcKwmJ2CyZXcXMvbpb2CtaGxQRDcjVadhCdBg6EhhkGdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wake County commissioners on Aug. 18 approved an ordinance to permanently rename a section of Green Level West Road (SR 1615) to High House Road, effective Jan. 30, 2026.

Diane Saunders of the county GIS team presented maps showing the section under county jurisdiction and noted that the Town of Cary had adopted a supporting resolution on June 12, 2025. Saunders said Cary conducted outreach, held a public information meeting and two public hearings; at the town hearing no one spoke in opposition and Cary adopted the renaming resolution unanimously.

The affected stretch includes six residences in the county’s jurisdiction and no business addresses. Cary planner and addressing coordinator Jessica Chaba told the board the town will reimburse affected property owners for address-change costs. “We will be sending a check per property, $300 each,” she said. County staff said they will coordinate with the U.S. Postal Service and the Board of Elections to help with updates; the Postal Service typically links old and new addresses and forwards mail but recognition of new addresses in all systems can take longer than a year.

Commissioner Adamson asked about the length of postal forwarding and system updates; Saunders and the Cary planner explained address‑validation systems and the Postal Service linking process. The county emphasized the renaming will take effect after the busy holiday and election seasons to reduce impact.

No members of the public signed up to speak at the county hearing and no online comments were recorded. Commissioners moved and seconded the ordinance and approved it by voice vote.

The county will replace one street sign associated with the renaming. Other sections of Green Level West Road that are city limits or ETJ matters were not part of this action.","After a public hearing with no speakers, the Wake County Board approved an ordinance renaming a section of Green Level West Road to High House Road effective Jan. 30, 2026, and county staff said property owners will receive $300 each to help cover address-change costs.",{"_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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6486876,"Wake County approves land transfers to build Wake 3 health and education district with Wake Tech and WakeMed",1035,4347000,5382000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5596055-73eb3439254428223a5490c1dc4c1069&start=4347&end=5382","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5596055-73eb3439254428223a5490c1dc4c1069/thumbnail_4347000.jpg","/articles/6486876/Wake-County/North-Carolina/Wake-County-approves-land-transfers-to-build-Wake-3-health-and-education-district-with-Wake-Tech-and-WakeMed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486876-b1b624557061795035c385501663f85e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770509022&Signature=AHMf7xfHLKAhiNBHQwkaRikcdSFJF0yLwTfjHDNyTlLr~99VCYs7rcBHDT1XuYxLX~G3RZHUOUmfbIK-8yx36wD1dHmU3AclQec1~8LR2KWciicf87ktQBafREDOZz8OoxH2eAg6d0ipDYL~X7oc22wDwW9yjMgM8FJL79M82PFNPdgnuQWNJirxDwNGjuRelx7~HH2UORjDcj1kT~s7r1sXd7EEYqT2xW4HxP-uOTXBPBlyZ7TsPvImouB0nDbfJak6SK5jfKKmcR61pHSsku5wuFpRrv5Si3Ie8Jq6df3DSUodAbkvpq-J7bUGVnaRPAIl-PPmN6~sqF4oeSp3-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wake County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 18 authorized a package of land transfers and related actions to support development of the Wake 3 Health and Education District, a coordinated campus vision involving Wake County, Wake Technical Community College (Wake Tech) and WakeMed.

Facilities Design and Construction Director Mark Forstini reviewed the plan and maps showing existing boundaries, the proposed realignment of Swinburne Street and New Campus Drive, and the long-range campus vision. Forstini read the project goals: “Eliminate the siloed approach to training and treatment, further expand health and education collaboration, revise infrastructure enhancing the pedestrian and vehicular circulation, and then enhance the neighborhood to better serve the community and improve community access to health and education services.”

The board authorized seven actions in a single motion: disposition contracts transferring approximately 7.78 acres at 2901 Holston Lane to the trustees of Wake Technical Community College and approximately 5.14 acres at 10 Sunnybrook Road to WakeMed; a third amendment to the memorandum of understanding among the three partners to continue joint planning; a short-term lease for 10 Sunnybrook to allow continued operation of the county public health center until the new building and parking deck are operational; authority for the county manager to sign subdivision plats and development applications; authority for the chair to execute termination and release agreements needed to convey clear title; and authority for the chair to execute special warranty deeds for the transfers, all subject to terms acceptable to the county attorney.

Forstini and Wake Tech and WakeMed representatives told commissioners the transfers are at no cost to the receiving entities, and Wake Tech and WakeMed will build and maintain the proposed roadway realignment and associated infrastructure. County staff said the transfers are intended to enable Wake Tech to obtain building permits and WakeMed to implement its campus master plan. Wake Tech announced a groundbreaking for its health sciences center and simulation hospital on Sept. 16; staff aim to complete conveyances by Sept. 30.

Commissioners praised the collaboration during the discussion, noting the project’s alignment with Wake County strategic goals for community health and education access. Commissioner Waters noted a target “25% increase” in nursing enrollment capacity as a result of expanded facilities; county staff indicated that figure as a target for nursing and some other programs.

The board approved the package in a single motion and voice vote; no public speakers addressed the item at the hearing. County staff will execute the contracts and conveyance documents under terms acceptable to the county attorney.","The Wake County Board approved a package of seven actions to transfer county-owned parcels to Wake Technical Community College and WakeMed and to advance a shared master plan for the Wake 3 Health and Education District.",{"_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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6486881,"Wake County approves business-development grant for Coriolis Pharma; company to locate North American HQ in Morrisville",327,3993000,4320000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5596055-73eb3439254428223a5490c1dc4c1069&start=3993&end=4320","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5596055-73eb3439254428223a5490c1dc4c1069/thumbnail_3993000.jpg","/articles/6486881/Wake-County/North-Carolina/Wake-County-approves-business-development-grant-for-Coriolis-Pharma-company-to-locate-North-American-HQ-in-Morrisville","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486881-ca771df2b1720f0a2db0d8fb1ae00b52/orig.mp4?Expires=1770509022&Signature=JsDlJ~RC1FtaVbT4B-pINY9X8YRxapLhlZJMe4Fm1JlTuYLgzSKRrHCfwh8taPd7bxuTw2Ag~cT15NsLnO9njb4ViIUx5B5VkgJYx6Vl8ACOmxh10e9hPkyi6dxkpoDUy4drq9q9HvsM3hMQeJV63PJgXV9E6kx2xfgKLs-6lNtXJr0WpQHsgl1S4nrnSNlf6WhiotsV44GfgBgajVSDjIamHao7SV-u7GWX26DweCg22Y~MNLPE91PEt0ki4DcnYcJfwvZGfiglUalvivJMJRCoCGGijt8pVgUELSNwtiB-zNXyM~rIdLCVJgW8zmJGo2GmrhorZ0c61lZxzdyk4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wake County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 18 approved a five‑year business development grant agreement with Coriolis Pharma to support the company’s decision to locate its North American headquarters in Morrisville.

County Assistant Manager Michael James told commissioners the project will include an almost $11 million planned investment and is expected to create about 50 jobs with average salaries near $150,000. “We’re pleased that they chose Morrisville,” James said during the presentation.

Under the county agreement, the project qualifies in the county’s “headquarters tier.” Minimum performance criteria in the grant call for at least a $5 million incremental increase to assessed tax value and creation of at least 35 new jobs that meet the specified average salary threshold. If Coriolis meets those benchmarks and remains current on property taxes, the county will pay 35% of the new property tax revenue generated by qualifying improvements for the five qualifying years. James said Morrisville approved its local participation on Aug. 12 and the state is not participating in the package.

Coriolis also agreed to participate in Wake County’s upward mobility bonus program, which requires three baseline commitments (a nondiscrimination policy, affordable employer-sponsored health insurance and paid parental leave) and at least two of four additional practices (education supports, childcare supports, transportation supports or second‑chance hiring practices). James said the combined county incentive and upward-mobility participation will total “a little over $100,000” paid out over the five‑year agreement, contingent on performance.

No members of the public spoke on the item at the county meeting; commissioners moved and seconded approval and the motion carried on a voice vote.

New hires are expected to include technical positions such as Ph.D.-level scientists and staff for lab, storage and manufacturing support. James said Coriolis opened a U.S. location in Ann Arbor in 2024 and had been seeking a North American headquarters prior to selecting the SPARK Life Sciences campus in Morrisville.

The board made approval conditional on terms acceptable to the county attorney. The agreement requires Coriolis to pay property taxes in full before incentive payments would be released. The county clerk recorded no online public comments for the item.

What’s next: With the county vote, staff will finalize the grant agreement and proceed with the administrative steps necessary for execution and performance monitoring.","The Wake County Board of Commissioners approved a five-year business development grant agreement with Coriolis Pharma, a Germany-based contract research and development company, supporting a planned nearly $11 million investment and up to 50 jobs in Morrisville.","actionData","errors"]

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