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Fuquay Varina board debates rezoning on Longfellow Street; no decision reached
Summary
After extended public comment and a lengthy board discussion about neighborhood character and small historic lots, the Fuquay Varina Town Board took no final action on a petitioner's request to rezone two Longfellow Street lots to Town Center Residential (REZ-2024-14).
The Fuquay Varina Town Board heard more than an hour of public comment and commissioner remarks on a request to rezone two 0.169-acre parcels at 426 and 428 Longfellow Street but did not approve the petition Thursday night. The petitioner sought a map amendment from Residential Low Density to Town Center Residential to allow a two-unit townhouse-style development with voluntary aesthetic conditions.
The request was presented by Planning Director Pam Davison, who told the board the properties are two lots of record from the Lincoln Heights subdivision and that TCR zoning would "bring the properties into compliance with the current codes and standards and incorporate zoning conditions which require specific facade elements, including a covered entry or front porch, glazing on the front door, and no vinyl siding." Davison said the planning board had unanimously recommended approval.
The item drew several neighbors to the podium. Resident Danielle Caro told the board she and…
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