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Resident urges Wake County to challenge RDU plans for Lake Crabtree Park, citing historic zoning and alleged procedural issues

5596055 · August 18, 2025
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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.

A resident urged Wake County commissioners on Aug. 18 to block Raleigh–Durham Airport Authority (RDUA) plans she said would permit development at Lake Crabtree Park, arguing the land has long been zoned residential and that RDU’s acquisition and proposed actions violate state law and previous public‑use intentions.

Natalie Lou, who identified herself as a resident in the area, told the board the Lake Crabtree Park area was zoned R-20 when…

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