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Wake Forest commissioners approve rezoning for 108‑unit apartment project despite staff, planning board objections
Summary
The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners voted 3‑1 to approve rezoning case RZ24‑07 for a 108‑unit multifamily development. Planning staff and the planning board had recommended denial, citing inconsistency with the town's comprehensive plan and corridor commercial land‑use designation. Public commenters raised traffic and compatibility concerns.
The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners approved rezoning case RZ24‑07, permitting a 108‑unit multifamily development, by a 3‑1 vote after deliberation and public comment. Planning staff and the planning board had recommended denial, and residents raised concerns about traffic studies and compatibility with nearby properties.
Patrick, a planning department staff member, told the commission that a WSP traffic analysis concluded “the backage road isn't necessary for the volumes that we're expecting” and that staff expects the town's Comprehensive Transportation Plan to recommend removing that back road in the next CTP update (anticipated…
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