Zoning board recommends approval of Haber Point final plat after developer removes age restriction

The Village of Cary Board of Zoning, Planning and Appeals on Dec. 11 voted to recommend approval of the final plat for the Haber Point development at Haber Road, a proposal presented by Dandelion Development. Brian Simmons, director of community development, told the board the final plat separates the second phase of the project from the earlier phase, creates lots of record for proposed townhouses along Haber Road, cleans up easements and reflects amendments approved earlier in 2025.

Simmons recounted the project's approval history: an initial approval in 2015 for the first phase (townhomes/duplexes), a 2019 approval to convert a former school to apartments, and more recent approvals this year that amended prior conditions. “It was originally reserved for seniors, and that was removed,” Simmons said, noting the developer’s 2025 amendments removed the age restriction for the apartment building. Staff reviewed the plat and recommended approval.

The petitioner offered no additional comments and the chair opened and closed public comment with no speakers present. The chair moved to recommend Village Board approval; Simmons called the roll and affirmative responses were recorded for Commissioners Casteter, Kretchmer and Rosiano. The chair announced the petitioner had a positive recommendation to take to the Village Board.

Simmons also briefed the board about the near-term meeting schedule: he did not anticipate an active petition for January but expected potential redevelopment-related applications for the Maplewood property in February or March. Commissioners requested extra time to review materials for large applications and staff agreed to provide documents earlier for future hearings.

Next steps: The recommendation will be forwarded to the Village Board for final action on the final plat for Haber Point.