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Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

Town of Fuquay-Varina · Board of Commissioners
Monday, August 4, 2025

Regular meeting AnnexationBudget and appropriationsRoads and transportationContracts and procurementIntergovernmental agreementsParks and recreationRezoningSubdivision and site plansWater and sewerCivil rights and nondiscriminationComprehensive planFees and utility ratesGrants and outside fundingHousing and affordabilityPolice and public safetySchools and educationStormwater and flooding

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What was decided

  1. Approved 7.AVoluntary Annexation Petition - Gaurav Parajuli, Raleigh Smiles, LLC, 834 Wilbon Road Approved unanimously, Ordinance N-25-37
  2. Approved 7.BVoluntary Annexation Petition - Upchurch/Randall families, Sunset Lake Road and Randall Farm Road Approved unanimously, Ordinance N-25-38
  3. Approved 7.CVoluntary Annexation Petition - Donald Chesson, MBF Road, LLC, 8509 Fayetteville Road Approved unanimously, Ordinance N-25-39
  4. Approved 7.DVoluntary Annexation Petition - William Garcia, 8505 Fayetteville Road Approved unanimously, Ordinance N-25-40
  5. Approved 7.EVoluntary Annexation Petition - Glenn Futrell, Stephens Road Partners, LLC, 3799 Well Fleet Drive Approved unanimously, Ordinance N-25-41
  6. Approved 7.FVoluntary Annexation Petition - Town of Fuquay-Varina and Town of Holly Springs, 6305 Duncan Cook Road Approved unanimously, Ordinance N-25-42
  7. Approved 7.GZoning Map Amendment - 6305 Duncan Cook Road Approved unanimously, Ordinance N-25-43
  8. Approved 10.ATown of Fuquay-Varina Strategic Plan - 2025-2029 Approved unanimously
  9. Approved 10.BLease of County Property - Willow Springs Future Town Park Approved unanimously
  10. Approved 10.CContract Award, Budget Amendment, and Project Ordinance Amendment - Alston Ridge Greenway Approved unanimously, Ordinance N-25-45
  11. Approved 10.DFuquay Avenue and Raleigh Street - ADA Roadway Improvements Approved unanimously

Another 1 item passed on the consent agenda, which is a single motion covering routine business. See the list.

Read from the agenda's recorded outcomes. Where the board published minutes, those are the record — this is a pointer to them.

What's on this agenda

Six annexations and a rezoning came before Fuquay-Varina's town board on 4 August 2025, and one of them drew four neighbors in opposition: about 10 acres at 3799 Well Fleet Drive, near Kennebec Road. The mayor used the hearing to explain that the town cannot annex anyone against their will, that the only question before the board was whether water and sewer can reach the property, and that Willow Springs is a postal designation rather than an incorporated town.

The board adopted its 2025-2029 strategic plan and signed a lease with Wake County for land at 7069 Kennebec Road, next to Willow Springs Elementary, for a future town park. Every vote was 5-0.

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Meeting recap

What happened, drawn from the records published after the meeting. Minutes

The Well Fleet Drive annexation was the only contested item and it still passed unanimously. Residents of Kennebec Road and Quail Grove Street spoke against it. Staff answered on stormwater, explaining that subdivisions above a density threshold must install control devices that hold runoff in a pond and release it downstream at a controlled rate, and that state law requires them. The planning director said no rezoning is needed because the land already carries residential medium density and the approved subdivision plan uses conventional lots of at least 10,000 square feet.

On the park lease, the mayor said staff identified the county property more than a year ago, that it sits near existing subdivisions, and that ball fields there would help the town's sports programs. A design will come back to the board later. One resident used public comment to ask for better crosswalks, lower speed limits in places, and sunshades over playground equipment.

How the votes went

Every vote was 5-0: all six annexation ordinances, the Duncan Cook Road rezoning, the consent agenda, the strategic plan, the county park lease and the Alston Ridge greenway contract award.

From the published minutes.

Who spoke

5 members of the public spoke.

  1. A resident asked the board for improved crosswalks, lower speed limits in certain areas, and sunshades over playground equipment.
  2. A resident of Kennebec Road spoke against the annexation.
  3. A second resident of Kennebec Road spoke against the annexation.
  4. A resident of Quail Grove Street spoke against the annexation.
  5. A second resident of Quail Grove Street spoke against the annexation.

One speaker at public comment, on pedestrian safety and playground shade. Four neighbors spoke against the Well Fleet Drive annexation and nobody spoke for it. The town's public utilities director spoke in favor of the town's own annexation petition on Duncan Cook Road. The other five hearings drew no speakers.

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Speaking at this meeting

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Agenda items (12)

Public hearing · 7Contract or award · 2Consent agenda · 1Resolution · 1Discussion item · 1
  1. 7.A Voluntary Annexation Petition - Gaurav Parajuli, Raleigh Smiles, LLC, 834 Wilbon Road
    Public hearing Annexation
    A voluntary annexation of about 1.3 acres at 834 Wilbon Road, case ANX-2025-05. No speakers; adopted 5-0.
    Approved unanimously, Ordinance N-25-37
    • 834 Wilbon Rd · Raleigh Smiles LLC · 1.1 acres · assessed $105,760
    • 834 Wilbon Rd · Raleigh Smiles LLC · 1.1 acres · assessed $105,760
  2. 7.B Voluntary Annexation Petition - Upchurch/Randall families, Sunset Lake Road and Randall Farm Road
    Public hearing Annexation
    A voluntary annexation petition from the Upchurch and Randall families covering land at Sunset Lake Road. No speakers; adopted 5-0.
    Approved unanimously, Ordinance N-25-38
  3. 7.C Voluntary Annexation Petition - Donald Chesson, MBF Road, LLC, 8509 Fayetteville Road
    Public hearing Annexation
    A voluntary annexation of about 0.831 acres at 8509 Fayetteville Road, case ANX-2025-09. No speakers; adopted 5-0.
    Approved unanimously, Ordinance N-25-39
  4. 7.D Voluntary Annexation Petition - William Garcia, 8505 Fayetteville Road
    Public hearing Annexation
    A voluntary annexation of about 0.792 acres at 8505 Fayetteville Road, case ANX-2025-10. No speakers; adopted 5-0.
    Approved unanimously, Ordinance N-25-40
  5. 7.E Voluntary Annexation Petition - Glenn Futrell, Stephens Road Partners, LLC, 3799 Well Fleet Drive
    Public hearing AnnexationHousing and affordabilityRezoningStormwater and floodingSubdivision and site plans
    A voluntary annexation of about 10.039 acres at 3799 Well Fleet Drive, case ANX-2025-11. Four neighbors spoke against and nobody spoke for it. Staff said the land already carries residential medium density zoning and an approved subdivision plan using conventional lots of at least 10,000 square feet, so no rezoning is needed, and that stormwater control devices are required by state law at this density. Adopted 5-0.
    Approved unanimously, Ordinance N-25-41
  6. 7.F Voluntary Annexation Petition - Town of Fuquay-Varina and Town of Holly Springs, 6305 Duncan Cook Road
    Public hearing AnnexationIntergovernmental agreements
    A voluntary annexation of about 5.785 acres at 6305 Duncan Cook Road, case ANX-2025-12, on land owned jointly by Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs. The town's public utilities director spoke in favor; nobody spoke against. Adopted 5-0.
    Approved unanimously, Ordinance N-25-42
    • 6305 Duncan Cook Rd · Town of Fuquay-Varina Town of Holly Springs · 7.8 acres · assessed $403,288
    • Pin 0636998066 · no matching parcel on file
  7. 7.G Zoning Map Amendment - 6305 Duncan Cook Road
    Public hearing RezoningWater and sewer
    A zoning map amendment covering the same 5.785 acres at 6305 Duncan Cook Road, case REZ-2025-06. No opposition; adopted 5-0.
    Approved unanimously, Ordinance N-25-43
    • 6305 Duncan Cook Rd · Town of Fuquay-Varina Town of Holly Springs · 7.8 acres · assessed $403,288
    • Pin 0636998066 · no matching parcel on file
  1. 10.A Town of Fuquay-Varina Strategic Plan - 2025-2029
    Resolution Comprehensive planGrants and outside funding
    Adoption of the town's 2025-2029 strategic plan. The mayor said it guides every department and strengthens the town's position when applying for grants.
    Approved unanimously
  2. 10.B Lease of County Property - Willow Springs Future Town Park
    Contract or award Intergovernmental agreementsParks and recreationSchools and education
    A lease of county land at 7069 Kennebec Road, next to Willow Springs Elementary School, from the Wake County commissioners for a future town park. Staff identified the site more than a year ago and see room for ball fields. A design will come back to the board later.
    Approved unanimously
  3. 10.C Contract Award, Budget Amendment, and Project Ordinance Amendment - Alston Ridge Greenway
    Contract or award Budget and appropriationsContracts and procurementParks and recreationRoads and transportation
    A contract award with a budget amendment and project ordinance amendment for the Alston Ridge greenway.
    Approved unanimously, Ordinance N-25-45
  4. 10.D Fuquay Avenue and Raleigh Street - ADA Roadway Improvements
    Discussion item Budget and appropriationsCivil rights and nondiscriminationContracts and procurementRoads and transportation
    Discussion of accessibility improvements at Fuquay Avenue and Raleigh Street, which returned to the board in September as a contract award.
    Approved unanimously

Agenda changes

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