September 15
After returning from Closed Session Tuesday, September 15, Mayor Janet Cowell announced City Council directed the City Attorney to draft a temporary 6-month moratorium ordinance on data centers for Council's consideration. They have asked the City Attorney to take the necessary steps so Council can adopt the moratorium at next month's October 6 meeting, if desired. This means a public hearing will be held during that meeting at 7 p.m.
Council authorized spending $82,850 to help local environmental partners purchase 185 acres of land that ultimately release water into Falls Lake. This will help protect and enhance water quality within the City’s water supply watersheds.
Council awarded a bid to Fred Smith Company for the Lake Lynn West Loop Trail Project, which will improve the surface, width, drainage, and general quality of the trail. We’re planning for construction to begin in late 2026 and take about one year to complete.
Council authorized speed limit reductions on Fox Road, Kennedy Street, Lombar Street, and Ricochet Drive.
Council approved a city-initiated rezoning for the development of affordable, multi-family housing in the Hillsborough Street and Western Boulevard area.
Public Hearings
K1. Demolition of Unfit Building. Passed 8-0.
K2. Public Nuisance Abatement. Property Liens. Passed 8-0.
K3. Petition Annexation AX-15-26. Mitchell Mill Road. Passed 8-0.
K4. Petition Annexation AX-21-26. Triangle Town Boulevard. Passed 8-0.
K5. Petition for Annexation AX-23-26. Andor Place. Passed 8-0.
K6. Rezoning Z-12-26. Rock Quarry Road. Passed 8-0.
K7. Rezoning Z-17-26. Hillsborough Street and Western Boulevard. Passed 8-0.
K8. Petition Annexation AX-17-26. Poole Road. Passed 8-0.
K9. Rezoning Z-18-26. Poole Road. Passed 8-0.
K10. Text Change TC-4-26. Minor and Exempt Subdivision Regulations. Passed 8-0.