April 21 City Council Highlights
Council authorized the purchase of property located at 107 and 111 Waldrop Street. This assemblage includes the former Zak’s Grocery site, and is designed to further the City’s affordable housing goals.
Council authorized speed limit reductions (35 mph to 25 mph) on Currituck Drive and Filbin Creek Drive.
Council authorized conditional gap funding commitments of $9,893,845 for the development of 491 rental units in five developments.
Council adopted the master plan for Forestville Road Park, a future park site 25 acres in size, located at 4909 Forestville Road in northeast Raleigh. The plan includes a pollinator meadow, adventure play area, multi-sport court, as well as paved and natural trails near an existing stream.
April 21 Public Hearings
I1. Public Nuisance Abatement – Property Liens. A motion to adopt a resolution confirming liens against the properties passed 7-0 after 2418 Kirk Avenue was removed for payment.
I2. Petition Annexation AX-31-25. Page Road. Approved 7-0.
I3. Rezoning Z-36-25. Page Road. Approved 7-0.
I4. Rezoning Z-37-25. Multiple addresses in District D. A motion to defer until May 5 was approved 7-0.
I5. Rezoning Z-47-25. Crest Road. Approved 7-0.
I6. Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-01-25. Macon Pond Road. Denied on a 6-1 vote.