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Planning Board Agenda
The Planning Board meeting will be held on June 1, 2010. Click here to view the Planning Board agenda. Please contact Chad Sary, Assistant Planning Director, at 554-6510 or csary@wakeforestnc.gov for further information.
Current Topics
Planner Hired
Jonathon Cooper started on August 17 as the newest member of the Planning Department staff. Jonathon’s duties will include zoning & municipal code enforcement, development permit administration and other current planning activities. He is a graduate of East Carolina University and formerly worked for the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments and the Granville County Planning Department.
New Commercial Developments
Several new commercial projects have been submitted for review: Aldi’s Grocery Store (to be located on South Main Street, near the Crossroads Nissan Dealership), Auto Zone (to be located at 2223 South Main Street), Richland Creek Plaza (to be located on Durham Road), and Wake Union Place Shopping Center (to be located at the intersection of US-1 & Wake Union Church Road).
GIS Planner Hired
Sarah Sheldon was hired as theTown of Wake Forest GIS Planner in May 2010. Her years of experience in the GIS (Geographical Information Systems) field will be an asset to the various Town Departments and citizens. Prior to accepting the job at Wake Forest, she was employed by the City of Raleigh’s Public Utilities Department.
Zoning & Land Use Development Codes Diagnosis Report Complete
The Town of Wake Forest retained The Lawrence Group to analyze its existing Development Ordinances. The purpose of the analysis was to compile a professional critique of the current regulatory system in place for the Town of Wake Forest and recommend comprehensive changes to both the process and the standards. The report was created through a detailed analysis of current plans and ordinance for the community as well as specific commentary from Town staff and community stakeholders. The Diagnosis Report and Annotated Outline is is intended to present to Town officials a road map for changes to ensure consistency with all recently adopted plans.
Interested in Opening a Business Downtown?
There are numerous steps a property owner or tenant must take before starting a new business or relocating to an already existing building in downtown Wake Forest. It is imperative that potential businesses take the time to investigate the necessary requirements to establish a business in the Renaissance Area. The Department of Planning & Inspections has developed the Downtown & Renaissance Area Permitting page to provide additional assistance and guidance to anyone interested in commercial opportunites in downtown.
Planning Division Overview
Staff provides development and maintenance of land management documents including Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan; review of construction and land development; building inspections; code enforcement and support to the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission and the Urban Forestry Board.
Administration
The Administration staff consists of the Planning Director, Planner (5 positions) and an Office Assistant. The Planning Director supervises, coordinates, and directs the personnel and work operations of the Department, which includes the Planning and Inspections Divisions. The Planners perform responsible professional level work in the areas of current and comprehensive planning, land use controls, and program administration. The Office Assistant provides administrative support to both the Planning and Inspection divisions of the Department.
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