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2026.06.23 Town Council Meeting
Published: Jun 23, 2026
Horton Park PUD Amendment Approved with Modified Conditions Amidst Affordable Housing Debate
The Town Council considered an amendment to the Horton Park Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning. The amendment aims to adjust zoning conditions related to street network improvements and unit caps. Specifically, it seeks to allow for an increase in residential units before certain off-site improvements are completed, primarily due to delays in the state's 1010 widening project. The applicant proposed increasing the allowable units from 250 to 335, contingent on the completion of a traffic signal at Jesse Drive and 1010 Road. A further condition allows for up to 385 total units, but this is tied to the completion of the 1010 road widening project by NCDOT. The Planning Board recommended approval with the applicant's proposed conditions. The discussion also involved the town's affordable housing policy, with housing staff recommending a commitment for the additional units, while the applicant and some council members argued against it due to the lack of an increase in overall density and the project's adherence to original conditions. Ultimately, the council approved the rezoning with the applicant's proposed conditions, with one dissenting vote due to the lack of an affordable housing commitment.
Apex Council Addresses Streetscaping Progress, Election Cycle Shift, and Public Transit Concerns
During the Town Council meeting, discussions regarding traffic and infrastructure improvements were held. The Salem Street streetscaping project is progressing, with sidewalk pavers being installed on one side and a switch to the other side of the roadway projected for mid-to-late July. The Peakway Southwest Connector project is also moving forward, with the final asphalt layer being done in July, and an anticipated project opening in mid-fall, sooner than initially expected. There was also a discussion about the potential for the town to pursue a transition to even-year municipal elections, which would involve adjusting term lengths for council members and the mayor to align with a new schedule beginning in 2030. This transition requires legislative action from the General Assembly. Additionally, a public commenter raised concerns about bus detours on Salem Street due to construction, leading to eliminated bus stops and increased travel times, impacting vulnerable passengers. Another commenter discussed the issue of speeding on Seaboard Street, exacerbated by construction, and suggested speed bumps and better community input mechanisms for projects.
Horton Park PUD Amendment Moves Forward After Debate on Affordable Housing and Traffic Conditions
The Town Council reviewed a rezoning case (CZ-25) concerning an amendment to the Horton Park PUD. The amendment sought to adjust conditions related to street improvements and unit caps, primarily to accommodate the delay of the 1010 road widening project. The applicant proposed increasing the allowable residential units before certain improvements were completed, which led to a significant debate regarding the town's affordable housing policy. While planning staff recommended approval with the applicant's conditions, housing staff suggested incorporating an affordable housing commitment for the newly allowed units. The council ultimately approved the rezoning 4-1, with the decision reflecting a tension between existing development agreements and current town policies on affordability. The council also discussed the precedent this decision might set for future rezoning requests involving modifications to older conditions.
Public Safety Concerns Dominate Forum: Car Break-ins, Dog Attack, and Transit Safety Highlighted
During the public forum, two residents raised significant public safety concerns. Stephen expressed frustration over a series of car break-ins at Stoneglenn Apartments and alleged inadequate police response and follow-up, including the release of a minor suspect. Antoinette Porter detailed an attack by an unleashed dog on Hugh Street, resulting in a rabies virus diagnosis and a lengthy ordeal. She advocated for Apex to establish its own animal control enforcement rather than relying on Wake County and to enact stricter animal control ordinances, including fines and a digital registry. Another public commenter, Elizabeth Bruner, voiced safety concerns regarding bus detours on Salem Street due to construction, highlighting instances where bus drivers had to accelerate to make up time, causing unsafe conditions for passengers, especially the elderly and those with children.
Urgent Call to Preserve Manufactured Home Communities as Affordable Housing in Peak Plan 2055
During the public forum, two speakers, Phil Welch and Jackie Ayala, addressed the critical issue of preserving affordable housing, particularly in manufactured home communities, as the town updates its long-range plan, Peak Plan 2055. They highlighted that while Raleigh might be adding affordable homes, Apex is losing naturally occurring affordable housing as older homes are replaced by more expensive ones. They emphasized that manufactured home communities house essential workers and that displacement would leave residents with few alternatives. They urged the council to include provisions in the Peak Plan to preserve these communities as affordable housing and to ensure any redevelopment is financially and practically accessible to current residents. Habitat for Humanity Greater Raleigh also echoed these concerns, noting that several draft scenarios for the Peak Plan could increase displacement pressure on residents of these communities.
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