Planning Commission rejects Case 26-REZ-04 719 Pittard Sears Road, 0–1

Case 26-REZ-04 719 Pittard Sears Road

0 yes, 1 no

Reuben Moore (no)

Adoption of Agenda

0 yes, 0 no

Approval of Minutes

0 yes, 0 no

Rules of Order for the Planning and Zoning Board

0 yes, 0 no

Planning & Zoning Board Annual Report 2025-2026

0 yes, 0 no

Appointment of Vice Chair

0 yes, 0 no

Advisory Task Force Recommendation

0 yes, 0 no

Annual Work Plan

0 yes, 0 no

Planning and Zoning Board - Regular Meeting - Aug 24, 2026 6:30 PM

0 yes, 0 no

719 Pittard Sears Road

719 Pittard Sears Road

An application to annex and rezone 5.9 acres to Residential 12 Conditional Use to permit up to 11 detached homes.

Discussed — no decision yet

Pittard Sears Road Rezoning

606 and 694 Pittard Sears Road and unaddressed parcel PIN 072500291225

A request to rezone 5.9 acres from Chatham County R-1 to R-12-CU to allow a maximum of 11 detached homes with EV charging wiring and sidewalks.

approved (8-1) · still approved

Pittard Sears Road Rezoning and Annexation

An applicant is requesting to rezone 5.9 acres from Chatham County R-1 to R-12-CU to build up to 11 detached homes. The project includes wider buffers and EV charging wiring, but sparked board debate over collector street access and pedestrian safety near the American Tobacco Trail.

What it means: Future homebuyers looking for single-family housing in the area and the property developer.

Proposed Stormwater Utility Fee

Cary leaders were scheduled to explore a stormwater utility fee — a dedicated charge that could appear on utility bills to fund drainage maintenance, flood prevention, and stormwater infrastructure. It's still at the discussion stage, so nothing has been decided about whether residents would pay it or how much.

What it means: Residents in flood-prone areas and neighborhoods with aging drainage could benefit from dedicated stormwater funding.

Cultural Arts Grant Recommendations

Cary Players, the Fine Arts League of Cary, and the Triangle Wind Ensemble were scheduled to present to the committee, giving members a look at the groups that participate in Cary's cultural life and often its grant programs.

What it means: The presenting nonprofits and the audiences they serve in Cary.

Council compensation, travel and ethics review

A council-created committee is reviewing how much council members are paid, their benefits and allowances, travel and training rules, and the town's Code of Ethics. Changes here affect taxpayer costs and the standards council members are held to.

What it means: Residents who want transparent council pay practices and clear ethics standards benefit from the review.