General Plan AmendmentPending1600, 1601, 1607, and unaddressed Morrisville Carpenter Road

ACT 39: Imagine Cary Community Plan Amendment (Carpenter Special Planning Area)

Cary

Description

An amendment to the Imagine Cary Community Plan to allow multifamily and non-residential uses up to five stories at Morrisville Carpenter Road and Lewis Stevens Drive.

Impact summary

Paves the way for high-density infill development and commercial spaces, drawing criticism from residents concerned about historic preservation and traffic.

Applicant

Name: David Farrell and Dr. Bill Souder (Ashley Honeycutt-Trasas, representative)
Address: 1600, 1601, 1607, and unaddressed Morrisville Carpenter Road

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last discussed Jun 11, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jun 11, 2026

Town Council - Regular Meeting — June 11, 2026

An amendment to the Imagine Cary Community Plan to allow multifamily and non-residential uses up to five stories at Morrisville Carpenter Road and Lewis Stevens Drive.

Related issues (1)

Act 39 Carpenter Special Planning Area Comprehensive Plan Amendment

Property owners requested a comprehensive plan amendment to allow a five-story mixed-use building and multifamily housing at Morrisville Carpenter Road and Lewis Stevens Drive. Residents of surrounding neighborhoods expressed strong opposition, arguing it disrupts the rural and historic character of Carpenter.

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