RezoneUnder review310 Barbee Road and 974 W. Ferrell Road

Ferrell Road Assemblage Rezoning and Annexation

Cary

Description

A request to annex and rezone approximately 153.42 acres from Chatham County R-1 to Cary R-8-CU to allow up to 230 detached single-family homes.

Impact summary

Residents raised major concerns about increased stormwater runoff near Jordan Lake, well water safety, and school overcrowding, while the developer highlighted rural buffering and open space commitments.

Applicant

Name: David Weekley Homes / Mark Frederick
Address: 310 Barbee Road and 974 W. Ferrell Road

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Recorded in the meeting · Town Council

Discussed

Last discussed Jan 22, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jan 22, 2026

Town Council - Regular Meeting — January 22, 2026

The applicant requests to annex and rezone 153.42 acres from Chatham County R-1 to Cary R-8-CU to build up to 230 detached single-family homes with minimum lot sizes of 10,000 square feet.

Related issues (1)

Ferrell Road Rezoning and Jordan Lake Watershed Protection

A developer wants to rezone 153 acres near Jordan Lake from Chatham County R-1 to Cary R-8-CU to build up to 230 homes. Dozens of residents spoke against the project, warning that higher density so close to the lake threatens drinking water quality, private wells, and rural character.

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