2026.09.14 Planning Board Meeting

The Town of Apex Planning Board held a meeting on September 14, 2026, focusing primarily on two rezoning cases and a proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendment. The first rezoning case involved a request by Vertex Square LLC to increase the maximum square footage for a light industrial development by 30,000 square feet, which the board approved. The second, more extensive rezoning case concerned a 32.35-acre site near North Salem Street and All Wheel Drive, proposing a mixed-use planned unit development with residential, commercial, and office uses, including affordable housing units. This case generated significant public comment expressing concerns about traffic congestion, stormwater management, environmental impacts, and compatibility with existing neighborhoods. Despite these concerns, the board approved the rezoning with conditions, including considerations for buffers and transportation revisions. The meeting also addressed a UDO amendment related to the appointment process for the planning board and board of adjustment members, proposing changes to mayoral appointment powers and council authority. After discussion, the board postponed action on the UDO amendment to allow for further input, particularly from the mayor's office. Throughout the meeting, detailed discussions on traffic improvements, stormwater controls, environmental buffers, and architectural standards were emphasized, reflecting the board's focus on balancing development goals with community and environmental concerns.