Background
Created in 1992 by the Wake County Board of Commissioners, the Wake County Historic Preservation Carolina Commission is a 12-member board charged with preserving and protecting the county's special heritage. The towns of Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Rolesville and Wendell participate in the Commission through an interlocal agreement. The Wake County Board of Commissioners appoints the Commission. Membership is open to all Wake County residents.
The purpose of the Wake County Historic Preservation Commission is to preserve districts and landmarks in Wake County that embody important elements of the county's culture, history, architectural history or prehistory, and to promote the use and conservation of such districts and landmarks for the education, pleasure and enrichment of the residents of the state.
Resources:
Current Members of the Historic Preservation Commission:
- Ed Morris, Chair
- Bob Myers, Vice Chair
- Stephanie Ashworth
- Peggy Beach
- Brent Laurenz
- Kelly Boerner
- Camille Morrissey
- Janice Rollins
- Marshall Harvey
- Daniel Turner
- John Narron
Enabling Legislations:
Meeting Dates:
- The Wake County Historic Preservation Commission meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m., in Room 700 of the Wake County Courthouse.
- The Outreach Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 2:30 p.m., in Room 700 of the Wake County Courthouse.
- The Designation Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m., in Room 700 of the Wake County Courthouse.
Staff Contacts
Capital Area Preservation
Mailing Address:
PO Box 28072
Raleigh, NC 27611
Physical Address:
1111 Haynes St., Suite 105
Raleigh, NC 27604
919-833-6404
919-834-7314 (fax)
Planning and Development Services Division
Bryan Coates, Planner III (bryan.coates@wakegov.com)
Mailing Address:
PO Box 550
336 Fayetteville St.
Raleigh, NC 27602
919-856-5636
919-856-6184 (fax)