McAdams, on behalf of Lennar Corporation, submitted a development proposal to rezone one parcel of land located at 8501 Poole Road, consisting of approximately 52.5 acres, from Rural Transition (RT) District to GR8 Planned Unit Development (GR8 PUD). The proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) rezoning features a total of 171 residential units (102 single-family detached & 69 townhomes). This proposal required Town Council consideration and approval.
Town Staff Contact: Gideon Smith; gideon.smith@knightdalenc.gov; (984) 392-3085
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Construction Drawings V3 Submitted
Development Agreement Public Hearing Rescheduled
The September 16, 2026 Knightdale Town Council meeting has been canceled due to a lack of quorum.
The public hearing for the Hopkins Farm Development Agreement will now be held on October 21, 2026.
Development Agreement Public Hearing Scheduled
The Knightdale Town Council will hold a public hearing at their meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Knightdale Council Chambers at 950 Steeple Square Court to receive public comment on the Hopkins Farm Development Agreement (ZMA-7-24).
McAdams Co, on behalf of Lennar Corporation, has submitted a Development Agreement for the previously approved Hopkins Farm neighborhood, located on ±51.55-acres at 8501 Poole Road (Wake County PIN 1752-49-6412), in accordance with the standards outlined in UDO Sections 1.5.C & 12.2.G.3.f.
September 16, 2026 Town Council Agenda
Prior Approval Information:
A rezoning request was approved by Town Council on September 17, 2025 that allows a 171-lot neighborhood to be built on the land located at 8501 Poole Road (Wake County PIN 1752-49-6412). This Development Agreement establishes the terms and conditions, sets expectations, and details commitments of the development moving forward.
The Town Council Agenda and applicable case documents can be found at the below links:
Action Taken - September 17, 2025 Town Council Meeting
Town Council approved this project at their September 17, 2025 Town Council meeting.
September 17, 2025 Town Council Meeting Scheduled
The Applicant's revised proposal will be discussed at this meeting for a final decision.