Holly Springs, NC, Mar. 18, 2026 — After weeks of public input and revisions, the Holly Springs Town Council yesterday approved the Sunset Lake Road Bank rezoning (24-REZ-06), clearing the way for a Chase Bank at the corner of Sunset Lake and Lassiter roads.
The decision marks the end of the formal rezoning process, which included a February public hearing and a Planning Board recommendation. With the vote complete, the project now shifts to the administrative phase, during which construction plans will be reviewed.
But while the council’s vote was unanimous, the discussion surrounding it revealed something more nuanced. For residents, the question was not simply whether a bank belongs at that corner; it was whether Lassiter Road can handle what’s already happening, let alone what comes next.
A Project That Fits the Plan
On paper, the project is exactly the kind of development the town has been planning for…