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May 18, 2005

Jamestown Town Council

The Jamestown Town Council met Tuesday night. There wasn't a whole lot that went on, but next month's meeting (which should take place at 7 p.m. on June 21) will be livelier because council set several public hearings for June.

In a nutshell, here they are:

The budget. Council will consider the budget for the next fiscal year. It contains no increase in property taxes but does include a slight increase in water rates. There are no new capital projects planned for next year.

Sign-ordinance amdendment. Some Jamestown business owners aren't happy with the town's sign ordinance. In particular, they object to a ban on so-called sandwich-board signs. You know, the kind that's shaped like an "A" and placed on the ground? An amendment to the ordinance will be considered next month. If approved, it will give business owners more signage freedom.

Townhomes. The owner of property at 115 Gannaway Street wants to build six townhomes on that property. Right now, it's zoned for business.

James Plantation. Pierce Homes purchased land that would eventually be off of the new Guilford College Road alignment years ago. Now that the road is nearing completion, the company has offered its plan for a development it intends to call James Plantation. A public hearing is needed because the company is seeking Planned Unit Development status. If approved, it will have 179 units, compose of a mix of condominiums and townhomes.

Posted by at May 18, 2005 8:40 AM