Jamestown News - March 20, 2024

Public rezoning hearings continued until April 8

by carol brooKs FREELANCE WRITER cab1hp@gmail.com

It was standing room only on March 11 as Jamestown’s Planning Board met to discuss rezoning of two properties.

The majority of the audience was there to protest the proposed rezoning of 1903, 1905 and 1915 Guilford Collage Road from singlefamily residential (SFR) to Conditional Zoning: MultiFamily Residential. The applicant wishes to construct a development consisting of a maximum of 99 two-story townhomes on the nearly 19-acre property.

The Jamestown Equestrian Center is currently located on the site, which is .25 miles from the D.R. Horton John-

son Farm project. The property is not within the town limits of Jamestown but is in its Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction and water is available with sewer nearby.

Town Manager Matthew Johnson told the Board the town’s Technical Review Committee (TRC), comprised of the planning and public services directors, town manager, and a member of the planning board) had reviewed the application and found it to be in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan as well as the current Guiding Principles. Those in attendance at the meeting disagreed. The major bone of contention is traffic. All traffic will exit Guilford College Road to the dead-end Chadwick Drive, and then turn into the

main entrance to the townhomes in approximately 90 feet. Another entrance farther along Chadwick leads to fewer townhomes than the first one.

With a concrete median currently on Guilford College Road, the exit from Chadwick is right-turn only, meaning drivers wishing to travel to Jamestown, Jamestown Parkway or Bus. I-85 must make a U-turn. Drivers coming from Lowe’s Foods on Guilford College must make a U-turn near Hickory Hollow Road to the south of the property to return home.

The current driveway for the Equestrian Center between Hickory Hollow and Chadwick would be closed.

Justin Nifong, who spoke

New thrift store opens on Greensboro Road

Between time with family and work, Roshan Bhandari’s days are full. In addition to being a husband and father of two, he stays busy as a Realtor, property manager, event center and thrift store owner, used car dealer representative and sales representative for Overstocked Discount Flooring. He did not plan to work in so many businesses at one time. It seems that one just morphed into another.

“I left a corporate job to start all this,” Bhandari said.

His latest endeavor, All Day Discounts Also Second Rounds, opened in January in the building perpendicular to his business, Bluebird Event Center, at 1209 Greensboro Road in High Point. Included in his inventory are furniture, appliances, clothes, pictures, glassware, other household items and more.

“A lot of the merchandise is the result of my work as a Realtor and property manager,” Bhandari said. “People wanted to get rid of items and I did not want them to end up in the dump. It was a no brainer. My teenage sons would post items online and it made more sense to have buyers come to a store to get them instead of to our house. When the space beside the event center (which also houses his office) became available we took it.”

Bhandari sometimes gets items to sell from the furniture market or at yard sales. He also accepts donations of good used merchandise, noting there is always something new to see at the store.

1905, 1915 and 1903 Guilford college

adams Farm Pool opens for 2024 season

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Typical spring weather in the Piedmont area sees temperatures rise and fall. But it will not be long before the hotter days of summer take over and thoughts will turn to cooling off at a community pool.

“One cannot live a lavish lifestyle with (a thrift store) and we are just getting started,” he said. “But my ultimate goal is to make this a resource that could help others, especially orphans. When raising my kids, I see so much potential in them with proper guidance. I want that for other kids who might not have the same level of caring.”

Bhandari expressed his thanks to his wife, Rebecca, the owner of the property where his store is located and the people who have donated items to sell.

The parking lot in front of his business also carries the prospect to display bargains. Cars that Bhandari have for sale can sometimes be found there — or with a “for sale” sign in their windows as he drives them to work, he acknowledged with a chuckle.

Bhandari has invited nearby neighbors to use his parking lot for yard sales, etc. when the event center is not being used. He will have a food truck from Sweets Turkey BBQ

available in the parking lot on Fridays so customers can take a break to eat while they shop. He has provided outdoor seating to make it even more convenient.

“I hope to open the space for other food trucks on Monday through Friday,” Bhandari said. “Anyone who is interested may contact me at 970310-9268. I tell the food truck owners to bring their own crowd,” he added with a smile.

“The more I am here, the more I can picture how I want this space to look. I am very fortunate not to have to travel from one location or business to another to work. All my businesses blend.”

Lions Club hosts Meet and Greet

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Although the primary business for the Jamestown Lions Club on the evening of March 14 was to host a Meet and Greet for the community, club members met earlier to discuss important upcoming activities and possibilities.

The club has already begun to consider a slate of officers for the coming year, which begins this summer. Members will participate in the town Litter Sweep on April 20 and will place

flags at Wrenn Miller Park for Memorial Day. A food drive is scheduled for the near future.

“We are getting formation about Lions KidSight USA, a community eye screening for children,” said club president Pat Floyd. “We would like to go into some of the local schools and test the eyesight of students there.”

Lions KidSight USA is a nationwide program to test the vision of school children. Because it is more difficult for children who do not see well to learn efficiently it is important to test them at an early age.

Often, however, a problem goes undetected until a student has problems learning or paying attention.

Approximately 7-15 percent of children who are screened will be referred for a follow-up exam by an eye-care professional. Lions Club members who conduct the screenings will connect with parents or guardians to see that children get needed care.

“Right now we are just getting information about how to conduct this project, but we hope to follow through with it,” Floyd said. Special guests at the Meet

and Greet that followed the business meeting were Candy Guy, zone chairman for seven area Lions Clubs, and Juanita Brown, second vice district governor. The Jamestown Lions Club meets on the second and forth Thursday of the month in the Parkwood Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

After being closed for several years The Adams Farm Pool, 1903 Adams Farm Pkwy., Greensboro, will once again open for the 2024 season.

“We’re excited to welcome everyone back to our beloved pool and to focus on bringing our community together once again,” said Marcia Magiera, Adams Farm Pool owner.

Records indicate the pool was established in 1988. It is one of the largest private pools in the Triad, featuring a 300,000-gallon pool with an 88-ft. water slide and separate kiddie pool.

The pool will be open from May 24 through Sept.

2. The 2024 season will be a little different than those in the past, however. The pool will not be hosting a swim team this summer and the tennis courts will not be open. The emphasis will be fun in the sun and cooling by the pool.

A membership applica-

tion is required. Once it is approved, instructions on how to purchase membership will be provided.

Current rates for the

2024 season are:

• Single (1 adult or 1 adult & 1 child): $450 + $250 one-time initiation fee

• Couple (2 adults or 1 adult & 2 children): $650 + $250 one-time initiation fee

• Family (2 adults & children 18 and under):

$850 + $500 one-time initiation fee

• Senior (1 adult 60+):

$450 + $0 initiation fee

• Senior (2 adults 60+): $550 + $0 initiation fee

• Membership guest passes - $10 per pass

Someone will be available at the clubhouse on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the rest of March or by appointment to answer questions and assist with membership applications.

“Feel free to stop by, and we’ll be happy to help,”

Magiera said. “Let’s make this season at Adams Farm Pool one to remember, filled with fun, relaxation, and community spirit.”

Contact information for the pool is Swim2024AdamsFarm@gmail.com.

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Photo by Norma B. Dennis

Juanita brown, second vice district governor, seated, is shown with candy Guy, zone chairman for seven area lions clubs, left, and Pat Floyd, president of the Jamestown lions club, at a Meet and Greet for the local club.

Business plus more Roshan Bhandari and his sons post items for sale on Facebook Marketplace at Baabooz Baazaar. He is working on a project to join Charles Boardman as a cohost on the Podcast “The Real Life With Boardman.” “I met Charles through the discount store,” Bhandari said. “I like to stay connected with people.”

roshan bhandari says there is always something new to see at his thrift store all day discounts also second rounds, which he opened with his wife rebecca at 1209 Greensboro road in High Point.

Photo by Norma B. Dennis

From The Front

for the applicant David Coe, said that since the development is targeted to empty nesters, the extra volume of traffic would not be an issue.

Public Comments

During the public comment portion of the meeting, it was obvious audience members were well prepared to reject the new development, having scoured the Comprehensive Plan and the Guiding Principles.

Several residents noted someone other than empty nesters could be drawn to the development, even with two-story homes, thereby increasing the volume of traffic. Nifong admitted that seniors could make up a small majority of the residents and that this would increase the traffic volume.

Chadwick Drive has five residences on the northern side. Another has a Guilford College Road address. Hickory Hollow Road has five residences that back up to the proposed development.

“It does not conform with the current homes and aesthetics of the surrounding properties,” said James Bowman, who owns property on Chadwick. It does not conform to the Envision Jamestown Comprehensive Plan. It is anything but consistent. The Comprehensive Plan characterizes our area as suburban residential.” He added that the Plan states, “Where developed land is included in this application, it is intended to be developed in a manner similar to adjacent suburban residential development. This plan is not similar.”

Bowman suggested delaying any rezoning for Guilford College Road until the impact of the D.R. HortonJohnson Farm development is known.

Richard Boling spoke for his daughter and son-inlaw Jan and Scott Blue of Hickory Hollow Road and cited the final sentence of the Suburban Residential section on page 34 of the Comprehensive Plan, which reads, “Where undeveloped land is included in this classification, it is intended to be developed in a manner

similar to adjacent suburban residential development.” Boling added that at a neighborhood meeting the previous week, Nifong commented that he would not want such a development in his own back yard. A later speaker confirmed Nifong’s statement.

Keith Wagner, who lives on McFarland Court off Chadwick, has talked to an NCDOT representative. He learned the developer, not DOT, requested the position of the Chadwick entrance. Wagner also noted it was not in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.

“Jamestown has a plan. Follow the plan,” Wagner said.

“Chadwick is already [too] busy with construction of the Pulte development on Mackay Road, which backs up to the Equestrian Center property,” said Rebekah Messer, who lives on Chadwick. She loves to see the horses and hawks that live there now. Her husband, Gideon, echoed earlier sentiment that the plans don’t match the Comprehensive Plan, adding this will pose a risk to families and they will no longer be able to safely walk on Chadwick.

Jane Hebbard who lives on Hickory Hollow, said the development would impact wildlife living in the shrinking forest and the ecosystem. She noted some items like green space, protecting forests and making certain development is compatible with surrounds are part of the Town’s Guiding Principles. Her husband, Charles, said the Town is irresponsible to approve this because multifamily developments are not included in the Comprehensive Plan.

Nathaniel Woody of Hickory Hollow noted there were

no amenities listed and that water from the development will flow into the pond on his property. Sidewalks are also needed.

“My husband and I built our home on this property because of the current zoning which was, and is now, single family, low density,” said Maxine Fisher of Chadwick. “When we and other property owners in this immediate area built our homes it was with the understanding that the zoning of the property all around would ensure us of the setting we desired.

“This is very inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan.”

“It does not enhance our quality of life,” said Tarey Cullen of Chadwick, stating it doesn’t match the existing surroundings, He believes the traffic will be worse than it is currently. He went on record saying he was opposed to the Pulte development on the east side of the Guilford College site.

Eric James of Hickory Hollow commented that people drive past stopped school buses where his street intersects with Guilford College. He recently was in an accident there himself that totaled his car.

Krisdena Reeser, of Glasshouse Road, did not believe members of the Technical Review Committee [planning director, public services director, town manager, and Planning Board chair] were qualified to make watershed decisions. Instead, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality and Army Corps of Engineers had that responsibility. She said the Planning Board packet stated the property was in the incorrect

watershed, Randleman Lake General Watershed, but it is in the Lower Randleman Watershed, which requires low-density development. She added the Land Development Ordinance discourages cul-de-sacs, of which there are two in the development plans.

“It felt like we were listened to [regarding the Johnson Farm property] but were not heard. It seemed like the Town folded and did what D.R. Horton wanted,” said Janina Austin, of Cedarwood. “Stand up for us. Think about doing your best for us.”

No one from the audience spoke in favor of the rezoning. In follow-up, Nifong said there had been several variations for the project with fewer units – including single-family homes – but found the one presented to be more feasible.

“One thing that is going to play in to this is if there are variations on this that might be more agreeable to the people who live around it and just in general,” said Planning Board alternate member John Capes, who was filling in.

Several from the audience, as well as Board members, asked questions that Nifong could not answer. With this in mind, the public hearing for rezoning for 1903, 1905 and 1915 Guilford Collage Road will be continued at the April 8 meeting. One Board member voted against the continuance.

Lennox Square

The second public hearing was for rezoning of 100 Near Lennox Drive (Parcel

#160267) from Residential Main Street Transitional to Conditional Zoning-Residential Main Street Transitional. The site is part of the Lennox Square community behind the Advance Auto store at 401 W. Main St. within the Jamestown town limits. Since most of the audience left following the Guilford College Road rezoning discussion, few members remained to hear this rezoning request.

The proposal from Berkley Communities is to construct two apartment buildings where the two existing concrete pads are. These pads were poured when the rest of the Lennox Square Condominiums was constructed several years ago but never completed.

Berkley Communities also manages Courtyard Commons across West Main Street.

Isaacson Isaacson Sheridan attorneys represents Berkley in the rezoning request. The firm also is the attorney of record for the D.R. Horton Johnson Farm property. Isaacson attorney Amanda Hodierne met with the former homeowners association at Lennox Square who signed a letter of agreement with Berkley. However, the new HOA board did not approve the agreement and wanted more information.

The video of the March 11 Planning Board is available at www.youtube.com/c/ TownofJamestownNC. Click on “live”. The next Planning Board meeting will be April 8 at 6 p.m. in the Civic Center at Town Hall. The public is invited to attend.

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Photos courtesy Town of Jamestown Jamestown Planning board members, left to right, William Mclean, sherrie richmond, John capes, dennis sholl, russell Walker, Jane Walker Payne, donald dale and Peggy levi. also pictured, closest to camera are Ty cheek, planning technician, and an attorney from roberson Haworth & reese, P.l.l.c.

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‘‘AS IS, WHERE IS’’ and

and special assessments and any liens or encumbrances that would not be extinguished by non-judicial foreclosure.

Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors,

attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the Note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, and any Land Transfer Tax as required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

Third party, must pay the full bid amount, less any deposit that has been paid to the Substitute Trustee, immediately upon demand after the conclusion of the final upset bid period. Failure of the bidder to comply with the bid shall result in the resale of the property, with the defaulting bidder remaining liable upon their bid under the provisions of N.C.G.S. §45-21-30.

If the Trustee or Substitute Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice where the Real

Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units:

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed

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This is a communication from a debt collector.

The purpose of this Communication is to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. If you are under the protection of the bankruptcy court or have been discharged as a result of a bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is given to you pursuant to statutory requirement and for informational purposes and is not intended as an attempt to collect a debt or as an act to collect, assess, or recover all or any portion of the debt from you personally. FN# 3016.09920 59862 March 20, 27, 2024

County Registry, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said deed of trust, and the undersigned having been named as substitute trustee in said deed of trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the deed of trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at the Guilford County Courthouse door in the City of Greensboro, North Carolina, on April 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate:

Property address: 6081 Mountain Brook Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 274558384

The current property owners are: WILLIAM H. RHEW, III and his wife, BRANDI W. RHEW

The sale is made subject to all taxes, special and homeowners’ association assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record against the said property and any recorded releases.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the substitute trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the substitute trustee or the holder of the note make any representation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

A cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty and No/l00 Dollars ($750.00) may be required at the time of the sale. If no upset bid is filed within ten (10) days from the date the Report of Foreclosure Sale is filed, a Trustee’s Deed will be tendered to the highest bidder.

This 7th day of March 2024.

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SIMPLY QUINOA

Yield: 4 cups

Total Time: 27 minutes

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SOUTHWEST QUINOA SALAD

For Dressing:

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 cup shallot or green onion, minced

2 tablespoons cilantro, minced Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

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For Salad:

3 to 4 cups quinoa

1 red pepper, diced

1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (14.5 ounce) can corn

1/2 cup green onion, sliced

1 to 2 cups chicken, cubed or shredded For serving, optional — tomatoes, avocado

In a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Add quinoa to the dressing and mix to coat. Add the other salad ingredients and fold together until evenly mixed. This salad will keep for up to five days. For serving, add tomatoes and avocado.

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