JAMESTOWN, N.C. (WGHP) -
A historic home in Jamestown that has stood for almost 200 years could soon be demolished and replaced by a fast-food restaurant.
Neighbors who live near the historic Potter House are upset the log cabin could soon be demolished and replaced by a Bojangles restaurant.
"They put in this other stuff across the bridge. We don't want to see (Main Street) turned into High Point Road," said Greg Baker, a neighbor against the rezoning of the Potter House property.
Jamestown's planning board is considering rezoning seven acres of land to make way for a Bojangles restaurant. The rezoning, if approved, will require the Potter House to be demolished.
While neighbors are upset over the proposed demolition, the owners of the land have said they have little choice because the the home is not repairable.
Another option for town residents is moving the cabin. According to Planning Director Matthew Johnson, Ragsdale High School has the right to move the cabin.
The planning board will study the rezoning request Monday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. Town leaders have suggested the board consider some zoning conditions that would regulate the outer appearance of the restaurant.
The Potter House was constructed in 1819 and was originally Henry Humphries' saddle and harness shop until Isaac Potter obtained the one-room, v-notched cabin for his own store, which he operated until 1826. In use as a residence into the early 21st century, the home served as the local U.S. Bicentennial headquarters.
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Neighbors who live near the historic Potter House are upset the log cabin could soon be demolished and replaced by a Bojangles restaurant.
"They put in this other stuff across the bridge. We don't want to see (Main Street) turned into High Point Road," said Greg Baker, a neighbor against the rezoning of the Potter House property.
Jamestown's planning board is considering rezoning seven acres of land to make way for a Bojangles restaurant. The rezoning, if approved, will require the Potter House to be demolished.
While neighbors are upset over the proposed demolition, the owners of the land have said they have little choice because the the home is not repairable.
Another option for town residents is moving the cabin. According to Planning Director Matthew Johnson, Ragsdale High School has the right to move the cabin.
The planning board will study the rezoning request Monday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. Town leaders have suggested the board consider some zoning conditions that would regulate the outer appearance of the restaurant.
The Potter House was constructed in 1819 and was originally Henry Humphries' saddle and harness shop until Isaac Potter obtained the one-room, v-notched cabin for his own store, which he operated until 1826. In use as a residence into the early 21st century, the home served as the local U.S. Bicentennial headquarters.
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