Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Sprawlmeister Kraft on responsible development: Surely suitable for ESPN's play of the game.

It sounds like a career night and a defining moment for attorney John Kraft, perhaps the chief local defender of asphalt sprawl and all the lovely manifestations that emanate from it. With fellow shyster Rick Fox playing against type in the role of woodlands advocate, Kraft rose to the occasion during last nights Plan Commission meeting.

Floyd County Plan Commission gives park thumbs down; Floyd commissioners will have final say Tuesday, by Chris Morris (OSIN)

Attorney John Kraft, who was representing Lind and Deters, argued that the park is not responsible development and growth and said there still were safety concerns. He said a recent plan commission vote required a developer to build a wider access road, so it would be inconsistent for members to vote in favor of the parks request.“

But it’s OK for the parks department to build a 10 to 12 foot [wide] road to go back to a park,” he asked. “This road will split property ... this is responsible development and growth? I don’t see it.”

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