ZHB Solicitor Michael Shay asked a simple, but very important question. Does the Township rest it's case? Steven Goudsouzian, the Forks Township lead attorney, answered yes. With those words, the latest chapter of the Kings Mill saga was closed.
This milestone was passed, as John VanLuvanee, the lead attorney for KMRD, finished his cross examination of Charlie Schmehl, vice president of the Urban Research & Development Corporation (URDC).
The cross examination of Mr. Schmehl centered on the details of the performance sub-divisions in the SR and SR 1 zoning districts and various correspondence's between the township and URDC. The KMRD legal team seemed concerned about the availability of mobile home parks in Forks Township and it's relationship to affordable housing.
Additionally, they discussed statements made by URDC to township officials that may have influenced decisions about the direction of the 2006 zoning laws. Additionally, the KMRD team explored the relationship between the 2006 zoning laws changes and the 1997 Comprehensive Plan.
The KMRD legal team presented a rebuttal witness to refute the previous testimony of Mr Schmehl. This was the typical battle of the data experts about the availability of land to be developed in Forks Township. Additionally, it seemed every fact presented by the township was disputed by the KMRD expert. The KMRD expert witness also stated the township was responsible for the development of the large number of single family detached homes, since the zoning laws did not encourage the development of affordability housing. Wow!
The next Kings Mill hearing is set for September 8, 2008 at 7:30 PM.
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