NORFOLK
Circuit Court Judge Norman A. Thomas on Tuesday extended an injunction preventing Christ and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church from starting construction on a controversial addition.
An injunction he issued in March expires July 1, which is before a court date on a neighbor’s legal challenge of the project. At the request of the neighbor’s attorney, Thomas extended the injunction until the case is resolved in court.
Thomas also released the Ghent church from being joined as a party to the lawsuit, which he previously ordered in March.
Howard Martin, attorney for the church, said Christ and St. Luke’s does not want to bear the legal expense and therefore does not want to be a party to the suit.
Anne Owens’ lawsuit seeks to invalidate the city’s approval of the expansion, alleging that the zoning ordinance that gives the City Council power to grant waivers on height restrictions in the Ghent historic district violates state law.
The trial date has been set for Oct. 14.
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They all ought to be put in
They all ought to be put in jail for what they tore down. They embody religious hypocrisy at it's worst. They have permanently damaged the community they were supposed to serve
Submitted by laura eichbaum
Submitted by laura eichbaum on Tue, 06/24/2008 at 9:10 pm.
What a shame that the church can't be a good citizen and neighbor and build something that blends in and complies with the historical integrity of the historic area. Instead they'd rather squander donor money to keep litigation going.
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By being released from the suit they will NOT be "squandering donor money". That's the point. It look like Judge Thomas is extending the injunction to allow a hearing to take place. That's a reasonable judicial decision. It will allow a hearing and either party may prevail.
Give me a break
Who does this woman think she is? The biggest problem with this area is its fascination with keeping progress from happening. The church should file a countersuit against this woman on constitutional grounds (does separation of church and state mean anything? How about property rights?) The church should appeal the injunction to another court and end this type of idiocy ruining lives, rights and freedom.
poor neighbors
What a shame that the church can't be a good citizen and neighbor and build something that blends in and complies with the historical integrity of the historic area. Instead they'd rather squander donor money to keep litigation going. No surprise the Episcopal church is in such dire straights. They deserve it.
Try Porn
Put a porno shop or night club or wrose.