Judge refuses to grant injunction; detention home construction underway

The City of Roanoke will go ahead with construction of its new Juvenile Detention Home at Coyner Springs. Today, Judge Earl Abbott refused to grant an injunction sought by Botetourt County to stop the building of the home. (ROLL FILM) Although Coyner Springs is owned by the City, the acreage lies in Botetourt County. (TAKE FILM) Judge Abbott held a hearing on the request today in Clifton Forge. E.E. Westerman, Botetourt County Commonwealths Attorney contended the construction of the home would stunt the growth ofnearby residential subdivisions, would cause a public nuisance, and was contrary to a proposed Botetourt County zoning ordinance. Roanoke Assistant City Attorney James Kincannon contended under powers granted by the General Assembly, Roanoke has the right to maintain and build detention and penal facilities within or without the City limits. Furthermore, Kincannon pointed out that Botetourts zoning ordinance had not as yet been passed by the County Borad of Supervisors. Judge Abbott held the City has the legal right to build the detention home at Coyner Springs. He left the door open (FILM ROLLING)