Planning Commission backs proposed RV park on Kraftsman Road
A proposal to turn part of the former Kraftsman Club golf course into a 50-space recreational vehicle park received a favorable recommendation from the Rome-Floyd Planning Commission despite concerns about traffic, septic systems and the potential impact on nearby residents. The commission voted Thursday to recommend approval of a special use permit for the property at 284 Kraftsman Road. The Floyd County Commission, which makes the final decision, is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the permit Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. in the Community Room of the Floyd County Administration Building, 12 E. Fourth Ave. Property owner Kerry Brown is seeking permission to develop the RV park on land zoned suburban residential, which allows RV parks with a special use permit. Brown told commissioners he has owned the property for about 10 years and believes the park could provide accommodations for workers coming to Floyd County for industrial and construction projects. When commissioners asked how many of the 50 spaces he expects to fill, Brown said demand would depend on activity at nearby industrial facilities. Nearby residents questioned whether the area’s existing infrastructure could support the proposed development. Kathy Smith, whose property adjoins the site, raised concerns about
