Decision on closing Hoss Bowden (Pony Farm) Road continued after access concerns
The board heard from adjacent property owners who said closing the 3,410‑foot road would remove essential access for tenant houses; commissioners agreed to continue the public hearing to June 8 to allow owners time to negotiate easements or alternative access.
The full story
County staff presented Case PC26‑007 asking the board to close Hoss Bowden Road (also called Pony Farm Road), approximately 3,410 feet long, citing a bridge deemed unsafe and limited public use. Adjacent owners and a representative said the closure would eliminate access to tenant houses and advised that closing only the bridge or transferring title of a portion of the road for private maintenance might address concerns.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in