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Pueblo West outlines subdivision vacation, fencing and coordination plan to address dumping at Track 317
Summary
District staff updated the board on an ongoing illegal-dumping problem at Track 317 and described steps including a planned subdivision vacation submittal (deadline April 3), coordination with Pueblo County for road-blocking and drainage, and potential fencing after vacation approval in mid-June.
Pueblo West staff briefed the board on continued illegal dumping at Track 317 and outlined a multi-step approach that includes filing a subdivision vacation, coordinating with Pueblo County on road/cul-de-sac changes, and, after vacation approval, fencing or other physical access controls.
Staff said signs placed on district property and an initial cleanup have not stopped dumping. Cardinal Points conducted surveying for the subdivision vacation and staff reported the title commitment required for the formal submittal is expected soon; the submittal deadline is April 3. Planning commission review is expected May 15 followed by a Pueblo County commissioners meeting around June 13. If approved, the vacation would convert multiple lots and public rights-of-way into a single parcel allowing the district to implement fencing and other access controls.
Staff said Pueblo County Streets and Roads placed signage late last year and that the county’s traffic engineer recently inspected the area to explore blocking vehicular access and drainage improvements. Mr. Whitman and neighbors relayed that Pueblo County said it would consider deterrent placements in spring and instructed residents to follow up by May 1 if conditions did not improve. Staff noted county authorities control public rights-of-way and only county crews can formally close or trench those road easements.
Board members discussed options including fencing, rock barriers similar to a barrier east of the wastewater plant, and trenches; staff said fencing is the most effective single solution on district property but is the most costly. Staff estimated previous spending at about $650 for signage and roughly $3,500 for vacation process preliminary costs so far and noted full fencing would be a much larger cost. Staff proposed developing a project fact sheet posted on ClearGov with points of contact, timelines, and a cleanup reporting protocol so neighbors would have a single point of contact.
Staff asked the board to expect follow-up communications and confirmed the district will coordinate with county public works and the sheriff’s office for enforcement and possible roadway measures. The transcript records plans and coordination but no formal board vote on expenditures or fencing during the work session.
