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County holds work session on Hobble Creek/Backcountry development as residents raise water‑rights and access concerns
Summary
A work session on a proposed Backcountry development in the Hobble Creek/Upper Whittemore area drew numerous residents and stakeholders who raised water-rights adjudication concerns, questioned whether roads should remain public, and asked the county to help broker solutions among neighboring property owners.
The Utah County Commission held a work session on a multi-party proposal in the Hobble Creek/Upper Whittemore area that centered on access, existing road conditions and unresolved water-rights issues.
Commissioner Lee framed the meeting as an initial discussion among stakeholders — including the Cottages, Backcountry Estates, Route 66 developers and multiple homeowners associations — and invited public comment. Dionne Baron, representing the Cottages, expressed appreciation for county engagement and said the Cottages support moving toward an agreement. “We…
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