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Commission weighs long‑running Giles/Bateman road dedication dispute; asks staff to draft agreement
Summary
A multi‑hour dispute over whether to amend the county road map and waive prior 56‑foot right‑of‑way conditions dominated the meeting. Clearwater Holdings sought ratification of a historic dedication; Giles family and attorneys warned changing rules would penalize those who relied on earlier county positions. Commissioners instructed staff to draft findings and continue the item for one week; vote was 2‑1 in favor of that procedural step.
A long, contested hearing on Jan. 19 focused on a request to modify prior conditions tied to County Road 3200 West and to amend the official Utah County road map to include a disputed roughly 300‑foot stretch. Cole Cannon, representing Clearwater Holdings, asked the commission to "ratify" what his client contends was a prior dedication and to accept that segment as a county road so Clearwater could proceed with development and provide a safer turnaround at its expense.
Leslie Slaw, representing opposing interests, told the commission the county should not grant an advance approval that…
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