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Ken-Caryl board accepts South Hogback management plan, will continue vetting potential county arrangements
Summary
The board accepted the South Hogback Open Space Management Plan, a document intended to preserve the property; board members asked staff to continue title work, due diligence and community outreach about potential management or ownership arrangements with Jefferson County.
The Ken-Caryl Metropolitan District board voted Dec. 9 to accept the South Hogback Open Space Management Plan prepared by a task force, ERO and staff. Board members described the plan as a formal memorialization of the community’s expectation that the property be conserved and preserved.
In presenting the item, staff noted legal considerations including a reverter clause on the original deed and additional title and real-estate due diligence required before any management or ownership changes could proceed. Board members said they supported further vetting and public input and suggested that a reverter or similar protections could set parameters for future arrangements.
Public commenters — including former task force members and volunteers — urged the board to prioritize wildfire mitigation, weed control and clarity on mineral rights tied to the property. John Foshel, a member of the South Hogback Task Force and Firewise volunteer, raised concerns about cooperation with Jefferson County Open Space on wildfire mitigation and said that weed-control boundaries and mineral-rights issues remain of local concern.
The board passed the motion to accept the management plan by recorded vote (reported 4 to 0). Members asked staff to continue title research, consider quarterly reviews of the plan and ensure future discussions include clear public notice and community input.
Next steps: staff will continue vetting title and legal issues and will provide more detailed public materials and outreach; board members suggested periodic check-ins on plan implementation.
