Government & Politics  January 4, 2019

Larimer County clears way for mountain coaster

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ESTES PARK — The path to develop a mountain coaster near Estes Park has now been cleared. The Larimer County Board of Commissioners has denied the final appeal.

The coaster has been the subject of intense debate for months because of its location, plans for parking, and the manner in which it was initially presented and approved. The Reporter-Herald reported that commissioners voted 2-1, with Commissioner Steve Johnson opposed, to deny an appeal of the Estes Valley Planning Commission’s decision to approve.

 

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ESTES PARK — The path to develop a mountain coaster near Estes Park has now been cleared. The Larimer County Board of Commissioners has denied the final appeal.

The coaster has been the subject of intense debate for months because of its location, plans for parking, and the manner in which it was initially presented and approved. The Reporter-Herald reported that commissioners voted 2-1, with Commissioner Steve Johnson opposed, to deny an appeal of the Estes Valley Planning Commission’s decision to approve.

 

Ken Amundson is managing editor of BizWest. He has lived in Loveland and reported on issues in the region since 1987. Prior to Colorado, he reported and edited for news organizations in Minnesota and Iowa. He's a parent of two and grandparent of four, all of whom make their homes on the Front Range. A news junkie at heart, he also enjoys competitive sports, especially the Rapids.
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