Commission discusses vacating Kenilworth railway right of way to allow subdivision development

The Carbon County Commission discussed a request to vacate a portion of the old Kenilworth railway right of way that lies on the east side of Kenilworth and overlays a proposed Blackhawk subdivision. Todd Thorn, the presumed applicant or agent, was not present for the item.

An unnamed commissioner explained that the rail company deeded the right of way to the county years ago when it moved out of the area and Spring Canyon. The speaker said the particular recorded right of way does not follow the original track alignment and that no existing public trail is located within the specific strip proposed for vacation. County staff told the commission that vacating the recorded right of way would allow the subdivision lots to be developed and would not cut off public access because the subdivision’s new roads would replace that old right of way.

No formal vote or action on vacating the right of way appears in the transcript excerpt. The discussion focused on historical context (how the right of way was acquired), the relationship between the recorded right of way and actual trail location, and assurances that public trail connectivity would be maintained through the new subdivision roads.

The commission did not take final action in the provided transcript segments; additional hearings or documentation (including the applicant’s representative, Todd Thorn) may be required before a final decision is recorded.