Resident urges county to address worn roads, ATV impacts near Blanding

During public comment, resident Ed Williamson described chronic problems with a local road in San Juan County Estates that he says has a wash and repeated flood events, and urged the county to address maintenance and design rather than defaulting to pavement that may not be suitable. "If you guys have a problem with the asphalt, just tear it up and make it dirt," Williamson said, arguing that returning the road to a more appropriate surface could reduce ATV speeds and damage.

Williamson also said nearby vacation rentals and a large ATV event bring heavy traffic that causes wear and runoff into his yard; he recounted recent flooding when water rose "4 feet above the road" and asked the commission to consider smaller property owners in decisions about road improvements. The commission acknowledged the concern; staff noted road and drainage matters are part of broader subdivision and code updates being considered under the county's LUDMO work.