Stone Fence Proposal Stirs Up Controversy In Arapahoe County
ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - A proposal to spend more than $1 million for a stone fence is stirring up a feud among neighbors in Arapahoe County.
A governing body that oversees three homeowners associations wants to build a concrete wall totaling a mile on both sides of Riveria Way near Smoky Hill. Some residents support it, others are fighting it.
On Monday the east Smoky Hill Metro District approved the project.
Homeowners would pay $140 per year for 20 years to finance the wall. It would replace a wooden fence. Supporters say it would improve property values. Opponents say they're being charged too much for something they don't need.
"It's not really in that bad a shape. It does need some repairs and some painting, but certainly you wouldn't tear down a house that needs repairs and painting," wall opponent Sara Neuder said.
"Stone is going to last longer, it's not going to fade, it's not going to easily be kicked, broken by anybody that would want to vandalize," wall supporter Matthew Keller said.
Some homeowners are threatening to file a lawsuit.
