The plan for a second Buc-ee’s in Colorado may be running into a dead end.
The company is looking to build a 74,000-square-foot travel center on 25.20 acres of land off I-25 and County Line in El Paso County. The popular national chain is known for its brisket, beef jerky, fudge, numerous fueling stations and its clean bathrooms.
The Palmer Lake Planning Commission held a hearing on Wednesday and ultimately recommended to the town board of trustees not to move forward with the plan to annex the land. The Palmer Lake Board of Trustees is set to meet next week.
There has been significant pushback from the community and activist groups over traffic, noise and environmental concerns. The proposal has Buc-ee’s paying for a water treatment plan and road repairs in the area…