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Planning commission backs changes to utility notification and appeals process
Summary
On May 19, 2025 the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Commission unanimously approved a resolution recommending an assembly ordinance (25-50) that revises MSB 17.05 to add notification standards, a permitting step, and an appeals route to the borough's board of adjustment and appeals.
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Commission on May 19, 2025 unanimously approved Resolution 25-09 recommending that the borough assembly adopt Ordinance 25-50, which amends MSB 17.05 (essential service utilities) to add notification standards, a permitting step, and an appeal route to the borough's Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
Planning and Land Use Director Alex Straune told commissioners the amendment was drafted at the request of Assembly members Bill Gamble and Tim Hale and is intended to create a clearer public process for large utilities such as major power or gas lines. Straune said the change…
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