The Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission on Oct. 27 approved a building setback encroachment permit for a residence that intrudes into the 20-foot setback from the Sterling Highway in Anchor Point (KPB file 2025-1449; PC Resolution 2025-26).

Planning staff described the as-built survey showing the house encroaching into the 20-foot setback by roughly 10 feet at the south end and 9.1 feet at the north end, with an enclosed porch shown 9 feet into the setback and porch steps an additional 5.7 feet. An open-end carport was shown about 2 feet into the setback. Staff also recorded that three written public comments opposing the application were received; staff characterized those comments as boundary-line disputes and outside the scope of the setback review.

Mary Trimble, the petitioner, explained the encroachment stems from an earlier survey error that became apparent when a fiber-optic company resurveyed the property, and said the family is putting the house on the market for health reasons. “The survey error was a big disappointment for us because of creating the encroachment,” Trimble said.

Neighbor Travis Todd spoke at the meeting seeking clarification about property lines; planning staff and the chair explained the item did not shift lot lines and that the 20-foot setback is measured from the right of way, which the staff reported as a 200-foot dedication for the Sterling Highway.

Commissioners moved and seconded the staff recommendation and adopted PC Resolution 2025-26, approving the portion of the structures shown on the September 2025 as-built survey and making findings that staff identified as supporting the borough’s setback standards. The motion passed by roll-call vote with all voting commissioners recorded as yes.

The approval is limited to the portions shown on the submitted survey and is subject to the six conditions listed in the staff report.