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Planning officer asks for reconsideration of Cooper Woods Phase 2 approval after discovery about second‑story deck; board grants rehearing
Summary
Planning staff requested reconsideration of Cooper Woods Phase 2 Lot 16B approval after learning a second‑story deck protruded into the setback and utility easement; the planning board voted to reconsider and schedule a new hearing, with one member recorded in opposition.
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Commission voted Aug. 21 to reconsider its prior approval of a vacation associated with Cooper Woods Phase 2 after planning staff discovered a second‑story deck that staff says is higher than 18 inches above grade and therefore counts as part of the structure for setback purposes.
Planning officer Fred Wagner filed the reconsideration under the borough’s rules…
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