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Planning board approves two variances for Ringstad Acres subdivision near Birch Lake
Summary
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Planning Board unanimously approved two variances for the Ringstad Acres subdivision that allow a shortened intersection landing at the Richardson Highway and a reduced vertical curve length on a short local road; staff cited site constraints and DOT coordination.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Planning Board on Nov. 19 approved two variances for the Ringstad Acres subdivision, a previously approved four‑lot project near Birch Lake, allowing a shortened intersection landing on Ringer Court where it meets the Richardson Highway and a shorter vertical curve than the borough code generally requires.
Staff said the subdivision (SD 1323) was preliminarily approved on April 19, 2023, and that the applicant submitted requests after as‑built conditions and a DOT driveway permit altered the originally proposed grades and aprons. "Staff is recommending approval of this variance," planning officer George Stephan said while presenting technical slides…
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