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Wasilla planning commission approves small assisted‑living facility, KinWell
Summary
The Wasilla Planning Commission on Jan. 13 approved Conditional Use Permit 2505 (Resolution 2601) to allow KinWell Assisted Living to occupy about 2,000 sq ft at 300 W. Watson Ave., serving up to five residents with 1–2 staff; approval carries conditions including fire, wastewater and a parking plan.
The Wasilla Planning Commission on Jan. 13 approved a conditional use permit allowing a small assisted‑living facility to occupy roughly 2,000 square feet of an existing commercial building at Wasilla Air Park (300 West Watson Avenue). The permit, CUP 2505 (Resolution 2601), authorizes a residential care use limited to a maximum of five residents with one to two staff on duty and was approved by roll call vote after staff recommended approval with conditions.
The proposal was presented by the city planner and by applicant Kira Thompson, who said she owns the Swanson Mall and the existing daycare operating in the same building. Thompson said the assisted‑living operation will be called KinWell Assisted Living and will operate independently from the daycare (Carousel Kids Learning Center LLC) in a separate portion of the structure. "It's gonna be called KinWell Assisted…
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