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Borough hearing approves replat to create two residential lots in Fairbanks Townsite
Summary
On Feb. 19, 2026, a Fairbanks North Star Borough administrative hearing approved RP 1326, a replat by Karen Farrell that consolidates six parcels in the Fairbanks Townsite into two residential lots (about 7,600 sq ft and 9,500 sq ft), subject to six conditions including a required flood-note review prior to final plat.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough hearing officer approved RP 1326 on Feb. 19, 2026, a replat application from Karen Farrell that consolidates six downtown Fairbanks Townsite parcels into two lots intended for one residence apiece, roughly 7,600 square feet and 9,500 square feet. The approval was granted with six conditions, including a requirement that the final plat include a flood-zone note to be reviewed by the borough floodplain administrator.
Planning staff contact George Stephan presented the proposal and told the hearing that the request essentially “cures” prior deed splits and fits the quick-plat criteria because it incorporates remaining parcels back into consolidated lots. Stephan said the parcels are bounded by 5th Avenue, 6th Avenue and Hall Street, have paved…
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