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Board grants variance for Star Lake 2, allowing 11-lot subdivision despite non-dedicated access

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Board · May 7, 2026
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Summary

The planning board approved a variance from MSB 432120 and the preliminary plat for Star Lake 2 (11 lots), after staff recommended conditions; petitioner clarified historical master-plan context and right-of-way widths, and US Army Corps flagged potential aquatic resources requiring permitting if work is needed.

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Board approved a variance request and preliminary plat for Star Lake 2 on May 7, allowing the creation of 11 lots and accepting a variance from MSB 432120 regarding legal access where a dedicated right-of-way or easement does not exist.

Planning staff Chris Kerlin corrected a staff-report date and explained the variance application responds to a location where the existing access is not dedicated as a right-of-way. Kerlin said soil testing…

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