Neighbors press board over Carmel Road as planning panel approves 10‑year Starlight master plan

Jul 20, 2026

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Board approved the Starlight subdivision master plan and a 10‑year approval despite sustained public concern that the development will overload West Carmel Road and local infrastructure. Staff said the plan meets borough subdivision code; residents urged further review of traffic, drainage and notification.

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The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Board approved the master plan for the Starlight Subdivision on July 16, 2026, granting a 10‑year master‑plan approval while hearing persistent public concern about road capacity, noise and septic and well impacts.

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