STAFF REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS

PUBLIC HEARING

SEPTEMBER 30,2020

PRELIMINARY PLAT: MOSSY HAVEN 2

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SEC 20, T17N, ROIW, SEWARD MERIDIAN AK

PETITIONERS: CHARLIE & DELISA RENIDEO

SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: KEYSTONE SURVEYING/PIONEER ENGINEERING INC.

ACRES: 8.62 + PARCELS: 4

REVIEWED BY: AMY OTTO-BUCHANAN CASE#: 2020-121

REQUEST: The request is to create four lots from Tract A, Mossy Haven, Plat No. 2019-120, to be knownas MOSSY HAVEN 2, containing 8.62 acres +/-. The plat is located north of W. Edlund Road, south ofS. JCnik-Goose Bay Road, and directly west of S. Weeping Birch Street; within the NE Va Section 20,Township 17 North, Range 01 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska.

This case was continued from the September 16,2020 hearing.

EXHIBITS

Vicinity Map and Aerial PhotosGeotechnical ReportAGENCY COMMENTS

Department of Public Works Operations & MaintenanceUtilities

EXHIBIT A-4 pgsEXHIBIT B-6 pgs

EXHIBIT C-lpgEXHIBIT D-2 pgs

DISCUSSION: Proposed Lots 4-6 are 1.38 acres, 1.14 acres, and 1.06 acres respectively. Tract A-1 is5.03 acres in size. All lots have the required frontage onto S. Weeping Birch Street. Flood Hazard Area isshown on the plat.

Soils Report: A soils report was submitted (Exhibit B), pursuant to MSB 43.20.281(A)(1). BillKlebesadel, PE, Pioneering Engineering Inc., notes three testholes were excavated on May 21, 2019, to adepth of 6' to 13.5' depth. The testholes showed approximately one to two feet of topsoil overlaying sandsand gravels. Clay and gravel was discovered in a pocket at the bottom of testhole #3, but was not enoughto appreciably affect water infiltration. Groundwater was encountered at varying depths in all threetestholes. Testhole logs and location map is attached. Currently, Lot 4 contains 10,000 sf of contiguoususeable septic area and 10,000 sf of buildable area. Lots 5 & 6 and Tract A-1 will need fill or regrading tocreate the useable septic area {sqq Recommendation #5).

Access: Legal and physical access to the proposed lots are required pursuant to MSB 43.20.100 AccessRequired, MSB 43.20.120 Legal Access and MSB 43.20.140 Physical Access. Pursuant to MSB 43.20.320Frontage, each lot has the required frontage.

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Comments: Department of Public Works Operations & Maintenance (Exhibit C) notes created useableareas for Lots 5 & 6 and Tract A-1 will need to be shown (see Recommendation #5). S. Weeping BirchStreet on the north side of W. Edlund Road is classified as a Collector. ADOT&PF has plans to connect S.Weeping Birch Street to S. KGB Road. Direct residential access to S. Weeping Birch Street should belimited per SCM A06.1 (see Recommendation #6, which recommends a common access point at thecommon lot line of Lot 4 and Lot 5). Staff does not recommend limiting access to Tract A-1 to the commonlot line with Lot 6, as Tract A-1 may be further subdivided in the future. This will allow for a commonaccess driveway directly across from W. Jones Drive in the future.

Utilities: (Exhibit D) MTA requests the 30' MEA easement be a 30' T&E easement. Enstar has nocomments or recommendations. MEA and GCI did not respond.

At the time of staff report write-up, there were no responses to the Request for Comments fi*om USAGE;ADF&G; Community Council Knik-Fairview; Fire Service Area #130 Central mat-Su; Road Service Area#14 Fairview; MSB Emergency Services, Community Development, Capital Projects Department,Assessments, Development Services Division or Pre-Design Division; MEA or GCI.

CONCLUSION: The abbreviated plat of Mossy Haven 2 is consistent with AS 29.40.070 PlattingRegulations and MSB 43.15.025(B) Abbreviated Plats. There were no objections fi:om any federal or stateagencies. Borough departments, or utilities. There were no objections to the plat firom the public in responseto the Notice of Public Hearing. Legal and physical access is provided, consistent with MSB 43.20.100Access Required, MSB 43.20.120 Legal Access and MSB 43.20.140 Physical Access. Frontage for thesubdivision exists, pursuant to MSB 43.20.320 Frontage. A soils report was submitted, pursuant to MSB43.20.28 l(A)(l)(i)(i).

FINDINGS for PRELIMINARY PLAT

1. The plat of Mossy Haven 2 is consistent with AS 29.40.070 Platting Regulations and MSB 43.15.025(B)Abbreviated Plats.

2. At the time of staff report write-up, there were no responses to the Request for Comments from USAGE;ADF&G; Community Council Knik-Fairview; Fire Service Area #130 Central mat-Su; Road ServiceArea #14 Fairview; MSB Emergency Services, Community Development, Capital Projects Department,Assessments, Development Services Division or Pre-Design Division; MEA or GCI.

3. There were no objections from any federal or state agencies, or Borough departments.4. There were no objections fi om the public in response to the Notice of Public Hearing.5. A soils report was submitted, pursuant to MSB 43.20.28l(A)(l)(i)(i). Lots 5 & 6 and Tract A-1 will

require fill or regrading to meet the requirement of 10,000 sf of contiguous useable septic area.6. Frontage for the subdivision exists pursuant to MSB 43.20.320 Frontage.7. Legal and physical access is provided, consistent with MSB 43.20.100 Access Required, MSB

43.20.120 Legal Access and MSB 43.20.140 Physical Access.

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RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT

Staff recommends approval with the following conditions and findings:

1. Taxes and special assessments must be paid in full for the year of recording, pursuant to MSB43.15.053(F) and AS 40.15.020. Pay taxes and special assessments (LIDs), by CERTIFIED FUNDSOR CASH.

2. Provide updated Certificate to Plat executed within seven (7) days of recording of plat and submitBeneficiary Affidavit for any holders of a beneficial interest.

3. Pay postage and advertising fees.4. Show all easements of record on final plat.5. Provide an updated soils report, once the fill or regrading of Lot 5, Lot 6 and Tract A-1 are complete.6. Provide Plat Note that Lot 4 and Lot 5 will share a common driveway access at the common lot line.7. Submit recording fees, payable to Department of Natural Resources (DNR).8. Submit final plat in full compliance with Title 43.

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RE: Usable Area ReportT17N RIW Section 20

Mossy Haven 2 Subdivision

Fred Wagner, PLSPlatting Officer, Mat-Su Borough350 E. Dahlia Ave.

Palmer, AK 99645

Dear Mr. Wagner,

Introduction: Working on behalf of the owners and in coordination with Keystone Surveying,Pioneer Engineering LLC performed a soils investigation for the above-referenced proposedsubdivision. The project plans to create 3 lots and 1 tract from Tract A. The lots will beapproximately 1 acre each and the tract will be approximately 5 acres.

Topographv; The parent tract slopes downhill to the north. There are gradual slopes across theparcel but none exceed 25% or 10' in height. Total elevation difference across the parcel isapproximately four feet.

Test Holes: Three applicable test holes were excavated on 5-21-19. The test holes were 6'-13.5' deep and were sited to best represent the various soil conditions of the future parcels. Thetest holes showed approximately one to two feet of topsoil overlaying sands & gravels. Clay &gravel was discovered in a pocket at the bottom of test hole #3, but was not enough toappreciably affect water infiltration into the ground. Hence, no gradation or percolation test wasperformed. Groundwater was encountered at varying depths in all three of the test holes. Thetest hole logs are attached.

Useable Area: The proposed lots have limitations on areas defined be MSB Code as ''useableseptic area or useable building area". For instance, septic areas will be limited by lot lines,shallow groundwater, and various setback requirements. In regards to "building area" lot lineand various setbacks will be the limiting factors.

Currently, proposed Lot 4 will contain 10,000 square feet of usable building area and at least10,000 square feet of usable septic area without additional work. However, Lots 5 & 6 and TractA-1 will need to be filled or re-graded to create the useable septic area.

Based on the available soils & water table information, topography, MSB Title 43 Codedefinitions, and my observations at the site, each lot can have at least 10,000 square feet ofusable building area and at least 10,000 square feet of contiguous usable septic area asrequired by MSB 43,20.281 AREA.

EXHIBIT B

Pioneer Engineering LLCProfessional, Reliable, Local

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Bill Klebesadel, P.E.

Owner/Principal Engineer,Pioneer Engineering LLC16547 E Smith Road

Palmer, AK 99645

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visual observation and have not been verified

with laboratory analyses. These soils have not

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purpose other than wastewater absorption fieldconstruction. Anyone relying on this information

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field development shall do so at their own risk.

Pioneer Engineering LLC

SOIL LOG

Job Number: 2019-GLO-003

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field development shall do so at their own risk.

Pioneer Engineering LLC

SOIL LOG

Job Number: 2019-GLO-003

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of the test hole. Soil type ratings are based on

visual observation and have not been verified

with laboratory analyses. These soils have not

been analyzed for structural stability or for any

purpose other than wastewater absorption fieldconstruction. Anyone relying on this information

for any use other than wastewater absorption

field development shall do so at their own risk.

Pioneer Engineering LLC

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From: Jamie Taylor

Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 9:28 AM

To: Amy Otto-BuchananSubject: RE: RFC Mossy Haven 2 2020-121

Show where useable area will be created on lots 5 & 6 and Tract A-1.

Weeping Birch Street on the north side of Ediund Road is classified as a Collector. DOT has plans to connect WeepingBirch Street to KGB. Direct residential access to Weeping Birch Street should be limited per SCM A06.1.

Jamie Taylor, PE

Civil Engineer

Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Department of Public Works

Operations & Maintenance

t: 907-861-7765 c: 907-355-9810

iamie.tavlor@matsugov.us

http://www.matsugov.us/

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MIA has reviewed the plat for Mossy Haven. MIA would like to request the 30' MEA easement to be a 30' T&Eeasement.

Thank you for the opportunity to comment.

Holly Sparrow, Right of Way Agent

MIA I 1740 S. Chugach Street ] Palmer, Alaska 99645

office: 907-761-2599 I www.mtasoiutions.com

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ENSTAR

Natural Gas Company

ENSTAR Natural Gas CompanyA DIVISION OF SEMCO ENERGY

Engineering Department, Right of Way Section401 E. International Airport Road

P. 0. Box 190288

Anchorage, Alaska 99519-0288(907) 277-5551

FAX (907) 334-7798

September 11, 2020

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Platting Division350 East Dahlia Avenue

Palmer, AK 99645-6488

To whom it may concern:

ENSTAR Natural gas company has reviewed the following Preliminary plat and has nocomments or recommendations.

• Mossy Haven 2(MSB Case #2020-121)

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Skylar Shaw at 334-7911 or by email atskylar.shaw(@enstamaturalgas.com.

Sincerely,

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STAFF REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS

PUBLIC HEARING

SEPTEMBER 30,2020

ABBREVIATED PLAT:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

PETITIONER:

VALLEY WAY

SEC 33, T18N, R2E, SEWARD MERIDIAN, AK

CLINTON MELIN FOR CM MECHANICAL, INC. AND

GORDON & SIMONE FLETCHER

SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: HANSON LAND SOLUTIONS

ACRES: 0.53

REVIEWED BY:

PARCELS: 2

PEGGY HORTON CASE: 2020-130

REOUEST

The request is to resubdivide Lots 10 & 11, Block 1, Roland Snodgrass, Plat 6-215, into twonew lots to be known as Valley Way, containing .53 acres +/-. Located northeast of theintersection of E. Blueberry Ave. and S. Valley Way within the City of Palmer; lying withinthe NW!4 Section 33, Township 18 North, Range 2 East, Seward Meridian, Alaska.

EXHIBITS

Vicinity Maps Exhibit A

As-Built Exhibit B

COMMENTS

MSB DPW Exhibit C

City of Palmer Exhibit D

AKRR Exhibit E

Enstar Exhibit F

MTA Exhibit G

DISCUSSION

Location: This property is located within the City of Palmer and is served by municipal sewerand water systems.

Access: The City of Palmer maintains S. Valley Way and E. Blueberry Ave, which providelegal and physical road access to the proposed lots.

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Topography & As-Built: The surveyor's as-built is shown on the preliminary plat.Topography was not required due to the aggregate amount of change to the property lines beingless than 2,000 sq. ft.

Comments: MSB DPW had no comment (Exhibit C).

City of Palmer had no comments except to state the proposed lots are located within the AirportInfluence Area (Exhibit D). Staff notes there are no setback requirements for this property asnoted in City of Palmer Municipal Code 17.32.064.

Alaska Railroad has no general objection; they do have a clarification that they would like tosee made on the plat (Exhibit E) Valley Way runs within the ARRC ROW but is not a plattedroadway. It is allowed to run within the ARRC ROW via the terms of ARRC Blanket pemirt#8282 which ARRC has issued to the City of Palmer. ARRC would like to see a plat note tothat effect on the plat (Recommendation #4).

Enstar has no comments or recommendations (Exhibit F). MTA has no comments(ExhibitG).

FINDINGS of FACT:

1. The proposed preliminary plat for Valley Way is consistent with AS 29.40.070Preliminary Plats, MSB 43.15.025 Abbreviated Plats.

2. There were no objections from any borough departments, outside agencies, or the public.

3. City of Palmer maintains the access roads, S. Valley Way and E. Blueberry Ave.

4. Access exists pursuant to MSB 43.20.320 Frontage, MSB 43.20.120 Legal Access, and43.20.140 Physical Access.

5. Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) requested a plat note indicating S. Valley Way is anallowed right-of-way within the ARRC right-of-way via a permit with the City of Palmer.

6. There is a 25' encroachment, access and use easement on proposed Lot 1.

7. City of Palmer code 17.32.064 states there are no building setbacks for this property andthe Community Development Department stated the proposed lots are located within theAirport Influence Area.

RECOMMENDATIONS for CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:

Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat of Valley Way, contingent upon:

1. Pay mailing and advertising fee.

2020-130 9/20/2020 Page 2 of 2

2. Place a plat note that Valley Way is allowed to run within the Alaska Railroad Corporation(ARRC) right-of-way via the terms of ARRC Blanket Permit #8283 which ARRC hasissued to the City of Palmer.

3. Provide updated Certificate to Plat executed within 7 days of plat recordation per MSB43.15.053(E) and submit Beneficiary Acknowledgement, if applicable.

4. Taxes and special assessments must be paid in full through the year of recording, per MSB43.15.053(F) and AS 40.15.020. Pay taxes and special assessments (LIDs) by certifiedfunds or cash.

5. Submit recording fees; payable to DNR.

6. Submit final plat in full compliance with Title 43.

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From: Jamie TaylorSent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 5:47 PMTo: MSB PlattingCc: Peggy HortonSubject: RE: Request for Comments for Valley Way Case #2020-130 Tech: PH

No comment.

Jamie Taylor, PE

Civil Engineer

Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Department of Public WorksOperations & Maintenance

t: 907-861-7765 c: 907-355-9810

iamie.tavlor(5)matsugov.us

http ://www. m atsu go v. us/

From: MSB Platting <Platting(5)matsugov.us>

Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2020 9:01 AMTo: Adam J. Dubour (adam.dubour@alaska.gov) <adam.dubour@alaska.gov>; regpagemaster@usace.army.mil; PamelaMelchert (pamela.j.melchert@usps.gov) <pamela.j.melchert@usps.gov>; Sarah Rennie (srennie@palmerak.org)<srennie@palmerak.org>; Joan Patterson (jpatterson@palmerak.org) <jpatterson@palmerak.org>;dmeneses@palmerak.org; Brad Hanson (bahanson@palmerak.org) <bahanson@palmerak.org>; John Aschenbrenner<John.Aschenbrenner@matsugov.us>; Jill Irsik <Jill.lrsik@matsugov.us>; Eric Phillips <Eric.Phillips@matsugov.us>; JudeBilafer<Jude.Bilafer@matsugov.us>; Cindy Corey <Cindy.Corey@matsugov.us>; Debbie Bakic<Debbie.Bakic@matsugov.us>; Terry Dolan <Terry.Dolan@matsugov.us>; Jim Jenson <James.Jenson@matsugov.us>;Jamie Taylor <Jamie.Taylor@matsugov.us>; Charlyn Spannagel <Charlyn.Spannagel@matsugov.us>; Planning<MSB.PIanning@matsugov.us>; Joseph Metzger <Joseph.Metzger@matsugov.us>; Alex Strawn<Alex.Strawn@matsugov.us>; Fred Wagner <Frederic.Wagner@matsugov.us>; Permit Center<Permit.Center@matsugov.us>; Mark Whisenhunt <Mark.Whisenhunt@matsugov.us>; Theresa Taranto<Theresa.Taranto@matsugov.us>; Andy Dean <Andy.Dean@matsugov.us>; Stephen Mowers<stephen.nowers@matsuresponders.us>; mearow@matanuska.com; MTA ROW (row@mta-telco.com) <row@mta-telco.com>; Enstar ROW (row@enstarnaturalgas.com) <row@enstarnaturalgas.com>; GCI ROW (ospdesign@gci.com)<ospdesign@gci.com>; stephensd@akrr.com; maddyr@akrr.comSubject: Request for Comments for Valley Way Case #2020-130 Tech: PH

Good Morning,The link below will take you to a request for comments for a two-lot subdivision in the City ofPalmer. Lots are served by city water and sewer. No RSA. Please review and provide anycomments by September 21, 2020.https://matsuaovus-

mv.shareDoint.com/:f:/a/personal/Deaav horton matsuaov us/EpBkPa33dm5HrmOtT uGZLoBk-tHVLQr4oKfofRi0IPfaq?e=40hMah

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

MEMORANDUM

TO: Fred Wagner, Chief of Platting

FROM: Joan E. Patterson, Administrative Assistant

DATE: September 18, 2020

SUBJECT: Valley Way

IZI Inside City Limits □ Outside City Limits

Brad HansonDirector

David MenesesBuilding Inspector

Beth SkowLibrary Director

We have distributed the abbreviated plat for the subject project and have received thefollowing comments from the following departments:

1. City Manager: No comment2. Building Inspector: No comment.3. Community Development: The proposed lots are located within the Airport Influence

Area.

4. Fire Chief: No comment.

5. Public Works: No comment.

6. Planning and Zoning Commission: No comment.

EXHIBIT D

Peggy Horton

From: Douglas Stephens <StephensD@akrr.com>Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2020 11:13 PMTo: MSB PlattingSubject: Re: Request for Comments for Valley Way Case #2020-130 Tech: PH

[EXTERNAL EMAIL - CAUTION: Do not open unexpected attachments or links.]Ms. Horton,

While the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) has no general objection to this subdivision there is oneclarification that we would like to see made on the plat.

Valley Way runs within the ARRC ROW but is not a platted roadway. It is allowed to run within the ARRC ROWvia the terms of ARRC Blanker Permit #8283 which ARRC has issued to the City of Palmer.

ARRC would like to see a note to that affect on the plat.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or wish to discuss this further.

Regards,

Douglas A. Stephens, PLS

ARRC Land Service Manager

From: MSB Platting <Platting@matsugov.us>

Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2020 9:01:27 AMTo: Adam J. Dubour (adam.dubour@alaska.gov); regpagemaster@usace.army.mil; Pamela Melchert(pamela.j.melchert@usps.gov); Sarah Rennie (srennie@palmerak.org); Joan Patterson (jpatterson@palmerak.org);dmeneses@palmerak.org; Brad Hanson (bahanson@palmerak.org); John Aschenbrenner; Jill Irsik; Eric Phillips; JudeBilafer; Cindy Corey; Debbie Bakic; Terry Dolan; Jim Jenson; Jamie Taylor; Charlyn Spannagel; Planning; Joseph Metzger;Alex Strawn; Fred Wagner; Permit Center; Mark Whisenhunt; Theresa Taranto; Andy Dean; Stephen Nowers;mearow@matanuska.com; MTA ROW (row@mta-telco.com); Enstar ROW (row@enstarnaturalgas.com); GCI ROW(ospdesign@gci.com); Douglas Stephens; Rachel MaddySubject: Request for Comments for Valley Way Case #2020-130 Tech: PH

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Good Morning,The link below will take you to a request for connnnents for a two-lot subdivision in the City ofPalmer. Lots are served by city water and sewer. No RSA. Please review and provide anycomments by September 21, 2020.

EXHIBIT E

ENSmR

Natural Gas Company

ENSTAR Natural Gas CompanyA DIVISION OF SEMCO ENERGY

Engineering Department, Right of Way Section401 E. International Airport Road

P. 0. Box 190288

Anchorage, Alaska 99519-0288(907) 277-5551

FAX (907) 334-7798

September 21, 2020

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Platting Division350 East Dahlia Avenue

Palmer, AK 99645-6488

To whom it may concern:

ENSTAR Natural gas company has reviewed the following Preliminary plat and has nocomments or recommendations.

• Valley Way(MSB Case #2020-130)

if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Skylar Shaw at 334-7911 or by email atskylar.shaw(@enstarnaturalgas.com.

Sincerely,

Andrew Fraiser

Supervisor of ROW and PermittingENSTAR Natural Gas Company

EXHIBIT F

Peggjr Horton

From: Holly Sparrow <hsparrow@mtasolutions.conn>Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 9:53 AMTo: MSB PlattingSubject: RE: Request for Comments for Valley Way Case #2020-130 Tech: PH

[EXTERNAL EMAIL - CAUTION: Do not open unexpected attachments or links.]Hello,

MIA has reviewed the plat for Valley Way. MIA has no comments.

Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Sorry for the deiay.

Holly Sparrow, Right of Way AgentMTA I 1740 S. Chugach Street | Palmer, Alaska 99645office: 907-761-2599 | www.mtasoiutions.com

Life. Technology, Together

From: MSB Piatting <Platting@matsugov.us>

Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2020 9:01 AMTo: Adam J. Dubour {adam.dubour@alaska.gov) <adam.dubour@alaska.gov>; regpagemaster@usace.army.mil; PamelaMelchert (pamela.j.melchert@usps.gov) <pamela.j.melchert@usps.gov>; Sarah Rennie (srennie@palmerak.org)<srennie@paimerak.org>; Joan Patterson (jpatterson@palmerak.org) <jpatterson@paimerak.org>;dmeneses@paimerak.org; Brad Hanson (bahanson@palmerak.org) <bahanson@paimerak.org>; John Aschenbrenner<John.Aschenbrenner@matsugov.us>; Jill Irsik <Jill.lrsik@matsugov.us>; Eric Phillips <Eric.Phillips@matsugov.us>; JudeBilafer<Jude.Biiafer@matsugov.us>; Cindy Corey <Cindy.Corey@matsugov.us>; Debbie Bakic<Debbie.Bakic@matsugov.us>; Terry Doian <Terry.Doian@matsugov.us>; Jim Jenson <James.Jenson@matsugov.us>;Jamie Taylor <Jamie.Tayior@matsugov.us>; Charlyn Spannagel <Charlyn.Spannagel@matsugov.us>; Planning<MSB.PIanning@matsugov.us>; Joseph Metzger <Joseph.Metzger@matsugov.us>; Alex Strawn<Alex.Strawn@matsugov.us>; Fred Wagner <Frederic.Wagner@matsugov.us>; Permit Center<Permit.Center@matsugov.us>; Mark Whisenhunt <Mark.Whisenhunt@matsugov.us>; Theresa Taranto<Theresa.Taranto@matsugov.us>; Andy Dean <Andy.Dean@matsugov.us>; Stephen Nowers<stephen.nowers@matsuresponders.us>; mearow@matanuska.com; Right of Way Dept. <row@mtasolutions.com>;Enstar ROW (row@enstarnaturalgas.com) <row@enstarnaturalgas.com>; GCI ROW (ospdesign@gci.com)<ospdesign@gci.com>; stephensd@akrr.com; maddyr@akrr.comSubject: Request for Comments for Valley Way Case #2020-130 Tech: PH

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