Decision Update: On November 21, 2024, the Planning and Land Use Director held a public hearing related to this request. After reviewing all information and comments related to this request, the Director approved the Administraive Permit (# 10301) with nineteen (19) conditions of approval.

Inaccordance with MSB 15.39, an appeal of this decision may be filed within twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date of the approvel by the Planning Director. Appeals are filed with the Borough Clerk's office.

Mass Excavation Inc. applied for an Administrative Permit under MSB 17.30 – Earth Materials Extraction Activities. The Administrative Permit would allow for the removal of approximately 350,000 cubic yards of sand, gravel, and rock for two years starting in April 2025. The site is located between East Fireweed Road and East Fairview Loop, Tax ID#s 17N01E18A004, 17N01E18A012, 17N01E18A013, & 17N01E18A014.

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Director will conduct a public hearing concerning the application on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Borough Assembly Chambers located at 350 E. Dahlia Avenue in Palmer. This may be the only presentation of this item before the Planning Director, and you are invited to attend.

Application materials may be viewed online at www.matsugov.us by clicking on “All Public Notices & Announcements.” For additional information, you may contact Peggy Horton, Current Planner, by phone at 907-861-7862. Provide written comments by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by mail to MSB Development Services Division, 350 E. Dahlia Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645.

The public may provide verbal testimony at the meeting or telephonically by calling 1-855-290-3803. In order to be eligible to file an appeal from a decision of the Planning Director, a person must be designated an interested party. See MSB 15.39.010 for the definition of an interested party. The procedures governing appeals to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals are contained in MSB 15.39.010-250, which is available on the Borough home page: www.matsugov.us, in the Borough Clerk’s office, and at various libraries within the borough.

Comments are due on or before November 8, 2024, and will be included in the Planning Director packet. Please be advised that comments received from the public after that date will not be included in the staff report, but will be provided to the Director at the meeting.