Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Meeting Date: July 20, 2026 Meeting Time: 6:00 PM Meeting Location Assembly Chambers – Dorothy Swanda Jones Building 350 E. Dahlia Avenue Palmer, Alaska 99645 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Planning Commission Members Chairperson: Richard Allen Vice-Chair: Doug Glenn Commissioners: Brendan Carpenter Vacant Linn McCabe Ivan Fonov Curt Scoggin ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Ways to Participate in the Meeting 1. Participate In Person Members of the public may attend the meeting in person. You will have three (3) minutes to provide oral comments unless otherwise directed by the Chair. 2. Submit Written Comments Send written comments to the Planning Commission Clerk: Email: msb.planning.commission@matsugov.us Deadline: Written comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the Friday before the meeting. 3. Provide Testimony by Telephone 1) Dial 1-855-290-3803. 2) You will hear "joining conference" when connected. 3) You will be automatically muted and able to listen to the meeting. 4) When the Chair opens public testimony, if you would like to speak, press *3. 5) You will hear "Your hand has been raised." 6) When it is your turn to speak, you will hear "Your line has been unmuted." 7) State your name for the record, spell your last name, and provide your testimony. 4. Observe the Meeting Online You may watch the meeting live using one of the following platforms: Matanuska-Susitna Borough Facebook page Matanuska-Susitna Borough YouTube channel ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Meeting Agenda 1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Determination of Quorum 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Consent Agenda A. Meeting Minutes – June 15, 2026 B. Introduction for Public Hearing: Quasi-Judicial Matters C. Introduction for Public Hearing: Legislative Matters Resolution 26-11 A Resolution Of The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Commission Expressing Support For The Proposed Annexation Of The Chugiak, Eagle River, Peters Creek, Eklutna, And Associated Areas Into The Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Staff: Alex Strawn, Planning and Land Use Director Public Hearing Date: August 3, 2026 Resolution 26-13 A Resolution Of The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Commission Supporting The Engstrom Road To Trunk Road Corridor Project And Recommending North Route 1 As The Preferred Alignment Identified In The October 2025 Draft Route Selection Report. Staff: Alex Strawn, Planning and Land Use Director Public Hearing Date: August 3, 2026 Resolution 26-14 A Resolution Of The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Commission Recommending Approval Of The Areawide Power To Acquire Public Rights-Of-Way And Design And Construct Roads, Streets, Sidewalks, And Related Drainage Facilities, And To Submit The Question To The Qualified Areawide Voters At The November 3, 2026 Regular Election. Staff: Alex Strawn, Planning and Land Use Director Public Hearing Date: August 3, 2026 5. Committee Reports 6. Agency/Staff Reports 7. Land Use Classifications A. Resolution 26-15 A Resolution Of The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Commission Recommending Approval Of An Ordinance Classifying A Portion Of 27N05W18A001 As Reserved Use Land For The Purpose Of A Shooting Range (MSB008307). Staff: Peter Burton, Land Management Specialist B. Resolution 26-16 A Resolution Of The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Commission Recommending Approval Of An Ordinance Classifying A Portion Of 20N04W08001 As Reserved Use Land For The Purpose Of A Shooting Range (MSB008308). Staff: Peter Burton, Land Management Specialist 8. Audience Participation 9. Public Hearing: Quasi-Judicial Matters A. Resolution 26-10 A Conditional Use Permit In Accordance With MSB 17.70 - Regulation Of Alcoholic Beverage Uses To Expand Operations For A Pre-Existing Alcoholic Beverage Dispensary (Bar), Located At 10204 S. Knik Goose Bay Road (Tax ID# 7186000L001), Within Township 16 North, Range 03 West, Section 24, Seward Meridian. Applicant: Knik Landing Property Owner: Broken Boat LLC Staff: Wade Long, Development Services Manager 10. Public Hearing: Legislative Matters 11. Correspondence and Information 12. Unfinished Business 13. New Business 14. Commission Business A. Upcoming Planning Commission Agenda Items 15. Director and Commissioner Comments 16. Adjournment __________________________________________________________________________________________ Accessibility and Accommodation Information Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Borough ADA Coordinator: Phone: 907-861-8432 Request Deadline: At least one week before the meeting. Pub: July 8, 2026