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2017-0031
PZC 04/03/17
January 4, 2017
Mr. Terry Schoenthal, Current Planning Manager Municipality of Anchorage – Planning Division PO Box 196650
Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650
Subject: Eklutna Site 4 Natural Resource Extraction and Snow Storage Site Conditional Use Permit Time Extension Request (Resolution 2007-022}
Dear Mr. Schoenthal:
DOWL, on behalf of Eklutna Inc. (El}, is requesting approval of a five-year time extension for an existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP} for natural resource extraction (Appendix A – Resolution 2007-022}. The property is legally described as T15N R2W, Portions of Sections 26, 34 and 35 (Eklutna Site 4), parcel tax ID 051-651-04.
Section B.8 of the Resolution states:
“This approval is valid until January 31, 2017. Prior to that expiration, the petitioner may apply for a time extension. The time extension would be granted after a non public hearing if the Commission finds the operation has not violated the conditions of approval nor has it created environmental problems either on-site or off-site”
The operation has not violated the conditions of approval and will continue to comply with these conditions during the five-year extension period. Furthermore, the operation has not created environmental problems on-site or off-site. In 2008, trucks were delivering fill material onsite for the construction of a berm, adjacent to the Alaska Rail Road corridor, for noise and visual attenuation for future site development. There were some initial noise complaints resulting from idling trucks that were queuing prior to the security gate being opened. Eklutna immediately resolved this issue with its operat ors. The secured and controlled access has been further enchanced with a second key card/fob electronic system and camera system that limits access to only those that are authorized as well as capturing a photo log of vehicles and loads.
A 5-year time extension was approved in 2012 (Appendix B – Resolution 2012-014). To date there have been no additional complaints (Appendix C- Annual Reports).
Due to low construction activity and demand in the area the site was fairly inactive from 2007 through 2012 except for site preparation. However, Eklutna Inc. owns many acres of residential lands near Site 4, including Powder Reserve and Powder Ridge Subdivisions. Since 2012, new phases of residential development have opened in both of these subdivisions and new construction
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has been ongoing. Additionally, Eklutna’s gravel operation next to the Native Village of Eklutna (Site 1} will be closing out over the next two years, making Site 4 an integral source for fill and gravel in the area and make the extension of the CUP necessary. We are requesting approval of our request for a five-year extension to a CUP for Natural Resource Extraction, as amended, and greatly appreciate your consideration. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please do not hesitate to call me at my office.
Michelle J. Ritter, AICP Land Use Planning Manager
Attachment(s}: As stated
NOTICE OF ZONING ACTION
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2007-022
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL CONDITIONAL USE FOR A NATURAL RESOURCE EXTRACTION PER A.M.C 21.50.020 AND 21.50.070, FOR Tl5N, R2W, PTN SEC 26, 34, 35; GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF CLUNE LAKE, ADJACENT TO RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.
(Cal;_e_: 007-040</span>; Tax ID No. 051-651-04)
WHEREAS, a petition has been received from Eklutna Incorporated represented by DOWL Engineers requesting approval of a natural resource extraction (NRE) per AMC 21.50.020 and 21.50.070, for TlSn, R2W, PTN Sec 26, 34, 35; generally located east of Clune Lake, adjacent to railroad right-of-way, and
WHEREAS, notices were published, posted and mailed and a public hearing was held on February 12, 2007.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Planning and Zoning Commission that:
L The entire property is approximately 500 acres in size, but this conditional use application is for the northernmost approximately 130 acres, which includes a previous NRE site of about 40 acres, as shown on exhibit map A.
4, Public testimony has indicated issues of noise and dust associated with the gravel pit and truck traffic.
Commission resolution for this case, shall be filed with the State District Recorder’s Office and proof of such shall be submitted to the
Planning Department.
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narrative and submitted plans on file at the Planning Department, except as modified by other conditions herein.
5, Prior to the issuance of any land use or excavation permit, the following shall be accomplished:
Department. The petitioner shall use dust abatement {application of
“Durasoil” or similar measures) as appropriate
ci A noise control permit application shall be submitted for review, to be approved by DHHS, with a copy to be provided to the Planning Department. Blasting is not allowed. All equipment used in these operations shall comply with Chapter 15.70 Noise Control of the Anchorage Municipal Code. Idling of trucks near residential areas, for example near Powder Ridge Subdivision along Eklutna Park Drive, is not allowed.
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Sundays, holidays, or outside of the above hours.
rniniroi?P. materials carried onto the adjacent properties.
9 . Beginning December 1, 2007, and every December 1 thereafter, the applicant shall submit an annual monitoring report to the Planning Department. The report shall contain the following inf ormation:
a A log of any complaints reported in the previous year and how the complaint was the resolved.
b. An update on the amount of material removed during the previous year, and an update, if necessary, of any change to the proposed completion date.
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10. At the end of the extraction process, a close-out inspection of the property with representatives of the Planning Department, AK-DEC, DHHS and PM&E shall be conducted to evaluate the restoration and landscaping plan. The restoration of the property shall be subject to a close out review or shall be restored via a method approved by DHHS,
DNR, DEC and PM&E. The restoration of the site shall have finished slopes not exceeding three to one (3:1).
1 L Prior to any subdivision, the applicant shall resolve with the Planning and Traffic Departments, the need for, and timing of trail easements.
Berms, whether for buffering, stream or wetland protection
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. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Municipal Planning and Zoning Commission
.on the i 2th day of March 2007.
ADOPTED Anchorage Municipal Planning and Zoning Commission this
q.£K.J _ day of 2007. If the secretary received a wri request and intent
to appeal, this written decision/resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission is final and any party may appeal it within fifteen (15) days to the Board of Adjustment pursuant to Anchorage Municipal Code 21.30.030 and Anchorage Municipal Code of Regulations 21.10.304. If the secretary did not receive a written request and intent to appeal within seven (7) calendar days of the date the decision was made on the record, March 12, 2007, then this written decision is final and not appealable to any other adiilinistrative body. Final administrative decisions with no further administrative remedy may be appealed to the Superior Court within thirty (30) days.
Tom Nelson
Secretary
Toni Jones
Chair
(Case 2007-040; Tax ID No. 051-651-04)
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EXHIBIT
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2012-014
A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A FINAL CONDITIONAL USE FOR A NATURAL RESOURCE EXTRACTION SITE, EKLUTNA SITE 4, T15N, R2W, PTN SEC 26, 34, and 35, S.M. ALASKA; GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF CLUNE LAKE, ADJACENT TO THE ALASKA RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.
(Case 2012-031; Tax I.D. No. 051-651-04)
WHEREAS, a petition has been received from the DOWL Engineers, representative, Jim Arnesen, Eklutna Inc., petitioner, for an amendment to a final conditional use for a natural resource extraction site, Eklutna Site 4, T15N, R2W, PTN Sec 26, 34, and 35, S.M. Alaska; generally located east of Clune Lake, adjacent to the Alaska Railroad right-of-way, in Eklutna Village, and
WHEREAS, a public meeting was held on March 5, 2012, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Planning and Zoning Commission that:
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the Municipal Planning and Zoning Commission the 5th day of March 2012.
ADOPTED by the Anchorage Municipal Planning and Zoning Commission this 7th day of May, 2012. This written decision/resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission is final and any party may appeal it within twenty (20) days to the Board of Adjustment pursuant to the Anchorage Municipal Code 21.30.030.
Jerry f. Weaver, Jr
Secretary
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(Case 2012-031; Tax I.D. No. 051-6 51-0 4 )
16515 Centerfield Drive, Suite 201 Eagle River, AK 99577
P: 907.696.2828
F: 907.696.2845
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Eklutna LLG
February 25, 2015
Mr. Tim Hamrick Municipality of Anchorage
Code Enforcement of Public Works
P.O. Box 196650 Anchorage, AK 99519-6650
Re: Combined Annual Monitoring Report for Resolutions 2007-022; 2008-967; 2013-002 (North Eagle River – Site 4)
Dear Mr. Hamrick,
Eklutna Services LLC is submitting the 2007-2014 Combined Annual report for the North Eagle Eklutna Site 4.
The total amount of export resource for the years 2007-2013 was zero, no exports. The total amount of export resource for the years 2014 was 16,861 cubic yards.
The site received a limited amount snow during 2013 and 2014.
Eklutna Services LLC had personnel on-site when the site was operational. They were responsible to track load counts of all incoming material, loading and weighing and logging complaints and maintaining a clean and safe worksite.
Eklutna, Inc. and Eklutna Services LLC did not receive any complaints for the period from 2007 through 2014. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please call me at (907) 696-2828 or email me at nfrancis@eklutnainc.com.
Thank you,
Nick Francis
Director of Contracting, Construction
& Government Affairs
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16515 Centerfield Dr, Ste 201 Eagle River, AK 99577 Phone: 907-696-2828
Fax: 907-696-2845
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January 4, 2017
Mr. Terry Schoenthal, Current Planning Manager Municipality of Anchorage
P.O. Box 196650
Anchorage, Alaska 99510-6650
Dear Mr. Schoenthal:
Eklutna, Inc. is the owner ofT15N R2W, Section 35, Tract 38 (Eklutna Site 4), parcel tax ID 051-641-05. We authorize DOWL to act on our behalf in requesting a five-year extension for a Conditional Use Pennit to allow gravel extraction on this parcel.
Sincerely, Eklutna, Inc.
SteYe Connelly , , r
Director of Lands & Regulatory Affairs
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