Public and Agency Notice - ADL 234921 - Development Within Existing Easement - Soldotna AK

The applicant, John Straume, seeks permission to construct a gravel access road within a state‑managed 50‑foot section‑line easement on the west side of Section 36, Township 5 N, Range 11 W, Seward Meridian in Soldotna, AK. The proposed improvement is a 670‑foot long, 25‑foot wide corridor (12‑foot road plus a 13‑foot ditch) covering approximately 0.38 acre. The road will connect the existing Tanglewood Avenue right‑of‑way to private parcels north of the easement. The Alaska Division of Mining, Land and Water is soliciting public comments on the potential impact to existing easement uses; comments are due by September 29, 2026. Construction is anticipated between April and July of the following year, pending approval. The applicant must also secure a separate right‑of‑way permit from the Kenai Peninsula Borough. • Location: Soldotna, Alaska – state‑managed section‑line easement. • Scope: Design and construction of a 12‑ft gravel road and adjacent 13‑ft ditch (≈670 ft total). • Timeline: Application posted 9/15/2026; public comment deadline 9/29/2026; construction slated Apr‑Jul. • Regulatory: Requires SLE Development Permit and KPB right‑of‑way permit; no additional permits identified. • Stakeholder input: Public comments required; contact Wynand Strydom for inquiries.