Notice of Public Hearing EV 3-427

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public hearing by phone on a request from Patrick Ballard and Michelle Cheney to remove the shared property line between Lots 12-B and 12-C in the Port St. Nicholas Subdivision (Plat No. 96-34, Ketchikan Recording District). This would combine the lots in a new plat called the Ballard Replat. The public can comment in writing by email or mail before the deadline, or speak during the hearing.

Why was this notice issued?

Patrick Ballard and Michelle Cheney submitted a petition to eliminate the common boundary between Lots 12-B and 12-C, Port St. Nicholas Subdivision, Plat No. 96-34, Ketchikan Recording District. DNR holds the hearing under the authority of Alaska Statutes AS 29.40.130 and AS 40.15.305.

What action is being taken?

DNR's Division of Mining, Land and Water, Survey Section, will hold a public hearing by teleconference on the petition to replat Lots 12-B and 12-C to allow the proposed Ballard Replat. The land is in Section 13, Township 74 South, Range 81 East, Copper River Meridian, Alaska.

Who is involved: Patrick Ballard and Michelle Cheney (petitioners)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Tue, Oct 27, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Written comments must be received by 5:00 pm, October 27, 2026, to ensure consideration. Verbal comments may be given at the October 29, 2026 hearing.”

Ways to respond

Email louanne.lamas@alaska.gov
Mail Louanne Lamas, DML&W, 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 650, Anchorage, AK 99501
Testify at hearing Teleconference at 11:00 am on October 29, 2026: call 1-800-315-6338; at the prompts enter access code 98627 and #.

What to include

Address correspondence to Louanne Lamas, DML&W. To be eligible to appeal under AS 38.05.035(i)(j), you must meaningfully participate by submitting written comments or speaking at the hearing. Individuals with disabilities who need special accommodations should call TDD (907) 269-8411 by 5:00 pm, October 27, 2026.

Contact

Louanne Lamas
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Survey Section
louanne.lamas@alaska.gov
(907) 269-8610
550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 650, Anchorage, AK 99501

Will there be public meetings?

Public hearing: Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 11:00 am
Teleconference
Call 1-800-315-6338; at the prompts enter access code 98627 and #.

Key dates

Oct 27, 2026: Deadline (5:00 pm) for written comments to be received, and for requesting disability accommodations via TDD (907) 269-8411.
Oct 29, 2026: Public hearing by teleconference at 11:00 am.

Original notice text

Division of Mining, Land and Water Survey Section NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING EV 3-427 Notice is hereby given that the Department of Natural Resources, under the authority of AS 29.40.130 & AS 40.15.305, shall hold a public hearing. The hearing concerns a petition submitted by Patrick Ballard and Michelle Cheney, to eliminate the common boundary between Lots 12-B & 12-C, Port St. Nicholas Subdivision, Plat No. 96-34, Ketchikan Recording District. This petition will replat said lots to facilitate the proposed Ballard Replat. This replat is located within Section 13, Township 74 South, Range 81 East, Copper River Meridian, Alaska. The public hearing will be held via teleconference at 11:00 am on October 29, 2026. Persons wishing to attend the public hearing must call 1-800-315-6338; at the prompts enter access code 98627 and #. Persons wanting to provide comment on the proposed action may submit their comments in writing by e-mail, or verbally via the scheduled public hearing. In order to be eligible to appeal under AS 38.05.035(i)(j), meaningful participation by one of these methods is required. Correspondence must be addressed to Louanne Lamas, DML&W, 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 650, Anchorage, AK 99501, or to the email address below, and received by 5:00 pm, October 27, 2026, to ensure consideration. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Louanne Lamas at (907) 269-8610, or e-mail: louanne.lamas@alaska.gov. The Division of Mining, Land and Water reserves the right to waive technical defects in this publication. Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations should call TDD (907) 269-8411 by 5:00 pm, October 27, 2026.

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