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ADL 422894 Application for Easement Development Matthew Hall

What is this notice about?

Matthew Hall has asked the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for permission to build a gravel road inside two existing public easements about one mile south of milepost 24 of Chena Hot Springs Road, east of Fairbanks. The road would be about 2,220 feet long and up to 16 feet wide to improve access to his private property, with a requested term of five years. The public can send written comments until 5:00 p.m. on October 19, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The Northern Regional Land Office received an application under Alaska Statute (AS) 38.05.850 to develop existing easements, and is gathering public input before making a decision.

What action is being taken?

The Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) is reviewing a request to build a gravel road within an existing 50-foot Section Line Easement (SLE) and an existing 50-foot public access and utility easement (ADL 402374). The road would be about 2,220 feet long and up to 16 feet wide, using about 1,350 cubic yards of gravel supplied by the applicant. Timber cut would be stacked (decked) and remain the property of the underlying landowner. The road must not interfere with public use of the easements, though the land office may allow temporary, written-approved access limits for safety. After review, DNR may issue an authorization with conditions, and the activity may be changed during review.

Who is involved: Applicant: Matthew Hall. Underlying property owners along the northerly boundary of the SE ¼ of Section 35 and the westerly boundary of the SW ¼ of Section 36, Township 1 North, Range 4 East, Fairbanks Meridian, and members of the public who use the easements.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Mon, Oct 19, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Written comments must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 19, 2026”

Ways to respond

  • Mail Division of Mining, Land and Water, 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
  • Email diana.lehman@alaska.gov
  • Fax 907-451-2751
  • Phone 907-451-2722 (questions)

What to include

Comments must be in writing and received by the deadline to ensure consideration. Refer to ADL 422894. People with disabilities who need aids, services or special changes to comment should contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services.

Contact

Diana Lehman
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Northern Regional Land Office
diana.lehman@alaska.gov
907-451-2722
3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

  • Oct 5, 2026: Public notice published
  • Oct 19, 2026: Deadline for written comments (5:00 p.m.)

Original notice text

PUBLIC NOTICE ADL 422894 Application for Easement Development Matthew Hall October 5, 2026 Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Northern Regional Land Office has received an application for the following: APPLICANT: Matthew Hall PROJECT NAME: ADL 422894 Development Within Existing Section Line Easement (SLE) and existing Public Access Easement, ADL 402374. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Approximately one mile south of milepost 24 of Chena Hot Springs Road, east of Fairbanks, Alaska. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Northerly boundary of the SE ¼ of Section 35 Township 1 North, Range 4 East, Fairbanks Meridian. Westerly boundary of the SW ¼ of Section 36, Township 1 North, Range 4 East, Fairbanks Meridian. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Within a public access and utility easement, serialized as ADL 402374, 50 feet wide, along the northerly boundary of the SE 1/4 of Section 35 Township 1 North, Range 4 East, Fairbanks Meridian, per State of Alaska Patent No. 9911. Within a SLE, 50 feet wide, along the westerly boundary of the SW ¼ of Section 36 Township 1 North, Range 4 East, Fairbanks Meridian, per State of Alaska Patent No. 16212. REQUESTED ACTIVITY: The applicant has requested to develop the existing easements, described above, with a gravel road to improve access to their private property. The total proposed development within the existing easements measures approximately 2,220 feet in length, more or less, and as much as 16’ in width. The development would include the use of approximately 1,350 cubic yards of gravel, provided by the applicant. All timber cut within the existing easements will be decked by the applicant and will remain the property of the underlying property owner. The construction, operation, use, and maintenance of the requested area shall not interfere with public use of the public access easements. However, if a specific activity poses a safety concern, the Northern Regional Land Office may allow the restriction of public access for a specific period of time. No restriction is allowed unless specifically authorized in writing by the Northern Regional Land Office. REQUESTED TERM: Five Years DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: October 19, 2026 The public is invited to comment on this activity. The purpose of this notice is to gather input before a decision is made on this activity. To ensure consideration, written comments must be received by the Division of Mining, Land and Water at 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 on or before 5:00 p.m. on the date noted above. Comments or questions about this activity should be directed to Diana Lehman, Telephone: 907-451-2722; Fax: 907-451-2751 or e-mail: diana.lehman@alaska.gov. After review and adjudication, we may issue an authorization with stipulations for the activity. The activity may be modified during the review and adjudication process. DNR-DMLW complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services or special modifications to comment should contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services. The DMLW reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice.

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.