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ADL 234834 – PoleStar, LLC dba Barrowcliff Family Farms –Land Lease Application – Preliminary Decision – Anchor Point, AK

Department of Natural Resources · Notice #225754

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has made a preliminary decision to lease state land near Anchor Point to PoleStar, LLC, doing business as Barrowcliff Family Farms, for 15 years. The farm would use the land, which is next to its private property, to grow produce and expand its small organic family farm. The public can send written comments until 11:59 PM on December 4, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

PoleStar, LLC dba Barrowcliff Family Farms applied to lease state land (case number ADL 234834). State law (AS 38.05.945) requires public notice of the proposed lease, and the Southcentral Regional Land Office made a Preliminary Decision under AS 38.05.070(b).

What action is being taken?

The Southcentral Regional Land Office (SCRO) proposes to offer a 15-year lease of state land for agricultural use, including growing and cultivating produce. The land is directly next to the applicant's private property, about 4.5 miles southeast of Anchor Point, in Section 24, Township 5 South, Range 15 West, Seward Meridian (U.S. Geological Survey map Seldovia C-5). The farm would use it to expand its existing small-scale organic family farm.

Who is involved: PoleStar, LLC dba Barrowcliff Family Farms (applicant); Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water, Southcentral Regional Land Office

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Dec 4, 2026 26 days from today.

“On or before 11:59 PM on December 4, 2026”

Ways to respond

  • Mail Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water, Southcentral Regional Land Office, 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK 99501-3577
  • Email lyncoln.standley@alaska.gov

What to include

Comments must be in writing and received by the deadline. Refer to ADL 234834. The Preliminary Decision can be read at https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/default.aspx. To be eligible to appeal DNR's Final Decision under AS 38.05.035(i) (m), you must submit written comments during this comment period. Questions about how to comment can go to Lyncoln Standley at (907) 269 8619, by email, or by fax to (907) 269 8913. People with audio impairments can call Relay Alaska at 711 or (800) 770 8973 at no cost.

Contact

Lyncoln Standley
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water, Southcentral Regional Land Office
lyncoln.standley@alaska.gov
(907) 269 8619
550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK 99501-3577

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

  • Nov 5, 2026: Public notice published
  • Dec 4, 2026: Written comments due by 11:59 PM

Original notice text
State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Mining, Land & Water Southcentral Regional Land Office 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900C Anchorage, AK 99501-3577 Public Notice: Proposed Lease ADL 234834 Pursuant to AS 38.05.945 (USGS Quad Map Seldovia C-5) Pursuant to AS 38.05.070(b) the Southcentral Regional Land Office (SCRO) has made a Preliminary Decision to offer a 15-year lease to the PoleStar, LLC dba Barrowcliff Family Farms for agricultural purposes including the propagation and cultivation of produce, located near Anchor Point, Alaska. The lease requests the use of state land located directly adjacent to the applicant’s private property, approximately 4.5 miles southeast of Anchor Point. The project would seek to expand the existing small-scale, organic family farm. The site is located within Section 24 of Township 5 South, Range 15 West, Seward Meridian. The public is invited to review and comment on this Preliminary Decision. A copy of the Preliminary Decision can be found at https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/default.aspx. Questions concerning how to comment should be directed to LYNCOLN STANDLEY at (907) 269 8619 or by e-mail at lyncoln.standley@alaska.gov, or by fax to (907) 269 8913. Individuals with audio impairments who wish to respond to this Preliminary Decision by telephone may call Relay Alaska at 711 or (800) 770 8973 for assistance at no cost. All comments must be received in writing at the above listed mailing address or e-mail on or before 11:59 PM on December 4, 2026. To be eligible to appeal DNR’s Final Decision, under AS 38.05.035(i) (m), a person must have submitted written comments during this comment period. The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, complies with Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with audio impairments that have questions concerning this Preliminary Decision may call Relay Alaska at 711 or (800) 770 8973 for assistance at no cost. DNR reserves the right to waive technical defects in this publication.

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