08/18/2026
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Subject Matter:
Proposed Noncompetitive Sale to Public Charitable Applicant, ADL 234806 telephone creek ADL 234803
In response to the land sale/ land transfer the Division of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to convey to Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) Parcel NE1/4 SE1/4 and SE1/4 SW1/4 of section 7 Township 5 South, Range 14 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska approximately 80 acres.
Infrastructure:
a. Motorway is the road off the highway close to mm161, that connects highway to Alut Ave. Motorway is a steep unmaintained borough dirt road with bad drainage and no barrier, hindering emergency services to access Alut Ave year-round. Motorway would require a great sum of money to address that issue alone.
b. Alut Ave is also an unmaintained borough dirt road that still has about 2000ft of roadway that becomes impassable during the breakup/ thaw.
c. Power has not been run to North side of Alut Ave. To my understanding, all power lines must be run underground. Only bringing up the cost, that out-way alternative energy options for private land owners.
d. Building material: Dirt and gravel/compactable material can not be found on such said lots at any reasonable depths. All building materials would have to be transported in on a road that is already unmaintained.
Lots in question:
First lot on the map that was mailed out, the one that is close to Alut Ave and Jack St intersection. If using the borough map, it would be clearly be marked Jack St not Birdie Ave. This is 40 acres of wet tundra. Geo fabric and gravel would be necessary to access property. I would like to add, if such said property was to become private, why should the beautification/ firebreak remain as a set back to be respected? Let us quit wasting tax payer money on these beautification projects with hidden agendas? Firebreaks?
Second Lot THE CREEK PROPERTY:
The creek property has no road but only a goat trail to access the neighboring property. The creek property would require a lot of geo fabric and material to build access. The lot itself is a creek ravine with several small surface drainages. The property not only has the creek, it also has several springs that flow water year-round. Litigating drainage would be very challenging on top of any reasonable septic system that could be engineered. All permits for creek crossing with bridge or culvert gets forwarded to Army Core of Engineers for approval and recommendations.? You are not even allowed to get a bucket of water from the creek for your dog without a permit!
ADF&G has responded with multiple reasons why they oppose this sale. I 100% agree with everything they have submitted in their response. I would like to add to that.
a. The Fish!
This Creek is home to Dolly Varden, Chum Salmon and Silver Salmon. There is A underground network of waterways that connects these drainages. It’s really amazing how these fish can navigate from creek to creek. The land serves as the Headwaters of the Anchor River. A lifeline to the health of the river!
b. Habitat
This land is home to all of Alaska’s great wonderful wildlife. This land is essential for so many species. This area acts as a sanctuary for young life to flourish and grow. From Birds to plants to the Moose, Fish, Bears, Wolfs, Lynx, Porcupine, Sand hills, Sand pipers, Goshawks, Great horned owls, Falcons, Eagles and so many more I am leaving out.
I ______________________ a constituent of _____________, Alaska strongly oppose all DNR sales/land conveyances to AHFC currently on the table in Anchor Point area of Alaska. Including the 7 acres on Northfork Rd with Telephone creek on it.
I request a well-publicized town hall in front Anchor Point and Homer residents before any sale/transfer is approved.
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Personal Letter: in regards to DNR land sale/conveyance to AHFC Anchor Point, Ak area
I would like to add my personal feelings. I moved to Alaska 9 years ago. That was the first time I had set foot on this great land we call Alaska. I should know what great land is as my job before was in traveling. I have been to 49 states. Maybe it is the vast amount of land not manipulated by humans or the lack of government intrusions telling you how and what you must build. Or maybe just quietness but whatever the reason, I found what I was looking for. I landed in Anchorage; I knew that was not the place for me. I stayed up in Palmer at (Dez) RV park and attended some coast guard training. Once training was over, I started my journey south to the Kenai peninsula. It took me to about sterling when I said OKAY start looking for land available. The ocean was calling so I continued south. I had very strict requirements. I had my eyes on a piece of land at a lake by Bear cove in Kachemak bay. Reality hit and I realized that was not in my best interesting being so new to the area let alone the state and not owning a boat. So, myself and my 16-year-old son started hiking land for sale. Talked to several realtors. I came across a number on a tree listing land for sale. I called and a gentleman named Kenny W. answered. He had land all over he was willing to sell. I asked him several questions, one being how well he knew the area. Lucky for me. Kenny and his brother grew up in this area. I said then tell me where I do not want to live and why. He did. Gave me reasons from bugs to unmaintained roads. I asked him if he was keeping any land for himself that was not on the market. His response was (yes). About 10 acres of land close to where he built a house and next to his brother’s 40 acres of land. I asked him all my criteria questions. First question; does it have water? (yes) a creek that cuts threw the easement. Does it border mass amount of DNR land (yes) is there any wildlife and one being moose to eat(yes) does it have sunlight and support plant growth(yes). Is it quiet away from noise (yes). I asked Kenny where he was. (currently in Florida) I said the weather is warm in Florida. How about you allow me the opportunity to experience this land that you might not ever come back too. I have Cash. He agreed under his terms and timing with title company. I was only allowed to hike the property and start working a trail until transaction was final. I moved to Alaska not wanting to change the place but become one with it. I had seen photos. People would say a guy like you would never come back if you went to Alaska. THEY WERE RIGHT. I came to be a protector of the land. I truly love nature and absolutely care about 100 years from now. When I was searching property, I knew growth will come. But if you asked me if I ever thought the land that borders my property with the creek and university land next to it would ever be on the table as a building lot or turn private, I would have never guessed that would be the case. I also have a neighbor and her family grew up on my land. Their father was the original homesteader of that land. The family has expressed great interest in owning and acquiring original land. So, I did them a favor and marked a trail to get them to the foundation and what is left of the cabin she was raised in. come to find out surveying was not that great. Their original cabin was and still sits on that lot behind me. The one on the chopping block. The state has plenty of other land we could give (AHFC) how about land that makes more sense and less damaging on nature.
Why the creek properties?
I strongly oppose DNR land conveyance to AHFC.
Thank you sincerely: ___________
of Anchor Point Alaska.
