Owners of junk cars may soon have a new place to dump their vehicles.

The planning commission on July 14 approved the second stage of a plan for a scrapyard that would open on four acres of state-owned land across from the Lutak Dock.

“It’s great for town,” planning commissioner Justin Mitman said. “What’s not to like?”

Haines Borough public facilities director Ed Coffland said the borough is still awaiting state approval to lease or…