HomeMy Public PortalAboutCanyon Springs EIR Scoping - 33.pdfMARTIS PEA OCIATION K HOMEOWNERS ASS
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P. O. BOX 1431
UCKEE,CA 9616
(530) 587‐8647
May 20, 2011
Denyelle Nishimiori
ent Dept.
Associate Planner
Developm
ort Road
Truckee Community
0183 Truckee Airp1
Truckee, CA 96161
Re: Canyon Springs Development
The Martis Peak Homeowners Association “MPHOA” is a road association, and
therefore has concerns and questions related to our road, Martis Peak and the
roposed Canyon Springs development. The MPHOA Board requests that the Town
nclude focus on the following areas in the Environmental Impact Study.
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Traffic
On July 25, 2010, the MPHOA sent a letter to the Town expressing our concerns over
traffic related to the proposed Canyon Springs development. The only entrance to
our development, Martis Peak Road., would be shared as the only access to the new
development. That concern is still a major one for us. While there are currently
approximately 200 trips per day on Martis Peak Road off Glenshire Drive, depending
on the number of multi‐family dwellings and secondary dwellings on the proposed
185 lots, this number will increase dramatically. We request that the Town study
the impact of the increased traffic at that intersection as well as along the section of
Glenshire Drive between Hirschdale and Martis Peak Road. This is a section of road
that is already difficult in winter and has seen many issues related to drivers
travelling with excessive speed throughout the year. Traffic studies should also
include potential additional development in the area, specifically in the adjacent
eel (Raley’s) property. MPHOA requests an opportunity to review and comment
n all related raffic studies.
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Public Safety
We ask that the Town consider the impact of the increasing density and limited
access/exit options for residents in Glenshire, The Meadows, Martis Peak, Canyon
Springs and adjacent areas in the case of an emergency such as a wildfire. We ask
that careful study be given to the ability of residents to escape in the worst case
scenario, as well as the ability of emergency personal to gain access to the area.
When the last major wildfire hit the area, it forced the closure of I80. How would a
similar scenario impact access/exit with an additional 185+ households using
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artis Peak Road only? We also request that due examination be given to any
ncreased danger of wildfire during and after construction.
OnGoing Construction
The Canyon Springs plan has called for multiple phases (8) over a long period of
time (up to 20 years). We are concerned about the long‐term impact on our road
from the constant use by heavy equipment and contractor trucks. How will road
uality and our safety be addressed for those of us who will be neighbors to the q
development?
e appreciate your consideration of these noted concerns.
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The Martis Peak Homeowners Association Board of Directors
raig Wilson, Nicole Reitter, Michelle Jones, Al Hall, Neil Blumenfield C