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Laura Dabe
Subject:FW: Tahoe Donner Marina Expansion
From: julietwbradley@gmail.com [mailto:julietwbradley@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Juliet Bradley
Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 1:03 PM
To: Jenna Endres
Subject: Tahoe Donner Marina Expansion
Dear Jenna,
I an a Tahoe Donner resident and I have some concerns about the proposed Marina renovation. I will be out of
town for the Planning Commission meeting on August 20th but wanted the Commission to know the areas of
my concerns:
· Trees. Although new plans call for saving a few of the condemned trees, more trees could be saved by
rerouting the paths and boarders by just a few feet. (See the plan summary and "tree map", which is partial and
incomplete.) In addition, the trees scheduled to remain are seriously threatened by large scale excavation
immediately adjacent to their roots.
· Commercial Events. The plans call for allowing large commercial events, both during the day and after
dark. (See the Engineer’s letters.) These include, at least, weddings and “meetings.” However, according to
Tahoe Donner’s lease agreements with the State, the approved uses of the Marina are for recreational activities
associated with the beach, for example, swimming, boating, and picnicking.
· Beach Access. The lower lawn is to be eliminated in favor of restaurant seating with only a three foot path
skirting the drive way for pedestrian access and small boat staging. As a single scull rower, I need the lawn area
for boat staging.
· Excavation. The plans call for retaining walls above the western beach area that have been categorically
ruled illegal by the Planning Commission Staff. There will also be extensive excavation for new pathways, for
lighting trenches, and for large scale lowering of the entire upper lawn area. This excavation has been criticized
as a disruptive (deserving of serious environmental review) and as unnecessary. The lighting is not necessary
because nighttime activities are inconsistent with approved Marina uses, and the planned ADA ramp to the
upper lawn may be lengthened so as to avoid any need to lower the upper lawn.
Sincerely,
Juliet Bradley