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Attention: Danyelle Nishimori
RE: Joerger Ranch Specific Plan (PC-3)
My husband & I have owned a home on Reynold Way, on the Ponderosa Golf Course since 2008. We
love the location because of the peace and quiet, away from the busy downtown area where we once
lived. What is now a quiet, peaceful neighborhood could potentially be surrounded by a huge
commercial development and all the negative things that come along with that.
I am VERY concerned about the proposed commercial development of the Joerger Ranch west of Hwy
267 (Parcels 1 & 2) and the widening of Martis Drive, which is presently a one lane dirt road adjacent to
the golf course. Turning these parcels into commercial properties is bound to have a major impact on
the peace and quiet of our neighborhood, including commercial lighting, additional traffic and pollution
from commercial vehicles. The Paving & widening of Martis Drive is bound to increase traffic through
our neighborhood as people decide to come and go on Reynold Way.
The idea of building 42 units of multi-family residential housing along Martis road (Parcel 3) doesn’t
make sense. There is presently a condominium complex across the golf course from us, which still has
many vacancy’s years after being built. The addition of these units would have a major environmental
impact on traffic and pollution and increase the population of our neighborhood. In addition, what
would be the impact of the wildlife in our area?
I would also like to remind you of the proximity of the airport. In December of 2009 a small plane
crashed between Hwy 267 and Martis Road. One reason no one was killed in this crash was the existing
open space and a recent snow storm which had dropped a foot or more of fresh snow and cushioned
their landing. If the proposed commercial zoning for parcels 1 & 2 existed at that time, the crash would
have been fatal and could have caused serious damage to the property and lives of the proposed
businesses & their employees.
Another issue is the impact of construction on the air quality and the environment, not to mention the
impact on the neighborhood. The construction of new buildings could potentially go on for years. Not all
lots would be sold at the same time or construction projects start and finish in the same amount of time.
This would mean years of large trucks, dust, noise and pollution. Some people know what it’s like to live
in a neighborhood when one single family home is under construction, the inconvenience, constant
noise, dust and traffic. Imagine the development of Joerger Ranch.
I would like to see a final environmental impact report. The initial study shows many environmental
factors could be affected including; air quality, greenhouse gases, soils, water quality, noise, traffic,
hazardous materials and biological resources.
I am seriously opposed to this plan to develop the west side of Hwy 267. This mountain town that I love
so much has already been compromised by over development. I hope you will think seriously about the
impact this project will have on the lives of the people who live here.
Thank you,
Ann Baldwin
10381 Reynold Way
Truckee, CA