HomeMy Public PortalAboutPublic Comment #021 (Starrett)November 14, 2014
Denyelle Nishimiori
Planning Manager
Town of Truckee Planning Division
10183 Truckee Airport Road
Truckee CA 96161
Dear Denyelle,
Re: RDEIR of Canyon Springs
Reviewing the RDEIR, I did not see an investigation or analysis regarding entering/exiting the
Olympic Heights subdivision from /to Glenshire Drive. Olympic Heights is comprised mainly of
primary homeowners or renters, thus there are a reliable number of trips to and from the
subdivision.
Given the focus and significant impact of the proposed Canyon Springs development on the
Donner Pass Road /Glenshire Drive intersection, one can deduce that it will be all that more
dangerous attempting to turn in and out of Olympic Heights due to the increased traffic from
the Canyon Springs development.
The traffic and safety review of the intersections at Olympic Boulevard /Glenshire Drive and
Highland Avenue /Glenshire Drive appears to be an omission that needs to be addressed. I have
included previous submitted letters regarding the traffic and safety concerns at these
intersections.
Thank you.
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Mike Starrett, Olympic Heights resident
11.477 E. Ridge Road
P.O. Box 9047
Truckee CA 96162
775 - 742 -0409
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Denyelle Nishimori
Senior Planner
Truckee Community Development Department
10183 Truckee Airport Road
Truckee CA 96161
Re: DEIR Comments for the Proposed Canyon Springs Development
Dear_Denyelle,
The following are issues /concems regarding the DEIR for the Canyon Springs project:
1) The DEIR does not address the intersection traffic flow and most importantly the
safety aspect at the intersections of Olympic Boulevard/Glenshire Drive and Highland
Avenue /Glenshire Drive (in and out of Olympic Heights) as a result of the significant
increase in traffic from the proposed Canyon Springs development.
2) While traffic in and out of Olympic Heights may not increase, the additional traffic
generated from the proposed Canyon Springs project will significantly impact the
Olympic Heights residents/visitors coming to and from the subdivision. Don't wait for
a fatal accident to occur to determine that a "mitigation measure" should have been
implemented.
3) The costs of the traffic and safety studies regarding -these intersections, and any
corresponding mitigation expenses, should be bome upon the Canyon Springs
w developer, and not the taxpayer (or via the Town) and be completed prior to project
work commencing.
Thank you.
Mike Starrett, Olympic Heights resident
11477 E. Ridge Road
Truckee CA 96161
P.O. Box 9047
Truckee CA 96162
775 -742 -0409
May 20, 2011
Denyelle Nishimiori
Associate Planner
Truckee Community Development Department
10183 Truckee Airport Road
Truckee CA 96161
Dear Denyelle:
Re: EIR Scoping of Canyon Springs
Olympic Heights residents already experience difficulty driving into /out of our subdivision on
to Glenshire Drive. With the increased traffic from the proposed Canyon Springs development,
what precautions will be taken to enable us to safely enter /exit our subdivision with ease?
Thank you.
Mike Starrett
11'477 E. Ridge Road
P.O. Box 9047
Truckee CA 96162