HomeMy Public PortalAboutPublic Comment #023 (Foster)November 17, 2014
To: Denyelle Nishimori, Senior Planner
10183 Truckee Airport Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
dnishimori@townoftruckee.com
Re: Comments for Canyon Springs Revised DEIR
Dear Denyelle,
The following are comments and concerns regarding the adequacy of the RDEIR for the proposed Canyon
Springs housing development:
Traffic/Transportation: I have grave concerns that the traffic study submitted for the RDEIR continues to
utilize data from the summer of 2011, a time when our economy was in more of a downturn, translating into
less visitors to the area and less construction vehicles on the road. Moreover, a traffic study with concerns for
safety and a true picture of how a major development would impact Glenshire should be undertaken when
school is in session and during snowload.
Open Space Conservation: Our Truckee General Plan states:
The Conservation and Open Space Element of the General Plan is dedicated
to preserving and improving the quantity, quality, and character of open
space in Truckee, and to conserving and enhancing the town’s important
natural resources. It identifies Truckee’s important open space lands and resources
and ensures that future development will respect the natural and scenic
qualities of those places, helping to shape the desired physical form of the
community by safeguarding open space for future generations. The Element
also seeks to strengthen the role of the Town and its citizens as environmental
stewards, striving to minimize individual and collective impacts on
local and global resources and to improve the overall health of the planet.
The General Plan Vision Statement recognizes that Truckee is a place that is
defined by its natural setting and open spaces. Dramatic mountain peaks and
ridges surround the town, and its neighborhoods are knit together through
the landscape of the Truckee River valley, meadows and forestlands. This
natural context provides the setting for many of the elements that define
Truckee’s sense of place and that are central to its quality of life: abundant
outdoor recreational opportunities, a rich diversity of habitats for plants and
animals, and uninterrupted vistas and scenic views from almost every part of
the town.Since open space and natural resources issues generally transcend the boundaries
defined by the Town limits, it should be emphasized that, perhaps more
than some other elements of the General Plan, the Conservation and Open
Space Element provides guidance for a range issues that affect both the Town
and the wider Planning Area.
Such a sprawling development as the proposed Canyon Springs will adversely affect the continuity of open
space in and around Glenshire, negatively impacting wildlife and human enjoyment of our natural resources.
Thank you for allowing me to address my concerns regarding the RDEIR for Canyon Springs. Please feel free
to contact me with questions regarding my comments and concerns addressing the adequacy of the RDEIR.
Sincerely,
Karen A. Foster
10380 Beckett Place
Truckee, CA 96161
revkfoster@aol.com
650-465-7843