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Date: November 16. 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:
Biological Resources: The RDEIR does not adequately address the significant amount of
wildlife in the area. We have lived here in Glenshire for ten years and have seen more deer
crossing the Glenshire road and around the neighborhood this year than ever before. We’ve had
many close encounters with deer while driving. We often see herds of deer migrating through
our property and headed East toward the proposed development. In addition, there are owls,
bats, eagles, hawks and many other species of birds that nest in the trees and snags on this
property. What about their rights? Other developments in town, such as Old Greenwood, have
proven that animals do not return to an area once developed. Further biological studies need to
be done since it seems the mule deer study is inadequate and doesn’t clearly address the number
of deer that are actually migrating through the area.
Traffic/Transportation: We are very concerned about bike safety in and around Glenshire,
including the Hirschdale hill. With the numbers of bikers, walkers and children playing in the
neighborhood, we are very concerned that the increased volume of traffic from Canyon Springs
will adversely affect the safety of our streets. With 1700+ additional trips per day, traffic safety is
a serious issue, and a thorough study needs to be done to mitigate these traffic concerns. The
current RDEIR traffic study does not adequately address the increased danger from having more
cars in our small neighborhood or in the event of an evacuation.
Thank you for allowing us to address our concerns regarding the RDEIR for Canyon Springs.
Please feel free to contact us with questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Steve and Diana Yale
(775) 846-0656
dianafyale@gmail.com