HomeMy Public PortalAboutPublic Comment #068 (Ryan)November 17, 2014
Denyelle Nishimiori, Planning Manager
Town of Truckee Planning Division
10183 Truckee Airport Road
Truckee, CA 96161
Dear Denyelle,
RE: RDEIR, Canyon Springs
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Canyon Springs RDEIR.
Unfortunately, it does not address my concerns expressed in my February 5, 2013 email regarding the
2012 DEIR. It appears throughout the document that the impacts cited are either dismissed or
minimized or contradicted.
While I appreciate the TFPD review for adequate emergency access /evacuation, and the site design for
the maintenance of defensible space within the proposed Canyon Springs development, this in NO way
addresses the issue of thousands of vehicles trying to evacuate from Martis Peak Road, Canyon Sprlh.
development and Glenshire combined, due to a catastrophic event (e.g. wildfire etc.) through one or
two arteries. It also does not address the huge impact these thousands of cars will have on Glenshire
Drive, especially going down to Hirschdale Road, which is very treacherous in the winter. This must be
addressed in an updated DEIR.
Secondly, how is it possible that the development will NOT significantly impact the wildlife? While iit
true the deer population has declined over the years, the development will only exacerbate the decline.
I find it impossible to fathom anything but a significant negative impact this proposed development will
have with the excavating, noise, heavy equipment, construction traffic and post development activity.
The design features proposed are too late in the process to proactively mitigate the negative impacts.
In addition, the RDEIR makes it sound as though there are a couple of deer that use the corridor (given
the two collared deer). I drive Martis Peak Road daily and frequently see clusters of 8 -10 deer,
z ,3metimes even more, aiong the east side of the Canyon Springs property between the gate entrance
and nearly to the dumpsters. Clearly further research and analysis need to be conducted and reflected
in an updated DEIR.
The proposed high density development does nothing to enhance the character of Truckee and reflects
residential sprawl on the outskirts of town. It will adversely impact the quality of life (our schools are
already overcrowded) and safety of those who live here, including the wildlife. It is in direct conflict with
the guiding principles and goals of the Town's General Isiah.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this very important matter.
Sincerely,
Marianne Ryat4
Resident of Juniper Creek Ranches,
Valley View Road