PRELIMINARY APPLICATION FOR GLENSHIRE SUBDIVISION 

SOSG recently received notification of a preliminary application for 80 single-family residences plus up to 42 ADUs at the eastern end of Glenshire. This new subdivision would occupy a 61 acre parcel owned for many decades by the Robison family (see map below) and bordering the Canyon Springs open space.

This development is of serious concern to us at SOSG. This parcel is a known migration corridor for the threatened Loyalton mule deer herd; is located in a high-severity fire zone; would have significant impacts on traffic and emergency evacuations; and provides community access to Canyon Springs. Additionally, the development as proposed raises serious concerns about the area’s hydrology, particularly on potential impact to properties neighboring the site, and the impact to our local elementary school resources.

Eastern Truckee has been dealing with these same development issues for over 40 years, having fought multiple development applications in this area until the owners were ultimately convinced to sell what is now the Canyon Springs open space to be conserved for wildlife and recreation forever. While we are disappointed we have to continue this fight, we are more than ready for it. 

Thanks to the many neighbors who reviewed the application HERE and submitted over 200 comments to Yumie Dahn at the Town of Truckee (ydahn@townoftruckee.gov). All written comments were shared with the applicant and planning department. These letters helped inform the Town as to which items need to be addressed and what changes to the application will be required. The planning department has now shared their concerns with the application, including over 50 items that do not conform to Town requirements, as well as noting several additional studies that will be required. Thanks you the applicant can now see how difficult the approval process will be. 

 

 

What SOS Glenshire is Doing

We here at SOSG have been monitoring this property for several years and have been preparing to take action should the moment arise. In the coming weeks we will be continuing to work to inform area residents of this development and will be partnering with other non-profits to convince the developer and the Town this is the wrong project in the wrong place.  We also believe this should be the last time we need to fight to protect this particularly valuable parcel and have started a pledge drive to raise money for to place this parcel into permanent conservation. While we do not intend to collect a single penny until we have an agreement for its purchase, Click HERE to make your pledge today and give us the confidence to pursue a purchase and send a powerful message to the current owner and potential developer: this community cares about its open space.

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