Author: SOSGlenshire

SOSG & MAP do not support the Canyon Springs 185+ unit project as proposed.

Canyon Springs will bring unavoidable & detrimental environmental impacts to the Truckee region.

• Truckee General Plan, Land Use Chart 7 defines this type of development as SPRAWL!
• Sets a precedent for future sprawl and growth inducing impacts on adjacent Teel property in Unincorporated Nevada County!
• Canyon Springs proposes 8 phases, 20 years of construction traffic & 2,500+ vehicle trips per day!
• If approved the Loyalton-Truckee Deer herd and migration corridor will be negatively impacted forever! This is an unavoidable impact under CEQA that cannot be mitigated to a less than significant finding.
• The environmental analysis relies on outdated and inaccurate studies for traffic, biology and water quality data review!
• The environmental analysis had NO discussion of impacts to Glenshire Lake!

HELP SOSG & MAP stop Sprawl! The environment, people and wildlife deserve better!

We need your help! Click here to Pledge your Support!

Canyon Springs proposed development FINAL HEARING expected this October!  A must attend meeting to have your voice heard and show support in our efforts!

 

The Canyon Springs Final EIR release is still expected in August or September 2015.  We need your support NOW:

• Plan to attend the Final Hearing/Planning Commission Hearing (to be announced)
• Make a monetary Pledge.  If the project is approved, we have only 10 days to file an appeal with Truckee Town Council.  Then if approved by Town Council, we have only 30 days to file suit with Superior Court.  We will need funds immediately after the first hearing to hire legal and expert consul.

Please click here to Pledge – These pledges will be collected only if needed for litigation or support of open space preservation regarding the proposed Canyon Springs project.

Thank You! Together we can work toward the correct outcome!

 

Canyon Springs Final Hearing expected this summer! Last opportunity for concerned citizens to comment on this 185+ unit housing development.  Click on  Cyn Springs = SPRAWL ad for more info: Continue reading “Canyon Springs Final Hearing” →

The Final EIR will be released soon! We have only ONE CHANCE to comment publicly before the Planning Commission votes!  Please join our CALL TO ACTION – click on below links.

Canyon Springs Updates/Call to Action

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Pledge Your Support HERE for Canyon Springs Open Space Protection Efforts

 

FINAL HEARING COMING SOON The Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) comment period closed November 20, 2014.  The original Draft EIR comment period closed March 6, 2013.  There were many amazing comment letters submitted by community members and agencies! The Final EIR is now being prepared with the release of the Final Environmental Impact Report expected any time now.  Within a few days of the FEIR release,  the Final Hearing will be held at the Town of Truckee Planning Commission.  THE FINAL HEARING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT TIME FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT! Please attend the 3/7/15 Update/Action Meeting, 10 am, Glenshire Clubhouse.

 

There were many great comment letters received on the Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report in November 2014 – a total of 69!   A HUGE THANKS TO EVERYONE that submitted a comment letter, wrote letters to the newspapers and contributed to our legal/expert costs for this RDEIR.  Our hired experts noted many significant errors and omissions in this RDEIR.

Next Steps: A Final EIR will incorporate response to public comments on the DEIR and RDEIR.  The Planning Commission Hearing to vote on the approval of the project will occur within days of the FEIR release, expected January 2015.   According to Town staff, the Town normally gives 10 days from FEIR Release to the FEIR Hearing; however; Town staff stated the Town would like to give 20-30 days for Canyon Springs project.  SOSG will again be hiring experts, quickly, to review and assist in response to the FEIR.  Public attendance at this hearing is vital – Please stay tuned!  Happy Holidays!

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT NEEDED in the most controversial development in Truckee -CANYON SPRINGS – RDEIR comment period is extended to 11/20/2014.  This revised Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) earmarks an important step in the environmental due process for the proposed Canyon Springs project, a 185+ parcel development on approximately 284 acres in eastern Truckee.

What is being re-circulated?  *Transportation/Traffic * Biological Resources * Project Alternatives

This is the final opportunity the public will have to respond to the environmental analysis of the development.  A Final EIR will incorporate public response and is expected to be released early winter 2014/2015.  The Planning Commission Hearing to vote on the approval of the project could occur before the end of this year! SOSG is now hiring experts and legal consul to judiciously and assertively review and comment on the Revised DEIR and forthcoming Final EIR.  We need to raise substantial additional funds NOW

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP MITIGATE THE CANYON SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT:

• Review the Revised Draft DEIR and submit comment to the Town by November 20, 2014, 5 pm (Further details below)
• Donate to help cover experts, legal consul and other necessary costs in our efforts toward responsible growth and open space preservation
• Write a letter to the local newspapers, letting the public know how you feel and expanding awareness about this project
• Attend the Final EIR Hearing at the Town of Truckee (filling Town Hall is Important).  The SOSG website will keep you updated on the timeline

To review the Canyon Springs Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report (RDEIR) Chapters go to the Town of Truckee’s website. Hard copies are available at the Town offices and Glenshire Clubhouse.  Public comments regarding the adequacy of the revised chapters should be submitted to the Town of Truckee Planning Division to Denyelle Nishimori, email:  dnishimori@townoftruckee.com

Continue reading “Canyon Springs update Oct 31, 2014” →

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT NEEDED ON CANYON SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT PLAN.  Thank you to the many community members that attended the joint MAP/SOSG Canyon Springs update/letter writing meeting Oct 16th.  To review the Canyon Springs Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report (RDEIR) Chapters go to the Town of Truckee’s website. Public comments regarding the adequacy of the revised chapters should be submitted to the Town of Truckee Planning Division to Denyelle Nishimori, email:  dnishimori@townoftruckee.com

With the help of MAP, the public comment period got extended to Thursday, November 20th at 5pm. SOSG  & MAP urges concerned community members to review the revised chapters and submit written comments. For more information or questions regarding please contact SOS Glenshire at sosgevents@sbcglobal.net.   BELOW  ARE TOOLS  PREPARED BY MOUNTAIN AREA PRESERVATION FOUNDATION FOR COMMENT LETTER WRITING ON THE CANYON SPRINGS PROJECT (deadline 11/20/2014). 

Continue reading “Cyn Springs Update Oct 21, 2014” →

The Town of Truckee has announced the Canyon Springs recirculation scheduled for 9/29/2014 for Transportation/Traffic, Biological Resources, Project Alternatives. SOSG will hold a community meeting soon – stay tuned!