PLANNING PROCESSES AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Happy 2023! As we start the New Year off with some record and near-record storms, we are also looking forward to a busy year ahead. In addition to working on numerous County projects, programs and services, there will be a variety of public meetings and workshops on previous private development proposals that are returning for deliberations, and newer proposals just starting the public process. Depending upon the significance of the project the process may involve multiple public meetings before the municipal advisory councils (MAC’s or RAC’s), the Placer County Planning Commission, and the Board of Supervisors. If the project is located in the Tahoe Basin it can also include public meetings with TRPA’s Advisory Planning Commission, TRPA committees, and the TRPA Governing Board. This process can be confusing to the public given the number of opportunities for public involvement as the projects come forward. If you have questions on the specific process for a project or proposal, our office can help guide you to the correct staff member.
Relative to the Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan project, many have written our office thinking that imminent decisions were being made. I wanted to clarify that the current timeline is for public comments on the Partially Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report (PRDEIR), which are being accepted until January 30 at 5pm. A meeting was also held at the Planning Commission on January 19 to receive verbal comments on the PRDEIR. The meeting had roughly 100 online participants and roughly 20 verbal comments were provided. After January 30, staff will evaluate the amount of time required to produce the Partially Revised Final EIR (PRFEIR), which will include responses to all comments received on the PRDEIR and any supplemental analyses or revisions to the PRDEIR. Staff anticipates the PRFEIR will be circulated in early summer 2023 and further hearings to decide the project will follow after, final dates TBD. For the most current and up to date information, please check the project webpage here.
Other meetings on other projects will be coming forward throughout the year and we will continue to urge your participation in the public process specific to each.
Please feel free to reach out to our office with questions.
In service,
Supervisor Cindy Gustafson
Board of Supervisors Meeting in North Lake Tahoe
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 AT 9AM | North Tahoe Event Center
The Board of Supervisors meeting on January 24 includes a number of items that are specific to or impact Eastern Placer County, including:
- Dissolution of Zone of Benefit No. 187 in County Service Area 28
- (Northstar at Tahoe – Retreat Subdivision)
- North Lake Tahoe Resort Association Community Vitality and Economic Sustainability Program
- Capital Projects Advisory Committee FY 2022-23 Capital Project Recommendations
- Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee
- Minor Amendment to Article 9.42: Short Term Vacation Rentals Ordinance
- Revised Tourist Accommodation Unit Transfer Agreement for the Tahoe City Lodge Project
- Truckee Fire Protection District Capital Improvement Plan and Fire Mitigation Fee Expenditure Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-23
[VIEW FULL AGENDA] | [ACCESS ZOOM MEETING HERE]
Housing Program/Project Updates
Workforce Housing Preservation Program:
- 3 grants made/homes purchased and restricted for local workers
- 33 local workers have qualified for the program and are actively looking for homes
Lease to Locals Program:
- 256 total leads
- Properties awarded grants = 16
- # of people housed = 38
- # of bedrooms = 32
- Avg property rent = $2,466/month
- Total incentive cost = $171,500
Housing Project Updates:
- Hopkins Village
- 40-unit for-sale development for local workers earning 180% Area Median Income
- Units still available for purchase
- Meadow View Place
- 56-unit affordable housing rentals, fully leased
- Opened December 2021
Housing Regulatory Updates:
- Zoning Amendments
- Single Room Occupancy amendment
- December 2020
- Countywide Zoning Ordinance housing amendments (allows tiny houses)
- BOS adoption June 2022
- Tahoe Basin Area Plan Updates targeted at economic sustainability of town centers, streamlining achievable housing
- Anticipating adoption Spring 2023
- Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
- Tahoe Living Working Group coordination
- Increasing flexibility in height, density, coverage, mitigation fees, streamlining
Dollar Creek Crossing Updates:
The proposed Dollar Creek Crossing housing project would support the construction of much-needed housing for the local workforce. The project is proposed on the 11.4-acre Nahas property, which was purchased by the County in October 2019 with financial support from the Truckee Tahoe Airport District. This County-owned property is located near schools, transit routes, trails, and other services making it an ideal location for members of the local workforce and their families. If you would like to stay updated as this project evolves, important project updates will be posted on this website. If you would like to receive email updates, please join here.
Eastern Placer News + Resources
APPLY NOW FOR PAIR OF OPEN CAPITAL PROJECTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE SEATS
Applications are open for two seats on the Capital Projects Advisory Committee including an at-large seat selected by Placer County officials and a seat representing the lodging community selected by the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association. Both seats are open to the public, and residents with experience in housing, healthcare, arts and culture, and lodging are encouraged to apply. Applications are due January 25, 2023. LEARN MORE
PLACER COUNTY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM DISTRICT 5 FOR OPEN PLANNING COMMISSION SEAT
Placer County District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson is seeking applications from experienced, engaged residents within Supervisorial District 5 to fill an open Placer County Planning Commission seat. Acting as the principal advisory body to the Placer County Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission holds public hearings and makes recommendations on proposed general plans, studies and zoning text amendments, reviews and makes decisions on major land development proposals and encourages citizen leadership and participation in the planning process. LEARN MORE
COME DRIVE FOR PLACER COUNTY TART
There is no experience required. We can train you from the ground up and pay you during training as well as offer excellent benefits:
• Health, Vision and Dental for full-time employees
• Additional $1K/mo Tahoe Branch Assignment
• Premium pay for eligible full-time employees
• CalPERS retirement plans
• Retiree health insurance once vested
• Tuition Reimbursement
It’s time to think about a career you can retire from.
APPLY HERE + WATCH VIDEO
$2,500 MICRO BUSINESS GRANTS AVAILABLE!
The MicroBiz Grant program is now open on a first-come, first-served basis. Small businesses in Placer County that missed the first round and second round should not hesitate to submit an application to receive $2,500. The Micro Biz grant is for small business owners whose business revenue was less than $50,000 in 2019. To qualify, businesses must have five or fewer employees and have been operating since the end of 2019. Please note, that there are additional eligibility requirements. You are urged to review the simple requirements prior to submitting an application. LEARN MORE + APPLY TODAY
SHORT TERM RENTAL UPDATE through January 1, 2023:
PERMIT STATUS:
Total issued permits: 3,036
Total pending applications: 240
STR ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE:
Number of Complaints: 302
Complaint Type:
Noise: 120 | Trash: 84 | Parking: 59 | Other: 14 | Occup.: 13 | No STR Permit: 9
ADDITIONAL UPDATES:
- Team has been enforcing new Short Term Rental ordinance since March 11, 2022
- STR Enforcement hours – 7 days/nights a week including holidays (until midnight, then sheriff responds)
- STR Enforcement goal = patrolling 80% of shift time
SHORT TERM RENTAL PROGRAM WEBSITE
Contact information:
175 Fulweiler Ave., Auburn, CA 95603
Supervisor Cindy Gustafson: cindygustafson@
District Aide Sophie Fox: sfox@placer.ca.gov
District Aide Katelynn Hopkins: khopkins@placer.ca.gov
Assistant District Aide Lindsay Thayer: lthayer@placer.ca.gov
