FEIS - Tahoe Regional Planning Agency

RESPONSE TO COMMENTS ON THE DEIS
B o u l d e r B a y C o m m u n i t y E n h a n c e m e n t P r o g r a m P r o j e c t E I S
This is not a comment on the content or adequacy of the DEIS. This information is
passed on to the Project proponent and decision maker(s) for consideration. No
further response to this comment in relation to the DEIS is warranted.
Comment 11-b: Comment Summary – The rules should apply to every project the same. Should not
amend the Code for a project.
This is not a comment on the content or adequacy of the DEIS. This information is
passed on to the Project proponent and decision maker(s) for consideration. No
further response to this comment in relation to the DEIS is warranted.
Comment 11-c: Comment Summary – Water quality and sediment - Should have already required
BMPs at the Biltmore back in 2000. The sediment loss should have already been
solved.
Please see response to comment 109-a.
Comment 11-d: Comment Summary – Traffic can’t be met on the SR 28 narrow roadway – will cause
public safety issues in emergencies.
Speaker 12 – Kelly Toomey
Please see responses to comments 93-s, 196-b and 322-ja and refer to Master
Response 2, 3 and 4.
Comment 12-a: Comment Summary – Promotes health and wellness center. Project will offer
preventative care for health. Investigate the business model – will it serve
community as a medical center?
The Project does not include a medical center.
Comment 12-b: Comment Summary – Wants to make sure project funding is in place to see
construction all the way through to completion.
Speaker 13 – Jackie ???
Please see responses to comments 54, 137-h, 171-c, 196-f, 286-bh, 313-h, 322-cr,
322-ie, 337-g, 338-f, 338-p and 363-c.
Comment 13-a: Comment Summary – Wants to attract geo tourists to the Basin and thinks Boulder
Bay will help the lakes Tourism model.
Speaker 14 – Derrick Aaron
This is not a comment on the content or adequacy of the DEIS. This information is
passed on to the Project proponent and decision maker(s) for consideration. No
further response to this comment in relation to the DEIS is warranted.
Comment 14-a: Comment Summary – Traffic creates atmospheric nitrogen deposition into the Lake.
Auto traffic increases air emissions. The Basin has been dry lately at the same time
that Lake clarity has stabilized. Thinks people staying at Boulder Bay will leave the
resort and increase traffic levels.
Please see responses to comments 93-t, 100-d, 322-an and Master Responses 2, 3
and 4.
Comment 14-b: Comment Summary – Does not want development like Tahoe City or South Lake
Tahoe in the north shore. Biking will suffer with increased vehicle trips.
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