Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Lodge Replacement

Updated November 15, 2023

The Town Council reviewed the Tahoe Donner Change Group appeal at its November 14, 2023 meeting. The Town Council took action to adopt Resolution 2023-62, which included the following: (1) Adopted an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration with associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (SCH# 2023050519) for the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Lodge Project; (2) Upheld the decision of the Planning Commission in approving the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Lodge; (3) Denied the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to approve the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Lodge; and (4) Approved the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Lodge Replacement Development Permit, Minor Use Permit and Sign Plan, based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval.

View the Notice of Determination for the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (State Clearinghouse Number 2023050519) (PDF).

Updated October 16, 2023

On October 5, 2023, the Tahoe Donner Change Group filed an appeal of the Planning Commission's action. To view the appeal application, see the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Lodge Appeal to Town Council document. The appeal will be reviewed by the Town Council.

Updated September 28, 2023

At the September 27, 2023 Planning Commission hearing, the Planning Commission approved the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Lodge. The appeal period ends on October 10, 2023 at 5 pm. If no appeal is filed, the effective date for the approval is October 11, 2023.

• See the agenda and staff report for the meeting.
• See the recording of the meeting.

See the Notice of Determination for the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (State Clearinghouse Number 2023050519) (PDF).

Updated June 21, 2023

At the June 20, 2023 Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission continued the public hearing of the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Lodge to a date and time uncertain. Additionally, the Planning Commission extended the public comment period for the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (State Clearinghouse Number 2023050519) until the end of the week, 5 pm on June 23, 2023.

Updated June 16, 2023

The June 20, 2023 Planning Commission agenda has been published. To submit public comment on the item, please use the public comment form.

Updated June 8, 2023

The Planning Commission hearing is scheduled for June 20, 2023 at 5 pm at Town Hall, 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA, 96161. You can view the public notice (PDF).The staff report will be published five days before the hearing and will be posted here To provide public comment, please either email the project planner, submit a public comment form, or deliver it to Town Hall. For information on how to give public comment, please see the Planning Division's FAQs.

Updated May 19, 2023

A Public Review Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Lodge Replacement has been prepared.

• Public Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
• Notice of Completion
• Notice of Intent to Adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
• Plan Set
• Studies
  • Aquatic Resources Delineation
  • Biological Resources Assessment
  • Geotechnical Report
  • Preliminary Drainage Report

The proposed project is the demolition of the existing 15,128 SF ski lodge at the Tahoe Donner Ski Area and construction of a new 24,490 SF ski lodge in its place. No changes to the uses, operations, and parking areas are proposed to the existing ski hill. The replacement lodge will serve as a ski lodge facility for guests at the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort and provide improved facilities and services for the existing demand. The first floor is 4,265 SF, and includes staff support and kitchen prep space, storage, utility space, and restrooms. The second floor is 10,125 SF and includes rentals and guest services, the ski school, offices, storage, and restrooms. The third floor is 10,100 SF and includes dining and kitchen area, storage, and restrooms.

The proposed project would require the approval of a Development Permit for a new structure that is proposed to contain 7,500 square feet. or more of total gross floor area and 26,000 square feet. or more of disturbance and a Minor Use Permit for disturbance of land or located within 200 feet of any wetland area.

The proposed project may have the potential to affect nesting birds, but this impact would be mitigated to a less-than-significant level assuming compliance with MM-BIO-1. The proposed project may incrementally contribute to cumulative impacts in combination with other projects occurring within the Town. However, the analysis provided throughout this IS/MND demonstrates that the project's contribution to any existing cumulative impacts would be reduced to less-than-significant levels through mitigation. MM-AQ-1 (Dust Control Plan), MM-AQ-2 (Criteria Air Pollution), and MM-AQ-3 (Asbestos) are proposed to mitigate incremental impacts to air quality. MM-HYD-1 (Dewatering Plan) is proposed to mitigate potential impacts related to erosion or sedimentation if dewatering is required for construction of subsurface improvements.

The public review period for this environmental document begins on May 19, 2023 and ends on June 18, 2023. Project information is available for review at the Community Development Department, 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, California, 96161, Monday through Thursday from 8 am to noon or by contacting the project planner listed below; scheduling an appointment is recommended. If you have any questions regarding this notice or any element of the project proposal, please contact Yumie Dahn, Senior Planner, at 530-582-2918 or ydahn@townoftruckee.com.

Please submit comments to the Community Development Department, 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, California, 96161. Email comments may be accepted as public comments provided the name, physical address, mailing address, and telephone number of the person making the comment is included in the email. The email must be sent to ydahn@townoftruckee.com. All comments must be received by the end of the public review period.

Please note that this item is anticipated to be reviewed by the Planning Commission at its June 20, 2023 public hearing. The meeting will be held at 5 pm at Town Hall, 10183 Truckee Airport Road. The staff report for the project will be available a minimum of five days prior to the referenced hearing date.

Updated November 30, 2022

The applicants have submitted revised plans and additional information for the project:

• Revised Plan Set
• Aquatic Resources Delineation
• Biological Resources Assessment
• Preliminary Drainage Report (Added December 12, 2022)
• Parking Study (Added January 4, 2023)

The Planning Division is currently reviewing the revised plans.

Updated September 8, 2022

On September 7, 2022, the Planning Division held a virtual information session on the application process for the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Lodge Replacement project. The presentation included an outline of the process, including what has already been done and what will be the next steps, as well as information on how to participate in the process. You can find the Application Process Information Session (PDF) and the following provided video: