Major Projects

2023 Update

The project revisions proposed in 2021 are expected to come before the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board at its April, 2023 meeting. TRPA is currently reviewing an application to revise the 2011-approved Boulder Bay Community Enhancement Project on the site of the Tahoe Biltmore and Tahoe Mariner Hotel properties in Crystal Bay, Nev. Several phases and elements of the original project have progressed since the project was approved, which has kept the permit active.

On October 15, 2022, new owners of the project, the EKN Development Group in partnership with Waldorf-Astoria Hotels & Resorts, submitted a plan revision application to TRPA. The agency has been collecting additional information from the applicants, listening to community feedback, and reviewing the plan revisions to ensure they conform to the Regional Plan and the requirements of the approved permit. On January 24, 2023, TRPA staff invited Governing Board members and the public on a tour of the site and on January 25th gave an informational presentation at the monthly Governing Board meeting. The Governing Board may take final action on the plan revision application at its February 22 meeting.

Additional information may be posted here as the plan revision application is reviewed.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is currently evaluating the correct approach to review a new proposal from Homewood Mountain Resort to make changes to its 2011 master plan. While no formal plan revisions have been submitted, TRPA planners are currently working to determine what the process, timeline, and public input opportunities will be for the changes to be considered. As the agency continues to receive additional information from Homewood, planners will consider what impact the proposed changes might have on the resort Master Plan and the Tahoe Basin.

No TRPA meetings have been held regarding the new proposal. While Homewood representatives have released information to the public and made presentations in the community, the agency is still working with the project applicant to establish the appropriate permitting process. As part of the process, the agency will ensure community input is gathered and collaboration with partner agencies and organizations continues.

We have received many emails from community members that show how much the Homewood resort means to the community and to Lake Tahoe’s cultural heritage. Emailed comments are noted by our planners and will be included in the record as TRPA’s process develops. Public comments, documents, and communications between Homewood and TRPA can be viewed below.

Please contact homewoodplan@trpa.gov to receive updates and possible opportunities for public input.

Placer County is currently reviewing a permit application for Phase 1B of the existing Homewood Master Plan. The project application to construct 34 residential units in four buildings at the resort’s north base is on the agenda of the Placer County Design Review Committee Tuesday, February 28. That Placer County application process is not an application for a change in resort operations. The project to construct  is included in the current Homewood Master Plan. As Homewood owners proceed with phases of the current Master Plan, construction permits and other application processes may be required by TRPA and/or Placer County for those individual projects.

In 2021, TRPA and Placer County approved permits for a portion of Phase 1 for seven residential units to the south of the resort’s north base. Those units are currently under construction. A TRPA permit will also be needed for Phase 1A. The agency has not received an application for that at this time.

Additional Information

Homewood Mountain Resort Master Plan Proposal to TRPA November 8, 2022
TRPA response February 4, 2023
TRPA supporting documents February 4, 2023
Homewood Response to TRPA February 21, 2023
Placer County Conformance Determination Homewood Phase 1B Lot 5 Project February 7, 2023
TRPA Permit Documents Homewood Phase 1C Lot 3 Project July 16, 2021

Homewood Public Comments January 13, 2023
Homewood Public Comments January 23, 2023
Homewood Public Comments January 29, 2023
Homewood Public Comments February 7, 2023
Homewood Public Comments February 26, 2023
Homewood Public Comments March 5, 2023
Homewood Public Comments March 17, 2023
Homewood Public Comments March 27, 2023

Media Release – TRPA Board Approves Homewood Plan December, 2011 

2011 Homewood Master Plan

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (Forest Service) is developing a plan to restore Meeks Creek to a more natural condition, while continuing to support sustainable recreation opportunities at Meeks Bay.

Visit the project website for more information.

Environmental Documents:
Public Draft – Full Document
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Project Description
Environmental Impacts
Recreation
Scenic
Cultural
Terrestrial Biology
Aquatic Biology
Hydrology and Water Quality
Geology and Soils
Air Quality
Climate Change and Energy
Public Safety and Hazards
Noise
Transportation
Land Use
Other Sections
Report Preparers
References
Appendix A Resource Protection Measures
Appendix B Special Status Species
Appendix C Air Quality Data
Appendix D Noise Data
Appendix E Traffic Data

Notice of Availability
Scoping Comments
Meeks Bay- How to Submit Comments
Please submit comments on the EIS/EIS/EIR through the Forest Service project website

Stakeholder Forums:

Meeks Bay Assessment
Stakeholder Forum: Terms of Reference & Meeting Plan
Meeks Stakeholder Forum Representatives 
Meeting Agenda #1 – July 15, 2020
Meeks Forum #1 Presentation
Meeks Bay Forum #1 Finalized Summary
Forum Meeting #1 Link to Video Recording
Meeting Agenda #2 – August 5, 2020
Meeks Bay Forum #2 Presentation
Meeks Bay Forum #2 Finalized Summary
Forum Meeting #2 Link to Video Recording Password: wyAd4.e0
Meeting Agenda #3 – September 9, 2020
Meeks Bay Forum #3 Presentation
Meeks Bay Forum #3 Alternative Theme Diagrams with Questions
Forum Meeting #3 Link to Video Recording
Meeks Bay Forum Meeting #3 Final Summary
Meeting Agenda #4 – December 9, 2020
Meeks Bay Forum Meeting #4 Presentation
Forum Meeting #4 Link to Video Recording
Meeks Bay Forum Meeting #4 Final Summary
Meeting #5 Agenda
Meeting #5 Presentation 
Meeks Bay Forum Meeting #5 Draft Summary
Forum Meeting #5 Link to Video Recording
Meeting #6 Agenda
Meeting #6 Presentation
Meeks Bay Forum Meeting #6 Draft Summary
Forum Meeting #6 Link to Video Recording

Public Workshops:

Meeks Bay Public Workshop #3 Summary – June 27, 2022
Meeks Bay Public Workshop #3 Meeting Recording

Meeks Bay Public Workshop #2 Summary – January 7, 2021
Public Workshop #2 Meeting Recording

Meeks Bay Public Workshop #1 Summary – August 19, 2020
Public Workshop #1 Meeting Recording

This test project proposed by the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association will help determine which combination of methods is most effective in controlling aquatic weeds within the Tahoe Keys lagoons.

Visit the project website for more information.

Environmental Documents:

Tahoe Keys Lagoons Aquatic Weeds Control Methods Test Final EIR/EIS
Tahoe Keys Lagoons Aquatic Weeds CMT FEIR/FEIS Appendix A: Comments and Responses during Public Comment Period
Tahoe Keys Lagoons Aquatic Weeds CMT FEIR/FEIS Appendix B: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Tahoe Keys Lagoons Aquatic Weeds CMT FEIR/FEIS Appendix C: Draft EIR/EIS

Tahoe Keys Lagoons Aquatic Weed Control Methods Test Draft EIR/EIS
Tahoe Keys Lagoons Aquatic Weed Control Methods Test – DEIR/DEIS Appendix A-H: Notice of Preparation and Public Engagement Plan for Scoping
Tahoe Keys Lagoons Aquatic Weed Control Methods Test – NOA

The Lake Tahoe West Restoration Partnership (Lake Tahoe West) is a collaborative effort to restore the resilience of forests, watersheds, and communities on 59,000 acres of Lake Tahoe’s west shore.

Visit the project website for more information.

Environmental Documents:

Lake Tahoe West Restoration Project Scoping Notice / Notice of Preparation