Major Projects
Find information about key projects that are currently under review by TRPA and other agencies, or that are under development.
Homewood Mountain Resort Master Plan
June, 2023 Update
Homewood Mountain Resort representatives have provided TRPA an update on their concept for implementation of the Master Plan. View the June 22, 2023 letter here.
April, 2023 Update
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) received a proposal in November, 2022 from Homewood Mountain Resort to make changes to its 2011 master plan. While no formal application to amend the master plan has been submitted, TRPA has communicated with Homewood that an application with adequate environmental review and public input opportunities will be needed for the changes to be considered.
TRPA has not held any public meetings regarding the new proposal, which might include changing public access to the ski area and the mix of commercial amenities conceived of in the master plan. While Homewood representatives have released information to the public and made early presentations in the community, the agency has not received the necessary application and information to begin the process to amend the master plan. As part of the process, the agency will ensure community input is gathered and collaboration with partner agencies and organizations continues.
TRPA has received many emails 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 can be viewed below.
Please contact homewoodplan@trpa.gov to receive updates and possible opportunities for public input.
Current and Past Permits
The master plan approved in 2011 included a list of future construction projects and mitigation strategies to offset new uses proposed at the resort and to fulfil the vision of the master plan. While those projects and mitigations received preliminary approval with adoption of the master plan, construction permits from TRPA and other agencies are typically needed when individual projects come forward for construction.
A little over nine years after the master plan was approved, the first of these came forward. In 2021, TRPA and Placer County approved permit applications for a portion of Phase 1 of the master plan for construction of seven residential units to the south of the resort’s north base (Lot 3). Those units are currently under construction. TRPA received a proposal for changes to resort operations in November, 2022.
In December 2022, Placer County received a second Phase 1 application for 34 residential units in four buildings at the resort’s north base (Lot 5) and held a public Design Review Committee meeting February 28, 2023. A link to the Placer County application is listed below. For information, please contact Supervising Planner Steve Buelna, Placer County Community Development / Resource Agency at sbuelna@placer.ca.gov. TRPA has not received an application for the Lot 5 project.
TRPA has not received any further applications from Homewood managers and has not received an application or the necessary information to consider the change in resort operations. As part of the process, the agency will ensure community input is gathered and collaboration with partner agencies and organizations continues.
Additional Information
Homewood Update to TRPA June 22, 2023
Correspondence re Draft Findings, April 2023
Homewood Response to TRPA February 21, 2023
Placer County Conformance Determination Homewood Phase 1B Lot 5 Project February 7, 2023
TRPA response February 4, 2023
TRPA supporting documents February 4, 2023
Homewood Mountain Resort Master Plan Proposal to TRPA November 8, 2022
TRPA Permit Documents Homewood Phase 1C Lot 3 Project July 16, 2021
Public Comments
Homewood Public Comments received January 2023
Homewood Public Comments received February 2023
Homewood Public Comments received March 2023
Homewood Public Comments received April 2023
Homewood Public Comments received May 2023
Homewood Public Comments received June 2023
Media Release – TRPA Board Approves Homewood Plan December, 2011
Homewood Documents
Homewood Master Plan Documents
At its December 2011 meeting, the TRPA Governing Board voted to approve the Homewood Master Plan and certify the Final Environmental Impact Statement that were 5 years in the making. Litigants brought forward a lawsuit against Homewood, Placer County, and TRPA in January, 2012. The lawsuit was settled by Homewood owners in 2014. The approved resort upgrades aim to keep the historic ski resort through sustainable development.
Additional documentation in response to comments on the Homewood Master Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)
- (Public Notice of Governing Board Hearing and Description of Action Items Being Requested)
- (Description of Action Items to be Considered by the Governing Board)
- (Homewood Master Plan Public Comments from Friends of the West Shore, Tahoe Area Sierra Club, The League to Save Lake Tahoe)
- (Homewood Master Plan Public Comments Received to December 5, 2011)
- (Master Plan Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Analysis for the Transfer of Tourist Accommodation Units/Existing Residential Units)
- (Master Plan Trip Generation and VMT Analysis for the Transfer of Tourist Accommodation Units/Existing Residential Units)
- (Statement of Qualifications for Financial Analysis)
Proposed Master Plan, Updated August 2011
- (Introduction and Executive Summary) 31 MB
- (Physical Plan) 6 MB
- (Regulatory Consistency and Other Plans) 3.5 MB
The Homewood Mountain Resort Community Enhancement Program (CEP) concept encompasses the base of Homewood ski resort and mid-mountain lodge. The concept is participating in the CEP while continuing its Master Plan process. The Final EIR/EIS for this project was made available October 3, 2011 and circulated for public review before Placer County Supervisors and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board can take action on the study or the project.
The Notice of Availability below contains a public meeting schedule and details on where to view a copy of the Final EIR/EIS.
October 3, 2011
Placer County and TRPA have prepared the joint Final EIR/EIS to inform agency decision makers about the potential environmental effects of the proposed HMR Master Plan. This joint document will serve as an EIR prepared by the County of Placer pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and as an EIS prepared by TRPA pursuant to the Bi-State Compact and Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances.
Final Environmental Impact Statement Final Environmental Impact Report/Statement
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Description of Proposed Project and Alternatives
- 4 Relationship to Existing Land Use Plans, Policies and Regulation
- 5 Environmental Analysis
- 6 Lane Use
- 7 Population, Employment and Housing
- 8 Biological Resources
- 9 Cultural and Historical Resources
- 10 Scenic Resources
- Transportation, Parking and Circulation
- 12 Air Quality
- 13 Noise
- 14 Soils, Geology and Seismicity
- 15 Hydrology, Water Rights, Surface Water Quality and Groundwater
- 16 Public Services and Utilities
- 17 Hazardous Materials and Public Saftey
- 18 Recreation
- 19 Climate Change
- 20 Mandatory Environmental Analysis
- 21 Mitigation and Monitoring Program
- 22 Lead Agency Contacts and Preparers
- 23 Response to Comments on the DEIR/EIS
- 24 Revisions to the Draft EIR/EIS Chapter 1-3
- 24 Revisions to the Draft EIR/EIS Chapter 4-9
- 24 Revisions to the Draft EIR/EIS Chapter 10
- 24 Revisions to the Draft EIR/EIS Chapter 11
- 24 Revisions to the Draft EIR/EIS Chapter 12
- 24 Revisions to the Draft EIR/EIS Chapter 13
- 24 Revisions to the Draft EIR/EIS Chapter 14
- 24 Revisions to the Draft EIR/EIS Chapter 15
- 24 Revisions to the Draft EIR/EIS Chapter 16
- 24 Revisions to the Draft EIR/EIS Chapter 17
- 24 Revisions to the Draft EIR/EIS Chapter 18
- 24 Revisions to the Draft EIR/EIS Chapter 19
Final Environmental Impact Report/Statement Appendices
- Cover
- Appendix A NOP
- Appendix B NOP Comments
- Appendix C-1 General Soil and Revegetation Treatment Specifications
- Appendix C-2 Soil Treatment Matrix
- Appendix C-3 Homewood Creek SEZ Restoration Plan
- Appendix D-1 TRPA Soils Hydrologic Approval Letter
- Appendix D-2 Soils Hydrologic Approval Exhibits
- Appendix D-3 Soils Hydrologic Groundwater Data and Calculations
- Appendix D-4 Soils Hydrologic Groundwater Data and Calculations
- Appendix D-4 1-A Soils Hydrologic Groundwater Data and Calculations
- Appendix E Amendments to TRPA and Placer County Plan Areas 157, 158 and 159
- Appendix F Proposed TRPA Code of Ordinances and Goals and Policies Amendments
- Appendix G California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) Report
- Appendix H-1 US Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) Species List Appendix H-2 California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Database Search
- Appendix I HMR Wildlife Background Survey Reports
- Appendix J Traffic Raw Data Counts
- Appendix K-1 HMR Parking Data
- Appendix K-2 Trip Generation Calculations
- Appendix K-3 HMR Parking Study and Alternatives Parking Tables
- Appendix K-4 HMR Parking Study and Alternatives Parking Tables
- Appendix L-1 LOS and VMT Calculations
- Appendix L-2 Caltrans Placer SR 89 Improvement Design Sheets
- Appendix M Construction Equipment Assumptions
- Appendix N Construction Schedules and Land Use Assupmtions
- Appendix O URBEMIS Air Quality Model Ouputs
- Appendix P Trip Generation Assumptions for Air Quality Analysis
- Appendix Q Hybrid Water Taxi Emissions Calculations
- Appendix R Diesel Generator Emissions Calculations
- Appendix S Air Quality Emissions by Year through Project Buildout (2021)
- Appendix T HMR Existing Land Coverage Summary Tables
- Appendix U HMR LCV Map and Land Coverage Verification Letters
- Appendix V HMR Existing Land Coverage Summary Tables
- Appendix W HMR Cumulative Watershed Effects Analysis
- Appendix X HMR Preliminary Drainage Report
- Appendix Y Surface Water Quality Monitoring Data
- Appendix Z-2 HMR Water Quality- Quantification of Design Benefits
- Appendix Z-2 HMR Water Quality- Quantification of Design Benefits Alternative
- Appendix AA HMR Water Supply Assessment
- Appendix BB-1 HMR/Caltrans CEP/EIP Water Quality Treatment Plan
- Appendix BB-2 HMR/Caltrans CEP/EIP Project- Letter of Commitment Appendix CC HMR Landscaping Irrigation Estimates
- Appendix DD EMFAC Emission Outputs
- Appendix EE DEIR-EIS Comments
- Appendix FF Community Enhancement Program Matrix
- Appendix GG Scenic Eval Balloon Study
- Appendix HH-1 Coverage Tracking Memo
- Appendix HH-2 Banking Permit
- Appendix HH-3 Homewood Master Plan Public Comments
- Appendix HH-4 Homewood Master Plan Public Comments Received after December 5, 2011
- Appendix II-1 1969 USGS Arial
- Appendix II-2 1970 Arial
- Appendix II-3 LTBMU Arial
- Appendix II-4
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- 1972 NB Existing Condition
- (Maritime Electrical Installations and Diesel Electric Propulsion References)
- (Alcatraz Cruises References)
- (California Air Resources Board References)
- (Hybrid-Marine Ltd References)
- (Schneider-Electric References)
- (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency References)
- (World Water Taxi References)
- (Maritime Electrical Installations and Diesel Electric Propulsion References)
- (Alcatraz Cruises References)
- (California Air Resources Board References)
- (Hybrid Marine Ltd References)
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DRAFT Environmental Impact Statement Final Environmental Impact Report/Statement
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Description of Proposed Project and Alternatives
- 4 Relationship to Existing Land Use Plans, Policies and Regulations
- 5 Environmental Analysis
- 6 Land Use
- 7 Population, Employment, and Housing
- 8 Biological Resources (Wildlife, Fisheries, Vegetation and SEZ Habitat)
- 9 Cultural Resources
- 10 Visual Resources
- 11 Transportation and Circulation
- 12 Air Quality
- 13 Noise
- 14 Soils, Geology, and Seismicity
- 15 Hydrology, Water Rights, Surface Water Quality, and Groundwater
- 16 Public Services and Utilities
- 17 Hazardous Materials and Public Safety
- 18 Recreation
- 19 Climate Change
- 20 Mandated Environmental Review
- 21 Mitigation and Monitoring Program
- 22 Lead Agency Contacts and Preparers
DRAFT Environmental Impact Statement Final Environmental Impact Report/Statement Appendices
- DEIS Cover
- Appendix A NOP
- Appendix B NOP Comments
- Appendix C-1 General Soil and Revegetation Treatment Specifications
- Appendix C-2 Soil Treatment Matrix
- Appendix C-3 Homewood Creek SEZ Restoration Plan
- Appendix D-1 TRPA Soils Hydrologic Approval Letter
- Appendix D-2 Soils Hydrologic Approval Exhibits
- Appendix D-3 Soils Hydrologic Groundwater Data and Calculations
- Appendix E Amendments to TRPA and Placer County Plan Areas 157, 158, and 159
- Appendix F Proposed TRPA Code of Ordinances and Goals and Policies Amendments
- Appendix G California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) Report
- Appendix H-1 US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Species List
- Appendix H-2 California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Database Search
- Appendix I HMR Wildlife Background Survey Reports
- Appendix J Traffic Raw Data Counts
- Appendix K-1 HMR Parking Data
- Appendix K-2 Trip Generation Calculations
- Appendix K-3 HMR Parking Study and Alternatives Parking Tables
- Appendix L-1 LOS and VMT Calculations
- Appendix L-2 Caltrans Placer SR 89 Improvement Design Sheets
- Appendix M Construction Equipment Assumptions
- Appendix N Construction Schedules and Land Use Assumptions
- Appendix O URBEMIS Air Quality Model Outputs
- Appendix P Trip Generation Assumptions for Air Quality Analysis
- Appendix Q Hybrid Water Taxi Emissions Calculations
- Appendix R Diesel Generator Emissions Calculations
- Appendix S Air Quality Emissions by Year through Project Buildout (2021)
- Appendix T HMR Land Capability Challenge Exhibits
- Appendix U HMR LCV Map and Land Coverage Verification Letters
- Appendix V HMR Existing Land Coverage Summary Tables
- Appendix W HMR Cumulative Watershed Effects Analysis
- Appendix X HMR Preliminary Drainage Report
- Appendix Y Surface Water Quality Monitoring Data
- Appendix Z HMR Water Quality – Quantification of Design Benefits
- Appendix AA HMR Water Supply Assessment
- Appendix BB-1 HMR/Caltrans CEP/EIP Water Quality Treatment Plan
- Appendix BB-2 HMR/Caltrans CEP/EIP Project– Letter of Commitment
- Appendix CC HMR Landscaping Irrigation Estimates
- Appendix DD EMFAC Emission Outputs
Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe - Tahoe Biltmore Project
2023 Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe Plan Revision
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board approved a plan revision to the Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe project in April, 2023. The revisions to the project formerly called Boulder Bay or Tahoe Biltmore came forward following a public review process and updated analysis of transportation and scenic improvements. The plan revisions result in a 47 percent reduction in the number of units that were approved in 2011, while environmental and community benefits of the project remain. Plan revisions include:
- A reduction in the number of hotel units to 134 from 275.
- A decrease in the number of residential units to 43 from 59, which includes 18 units constructed previously.
- Deed-restricted affordable housing for local employees totaling 38 bedrooms.
- Elimination of a previously approved driveway and interior road to allow for a public plaza.
In 2011, the TRPA Governing Board approved the Boulder Bay Community Enhancement Program Project and certified the Final Environmental Impact Statement following an extensive community engagement and review process. The permit and the majority of the environmental documents have remained current as phases and elements of the original project have continued to advance.
Sitework for the project could begin in 2023.
April 26, 2023 Governing Board Meeting Materials
Agenda Item No. VII.A Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe Project Staff Report
Presentation Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe Project
Errata Agenda Item No. VII.A Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe
- Attachment A Required Findings
- Attachment B Draft Permit
- Attachment C Project Plans
- Attachment D Initial Environmental Checklist
- Attachment E Scenic Analysis
- Attachment F Balloon Study
- Attachment G VMT
- Attachment H V(g) Findings
Additional Items
Boulder Bay Project Documents
Archived Project Information
At its April 2011 meeting, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board voted to approve the Boulder Bay Community Enhancement Project. Four years in the planning, the project will replace the aging Tahoe Biltmore Casino in Crystal Bay, NV with an eco-friendly, mixed-use resort that will significantly reduce stormwater pollution and vehicle emissions associated with the site.Environmental redevelopment projects like Boulder Bay are an important part of the public-private effort to restore Lake Tahoe while remaining within the growth caps of the region.
Media Release – TRPA Board Approves Boulder Bay Project, April 2011
Final Environmental Impact Statement
Notice of Availability of Final EIS
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- FEIS Cover 2.91 MB
- FEIS Contents
- FEIS 3.75 MB
- Appendix Cover 2.91 MB
- Appendix Contents
- Appendix Divider Sheets
- Appendix Z- DEIS Comment Letters Received on the DEIS 15.8 MB
- Appendix AA- Boulder Bay Alternative Baseline Existing Conditions Traffic Volumes
- Appendix AB- Hydrology and Water Quality Supplemental Information 12.9 MB
- Appendix AC- Proposed Special Height Amendment (Revised)
- Appendix AD- Land Capability and Coverage Data by Parcel
- Appendix AE- Boulder Bay Alternative C Shadow Study 4.70 MB
- Appendix AE- Boulder Bay Alternative C Shadow Study 2 4.79 MB
- Appendix AF- Stillwater Cove (SWC) Project Mitigation Agreement 1.73 MB
- Appendix AG- CEP Resolution Compliance Matrix
- Appendix AH- Boulder Bay Alternative C Building Elevations 12.6 MB
Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Click here to view a presentation shown at the TRPA Governing Board meeting November 18, 2009.
- 1. Introduction and Background
- 2. Description of Proposed Project and Alternatives
- 3. Relationship to Existing Land Use Plans and Policies
- 4. Environmental Analysis
- 4.1 Land Use
- 4.2 Geology and Earth Resources
- 4.3 Hydrology and Water Quality
- 4.4 Biological Resources
- 4.5 Scenic Resources
- 4.6 Recreation
- 4.7 Cultural and Historical Resources
- 4.8 Transportation, Parking and Circulation
- 4.9 Air Quality
- 4.10 Noise
- 4.11 Socioeconomics, Population and Housing
- 4.12 Public Services and Utilities
- 5. Mandatory Environmental Analysis
- 6. Mitigation and Monitoring
- 7. Agency Contacts and Preparers
APPENDICES
- Appendix A – Notice of Preparation (NOP)
- Appendix B – NOP Comment Summary and Letters
- Appendix C – Boulder Bay Public Meeting List
- Appendix D – TRPA Land Capability, Coverage, and other Commodity Verification Files
- Appendix E – Circulation Plans for Alternatives C, D and E
- Appendix F – Alternative Transportation Plan – Alternatives C and D
- Appendix G – Stormwater Management Plan
- Appendix H – Approval Letter from the NTRPA for Structure Housing Gaming Relocation
- Appendix I – Soils/Hydrologic Scoping Report, TRPA Soil Hydrologic Approval Letter
- Appendix J – Arborist Report
- Appendix K – Tree Protection Measure
- Appendix L – Blank
- Appendix M – Memorandum Regarding Sierra Park Parcels – Settlement Agreements
- Appendix N – Geotechnical Investigation for Boulder Bay
- Appendix O – Landscaping Plan
- Appendix P –Existing Conditions for Stormwater Water Quality
- Appendix Q – Lake Tahoe TMDL Pollutant Reduction Opportunity Report Executive Summary
- Appendix R – TMDL Pollutant Load Reduction Plan
- Appendix S – Species Lists (CNDDB, USFWS, NNHP)
- Appendix T – Biological Resources Survey Reports
- Appendix U – Proposed Special Height District Amendment
- Appendix V – Cultural Resources Study and Evaluations
- Appendix W – Traffic and Parking Calculations
- Appendix X – Air Quality Calculations (URBEMIS 2007 Summary Reports)
- Appendix Y – Noise Model Inputs and Monitoring Results
Meeks Bay Restoration Project
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
Tahoe Keys Lagoons Aquatic Weed Control Methods Test
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
Lake Tahoe West Restoration Partnership
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