Environmentally Sensitive Land Acquisition, Motel 6 and Knox Johnson

Summary

SCH Number
2021110372
Public Agency
California Tahoe Conservancy
Document Title
Environmentally Sensitive Land Acquisition, Motel 6 and Knox Johnson
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/23/2021
Document Description
This action involves the acquisition of two parcels totaling approximately 31 acres of environmentally sensitive land. The Motel 6 parcel consists of 4 acres on a former floodplain. The Motel 6 parcel sits on 8 feet of fill and has an existing motel, restaurant building, and parking area adjacent to the Upper Truckee River. The Conservancy plans to remove existing structures, stabilize the site, and retire or transfer the development rights and coverage for future use on town center development. The Knox Johnson parcel consists of 27 acres and includes 23 acres of mountain meadow and wetlands. On the Knox Johnson parcel, the Conservancy will preserve the mountain meadow and wetlands.

Contact Information

Name
Aimee Rutledge
Agency Name
California Tahoe Conservancy
Job Title
Tahoe Livable Communities, Acquisitions
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Location

Cities
South Lake Tahoe
Counties
El Dorado
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
2375 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, 940 Sunset Drive
Zip
96150
Total Acres
31
Parcel #
037-290-037, 037-290-039
State Highways
California
Township
South

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15325
Reasons for Exemption
This action is exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15301 because it involves the acquisition and demolition of an existing facility, which involves no expansion of use. The action is also exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15325 because it involves the acquisition of land to allow for restoration of natural conditions and prevent encroachment of development into flood plains.
County Clerk
El Dorado

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