Meeting Time: 5:30 PM
Meeting Location: City of South Lake Tahoe City Council Chambers
1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Project: 2070 Lake Tahoe Blvd achievable housing project that addresses community housing needs and promotes environmental sustainability.
Barton Rd is need of repair. Can we make this road better?
Barton Rd will be a primary location of ingress and egress. The City of SLT mentioned tentative work on Barton Ave includes the addition of slate to be milled and paved at the end stretch of the Barton Ave Drainage Project in September.
What are the plans for the medical building on the property?
A 4000 square foot medical office building is currently planned because the land is classified as mixed-use. However, we feel that solving the housing crisis is more important. We are looking into ways to replace the medical building with more units with the coordination and assistance of agencies include the City of South Lake Tahoe and the California Tahoe Conservancy.
If the medical building is built, can tenants park in the office building parking lot over night?
Not likely. Alpine Estates would sell the land, building and parking lot. The new owners would have the right to say who can park in their lot. At Alpine Estates, tenants will have garages to park in. Alpine Estates proposes: one-bedroom units have one-car garages; two-bedroom units have one-car garages; three-bedroom units have two-car garages.
If the medical building is replaced by apartments, will they be directly on Highway 50?
If the medical building is eliminated, the apartments will be set back from Hwy 50 with a rock wall and landscaping to reduce noise and conform to the surrounding scenic elements seen along Lake Tahoe Blvd. The apartments will appear to be forward-facing to provide an aesthetically pleasing look and activate the front street-scape as a major goal as outlined in the Tahoe Valley Area Plan.
Who qualifies for achievable deed-restricted units?
Tenants must work full-time (30 hrs/week) in the Tahoe Basin and make between 80% and 125% of AMI. Children must go to school in the Tahoe Basin. Retirees must have lived in the Tahoe Basin for 7 years.
Can people live here as a second home?
No. These units are deed-restricted and must be the primary residence.
What happens if you qualify and then get a raise?
Updated Answer:
The TRPA has changed the rules for achievable housing in 2023. If you get a raise you will be allowed to keep your residence at Alpine Estates.
Will the rent be fixed or based on income?
As of now, rent will be fixed.
How much will rent cost?
The TRPA has changed the rules for achievable housing in 2023. The TRPA no longer caps the rent at 125% of the Area Median Income. The rent will be set to an affordable amount for the local middle-class workforce.
Will there be a bus stop at Alpine Estates?
A bus stop is being proposed at Alpine Estates to offer additional multi-modal options. However, due to the short distance from the “Y” intersection, the TTD has raised concerns regarding the safety of a bus stop because of the lack of distance to the intersection and merge lane. There is an existing bus stop at the corner of the "Y".
Connectivity
Alpine Estates and The Crossings will be connected so that tenants can easily access restaurants and stores. Bike and walking paths will connect to the city's Green Belt so people can travel without a car.
What are some regulations that are preventing you from building more units?
Early regulations included the wall to roof ratio but it has already been eliminated. The TRPA is currently working on removing barriers to allow more affordable and achievable housing. Barriers include roof pitches, height restrictions, parking minimums, set back distances, coverage, and density.
A proposed achievable housing project located at 2070 Lake Tahoe Blvd, abutting The Crossings in South Lake Tahoe is moving forward with city and local agencies’ collaboration. The developers Alpine Corporation and the leading planning team Exline & Company, Inc. are committed to addressing the housing needs of the community while also evaluating the project's impact on the environment and benefits to the local economy. The multi-family housing project will provide up to 70 deed restricted housing options for local families, while also prioritizing sustainability, community development, and collaboration with local stakeholders.
One of the main goals of the project is the creation of attainable housing options for residents of South Lake Tahoe. With housing costs on the rise, the project will provide much-needed relief for residents looking for more attainable options. In addition to providing affordable housing options, the project will prioritize sustainability by incorporating energy-efficient appliances, sustainable building materials, and nearby access to public transportation with the additional goal of installing solar panels. This will help to reduce the project's environmental impact and promote a more sustainable space in the community.
Construction of the multi-unit, multi-family housing project is set to begin in the coming months, with the project expected to be completed in the next two years.
The project's developers have also emphasized the importance of collaboration in the planning process. By working with local stakeholders, the project will prioritize the needs of existing nearby businesses and optimize the space to its full extent. This will help ensure that the project is inclusive and accessible to all. Therefore, all interested stakeholders and the public are encouraged to attend upcoming outreach meetings.
Community and public outreach events are planned with the first meeting being scheduled on June 28, 2023 at 5:30 PM held in the City of South Lake Tahoe Council Chamber. There will be an additional meeting later this year. Please be on the lookout for future meeting dates and location details.
For more information contact: Nick Exline
nick@exlineandcompany.com
Alpine Corp. PO Box 11224, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448