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Key changes adopted: staff created two distinct mixed‑use zoning districts (NMU for Neighborhood Mixed Use and CMU for Corridor Mixed Use), adjusted minimum commercial floor‑area requirements and removed a council‑level requirement that commercial projects must include mixed uses. Council clarified that stand‑alone residential projects remain subject to minimum residential densities but that standalone commercial or mixed‑use nonresidential projects will not be required to add residential units. The council also asked staff to retain exceptions for site constraints, public‑health detriments and to exclude on‑site workforce housing from triggering higher minimum densities.

Staff described three approaches to residential minimum densities for mixed‑use areas: 1) no minimum density (maximum flexibility), 2) a lower minimum (example: 2 dwelling units per acre, current mixed‑use standard) or 3) require the general‑plan density ranges. After discussion council members supported allowing maximum flexibility for commercial and mixed‑use nonresidential projects while preserving minimum residential density requirements for stand‑alone residential projects and retaining the staff‑proposed exceptions. Staff also noted that the town will need a separate town density bonus program to implement an additional 0.25 FAR available under the general plan.

Public comments raised site‑specific concerns. Property owners whose parcels will change zoning urged the council to preserve commercial uses appropriate to ongoing businesses. Several commenters sought clarity about nonconforming gas stations and whether existing stations could expand; staff said the general‑plan change banning new gas stations renders existing fuel stations legal nonconforming uses that cannot be expanded under standard nonconforming‑use rules.

Vote: The council voted unanimously among members present to introduce and adopt the ordinance and resolution and directed staff to implement the code changes and corrections discussed in the meeting. Two council members were absent.

Votes at a glance (formal actions recorded Apr. 1):
- Consent calendar (items 6.1–6.7): approved unanimously (3–0; two absences).
- River revitalization MOUs (agenda item 7.1): authorized (3–0; two absences). See separate coverage.
- Public Art Commission work plan (agenda item 7.2): accepted (3–0; two absences). See separate coverage.
- Development code and general plan implementation (ordinance 2025‑02; resolution 2025‑10): adopted (3–0; two absences).

Ending: Staff will proceed with ordinance implementation, update the zoning maps and provide quarterly work‑plan reports to council. Any expenditure above reporting thresholds will be returned to council for approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Truckee Town Council, March 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Town Council introduced and adopted implementing amendments to the development code and zoning maps to align with the Truckee 2040 General Plan, clarified mixed‑use standards and removed an automatic mixed‑use requirement for commercial projects; the council also directed staff on residential minimum‑density treatment.","taxTitle","Truckee Town, Nevada County, California","taxId",71650,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6623515,"Town Council accepts Public Art Commission two‑year work plan; installs roundabout artwork this fall",1274,5144000,6418000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769739-8c472f6a75b493c0d711ba15f1ed0228&start=5144&end=6418","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769739-8c472f6a75b493c0d711ba15f1ed0228/thumbnail_5144000.jpg","/articles/6623515/California/Town-Council-accepts-Public-Art-Commission-twoyear-work-plan-installs-roundabout-artwork-this-fall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623515-50318c7bf3e8d43f657219e636dbd2ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771109812&Signature=lYA~Yntm4x2PeGkc7tUylRzjixEBNE3V7JpKdgZZQcmnOvvciofkXGVFu-5G-n4xojIlZX1ZzGFpk2kjDL1Ks4ELGxTelYm5ictGBb0XIeoej4zi4N7yXnQNhrbCzjmHv1fb0GD5~DcDhcrXT6md7cLurw2DIxlGpl9xqpLRTkKuM~-w7JCy-mKhHedch6vBGDqApSq5hTxB~HSgeIKBRVsjBS2K9QZb96C4YcN8TlF0n65Jovj-fDCSqhGfsE7LWVl3Z0kTafUtUeWvOYikE3L2oGHoRbDK-OhccQdDNI1VuuJl2~2wwBsG4HNMFpIcgDMGiZtdmc~yrtnSbTZifw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Truckee Town Council on April 1 reviewed and accepted a two‑year work plan from the Town’s Public Art Commission that commits staff to install a permanent sculpture at the Church Street/Truckee Way roundabout in fall 2025 and to pilot temporary artworks at the Truckee Vial Yard mobility hub.

Why this matters: The plan frames a multi‑year approach to public art that combines permanent installations, a temporary‑art pilot to showcase emerging artists, and an inventory and maintenance program tied to an annual funding allocation.

Becky Buickar, assistant public works director, described the commission’s accomplishments since 2019 — including the Brockway Road mural and the Donner Lake “litter fish” sculpture — and summarized the proposed 2025–27 work plan. The plan anticipates continued social‑media outreach, updates to the public art inventory, a conservation and maintenance assessment, and the implementation of a temporary art pilot at the Truckee Vial Yard mobility hub. The commission has selected Kansas City artist Jake Balcom for a permanent installation titled “From Rails to Trails” at the Church Street/Truckee Way roundabout; the commission anticipates that work will be installed in fall 2025.

Buickar said the town set aside $100,000 per year for public art (up to a $500,000 maximum accrued balance), enabling current and planned projects while preserving funding for future installations. Staff estimated public‑art administration requires roughly 400 staff hours annually (primarily within engineering) but said the amount could scale depending on project volume.

Public comment included an appeal to document historic murals and add them to the town’s inventory; staff said the public‑art inventory update will include outreach for donated or historic works.

Vote: Council moved, seconded and unanimously approved acceptance of the Public Art Commission work plan.

Ending: Staff said quarterly updates to the town’s work plan will include public art items; any future expenditures above specified limits would be returned to council for approval.","The Town Council on April 1 accepted the Public Art Commission’s two‑year work plan, which funds a permanent roundabout installation scheduled for fall 2025, initiates a temporary art pilot at the mobility hub and outlines inventory and maintenance work.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6623520,"Town council authorizes MOUs for two River Revitalization catalyst sites",1577,3511000,5088000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769739-8c472f6a75b493c0d711ba15f1ed0228&start=3511&end=5088","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769739-8c472f6a75b493c0d711ba15f1ed0228/thumbnail_3511000.jpg","/articles/6623520/California/Town-council-authorizes-MOUs-for-two-River-Revitalization-catalyst-sites","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623520-0ecfd0ee29876c4d7c239701019ca8ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1771109812&Signature=FP3ovAFT~jdAElgONsKwkhdqmlhvT1vdYRbqc0i-EI0LCZAsKbg9H0auJQC7gEdmDSFkhdY0abTgv9GvTQSSdXMQkJDSJhClfoleRKhNEgaGK1A2CurIN2apiR369793ayVvKDHFRzjBjcT3n2wk9CqFsRsGZGCTnDXauIkE5t2mgCPkVRoZiaWrOqvVW1JJ6vRNwSAJg5MDbw6CTVdoyqhZSua4lKAy69Ymmdb0jZevWcKXDLVlIpxR86gCHPb39sXCRS6Or9cpYtdSZvzxp1IJD6e8CNzz41fJ7RMn3ZpbBZu80W6SwlEmdcMfbW8jvkmccqVHB5ovI6tYDvSavg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Truckee Town Council on April 1 authorized the town manager to execute memoranda of understanding (MOUs) to advance two River Revitalization catalyst projects, and directed staff to expand the Tanner Family Trust site’s visioning exercise to include up to five adjacent parcels.

Why this matters: The MOUs formalize collaboration between the town, property owners and consultants to create site‑specific plans intended to catalyze broader revitalization of East and West River Streets, a priority of the town’s 2040 General Plan.

Carissa Binkley, the town staff lead on River Revitalization, told the council the River Revitalization Steering Committee (R2SC) and its Community Economic Vitality Action Team recommended prioritizing “catalyst” parcels to demonstrate feasible redevelopment, identify barriers, and inform corridor‑wide approaches. The council considered MOUs for two parcels: 10603 East River Street (the Tanner Family Trust parcel) and 10555 West River Street (the Truckee River Partners parcel). Binkley described deliverables, estimated consultant costs and staff hours: for the Tanner parcel she recommended up to $75,000 in consultant costs plus staff time (40 CDD staff hours and 100 economic vitality hours) and for the Truckee River Partners parcel she recommended $50,000 in consultant costs plus staff hours (30 CDD hours and 75 economic vitality hours). Binkley said an economic‑vitality staff‑hours line was omitted from the presented Truckee River Partners MOU and would be added prior to execution.

Public comment included R2SC Chair Joan Jones, who praised the committee’s forward‑leaning, non‑traditional approach of moving to “get some work done” rather than producing a plan that “sits on a shelf.” Property owners from both project parcels — Jan Holland for Truckee River Partners and Mark Tanner for the Tanner Family Trust — spoke in favor of the MOU approach and told the council they had invested significant time and money in site planning.

Council deliberations emphasized speed and flexibility. Several council members commended the R2SC volunteers and property owners for collaboration and described the approach as a practical alternative to a corridor‑wide master plan that could be costly and slow. Council members asked staff to incorporate the MOUs into the town work plan, provide regular progress updates and ensure R2SC receives status reports as work proceeds.

Vote: Council voted unanimously to authorize the town manager to execute the MOUs and expand the Tanner parcel visioning exercise. The council recorded a unanimous vote in favor among members present; two council members were absent.

Ending: Staff said sufficient funding for the consultant work and staff time is already allocated in current and upcoming fiscal‑year budgets and that staff will return with status updates to R2SC and work‑plan reporting. The MOU agreements will be finalized and executed with the added clarifying language before execution.","The Truckee Town Council authorized the town manager to execute memoranda of understanding for two river‑corridor catalyst projects — the Tanner Family Trust parcel on East River Street and Truckee River Partners on West River Street — and directed staff to expand visioning for the Tanner parcel to include up to five adjacent parcels.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6623525,"Kids Zone seeks $1 million by May to break ground on expanded children’s museum",700,1638000,2338000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769739-8c472f6a75b493c0d711ba15f1ed0228&start=1638&end=2338","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769739-8c472f6a75b493c0d711ba15f1ed0228/thumbnail_1638000.jpg","/articles/6623525/California/Kids-Zone-seeks-1-million-by-May-to-break-ground-on-expanded-childrens-museum","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623525-8a1a484df83a2a89b6fe8884357148aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771109812&Signature=LrUTK7oHUdrxlys2pbsJpEEpYbhgocD1C3exxmizblX3wmbio1S-NWmYcjW5v7~389UWV51rea4rLRbETZgR2yRvlAjWmhYA8j9AelyBHFDCYqDwdC1hpujKIgZK9~VFXoLMwa5ilGmuVSAOu45TuBzqv5ptb4Co-ShxXAnr0wg8yfwNcX5nl-RpDHaHG2btu8CZLlqNWmfhnAgCDKnoRm28cS2pb2VO198ijK2vJdvR0UDPbahh8ZlVLUsJfggkvF~JUJTCrHA8JWuNrhyG~aODKe-J7S4OyZxaJt~ZKaAAtCBOxLb3goOMmPVpOmnGvCT~cFUYbbAKMZkk3l3ELg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kids Zone’s leadership told the Truckee Town Council on April 1 that the children’s museum has raised roughly $6 million — about 67% of the Phase 1 goal — and that it needs roughly $1 million more by May to qualify for a low‑interest rural nonprofit loan and begin construction this summer.

Why this matters: The project aims to expand capacity, add STEAM and sensory spaces, and serve more underserved families; staff and the museum said the expanded facility would increase local economic activity and year‑round visitation.

Carol Maher, director of Kids Zone, presented a two‑phase plan for a new Regional Park museum building. Phase 1 is budgeted at $9,000,000 and includes a STEAM center, a sensory “sunrise spot,” toddler and climbing areas, restrooms and flexible program space; Phase 2 is estimated at $3,000,000 and would add a children’s art room and gallery space. Maher said the museum has raised $6,000,000 — “67 percent of our goal” — and is targeting $1,000,000 by May to improve its loan eligibility and break ground this summer. She said a prefabricated (metal) building will reduce construction time to an estimated 18 months.

The presentation described program features intended to serve preschoolers, underserved families, seniors and teens, and to host traveling exhibits and an expanded outdoor play and education area. Maher highlighted plans for an on‑site teaching kitchen, a teen creative studio and cross‑generational programming near a senior housing area.

Council and public questions focused on timeline and fundraising strategy. Maher said Kids Zone has conducted a quiet “silent phase” campaign targeting major donors and is preparing to broaden outreach to the public. She said the organization is also working with Parks and Recreation staff and lenders that provide rural nonprofit loans.

Clarifying details provided at the meeting: Phase 1 estimated cost $9,000,000; Phase 2 estimated cost $3,000,000; funds raised to date approximately $6,000,000; target to raise an additional $1,000,000 by May to help qualify for a loan; estimated build time once started: 18 months. Maher gave a contact phone number for donor inquiries and said the museum had applied for a building permit.

Ending: Council members and speakers encouraged community support and said the town would continue to coordinate with Kids Zone staff on permitting and partnerships. No town funding commitment was made at the April 1 meeting.","Kids Zone told the Truckee Town Council it has raised about $6 million toward a two‑phase project with a $9 million Phase 1 and urged municipal and community support to reach a May fundraising milestone to qualify for a rural nonprofit loan.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6623528,"Truckee residents press council for public process on scattered-site supportive housing",1741,708000,2449000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769739-8c472f6a75b493c0d711ba15f1ed0228&start=708&end=2449","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769739-8c472f6a75b493c0d711ba15f1ed0228/thumbnail_708000.jpg","/articles/6623528/California/Truckee-residents-press-council-for-public-process-on-scattered-site-supportive-housing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623528-1711463b306622fd960d13dd2151cecf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771109812&Signature=B4OoFTgY4wFZ-QX6T0ED1BVlCnr5YlmUzYcc8ejFrxIQ3OOcRj7uDDb3Xf04bb29xQ2M5ESSJ6H8Qf4fTCc4l0COCqvhdzCHFnOcd7iHDrxvyrWEo97eGqhSuo5ay5l62r8YixmYfkKy4VrDnqak7Vk2RLv-tP8VFmB2JM~ZktSxj9F92WHs4EluJqNwz3sDEbObPtGV~DQXUi8sMHZi4aSX8YFTHfDhHZizlJm-ndkpEpMYyaDiGAVuIWgxV33TCIlDYZki3J4LEOiwcH-HHoHWmWrPBdhesdvDY5Z5Rf~kTFVF7yjcPrtwWh6JOqllAIdXq5lgkNL-KRojTQ3Qhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several Truckee residents urged the Town Council on April 1 to require public notice, council review and explicit program details before any agency acquires private homes in Truckee for scattered-site supportive housing.

At the start of the meeting, resident Mike Lavock told the council he had copied Mayor Zabriskie and a county supervisor on a February 14 request that \"any proposal to conduct homeless treatment or housing in residential neighborhoods should be brought to the town council for public discussion, deliberation and a vote by the council.\" Lavock said he and others remain concerned that Nevada County might acquire private homes for supportive housing for people with mental-health and substance-use disorders “in residential neighborhoods without notice and without public process.”

Why this matters: The council is slated to consider elements of a Tahoe Truckee Homeless Action Plan developed with county participation. Residents said they want advance public notice on site selection, program elements, accessibility and which agencies will provide building inspection and ADA compliance oversight.

Other residents reinforced the request and urged broader community engagement. A speaker identified as “JD” pointed council members to a private property for sale that he said could host behavioral-health services and supportive housing in a more private location and encouraged turnout at a community workshop on the homeless action plan scheduled for 5:30–7:30 p.m. April 3 at the Steve Bridal Recreation Center. The town manager confirmed the session and said it will include a short presentation and interactive tabling; staff plans a follow-up survey for people who cannot attend.

Voices from the public: Lavock said he had participated in a Feb. 24 dialogue that produced the action plan released Jan. 22 and that several participants’ detailed questions had been deferred for “offline” follow-up that he said never occurred. He recounted personal experience with homelessness and said that his concern over scattered-site placement of people with \"drug and alcohol dependencies and mental illness\" adjacent to single-family homes does not equal a lack of compassion for people experiencing homelessness.

JD said business owners and community members have expressed concern about public perception after media coverage and urged residents to attend the April 3 community meeting. Council members and staff said they would publicize the event and that follow-up communications, including a survey, will be provided for those who cannot attend.

Ending: Town staff said council members will receive the community input gathered at the workshop ahead of any future council agenda item on the Homeless Action Plan. No formal council policy or vote on scattered-site supportive housing occurred at the April 1 meeting.

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