The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board will consider proposed amendments to the Homewood Master Plan at a public meeting next week.
The January 22nd meeting will be held at the TRPA offices at 128 Market Street in Stateline, starting around 8:30 a.m. People can also access the meeting online via a live webinar. Comments can be mailed or emailed to publiccomment@trpa.gov.
The TRPA says the master plan "is to ensure Homewood remains a key gathering center for Lake Tahoe’s West Shore and maintains the heritage of a ski resort that can be enjoyed equally by residents and visitors. The long-term vision for the recreation area must also support regional goals for environmental improvements, public access to outdoor recreation, and wildfire and public safety."
Last November, the privately-owned company announced that due to permitting issues, their financial partner pulled its operating funds – and without that funding, Homewood cannot operate or sell season passes for the season.
The resort owners applied to TRPA in May 2024 to update the 2011 Homewood Master Plan. The TRPA says it has been reviewing and gathering public feedback on the application. It also held public hearings in September and December, which resulted in requests for clarification and around public access to the resort.
The 2011 Master Plan includes new residential, commercial, and visitor accommodation uses as well as water quality, forest health, transportation, and parking improvements.
The amendments proposed by Homewood would modify previously approved projects and an approval would also include a permit for a new gondola close to the base for improved skier access.
The TRPA says Homewood will continue its 250-acre forest fuel reduction project this year and is finalizing an agreement with the North Tahoe Fire Protection District to expand fire services and assist with emergency response and wildfire evacuation.
You can more about the resort’s proposed changes by clicking here.Â
(TRPA contributed to this report.)
