If you want to compete with Truckee and the villages, get progressive and create vibrant small business space below, with options to include food/bev and build workforce housing above. Tahoe City needs to get some action going for younger residents, visitors and families. Think creatively and build the community and future economy into everything you consider. No more plazas, storage, vacant space and subsidy of non-profits led by people who don't live or work here in Placer County.

A mixed use community meeting space and artist space could allow for retail, meetings, performances and many other community uses that will generate not only visitor draw, but give the locals a sense of place. This is unique opportunity to revitalize the "ghost town" of Tahoe City and make something for the Lake community that measures up to new millenial values of innovation and culture that we are seeing in Truckee & The Villages.

Work with TRUE, local (Tahoe City) strategy/ design firms in order to be most responsive to local needs and desires!

What ever happens to the buildings please make sure the money that it generates ( if any ) stays in Tahoe City. We send enough money down the hill.

I like the charm of restoring/renovating old buildings vs. building new. Keep Tahoe City charming and vintage!

When people are in Tahoe City, time is limited, quick fun is the key.

Open the vista by removing the buildings. I can't think a better way to greet visitors to Lake Tahoe then a panoramic vista as you enter Tahoe City.

Give the residents a piece of this beauty. Whatever is done needs to benefit the 12 month a year community. What Tahoe City is missing is a swimming pool. Almost everyone could benefit from that.

Question #2 was not clear on whether indoor space would be for that specific site or Tahoe City in general. My answers reflect TC in general, as I don't think indoor recreational facilities would have enough space at the fire department site. We still need a true Rec center in Tahoe City area! Pool needed.

Promote and preserve "Tahoe City" History in all aspects of education.

A man-made (woman-made?)natural looking and very colorful landscape. A concentration of the best of Tahoe's natural beauty. A WOW as people walk and drive by. Perhaps Granite boulders, Aspen trees, a waterfall, wild flowers, small ponds, all terracing down to the lake. While not commercial by design it could be a real visitor attraction with people saying have you seen "The best of Tahoe" at Tahoe City?

I've co-chaired the Commons Beach Strategic Plan Committee back in 1999 and participated in all subsequent Fire House planning sessions. One theme has been consistent with those most involved through this process. And that is that this old firehouse MUST BE REMOVED. And the old Community Center building preserved for historical reasons, even if it must be moved to a new location. I will trust that the county will consider this strongly in their final decision making process. And please do not forget, Commons Beach (including the area with the Community Center and Fire House was deeded to The People of Tahoe City. The county does not own this property, they are simply the caretakers of this property. The best outcome would be to continue to have the TC PUD be given the responsibility to be the stewards of this property and be given a certain and reasonable budget to oversee it. This way the people of Tahoe City have local control of what rightfully belongs to them. Thank you.

The fire house does not need to be destroyed, just repurposed. It already has a great open space plan that can be easily and creatively modified for use and season. Having access to temporary commercial frontage space can be a great asset to Tahoe City. Pop up frontage allows for more diversity in our downtown and gives perspective entrepreneurs a chance to spread wings. The exterior of the building can also benefit greatly from public mural/art which would compliment the art gallery next door. WE do not need any more 'open space' downtown. We already have a poorly visited golf course that takes up over 90% of downtown.

This property would not work; but we need a state of the art swimming pool in or near Tahoe City.

I think indoor/outdoor juice bar, coffe, restaurant, bar would be great there! Tahoe City really doesn't have too many options for food in awesome locations

Please do something about the pedestrian traffic in tahoe City, they need to control the crosswalks with times access. This free fovalk of people crossing every few seconds is causing gridlock at both ends! Thai problem could be solved so easily, much bigger issue than everything else you propose on spend th money and build prdestrian bridges. Please, please address this issue first.

I would like to see a community indoor pool. Truckee has such great facility. We love to see a similar facility in Tahoe City.

Tahoe City needs an indoor pool!!!

I see a lot more people strolling in Tahoe City now that sidewalks and interesting areas to gather, have picnics overlooking the lake, just rest and visit have been installed. The beauty of the lake is restful for everyone including visitors strolling not only the walk areas but also out on the public piers. Wonderful improvements for Tahoe City over the 45 years of which I have resided in Squaw Valley. Placer County planners are to be commended for acknowledging the unique environments the North Shore of Tahoe presents to all. Thank you.