I would like top see another restaurant option in the location of the old fire house - something with a view, outdoor dining...maybe a burgers and brew type restaurant with vegetarian options, and something that would not block the view of the lake. The NT Arts building is cute and has an "Old Tahoe" feel and could just be updated.

The sewer connection fees were moved to the new fire dept site. New sewer connection fees will need to be paid at the fire station site.

Remodeling to reflect Old Tahoe. Fire Dept history, Tahoe history. Not a museum, but a great place for gatherings - charity fundraisers, weddings, etc. It could be come a way for the building to pay for itself through rentals and event planning.

I think returning the fire house location to open space would be ideal. Open that view of the lake back up!!

i am picturing the old fire house restaurant and bar.

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.

Definitely take down the old fire station (to highlight TC's gorgeous views of the lake) and renovate the community center. It's wonderful to have a balance of open space at street level and multipurpose rooms for the community and it's visitors to enjoy.

That old fire station definitely blocks the sightline from the town to the lake. The other buildings don't seem as bad.

Our society is changing. No longer is there a need for a lot of "commercial" properties because of the internet. Tearing down the fire station and building a premises that could house a coffee shop, gym/climbing facility on the lower floor, and apts. on the upper floors would be the best use of these structures. One must think of the future and the changing aspects of our society.

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.

Don't touch the Arts Center. The fire house is not attractive, but perhaps could be made so with some clever design. The high ceilings of the old garage area lend itself to some great restaurant/pub opportunities.

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.

The top floor of the fire house turned into a 24 hour coffee Internet cafe. With great views for all to use. Maybe a stage for open mic.

The older smaller buildings should stay, The fire station is large, ugly and blocks what would be an amazing view.

I hope we come up with the perfect plan that most are in agreement on, seems to be difficult these days for that to happen. I am trying to think of what TC needs most and haven't come up with it yet but will continue to think and submit ideas. In some ways I would love to see open space with a view of the lake from that spot but on the other hand a well thought out and good use of the community center would be great as well. Think the fire station should come down, it's not an attractive building and blocks the view.