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Newspaper
Colfax Record
Location
Colfax, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 2003
Page
6
Placer County residents share views on growth and traffic. Harriet White urges a strong traffic circulation element and public involvement. Bill Medlyn says stay proactive and keep small town fees. Mike Maynard advocates more youth programs. Jim Foehr worries overburdened infrastructure. Les McMurtry hopes to preserve old places and county charm.
Placer County through the Housing Element draft signals rapid growth with 21 new residential developments planned, about 10 000 units in five years and 22 500 new residents in unincorporated areas, plus strong Tahoe vacation home interest. Notable projects include Atwood Ranch III and Forest Ranch among twenty plus proposed subdivisions, with concerns over traffic air quality open space and water supply.
Placer County’s Placer Legacy aims to preserve farmland and open space but funding falters after voters rejected a 0.25 percent sales tax that would have raised about 183 million over 30 years. Officials seek new resources including casino donations and per-house contributions, with potential to add thousands of acres, while some areas may inevitably yield to development.
Community voices from Roseville and surrounding areas push for 2040 plans including 66 more libraries, a university or four year college, improved highway connections, additional street lights, and seniors events. Local residents Sharon Troxel and Richard Yeager weigh in on growth pace and infrastructure. Harri Callaham of Lincoln Chamber of Commerce comments on downtown development and a potential shopping corridor along the 65 corridor.
Placer County officials tout a thriving development push including Northstar at Tahoe a 3 billion project with a new village base area hotel and timeshare phase two of Squaw Valley village opening with 80 shops and 650 rooms and a 65 corridor industrial expansion. Oracle expanded Rocklin facilities while Ace Hardware relocates a 1 million square foot facility creating about 300 jobs. Thunder Valley casino planned in Lincoln aims to hire 1 800 as Auburn Airport Industrial Park grows with Coherent Ceramics Ceronix and other firms adding jobs and space.
Lincoln faces years of congestion on Highway 65 as a four lane bypass study runs through draft EIS. Caltrans and city officials cite 2009 to 2011 completion estimates, with Mayor Santini aiming for sooner delivery. The project spans 11.6 to 12.8 miles, linking Industrial Boulevard to Highway 65 north of Sheridan, with EPA LEDPA considerations and 20 homes in the area.
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