Markleeville Village report goes to planners

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Alpine County planning commissioners will discuss certification of the Markleeville Village/Mahalee Lodge final environmental impact report at their regular meeting on June 29.

Alpine County supervisors voted to certify the final environmental impact report by a 3-1 vote on Tuesday.

Chairman Gunter Kaiser said that certifying the report does not constitute approval or disapproval of the project. District 1 supervisor Don Jardine voted against certification. Supervisor Phillip Bennett was absent.

The project consists of a 25-room lodge and 49-cabin resort to be located on 36 acres in Markleeville.

The report was required as part of a settlement of a 2005 lawsuit over the project seeking a more involved impact report.

Utilities are to include the water and wastewater systems, their capacities, impacts and financial arrangements for ongoing maintenance and replacement costs.

The town ditch, which runs through the property, will be analyzed for water quality, downstream agricultural use and safety. Potential groundwater impacts will also be considered.

The report will look at whether there are adequate public services and funding for police, fire and emergency services.