To: Seth Kielas, Jerusha Hall, Amanda Wiebush, David Polivy, and Doug Gadow
Truckee Planning Commission: Reject the Grocery Outlet Proposal
We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge the Planning Commission to reject the Grocery Outlet proposal to add yet another grocery store to our small town.
Why is this important?
On April 26th the Truckee Planning Commission will decide whether or not Grocery Outlet can build a new store across Donner Pass Road from Safeway. Our community has demonstrated repeatedly in the last year that sustainability is a primary concern. This project is a step backward for town sustainability. It is redundant given our current options of Safeway, Savemart, and New Moon, not to mention the approved Raley’s and Railyard grocery stores. How many grocery stores does Truckee need? The project does not increase access to an under-served part of town and congests an already crowded thoroughfare. Nearby residents are legitimately concerned that their once sleepy residential streets will be used as an alternate access route. New projects should make the Town of Truckee more livable, not less.