Potential Projects

With recent land acquisitions and capital improvements being made at our amenities, which are funded by a combination of development and replacement reserve funds, we will continue to implement upgrades as suggested and approved by the general plan committee and board of directors.  As we continue receiving your comments and suggestions, with the following sample of improvements that the Board is considering, our aim is to continue improving member experiences and overall pride of ownership within our diverse family of homeowners and their guests.

Association Wide

Feasibility Studies to be performed by Tahoe Donner Staff and Consultants:

  • Installation of under ground utility lines
  • Member only gas station
  • Electric vehicle charging stations at select amenities
  • New storage building at Forestry facility to replace multiple storage containers

Mailbox Task Force

Primary Focus:

  • Prepare Master Plan for Cluster Mailboxes

Other Considerations:

  • Provide one mailbox for each TDA property owner

Housing Task Force

Primary Focus:

  • Consider all options for seasonal workforce employee housing

Other Considerations:

  • Coordinate with existing community efforts to provide additional housing opportunities

ACAC Task Force

Primary Focus:

  • Prepare Alder Creek Adventure Center Master Plan
  • Snowmaking
  • Winter trail expansions; Crabtree to Mustang, Lions Leap to Last Round Up and Dog Trail extension
  • Adventure Zone with archery zone, tree house, zipline area, bike skills, disk golf
  • Consider Phase 4 Equestrian Campus; including trailer parking, dressage court and improved boarder pens

Other Considerations:

  • Warming Hut character upgrades at (4) locations
  • Back up power for Alder Creek Adventure Center
  • Additional storage options for snowmobiles, signs and tools
  • Upgrades to FIS standards for international Nordic races and events

Clubhouse Task Force

Primary Focus:

  • Prepare Northwoods Clubhouse Master Plan
  • Accessibility improvements at Northwoods Clubhouse and Tennis Center
  • Trash enclosure, storage room addition, rear terrace leveling
  • Parking capacity expansion
  • Adventure Zone with archery area, tree house, zipline, bike skills and disk golf

Other Considerations: 

  • Expanded Recreation Hut
  • Covered outdoor vending machines
  • Heated walkway outside Pizza on the Hill entrance.

Downhill Ski Resort Task Force

Primary Focus:

  • Prepare Downhill Ski REsort Master Plan and Business Plan (currently underway)
  • Consider Member vs Public analysis
  • Accessibility improvements
  • New or expanded base area Lodge
  • Snowmaking equipment at Eagle Rock
  • Modify ski slopes to improve beginner experience
  • Expand Summer Day Camps
  • Lift access to family‐friendly gravity bike trails, bike park, beginner progressions (like NorthStar)
  • Adventure Zone with archery zone, treehouse, zipline area, bike skills, disk golf
  • Replace Eagle Rock Chair

Other Considerations:

  • New Backside Chairlift
  • Provide expanded parking at top of Eagle Rock Chair, accessible through green gate at SkiSlope
  • Provide gallery covers for Conveyors C2 and C3 for improved safety, operations and service levels
  • (~25) New ski in/ski out residential properties, with new chairlift access into Sunrise Bowl

Golf Task Force

Primary Focus:

  • Update Golf Master Plan
  • Accessibility improvements

Other Considerations: 

  • Consider Golf Course improvements to remain regionally competitive
  • Water conservation; 500K gallon water tank /well/pump/case/heads
  • Shade structure over Driving Range tee boxes

Marina Task Force

Primary Focus:

  • Update Marina Master Plan
  • Accessibility improvements
  • Expanded kitchen and terrace seating with shade structure
  • Cooperative Agreement with State Park and beach access
  • Agreements with TOT/Caltrans for improved on‐street Parking

Other Considerations:

  • New entrance, signage and improved lighting
  • Beach bar on slab with power
  • Third dock south of existing boat ramp

The Lodge Task Force

Primary Focus:

  • Prepare Master Plan for The Lodge
  • Replace Tent with new Conference Space and Restrooms
  • Accessibility Improvements
  • Replace sloping walkway with heated staircase and lighting

Other Considerations:

  • Install roof structure over heated staircase
  • Recycle and refuse improvements
  • Back‐up power for kitchen and restaurant

Trails and Open Space Task Force

Primary Focus:

  • Update Trails Master Plan with all types of trail users and utilization, an updated dog leash policy and trail access fee options
  • Trailhead parking and restrooms at Driving Range, Glacier Way and Bermgarten
  • Dog Park
  • Vaulted toilet in Euer Valley
  • McGlashan Springs parcel utilization
  • Accessibility improvements at campground

Other Considerations:

  • Extend Nature Loop upstream and adjacent to driving range and eliminate roadside path to Trout Creek Rec Center
  • New Tahoe Donner  trail connector to the Town’s phase 2 Trout Creek Trail
  • Provide Community Garden and Composting Program
  • Bridges at Coyote Crossing and Cowboy Camp
  • Rebuild and Maintain iconic Euer Valley barns

Trout Creek Recreation Center Task Force

Primary Focus:

  • Prepare Trout Creek Resort Master Plan
  • Snowmaking at Snowplay
  • Flushing restrooms for Snowplay
  • Expanded parking for Snowplay and trailhead
  • Additional Hot Tub
  • Facility expansion and accessibility improvements (currently in TOT Planning)

Other Considerations:

  • Saline upgrade
  • Additional lap lanes for pool(s)
  • Expanded Paver Terrace for food and beverage
  • Indoor playground, day care, mini golf, and climbing wall