WHAT'S CHANGED
The 39 North team listened to local input and made substantial revisions, demonstrating a commitment to replacing blight with a hotel, commercial spaces and achievable housing with upgraded amenities and a development that reflects Kings Beach’s community priorities and values.
See the key updates made in response to community feedback.
DEED RESTRICTED ACHIEVABLE APARTMENTS
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Shortened building length from 247 feet to 192 feet (22% reduction) and reduced the height at both ends of the building from 4 to 3 stories
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Added a dog park and tot lot for the community
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Added a barbecue and picnic area for residents to gather and socialize
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Increased bike and gear storage area
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Added a mix of 13 studios, 25 one‑bedroom, and 13 two‑bedroom apartment layouts for a total of 51 units and 64 bedrooms to accommodate and provide more housing flexibility
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Expanded parking from 50 to 62 spaces (24% increase) in response to resident concerns
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Refined the architectural design through a mixture of building materials and architectural variations
HOTEL & COMMERCIAL
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Redesigned architecture to better reflect "Old Tahoe" character
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Reduced building height from 6 floors to 4 floors (75 feet down to 56 feet—a 25% reduction)
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Scaled down room count from 179 rooms to 132 rooms (26% reduction)
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Maintained parking capacity at 189 stalls to ensure adequate guest and visitor parking
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Relocated vehicle access from Highway 28 (North Lake Boulevard) to Salmon Avenue to reduce traffic impacts
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Introduced a variation of building materials for the hotel and a mixture of various ground floor level facades for the commercial spaces.
TOWNHOMES
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Created open space and visual breaks between townhome buildings for better neighborhood integration
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Revised architectural style to embrace a more authentic "Old Tahoe" aesthetic
These updates reflect months of meetings, public feedback, collaboration and design resulting in a project respectful of Kings Beach and responding to the needs of the Tahoe Basin.
SIDE-BY-SIDE LOOK AT EARLIER AND UPDATED DESIGNS
DEED RESTRICTED ACHIEVABLE APARTMENTS
Previous design
Revised design
HOTEL & COMMERCIAL
Previous design
Revised design
TOWNHOMES
Previous design
Revised design