Delaware North Tenaya Cabins

Project Overview

Delaware North (DN) proposes to construct up to 54 pre-manufactured cabins (approximately 675 square feet each [sf]) and a clubhouse (approximately 2,700 square feet [sf]) on Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 010-350-008, located immediately north of the Tenaya Lodge, in Fish Camp, Mariposa County, just outside the south entrance to Yosemite National Park. Mariposa County will be the Lead Agency for preparation of an environmental impact report (EIR) for the Tenaya Cabins Project. Ascent Environmental Inc. is contracted to assist the County for the EIR preparation. A General Plan/Specific Plan Amendment, Conditional Use Permit and two-parcel Land Division is required.

Assigned Planner

For project-related questions, contact Steve Engfer, Associate Planner, at 209-742-1250, or email

Tenaya Cabins Project Meetings & Hearings

Planning Commission Public Hearing - June 2, 2017

Staff Report and Attachments:

The Tenaya Cabins Project Fish Camp Planning Advisory Council Meeting of May 13, 2017 Staff Report and Attachments:

Board of Supervisors - Public Hearing (Tentative Date June 20 or 27, 2017)

*Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors Meeting dates will be confirmed pending Fish Camp Planning Advisory Council meeting result. Please check the website for future updates. Thank you.

Final Environmental Impact Report

The Tenaya Cabins Project Final EIR, Draft CEQA Findings of Fact, Revised Appendix J and Notice of Completion are available. Please use the links below for accessing the documents.

Draft Environmental Impact Report

Updated-Tenaya Cabins-Revised Project Information

Reports

Site Plans

Revised Notice of Preparation of an EIR (NOP)

This is the second NOP for the project.

The applicant (DN) originally proposed to construct up to 34 cabins and a clubhouse on the identified parcel. Mariposa County circulated an NOP for that proposal on February 9, 2015. This revised NOP is being circulated because on June 9, 2015 the applicant has increased the size of the project, to up to 54 cabins and 88 parking spaces, on the same project site.

The link below provides all NOP and project information. Commenting ends at 5 p.m. August 17, 2015.

Revised NOP and Project Documents (PDF)

EIR Public Scoping Meeting

A public scoping meeting to solicit input on the Tenaya Cabins Project EIR is scheduled as follows:

  • When? August 13, 20156-7:30 p.m. 
  • Where? Tenaya Lodge Forest View Room, 1122 Highway 41 Fish Camp, CA 

This is a good opportunity to provide input regarding the project and we encourage your attendance. Commenting ends at 5 p.m. August 17, 2015.

Project Description

Mariposa County has received an application for land use entitlement/s. The applicant, Delaware North, proposes the " Tenaya Cabins ," described as an "upscale campground." The proposed project site is a 26.89 acre parcel (APN 010-350-008) located at 1152 Highway 41, Fish Camp CA. The property owner is Robert/Evelyn Keller, Trust. The site is governed by the Fish Camp Specific Plan. The proposed project requires a Specific Plan Land Use Amendment, Land Division and Conditional Use Permit. The proposed project is:

  • Fish Camp Specific Plan Land Use Amendment from existing SFR-1 Acre classification to Resort Commercial classification for proposed Parcel 1 as shown on the tentative parcel map. And a change to SFR ½ Acre land use classification for proposed Parcel 2 ( ½ acre parcel) shown on the tentative parcel map.
  • Two Parcel Land Division - to create a ½ acre residential parcel, the remaining proposed as resort commercial
  • Conditional Use Permit, which is proposed for:54 pre-manufactured cabins of approximately 675± square feet each; a multi-function clubhouse, outdoor deck and recreation area to serve as guest registration, laundry, retail, hospitality, banqueting, food service, pool, barbeque and hot tub. The clubhouse outdoor area/deck is designed to seat 60± people. Outdoor activities/events are to conclude by 10:30 p.m.
  • Parking areas- 88 spaces to serve the project
  • Access-proposed from an existing Highway 41 encroachment, and an internal looped roadway/driveway system
  • Shared access is proposed to serve the commercial development and the proposed SFR ½ acre parcel as shown on the tentative parcel map (Parcel 2)
  • Water supply - proposed either from Fish Camp Mutual Water or Tenaya Lodge Resort shared system
  • Waste water- proposed for treatment at the Tenaya Waste Water Treatment Plant
  • Project description includes goal to minimize impact on environmental features to inform project design/layout
  • Environmental considerations on-site include, but are not limited to: 
    • Wetland and Pond
    • Drainage - Big Creek and flood areas
    • Biological Sensitive species habitats - riparian, wetland, meadow, forests
    • Historic/Cultural Resources
    • Topographical constraints