In our view, the City has breached its fiduciary responsibilities under the CEQA Legislation to conduct an independent and thorough assessment of the Project’s environmental impacts and the impact it will have on the residents of La Quinta and the Coachella Valley.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In brief, the Project entails the construction of a private Resort Community on land currently zoned as low density residential. Approval of the Project requires changing of the current zoning from Low Density Residential to Tourist Commercial.
The Project will consist of six hundred dwellings, a one hundred and fifty room hotel and water features including a 16.6 acre man made wave/surf basin containing 18 million gallons of aquifer water.
1.0 CONCERNS REGARDING THE PROJECT’S DEIR
In our view, the City has failed to meet the requirements of the CEQA guidelines in the following areas as identified in Sections 1.1 - 1.2 following. Additional concerns regarding the DEIR are presented in Sections 1.3 - 1.5.
It is our opinion that the City of La Quinta as the Lead Agency and the Consulting Planner who has been engaged by the City, appear to show bias towards the approval of the Project and additionally, have overseen the preparation of a DEIR that fails to meet the requirements for such reports under CEQA.
1.1 The DEIR for this Project is not in keeping with CEQA Guidelines Several emails summarizing readers’ concerns with the DEIR were sent to the Consulting Planner on July 2, 2021 along with a request to modify the existing DEIR so that it would be in keeping with CEQA guidelines. These emails, as well as the responses from the Consulting Planner, are presented in the PDF A: Communications with the Consulting Planner, which is included in the covering email with this letter.
It is of note that, in their responses to the DEIR, other reputable agencies had also requested that the DEIR be modified and/or redone and reissued for various reasons. We would be please to provide you with these responses should you wish to review the comments from these agencies.
To summarize, the points expressed by concerned readers of the DEIR were generally with respect to its extraordinary length (at over 1500 pages with its multiple appendices), and the fact that it is replete with redundancy and lacking in plain language. In other words, it appears that there was a general lack of compliance with CEQA guidelines. Our request to have the DEIR modified to allow for rapid understanding by the average reader was outrightly dismissed by the Consulting Planner literally within hours of our request.
1.2 Inadequate amount of time allowed for public review of DEIR In our opinion, this DEIR was literally “pushed through” on a timeline that did not allow for reasonable public input and consultation for a complex Project of this magnitude with the potential impact a tourist commercial zoning change would have on the established residential communities that surround it. We are aware of other jurisdictions in California that encourage longer periods of public review (often up to 45 days) to allow for dissemination of information.
Longer periods of time for review of a DEIR encourage public trust and thus protects the public interest.
In fact, we had asked for an extension to the DEIR review period to 45 days and were outrightly denied. Again please reference PDF A (Communications with Consulting Planner) for details of our request for this extension of time for review.
1.3 Concerns regarding the appearance of multiple Conflicts of Interest
1.3.1 Objectivity of MSA Consulting Inc. and other Consultants (EIR Preparers) The City and its Consulting Planner engaged a consulting engineering firm, MSA Consulting Inc., to conduct studies to be included in the DEIR without disclosure that the consulting engineers had prior (and will likely have future) involvement with the Developers in the Project.
The neutrality of the consulting engineering firm can be called into question as they have previously and will in the future, receive financial gain through their engagement in the design and construction of the Project. Of additional concern is the fact that MSA was selected to work and to provide input on the DEIR (and, we assume, the EIR going forward).
There are additional “objectivity” concerns with the other consultants as well. For example, the lighting study was performed by Musco Lighting, who we understand will supply the elevated lighting towers for the Project.
1.3.2 Selection of Consultants by the Developer
It is our opinion that the Consultants involved in the preparation of the DEIR were selected by the Developer. Evidence supporting this opinion is found upon examination of the information contained in the Appendices attached to the DEIR.
The concern that we have in this regard is the following: If Developers choose consultants for the DEIR Process and pay them, then the potential for tilting the process further in the favor of Developer is strong, and the potential impact on the public interest, and on public confidence in their local government, is significantly reduced. An EIR prepared by a consultant selected and hired (directly or indirectly) by the Developer is by its nature a document that must be treated skeptically.
Objectivity and transparency are paramount in the CEQA process. We are aware that in some jurisdictions, the lead agencies hire independent Consultants and then recover the cost from the Developer. In our view, this is what should have been done with this Project, again to ensure the protection of the public interest.
1.3.3 Consulting Planner’s Firm previously engaged to develop the City’s General Plan The firm Terra Nova Planning and Research, Inc. (http://www.terranovaplanning.com) of which the City of La Quinta’s Consulting Planner Ms Nicole Criste is a Principal, was previously engaged by the City of La Quinta to develop the 2035 La Quinta General Plan https:// www.laquintaca.gov/business/lq2035-general-plan.
We therefore assume that Ms. Criste was involved in the writing of the following in the City’s General Plan:
“All development proposals must be analyzed and tested for consistency with the goals, policies, and programs in every applicable element of the General Plan. Specific Plans and the Zoning Ordinance must be consistent with the General Plan. General Plan consistency is also a required criteria for determining significant impacts under CEQA.” (Section I-5 Administration)
Our concerns center around the following:
• Terra Nova Planning and Research, Inc. is now engaged on the Coral Mountain Resort Project as Ms. Criste is the Consulting Planner for this Project.
• There is a requirement now for the City to significantly amend the General Plan to permit this Project.
• It now appears that Ms. Criste has prepared a DEIR for this Project that is going against what is included in the General Plan for the City of La Quinta, therefore the antithesis to what was prepared by her firm to be included in the General Plan.
We take the position that the City could have chosen a different Consulting Planner for this Project. The appearance of a conflict of interest Should have been avoided, again in keeping with protection of the public interest as well as to ensure public trust in the Process.
1.4 Lack of Adequate Public Consultation re: the amendment of the City’s General Plan A significant change is proposed to the City’s General Plan with this Project. We are of the opinion that many opportunities for open and transparent public consultations, separate from the review of any Project, must be held when considering a significant amendment to a city’s General Plan.
1.5 Comments made by the City’s Planning Department in a public forum appear to be in support of the Project, well in advance of the commencement of the CEQA Process.
We also have concerns regarding the obvious advance knowledge and public comments made about the Project by a representative of the City’s Planning Department. In the March 2019 issue of Men’s Health Journal, mention was made of the Project. Mr. Danny Castro, La Quinta City Director of Design and Development, was quoted as saying the following:
“Thanks for the article Stephen. It shows our …city… is already reviewing this with positive thinking.” Danny Castro, said staff is reviewing the Coral Mountain proposal. “It’s something new, obviously. It’s not a golf course,” Castro said. “This new technology is something I think people are excited about…This is a different aspect and type of wellness activity that just makes us more diverse in terms of attracting people to La Quinta. “ This comment certainly leads one to believe that the Planning Department had “pre-approved” the Project nearly one full year in advance of the Project’s Notice of Preparation being released.
In fact, this comment was made even prior to the determination that an EIR was required for the Project.
2.0 CONCERNS REGARDING THE PROPOSED WATER USAGE (DRAWN FROM
THE AQUIFER) FOR THE PROJECT
2.1 Inadequate assessment in DEIR of water consumption
We are of the opinion that the Coachella Valley Water District has not adequately analyzed the Project’s water usage taking into consideration the perilous state of the Colorado River and the aquifer beneath the City of La Quinta (known as the Indio Subbasin). The aquifer is currently in an overdraft state.
Given our current situation, with climate change and the Governor’s proclamation of drought throughout all of California, we are gravely concerned about the required use of the wave basin’s usage of water pumped directly from the aquifer. It has been estimated that 18 million gallons of aquifer water is required to simply fill the wave pool which is 1/2 mile long and 400 feet wide.
It is very important to note that recycled water cannot be used for the wave basin component of the Project. This requirement arises from state restrictions on water quality where human recreation takes place. Our aquifer, which supplies the large portion of drinking water for the Coachella Valley, must be also used for the continued filling due to evaporation and ongoing maintenance of the wave basin.
2.2 MAWA ( "Maximum Applied Water Allowance” )
The City of La Quinta has MAWA requirements within the City Ordinances that were not considered for this Project in the DEIR analysis.
2.3 Water Loss Due to Evaporation
The Project’s estimated aquifer water consumption does not accurately account for the extraordinary amount of water lost to evaporation and due to:
• the wave motion in the surf basin itself (in that droplets will be dispersed increasing the amount of evaporative loss),
• the extraordinary number of hot days in the desert which, according to records, are increasing due to Climate Change, and
• the increased number of significant wind events in the desert.
2.3 Water Loss Due to Wave Pool Operation
Additionally the DEIR did not take into account the enormous and ongoing draw on the desert’s aquifer water that will be required for the maintenance and refilling of the wave basin as a result of evaporation and continued maintenance and operational requirements.
3.0 CONCERNS REGARDING PROPOSED GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS We wholeheartedly agree with and support the following statement taken from the Attorney General’s website:
… “Every community has an obligation to consider how its general plan update may affect its community-wide greenhouse gas emissions and to take affirmative, decisive action to reduce and control these emissions”…
It is our opinion that a very superficial review of the environmental impact that Greenhouse Gas (“GHG”) emissions created by the Project has been performed. We ask you to please consider the following concerns we have with respect to GHG Emissions for the Project:
3.1 The Imperial Irrigation District’s Will Serve Letter It was implied in the DEIR that a "Will Serve Letter” from the Imperial Irrigation District was in place for the supply of electricity when it fact no such agreement or letter was in place.
The Will Serve Letter had expired long before the Notice of Preparation (“NOP") for the Project was issued in February of 2021, leading the readers of the NOP and DEIR to believe that an agreement had been arrived at with the utility provider.
In actual fact, no such agreement had been entered into at that time and it was inaccurately represented to readers of the DEIR that GHG emissions for this Project had been thoroughly analyzed.
3.2 Increased Vehicular Traffic
The cursory review of GHG emission in the DEIR has failed to consider the GHG emissions created by the significant increase in vehicular traffic to the resort.
3.3 Additional Electrical Generation
Only passing consideration was given to the GHG emissions created by the significant electrical power generation required to supply the large electrically powered equipment that will generate man made waves for surfing between 7AM and 10PM each day of the year. The DEIR states that large lighting towers will be erected around the wave pool to permit for use of the facility for night surfing on a daily basis. No mention is made within the DEIR of the source for the additional power generation for the Project. As we are all aware, power demand is such in the state that rolling blackouts are required during periods of peak demand yet this issue is not addressed in the DEIR.
3.4 Additional Sources of GHG
The DEIR fails to take into account the significant GHG emissions that are generated as a byproduct of the cement production necessary for a project of this size, particularly with respect to the construction of the concrete wave basin, which in itself is 16.7 acres in area.
3.5 DEIR Statement Regarding GHG Emission
Section 4.7.6 on page 4-7.26 in the DEIR states the following with respect to GHG emissions for this Project:
…GHG‐1: “Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits, the Project Applicant shall purchase a minimum of 72,000 MTCO2e credits (2,400 MTCO2e per year for 30 years). The purchase of carbon credits must be made from a CARB‐approved carbon registry with independent third‐ party verification” and, further ( Levels of Significance after Mitigation) …The net annual GHG emissions associated with the operation of the proposed project can be reduced from 6.46 to 3.62 MTCO2e per SP per year, which is less than the applicable threshold of 3.65 MTCO2e per SP per year. Nevertheless, as explained above, because the use of carbon credits has not been broadly adopted in the Coachella Valley to mitigate GHG emissions impacts of residential and resort communities, and because even with the purchase of carbon credits the project’s actual GHG emissions exceed the applicable threshold (even though the emissions, net of carbon credits, do not), this analysis conservatively considers the project to have a significant and unavoidable impact concerning GHG emissions. (emphasis by writer) As an aside, amongst other documents, we have read the document entitled “CEQA and Climate Change” from the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (2008) https:// opr.ca.gov/docs/june08-ceqa.pdf and have many questions about how the CEQA Process for this Project is compliant with this (and many other) technical advisories. We recognize however this letter is not the forum in which to address this in detail. We are citing this document however because of the comments in the document that speak to goals for the State of California to reduce
GHG emissions “to 1990 levels by the year 2020…with further reductions to follow”. A Project like this, where an assessment of the GHG emissions in the DEIR appear to be perfunctorily glossed over is hardly in keeping with the stated goals, particularly in these times of uncertainty related to Climate Change.
We are grateful for your consideration of our concerns regarding the proposed Project’s DEIR.
In closing and in summary, we ask that you please consider the following 3 points that we raise:
1. We, as concerned residents of the City of La Quinta, are of the opinion that to date, due process for this Project has not been followed as required by CEQA and that perceived conflicts or interest must be addressed. At first glance, we are also of the opinion that it appears that the approval of this Project, with its magnitude and far reaching consequences, has not been allowed sufficient time for public input.
2. Significant environmental concerns have been continuously raised by residents with respect to the long term impact the Project will have on the environment and the quality of life for generations of Californians to come in the Coachella Valley, particularly with respect to the water usage and unresolved issues with Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
We note that the mission statement of the Office of the Attorney General of California includes the following:
“…Safeguard California's human, natural and financial resources for this and future generations”.
3. Finally, we wish to include the following from the CEQA Guidelines to the readers’ attention which we feel this was not observed in the DEIR for this Project:
15084. PREPARING THE DRAFT EIR (from page 191 CEQA Guidelines) … (e) … The draft EIR which is sent out for public review must reflect the independent judgment of the Lead Agency. The Lead Agency is responsible for the adequacy and objectivity of the draft EIR.
We would very much appreciate consideration of the concerns identified in this letter by the Office of the Attorney General of California.
Additionally, can you please provide us with an opinion as to whether the DEIR for this Project has or has not been prepared in keeping with CEQA guidelines? If not, can you please advise what the next steps would/should be?
Thank you in advance for considering our requests.
Yours very truly,
Ramon Baez Nancy Bruce
81245 Andalusia 80843 Calle Azul
La Quinta, CA 92253 La Quinta, CA 92253
Alena Callimanis Wendy Clarke
81469 Rustic Canyon Dr. 81566 Ulrich Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253 La Quinta, CA 92253
Anast Demitt Jim Lewis
60149 Honeysuckle Street 60106 Aloe Circle
La Quinta, CA 92253 La Quinta, CA 92253
Diane Rebryna Kathy Weiss
60149 Honeysuckle Street Resident
La Quinta, CA 92253 La Quinta, CA 92253
Kelly Welton Carolyn Winnor
60106 Aloe Circle 81134 Barrel Cactus Rd.
La Quinta, CA 92253 La Quinta, CA 92253
Derek M Wong Sheila Warren
81183 Caspian Ct. 81856 Rustic Canyon Drive
La Quinta, CA 92253 La Quinta, 92253
1 From: Consulting Planner
Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 11:10 AM
To: Eve Castles; Linda Evans; Robert Radi; Kathleen Fitzpatrick; John Pena; Steve Sanchez; Jon McMillen Cc: Wes Castles; Monika Radeva
Subject: Re: Wave Park
Ms. Castles,
Thank you for your comments. They will be provided to the City Council as part of the public record for the project. The Council will consider the project at a continued public hearing on July 5, 2022.
Nicole Sauviat Criste
Consulting Planner
City of La Quinta
From: Eve Castles <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 8:34 PM
To: Linda Evans <[email protected]>; Robert Radi <[email protected]>; Kathleen Fitzpatrick <[email protected]>; John Pena <[email protected]>; Steve Sanchez <[email protected]>; Consulting Planner <[email protected]>; Jon McMillen <[email protected]> Cc: Wes Castles <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Wave Park
** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** PLEASE STEP BACK AND LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE FOR WATER USE ‐ FOR THIS PROJECT AND OTHERS. VOTE NO.
Hot off the presses just 3 hours ago.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/climate/article/California‐orders‐thousands‐of‐farms‐and‐cities‐17225970.php California orders thousands of farms and cities, including San Francisco, to stop pumping water during drought (msn.com)
The Coachella valley needs to re‐think ALL of our water use, not becoming the laughing stock.
VOTE NO.
Eve Castles
408.309.3705
2 On Apr 30, 2022, at 7:16 PM, Eve Castles <[email protected]> wrote:
Dear La Quinta City Council Members ‐
I’m writing in opposition to the proposed Wave Park.
My husband and I moved to La Quinta in February, drawn by the quiet, low key vibe of South La Quinta. We were attracted to the quality of the people, the aesthetics, and amenities. Early risers, we were lulled into appreciation of the quiet, star‐filled nights. We didn’t purchase a home in Palm Springs, Palm Desert or any of the other cities with more ‘action’ for a reason.
Imagine our surprise when we discovered a Wave Park and resort might be moving in just over a mile away from us. And the amusement park would stay open until 10 pm every night? HELP!!! Do any of you live within 2 miles of the proposed wave park? If the answer is no, please think how you would feel if the development were proposed in your neighborhood ….
We opposed the wave park development for several reasons:
1) Light and noise pollution (Let’s talk noise mitigation for a minute: noise will bounce off of Coral Mountain and go right over any retaining walls. There was no mention of berms to absorb any sound). 2) Too many short term vacation rentals
3) Increased traffic down Madison and Monroe
4) Water use inappropriate for our area.
PLEASE take a step back for a moment. Does a wave park really belong in the desert? The answer is no.
PLEASE preserve our sense of quiet and peace in South La Quinta (said while listening to the StageCoach concert 1.5 miles down the road in the other direction).
WATER is for drinking, bathing and use inside the house. We need to shift our paradigm view of water and water use! Start with this project and vote NO!
Thank you for listening.
Eve Castles
Eve and Wes Castles
81705 Brown Deer Park
La Quinta CA 92253
SIDE NOTE:
As a landscape designer, I see lots of areas for improvements of water use in the Coachella Valley. Water is a scarce resource for California and is becoming even more so. Growing up in the SF Bay Area, I lived close to cities like Palo Alto, Los Altos, Redwood City ‐ all named for their stately 3 redwoods. Our annual rainfall was typically between 18‐22 inches of rain. Since 2010, the average rainfall in the San Jose area has been 8.6 inches per year. Eight of every 10 redwoods is declining or dead at the lower elevations. The temperatures are too hot and there is not enough water for them to survive. It is painful to watch the number of other trees, also in decline.
Eve Castles
408.309.3705
Landscape Design & Outdoor Living
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From: Scott Connelly
To: City Clerk Mail
Subject: Written comment for June 7 Meeting
Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 5:52:56 PM
Attachments: Coral Mt Wave Surf Park2.pdf
** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** Agenda item 1
Re: Coral Mountain Wave Park Proposal
Listen to your residents. There is major opposition from residents and those concerned about protecting the integrity of our fragile desert environment and limited water supply.
Water agencies certify the availability of water based on assumptions which include continued supply of water and reduced consumption due to conservation. Reality: the supply is diminishing and senior water rights could be changed. Consumers are using more and not conserving. Why are we being asked to cutback and conserve if there is no shortage? Major developers are offering up water-themed projects in this parched desert region like there’s no tomorrow, even as a prolonged drought continues across the Southwest, and the Colorado River reservoirs that replenish area water supply dip to historic lows.
This property has critical environmental resources and habitat for the local flora and fauna. Please consider the consequences of how it will adversely affect the environment and our quality of life.
One of the hardest challenges about of being a human being is balancing our altruism and our avarice and looking at a landscape in terms of what it does for our pocketbooks, rather than what it does for our hearts and souls. If you look at this magnificent landscape that you're proposing to develop, it is truly the art of millions of years of changes. And who wants to destroy that art piece? Not me. Behold the Beauty.
I urge you to not approve this ill-conceived project.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter of mutual concern.
Scott Connelly Palm Springs CA 760-324-5001
Re: Coral Mountain Wave Park Proposal
Listen to your residents. There is major opposition from residents and those concerned about protecting the integrity of our fragile desert environment and limited water supply.
Water agencies certify the availability of water based on assumptions which include continued supply of water and reduced consumption due to conservation. Reality: the supply is diminishing and senior water rights could be changed. Consumers are using more and not conserving. Why are we being asked to cutback and conserve if there is no shortage?
Major developers are offering up water-themed projects in this parched desert region like there’s no tomorrow, even as a prolonged drought continues across the Southwest, and the Colorado River reservoirs that replenish area water supply dip to historic lows.
This property has critical environmental resources and habitat for the local flora and fauna. Please consider the consequences of how it will adversely affect the environment and our quality of life.
One of the hardest challenges about of being a human being is balancing our altruism and our avarice and looking at a landscape in terms of what it does for our pocketbooks, rather than what it does for our hearts and souls. If you look at this magnificent landscape that you're proposing to
develop, it is truly the art of millions of years of changes.
And who wants to destroy that art piece? Not me. Behold the Beauty.
I urge you to not approve this ill-conceived project.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter of mutual concern.
Scott Connelly
1 From: Alena Callimanis <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 7:21 PM
To: Richard Dale; Monika Radeva; Laurie McGinley
Subject: We would like to submit this as part of the Public Agenda for Coral Mountain Surf Resort Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. **
THE STATEMENT OF CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL BY THE COUNCIL IS OUTRAGEOUS!. IT IS
A REVERSE TAKING OF LAND THAT IS SIMILAR TO AFFIRMATIVE IMMINENT DOMAIN WHEREIN
THE CITY GIVES IT AN APPROVAL FOR FINANCIAL GAIN TO THE CITY AND ERODING OUR RIGHTS AS HOMEOWNERS TO QUIET ENJOYMENT OF OUR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY! WE WILL HAVE MORE TRAFFIC, MORE POLLUTION, MORE NOISE, MORE CRIME! THIS PROJECT IS
HORRIBLE AND IT NOT THE HIGHEST AND BEST USE OF THE PROPERTY, SUCH AS A PUBLIC DESERT PARK! IT IS THE WRONG PROJECT IN THE WRONG PLACE AT THE WRONG TIME. THE CITY IS IN A BUDGET SURPLUS AND THE EXTRA FUNDS ARE REALLY NOT NEEDED! WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MASTER PLAN FOR LA QUINTA HAD TO 2035, THAT WAS BASICALLY ABOLISHED! ALL IS WRONG TO PROCEED ON SUCH A PROJECT. IF THE APPROVAL COMES,
THEN A BALLOT ISSUE OR REFERENDUM NEEDS TO GO FORWARD BY VOTE OF THE COMMUNITY TO BLOCK TO PROJECT! THE MAJORITY OF THE PEOPLE LOCATION IN THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREA, DO NOT WANT THIS NUISANCE AND EYESORE! ANYWAY, THESE ARE MY OPINIONS. REGARDS, RICHARD G. DALE,JD.
1 From: Monika Radeva
Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 10:31 AM
To: angie lafferty
Cc: Consulting Planner; Monika Radeva; Laurie McGinley; Tania Flores Subject: Lafferty, Angie: 2022-06-07 Written Comments PH 1 Coral Mountain Resort Good morning,
The written public comments provided via your email below will be provided to the City Council at the 6/7/2022 regular meeting and will be included in the public record for the meeting for the Coral Mountain Resort project.
Thank you.
Monika Radeva, CMC | City Clerk
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253
Tel: (760) 777-7035
[email protected]
From: angie lafferty <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 10:28 AM
To: Consulting Planner <[email protected]> Cc: Carlos Flores <[email protected]>; Linda Evans <[email protected]>; Kathleen Fitzpatrick <[email protected]>; John Pena <[email protected]>; Robert Radi <[email protected]>; Steve Sanchez <[email protected]>; Monika Radeva <[email protected]>; Tania Flores <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Thank you in advance
** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** If you can add it to the comments for the Coral Mountain project as well, that would be great.
On Tue, Jun 7, 2022 at 10:16 AM Consulting Planner <[email protected]> wrote:
Thank you. We will include these comments in both project files for the Crossings and Troutdale projects.
Nicole Sauviat Criste
Consulting Planner
City of La Quinta
From: angie lafferty <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 10:14 AM
To: Consulting Planner <[email protected]> Cc: Carlos Flores <[email protected]>; Linda Evans <[email protected]>; Kathleen Fitzpatrick <[email protected]>; John Pena <[email protected]>; Robert Radi <[email protected]>; Steve Sanchez <[email protected]>; Monika Radeva <[email protected]>; Tania Flores <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Thank you in advance
2 ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** Hello Nicole,
Yes it is.
Thank you
On Tue, Jun 7, 2022 at 10:13 AM Consulting Planner <[email protected]> wrote:
Ms. Lafferty,
Thank you for your comments. I know that you have been actively following the projects at Avenue 50 and Washington Street. Is it as it relates to those projects that you submit this information? Nicole
Nicole Sauviat Criste
Consulting Planner
City of La Quinta
From: angie lafferty <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 10:03 AM
To: Consulting Planner <[email protected]>; Carlos Flores <[email protected]>; Linda Evans <[email protected]>; Kathleen Fitzpatrick <[email protected]>; John Pena <[email protected]>; Robert Radi <[email protected]>; Steve Sanchez <[email protected]> Subject: Thank you in advance
** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** Dear Council Members and Members of the Planning Division, Please take a couple of minutes out of your busy schedule to read the following article:
https://www.theguardian.com/us‐news/2022/jan/27/phoenix‐arizona‐hottest‐city‐cooling‐technologies Let's learn from Phoenix's mistakes and better prepare for a hotter Coachella Valley.
Thank you for your time,
Angie Lafferty
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1 From: Alena Callimanis <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2022 1:37 PM
To: Monika Radeva
Cc: Consulting Planner
Subject: Monika, opposing comments from Petition Signers for Coral Mountain Surf Resort Attachments: Reasons SAY NO TO CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. **
Monika, we are providing you a 100 page document for entry into the public record, with comments from people who signed our Survey Monkey petition opposing the Coral Mountain Surf Resort. Please see the attached referenced document.
Respectfully,
Alena Callimanis
La Quinta Residents for Responsible Development
81469 Rustic Canyon Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
919 606-6164
Reasons Provided By Area Residents As To Why They Signed the SAY NO… TO CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT! Petition At:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/72BVMV5
We should not be wasting our valuable water resources on a surfing amusement park. Also, The noise from the parks speaker system will reverberate off of the mountain and disrupt the neighboring communities. The zoning should be left as a low density residential housing.
When California is in a drought situation and climate change is making this worse, adding a huge water waste resort is foolish and not responsible.
Main reason we live where we live, Trilogy La Quinta is for the tranquil surroundings. We enjoy the dark skies, rural feeling of this area of La Quinta. This project totally ruins this ambiance. So many people in our area don't want this. Does the City Council care about the desires of it's La Quinta residents. I hope so!!! Ridiculus waste of water!
We are in a severe drought and you’re going to limit our water to use for this resort.
In this critical time of climate change and given the state of the severe drought we are experiencing it would be absurd to put in a surf park. The amount of water used and lost is a waste of a resource that is quickly becoming precious.
Where do they think the water is going to come from as we are going towards a drought. You need to put a wave park on the other side of the 10 where it won’t bother homeowners. It doesn’t need to be by us plus the fact we don’t want to hear the noise And the traffic.
Please do not approve this project. TOO many homes, too many people, too much night time light, and such a waste of water in this time of severe drought. Unconscionable waste of a very precious resource.
Drought in California. It’s so hot in the summer, who are they fooling no one is going to use it when it’s 120. I feel this project is a waste of money.
We are in the worst drought in the last 120 years!
Noise pollution, aquifer depletion, dark sky loss, noise effect on endangered sheep.
Inviting the WAVE to go bankrupt and leaving behind an eyesore for the residents and a place for the homeless hide out and a breed ground rodent's!
Due to the ongoing drought, it makes absolutely no sense to approve such an egregious waste of potable water which will have to come from the water source that provides potable water to every home and business in the Coachella Valley.
Coral Mountain Resort does NOT belong here in the desert!!!! Water use is excessive especially when water is limited in our Valley, and in CA. There is nothing good about this project as far as I can see.
Water conservation. This doesn't belong in a residential neighborhood.
Traffic, WATER USE IN A DROUGHT, number of short term rentals, lights, There shouldn't be any question ass to why this is opposed. SURF..Desert...oh please. We are in a drought..what else is there to say. and No I don't believe for an instant that the WAVE would not use valuable water resources. Silverrock is a damn good example of water waste.
Reasoning is such a scam to do something like that .
We don’t need more unnecessary water usage in the desert.
The water crisis in the southwest is extreme. Lake Powell is at an all time low and the DOI is concerned about the rivers ability to provide water and power to the region in the next 12 months. The greed of developers does not consider the climate crisis we are faced with and only cares about profit and not the livability of the valley.
We need to stop with this reckless development.
This project will not only impact the residents of La Quinta, but also those of us who live and work in the Coachella Valley. It is wrong on so many levels: 1. It will use water from a shared aquifer. There is no guarantee that there is 20 years’ of groundwater, no snowpack replenishing the groundwater, and the Colorado river allocations are being reduced. How can you justify the use of water for the entertainment of a few when residents are required to reduce water usage? Will resort visitors be asked to limit their showers? Remember, every drop counts. 2. The project will require massive amounts of energy. Will the resort and wave machine be asked to cut their usage during peak hours as we are asked to do? Will resort visitors be asked to limit their use of air conditioning during peak hours as we are asked to do? Will the resort continue business as usual during brownouts? 3. The environmental impact will be significant, despite what your EIR states ‐ this is common sense. The stadium lighting is truly frightening. 4. The jobs will most likely be the same level of jobs as at all the other resorts in the Valley. Will these workers make a living wage in order to afford a home in the community ‐ or anywhere for that matter? Will these jobs provide benefits? 5. The project will benefit a select and elite population. Explain why the residents and workers of Coachella Valley are asked to sacrifice precious resources in order for people to be entertained at this resort and wave park? 6. How many surf/wave parks can the Valley support during an historic drought? Explain to the people of California at large, the farmers, the ranchers, the dialysis clinics and the hospitals why this project is a good idea. This project is an affront to residents across the Coachella Valley. I urge you to vote “No.”
Water/Lights/Traffic/Change in La Quinta Development Plan. I can be more specific, but if anyone doesn't understand these concerns they are not tuned in and they haven't read the news, both local and National.
Please stop this ridiculous development.
WE NEED OUR WATER FOR DRINKING AND FOR OUR PLANTS, NOT FOR SURFING IN THE DESERT! STOP THIS PROJECT!
An amusement park located next to a retirement community, zoned for the last 20 years as residential low density is just wrong, and unfair to the current residents. Not to mention the fact we are in a historic drought, and our city leaders are even considering a private wave water waster. Just wrong wrong wrong.
La Quinta is a premier residential community, not a tourist destination. Do not change this what made La Quinta a great place to live!
Due to the severe drought conditions it is unconscionable to approve a private water park facility that wastes beyond billions and billions of gallons water, squandering such a precious resource is catastrophic. How much water will be wasted accumulatively over the next ten, twenty or thirty years? Not to mention the magnitude of water use will will cause residential water prices to skyrocket because there will less water availability. Not to mention the number of short term vacation rentals will bring numerous problems and affect residential home values in a negative way. La Quinta is an upscale small city and it is in the best interest of all to preserve it as one with responsible environmental building.
Water use is unconscionable. Light pollution and noise pollution are also important factors. Changing zoning is a taking from the people who live around it and requires monetary compensation if it goes forward.
No matter what they say, the project will use millions of gallons of water more than current use. It is prudent to wait at least a few years to see how this drought works out. If it continues we will be happy this project was stopped. If the rain cycles change you can always do it then.
This is not the place for a WAVE pool. Too much noise, traffic & pollution.
I am concerned with the increased traffic and transitional population/vacationers for our permanent residence.
A surf park in our desert is fundamentally wrong. It will steal water from our aquifer that cannot be replenished from a drying up Colorado River. Please do not believe CVWD on this.
We are in a drought, why come to the desert when the ocean is 2hrs away, the planned area is beautiful how it is the mountains have history we don’t need the traffic Building an artificial surf park in the desert is a totally inappropriate use, and a waste of, our limited water resources, during a period of unprecedented drought.
We’re living in one of the worst droughts. Not one good reason to end this madness once and for ALL We shouldn’t even have to consider this ridiculous and appalling “development” at Coral mountain. The idea of a large wave park resort in that pristine mountain area as well as a total disregard for Californias dire water situation is greedy and thoughtless. La Quinta already has the Talus development going up which will bring in plenty of extra revenue for the City. Not to mention the added traffic on Madison‐and the lights and noise that will most definitely affect the existing communities surrounding that property.
We are about to restrict water use in our homes. This will evaporate more water in a day than I use in a year.
The traffic will prevent normal access to our area and slow the emergency response time. This could cause unnecessary deaths.
There's a drought. WHY is the project even being considered.
This is a waste of water as we are being asked to conserve. It's not just the water for the wave pool but also the entire develpment. It will increase congestion in our area already threatened by the Talea development just a few miles away. This is all about greed and money and not in the best interest of our community.
This is a waste of water as we are being asked to conserve. It's not just the water for the wave pool but also the entire develpment. It will increase congestion in our area already threatened by the Talea development just a few miles away. This is all about greed and money and not in the best interest of our community.
Concerned about the CA drought, water rationing, Lake Mead at 30% of capacity, which means this is the wrong project at the wrong time
Very concerned about the CA drought and water rationing for several counties, and Lake Mead at 30% of capacity. This is the wrong project at the wrong time.
This project is an unnecessary waste of two critical resources that are already in short supply ‐ Water and Electricity. Additionally, it will create unplanned traffic in this far end of La Quinta.
The development is completely opposite of the type of development that would maintain La Quinta's drawing point‐ it's relaxed, quiet not‐so‐busy place for persons and families to visit and for our residents to enjoy. The development will take precious water from our city and it's residents and is blatently an attempt by wealthy developers to make significant profits at the expense of changing our environment.
If home owners are required to water rationing/reduction to supply a wave park it is time to sell and find a community that think of its homeowners first.
We do not need anything like this in the Coachella Valley, especially in La Quinta. We are a residential community. We do not need more traffic, stadium lights or lack of respect for water conservation. This project adds nothing to our community, just a few privileged bringing a different attitude that we need.
We purchased our home because the property on 58th St & Madison was zoned residential, and it was our objective to live in a residential not resort area. It is unconscionable to those of us who consider this our home that the city would change zoning ‐ bait & switch. We should not let development 'at any cost' override the quality of life that we have and want in LaQuinta. We were impressed when we decided to live in LaQuinta that, unlike the other desert cities, the city preserved its neighborhoods and therefore the community feeling.
Largely, commercial areas were kept toward Hwy111 or dispersed into "village" like areas. Now this thoughtful planning and quality of life will be eradicated. This would be the 3rd wave project in the desert ‐ how many waves do we need in the desert? I watched a "60 Minutes" segment on preserving Fogo Island in Canada. I think the interviewer asked a question the Council should think about. Question: "What's your response to the capitalist who would say, why are you limiting your growth? Answer: That is the techno‐economic question. But I start with a different question. What are we optimizing for? We are optimizing for place. We're optimizing for community." I hope that is the same answer that our City Council would give. Even if you really convince yourself that this is not an environmental contradiction to our city and state objectives, there is still no way one can rationalize this project as good for 'community'. Please keep residential zoning for Coral Mountain.
I agree, it's a terrible idea!
I have been against this project since the beginning, The La Quinta City Council should be ashamed of their selves, It is always about money.
Increased traffic, noise pollution, continuous water waste, electricity waste, light pollution, negative impact on natural & biological resources, dwindle acquifer & Colorado River Canal Supplies A never‐ending cycle of sporting events and other “party festival‐like” attractions does not belong in a zone established for sublime and tranquil residential living.
I'm concerned about traffic, noise, lights, increase in crime, water usage, property values falling, stress on the cities infrastructure, and a extra burden on fire, police, and emergency services.
La Quinta’s character of longer term leases and owner occupancy will be lost to the traffic, noise and lights.
Water waste and air pollution NOT needed either!
No to the Surf Park. We came here to get away from Crowds, Noise, Graffiti, and we came here because it is so peaceful.
We have a water shortage and we don’t need to to build or create another way to use up the resources I live in a community very close to the project. With concerns with drought in this state, how does this appear to others, such as farmers in central California who are being asked to limit which crops they can grow, and others currently being asked to conserve water. We settled here for the peace, quiet, and beauty of the area.
Have you ever been to a water park? There is a reason that they have been built away from residential areas.
The noise and the vibration. We are concerned about wildlife, and rightly so. Concessions are being given to them in the final EIR. What about us? Noise measurements were taken in 10 areas, none into the community of Trilogy. Why? I think the developers know how significant the impact will be there. It will certainly affect other communities nearby as well with increased traffic. And the 4 mini Coachellas we can anticipate? The same individual who manages noise at Coachella tells us that the sound of machinery to power the wave will only be at 65dB. Convenient. What about the other ambient noise? Is this in keeping with demographics of the surrounding communities.? I think, like us, a largely older population, who came for the beauty, peace, and quiet. We never anticipated such a project in our backyard. Did we expect future development near us? Certainly, but an amusement park for surfers, running from 7 in the morning to 10 at night, with 17‐ 80 foot tall lights, and not accessible to others ? Can anyone honestly say this is in keeping with the general plan? What made La Quinta the "Gem of the Desert"? It's people like ourselves who have supported you and contributed to your growth. Don't we deserve some consideration? I would just ask that common sense prevail here.
I bought here for peace and quiet. Not busy crowded roads like Orange County.
We are in a DROUGHT!! Plus we do NOT need to waste our land in our BEAUTIFUL town with RIDICULOUS PROJECTS like the WAVE & IT'S TOWN PROJECT!! I VOTE NO, NO, NO!!! For ALL the many reasons that have been stated and it would be the most undesirable project for this area of the town.
Wrong location. There are more suitable locations for this type of venue, particularly with the vacant land in the North East Valley.
In my opinion, this project would result in the waste of much needed water, which especially critical during this time of drought and climate change. The entire state of California, and much of the west coast has suffered from a drought for many years, with no end in sight. It would be irresponsible to promote a project that would waste precious desert water. Additionally, this project would increase greenhouses gases and therefore intensify climate change. The project would also result in other negative effects, such as pollution and other problems associated with increased numbers of people (vandalism, theft, etc.), loss of the beautiful scenic views, and waste of electricity. Please consider the needs of the entire Coachella Valley, and all of the residents when you review this project. Please deny the Coral Mountain Resort rezoning as we need RESPONSIBLE development, not development that would result in the serious problems listed above. Thank you for your time.
Having a wave park in this desert with a drought going on is ridiculous!!! to save our very limited water supply for residents and the natural world rather than for a water park Excessive use of water so much needed here already for other purposes is my primary concern. This is also followed by the drain on electrical resources, plus the effect on scenic views and wildlife havitats.
Sends the wrong message about the importance of water conservancy.
Projects like this send the wrong message concerning community focus on water conservation. 100% against allowing an amusement park / resort of this magnitude in a quiet residential community.
Irresponsible in the time of historic drought to move to construct a 24 million gallon a year wave pool. We need to step back and look at water use in the Coachella Valley in a responsible manner. Start now and vote not on this project. Google Colorado River. ALL of our water comes from the Colorado River. Don't prioritize elitist recreation at the price of water coming out of our tap.
I have lived in the desert my entire life and see it changing into an LA suburb. We should keep the desert pristine and full of the solitude that attracts people. Building on every corner and attractions to keep people busy is not the highlight. Nature is the highlight.
Common sense tells me that a water park in the desert during the worst drought in state history is STUPID!! It will destroy the nature of this community. It will destroy the dark skies. Water is sparse why does the city want to waste it?
California is in the most severe drought in history. A wave pool blatantly ignores this climate change emergency.
It's a HUGE waste of water.
The traffic on Madison is already heavy and it is difficult at times to cross Madison from our community and exit. The added traffic alone from this project will negatively affect our area.
Water shortages and restrictions loom. We don't need a wave park that will take more of our precious water.
This is a desert community. The entire state is suffering from drought. Shameful waste of precious water.
We are being asked to conserve on water and be assigned to restricted watering days, so how can you account for this excess use of water?
Water shortage
Wrong project for this area not to mention the waste of our water but also the light, noise and traffic pollution wrong for this peaceful residential area.
It is crazy to think to built and approve a water park of any kind here in the Desert when the whole state of California is going through a drought. I plead to you to reconsider and wait until the State is no longer going through a drought is it too much to ask....this will affect everyone.
Waste of water
Agree with all of the above.
Agree with all the above.
Water depletion!!!
Developer and local LaQuinta officials have no regard for the residents, for noise pollution, water consumption or air pollution.
We need to protect our aquifer and residents interests. Rather than develop something that brings in temporary visitors with traffic, loud noise and wasteful water usage, the project developers should think about what the local residents need. Water for future generations, affordable housing and jobs creation.
This project not only will require a lot of power from IID, it will also use mega amounts of water. Plus the fact that they want to build it as a rental community which will make it party central, I hope the city is willing to hire more policemen. I think the fact that the city wants the revenue has blinded them to the facts.
Water Waste in a time of Water concerns, Cost of running this extravagant resort. Overcrowding a community that has limited access. Very irresponsible decision the Mayor should know people do not want this Activity Park put in to our lovely Quaint community. This is not progress.
Traffic, noise from more traffic, too much use of water.
We are in a severe drought with the situation worsening each year. They will be taking water from the aquifers and Colorado River, not potable water.
We own a home in beautiful Laquinta. I don’t understand how this wave project could even be considered here with our long term drought issues! Our property values will decrease overtime due to increased traffic, Noise, trash in the streets and lack of precious water. We need to clean up the toxic Salton Sea disaster before diverting more water to recreational pursuits. Please stop the wave project before it’s too late.
This is another way for greedy people to make money, at the expense of "we the people". We will be water rationed even more than we are now. There are miles and miles of free surfable coastline in California and around the World. Other surf parks are becoming obsolete. The whole idea for a surf park in La Quinta goes against the sophisticated image that La Quinta projects. We don't want a Carnival image of our beautiful La There has and will be water rationing again. Surf parks have certainly failed elsewhere, and it will be throwing away money for the build, and will hurt the residents of La Quinta. We are hours from a real beach. It would never last out here and I do not want to suffer my water being rationed, especially with the taxes we already Each Citizen of the City of La Quinta have been asked to be more cognizant about our families water usage or face large fines for any excess usage as determined by State, County and Local regulations that do nothing but become a financial burden on our residents. Why allow Big business' to move in to town and blatantly abuse our precious water resources? If they really wish to move forward with this project it should be considered for another part of the Coachella Valley. Should this project be irresponsibly moved forward then, all La Quintas residents should have their complete, monthly water bills paid by the developers and then by the Corporations that own and operate these parks on a daily basis. Fining our residents for excess water usage would be criminal should the City Council "APPROVE"
This project will destroy the quality of life in our area of La Quinta! To protect the environment & save water during a drought. When citizens & homeowners are expected to adhere to restrictions on water use, the privileged few shouldn’t ruin it for all of us The Coachella Valley is in a constant state of drought. Regardless of technology, this proposal and the wanton waste of water use is unsupportable. Please deny this application in this form.
There are severe water shortages in the west and this is a completely irresponsible way to manage what little water is in the desert. Think long term, not short term tax basis. If the water is gone then no one can ever live in this area.
There is much concern about the water shortage in the desert. This is a very irresponsible addition to the community.
A wave park is an irresponsible use of water. The southwest is in the midst of a severe drought.
Dryist year in 1200 years. Hello?
I've been a desert resident most of my life. I've owned my home in La Quinta for over 27 years. This kind of project DOES NOT belong in La Quinta let alone the Coachella Valley. We are facing MAJOR Climate Changes all over the world. The desert temperatures reach over 120 degrees every summer. This is a complete and total WASTE of WATER!!!! Not to mention disrupting the peace and tranquility of the La Quinta community for a Private Resort. This type of project SHOULD NEVER BE ALLOWED IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY!!!!!!!!!!! La Quinta
Palm Desert‐we have serious water issues already and a resort requiring this volume of water is not sustainable Palm Desert. Water restrictions and increased costs imposed upon residents already. Make the developer sign a 50+ yr commit and fund a water bond to get ‘skin in the game’ and leave Coachella better than it will impact the valley.
Please save the water for those who live and work In Coachella. For now and the future.
Madison is loud enough with racing cars! La Quinta would be hurt by this wave park because of traffic, more STRs and scientifically, it is not a wise addition to our community . A total waster of water.
Madison is loud enough with racing cars! La Quinta would be hurt by this wave park because of traffic, more STRs and scientifically, it is not a wise addition to our community . A total waster of water.
Global warming major water drought now is not the time to proceed with the development. As civic leaders please reconsider your support for this project. The dominio affect of the drought will be felt for many years to come. What we really need is affordable housing for the residents already here. Think responsible it’s can’t always be about the money. The city has done well let’s just stay on track and think about us already living here.
Irresponsible water use; why does the desert need potentially 4 surf parks; dislike the potential short‐term lease factor; loss of open spaces.
We're all supposed to reduce our use of our dwindling supply of water. Will this project help to deal with the oncoming crisis? Obviously not. This is sheer stupidity!! Irresponsible use of our dwindling water supply. Not enough resourse to support all these new residents and visitors.
THIS PROJECT WILL REQUIRE WATER WE DO NOT HAVE TO WASTE. THERE IS NO FINANCIAL GAIN TO THE COMMUNITY. WE DO NOT NEED THIS PROJECT
THIS PROJECT WILL NOT BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY. WE ARE IN A CRITICAL DROUGHT CYCLE. THIS IS A WASTE OF VALUABLE WATER. WE DO NOT NEED A WAVE PARK. PERIOD.
It’s unconscionable at a time where we going to be water rationing that a water wave park is even being considered.
It is absurd to allow a wave park to be built when there is such a severe water shortage.
A huge waste of precious water. Our location is a desert. Who will give us water when all have none? This will deplete our water supplies, strain our electricity, and bring too many people which will burden our community.
Water use rules that are in place already.
The use of water we don't have enough to spare is thoughtless. The noise and lights are something we don't want in our quiet desert environment. The traffic that will come during building and occupancy of this project is unwelcome. !!
This is not the time or place for this kind of development for all the afore mentioned reasons. I vehemently object to this project as a consiencius human being and as a concerned resident of Trilogy at LQ.
With the state experiencing severe drought related water shortages and an ever increasing demand on an already strained electrical grid makes one juestion the judgment and ethics and short sighted vision of any group pushing this project, what were they thinking or were they just looking at the fees they would collect for backing a project such as this here an now isn't just wrong,it for lack of a better term is obscene.
With the state experiencing severe drought related water shortages and an ever increasing demand on an already strained electrical grid makes one juestion the judgment and ethics and short sighted vision of any group pushing this project, what were they thinking or were they just looking at the fees they would collect for backing a project such as this here an now isn't just wrong,it for lack of a better term is obscene.
We are in a drought, why would you even consider allowing a wave park to be built in this area.
We are concerned with wasting scarce desert water and electricity for a private surfing resort. Also don't want our peaceful area to be flooded with noise and light pollution, traffic jams, more special events that overcrowd and bring about other problems. Not to mention climate impacts that this will bring about.
Waste of water!
No water park. Too much traffic and environmental strain. How can they say all that building will not have an impact
This is a complete waste of vital water resources. There is an ocean about 2 hours away where people can surf.
It is free without wasted resources.
The waste of a precious resource,water!
There is not enough water in the Coachella Valley for the residents who already live here; and we are already too crowded, with Air B&Bs surrounding us. This used to be a nice quiet village. Now we have screaming vacationers all around us. We're being crowded out. Take your greedy selves away from here. There are already too many like you here!
La Quinta ‐ I live in Trilogy by the berm where the noise, possibility of more people walking on the berm and light pollution would be a definite bother. Not to mention the traffic and how this zoning change could affect future development. Please say NO!
I oppose the commercial rezoning for this project. I live in Trilogy and the traffic impact, noise and lights are excessive. This project, WITHOUT the Commercial pleces and Surf Park is zoned for proper future development.
Wasteful, wonton goodie for the rich, not for the citizens. You should be ashamed.
As a resident of La Quinta City, I am against the development of a privatized recreation space, especially one that uses water, a scarce public resource. I think it is unreasonable due to being under a severe drought for years and it is expected to continue. Besides that, this development and its events will enormously increase the traffic in our city which has only two main exits. This project is going to benefit the developers and a few people, but not the whole community. Our city manager and representatives should listen to the concerns of all the la Quinta residents, not just the developers and affluent residents. The city should have developed a better, big public park for the recreation of the whole community. Is that not going to create revenue for the city? Probably not enough, right? that is why it has not been done. I am also against the construction of so many short‐term vacation rentals because that will contribute to more disruption in our city including heavy I'm concerned about the unprecedented drought and inevitable water restrictions. Without water, all that we have becomes worthless.
It does not seem appropriate or conducive to the environment of such a beautiful, natural land. Noise and light pollution. Increase greenhouse gases and climate impacts. It has already been zooned for the proper I object because water is too precious to be used for this private project. Environmentally the proposed wave pool is wrong!!!
This would drain our aquifer and contribute to noise air and traffic pollution in an area already struggling with these problems. This project is not compatible with our residential environment , and existing infrastructure will not support this type of development.
We are concerned about the unnecessary depletion of our water resources for the valley. Keep the surfing at the beach... it's not that far away.
This truly is the wrong project for our community...our town...our time. This project could easily move SOUTH, to Indio or beyond. They want to build here because we have a wonderful, unique environment...so they wish to cash in on what we built. Please, vote no. We must protect La Quinta ‐ it's a GEM now, but could easily become a tin cup. Put us first, please
Greenhouse gas impacts, light pollution, traffic, noise pollution, water waste during a drought, electricity waste, and most of all, the destruction of the peace and beauty that is the nature of La Quinta. Do we really want to become another Anaheim? NO!!!!
We live in a tranquil area. The water consumption of 180,000 is to much when we need to conserve water. This will be another Salton sea project that was a big deal at one time and now is nothing but smelly resort. The traffic will be too much as we have to deal with the Coachella Festival and Stage coach. Please leave the valley to how it is. Surfers can go to Malibu beach or Hawaii.
After 25 years in this desert I want to be able to drink & water plants not have aquifer drained for play. A native Californian who lives in the desert & wants to keep it as a desert. I'm the meantime being asked to conserve my water usage that can't compare to surfing needs. Please don't build this ridiculous waste of water.
La Quinta Because of what it will do to our water supply and the 80 ft tall light towers also the safety of our community.
Noise light pollution destroying tranquility. Environmental impact and water use Environmental impact water use in drought area
This is ludicrous. How short sighted and uneducated is this proposal! Water! We are asked to conserve, do it naturally and willingly. Then our ‘leaders?’ entertain this idea. I’m overwhelmed Very bad use of water. Water for The but non for me attitude is very disappointing. Don't come to us for more reductions in use of water in the future.
Very bad use of water. Water for The but non for me attitude is very disappointing. Don't come to us for more reductions in use of water in the future.
CA is in a drought. This venue will cause congestion to our area, water waste, electricity waste and huge environmental devastation. Big dollars should not be the factor for this venue. No to this waste! I think doing a water project in the desert is simply wrong. I would be in favor of any project which is linked to cleaning the salted sea, not adding another water park man made! Water and electricity shortages
Wasting this much water should never be acceptable.
This wave project is completely ridiculous and unnecessary in the context of California's continuing drought, and it totally fails to take into account the reason we La Quinta residents have chosen to live in the desert in the first as opposed to the Pacific Ocean/beach only a 2hr drive to the west! In addition, we are privileged to live near the Anza‐Borrego desert which is designated as one of only 5 of the official dark sky areas in California, and any source of night lighting with 80ft towers will impact this rare designation. Locally it will adversely affect our beautiful evening darkness and quiet in the surrounding residential areas not to mention the disruption to the local desert wildlife that depend on true desert conditions to survive. I do not believe this project is healthy for human or animal life with the impractical use of land along with stealing from our PRECIOUS drinking water aquafer in the desert ‐ it's absurd! Our city council needs to act responsibly to preserve our community and deny this project immediately! They are answerable to their constituency...
It is irresponsible to allow rezoning for a water park while we are in the midst of a severe drought.
Considering the ongoing drought, this plan is ridiculous and criminal. Also the desert heat will cause lots of evaporation which could actually affect the climate. If people want ocean‐like activities, they should go to a beach community.
Waste of water. We are in a continuous drought and this is a desert. We are being asked to conserve water. It is inconceivable that this type of project could even be considered We’ve been told over and over that we’re in a massive drought ‐ it would be irresponsible to build this park until we recover. Lake Powell is at a unprecedented low ‐ at least get it half full before approving this wast of water! The amount of water required for this project is obscene. The daily water evaporation projections alone make the Wave Project untenable. The stress on the below ground water resources will make for shortages long into the future. By voting in favor of the Wave Project, those members of La Quinta City Council look seriously suspicious and as if they are in the developers’ pocket. This project is completely wrongheaded. La Quinta is not the right place or and this is absolutely the wrong time for such a waste of our most precious water resource.
Please consider the long term negative impact on our community and Vote No on The Wave Project. Thank you.
The amount of water required for this project is obscene. The daily water evaporation projections alone make the Wave Project untenable. The stress on the below ground water resources will make for shortages long into the future. By voting in favor of the Wave Project, those members of La Quinta City Council look seriously suspicious and as if they are in the developers’ pocket. This project is completely wrongheaded. La Quinta is not the right place or and this is absolutely the wrong time for such a waste of our most precious water resource.
Please consider the long term negative impact on our community and Vote No on The Wave Project. Thank you.
Its completely beyond stupidity... really... a private resort in our backyard to destroy our peace and quiet along with all the wildlife around us. Let alone the huge environmental impact!!! But I'm guessing its all about the BIG $$$ not peoples lives!!!!
1.Concerned that the water for the CMR will be taken from the aquifer below The Quarry at La Quinta, which will result in water shortages to the Quarry, one of the country's premier golf course. 2. Concerned that there is only one street access to The Quarry at La Quinta. If the CMR is situated at the corner of 58th and Madison, there will be days we cannot enter or leave our home at the Quarry. It is clear that Indio doesn't have the infrastructure to hose the CV Festivals. La Quinta doesn't have the infrastructure for the CMR. This is not a good site for such a development.
1.Concerned that the water for the CMR will be taken from the aquifer below The Quarry at La Quinta, which will result in water shortages to the Quarry, one of the country's premier golf course. 2. Concerned that there is only one street access to The Quarry at La Quinta. If the CMR is situated at the corner of 58th and Madison, there will be days we cannot enter or leave our home at the Quarry. It is clear that Indio doesn't have the infrastructure to hose the CV Festivals. La Quinta doesn't have the infrastructure for the CMR. This is not a good site for such a development.
Increased traffic. Short term rentals are often abused by people who don’t respect the area. Potential increased crime. Eliminates the charm of LaQuinta.
We live in the desert and water should not be wasted like the wave will do.
The usage of too much water.
Light pollution, noise, possible short term rental and festival type problems, traffic, water and electricity waste.
Also concerned for possible flooding if something were to go wrong, ie earthquake or other issue causing flooding problems
I understand the City wants to bring in income through taxes etc. This is the wrong project for continued income for the City. A beautiful health spa w fine boutiques, stunning homes and golf course would be a consistent revenue source as the client base for the spa and boutiques is already established w the surrounding communities. La Quinta should maintain a luxury image that will produce more income by drawing in wealthier clientele than stooping low to an amusement park venture that is wrong for all the various reasons that have been previosly mentioned. There are several individuals who could purchase the land ‐ this is a no brainer. So please jump out of the current would be developers back pockets, and do the right thing. Best, Carol Shaw Terrible idea in a beautiful and peaceful area. How can the City Council even consider such a mis‐placed project. i guess money talks. I will support lawsuits going forward if this passes.
I agree that is not appropriate for the location or regarding issues of shortage of water resources.
This planned resort for a surfing development is stupid and should not be allowed.
Do not allow this to happen
Totally inappropriate to re‐zone this and mix use this in residential area As a full time resident of La Quinta, I am in favor of responsible development that will benefit our community.
Coral Mountain Resort is not an example of responsible development. My main concern for re‐zoning is the extraordinary use of precious resources for a private venture that has no access or benefit to the local community. It can only add pollution, in many forms, to the local environment.
We don’t have enough water for farmers and it will only get worse.
There is a water shortage!
My personal information is not for solicitation. I am opposed to this project. This is an issue if water. This project puts too much pressure on our water table and does not consider the environment.
This is a crazy idea....we're in a drought! Not to mention why do we need another water park when there are 2‐ 3 others in the valley?
We moved to La Quinta for the Beauty ,peace and quiet not a waterpark.. The millions of gallons of wasted water for this park is ridiculous. The noise that it’s going to make and the light should not be Allowed.A ton more people that will be coming in trashing our neighborhoods. Please vote against this happening to us. this is not appropriate for this area, and will affect environment and quality of life, not to mention waste of WATER! And, destroying the beauty of the Coral Mountain (petroglyphs, "bathtub ring" on the mountain, tranquility).
With water such a precious resource and we are in a drought with no end in sight, it seems ridiculous to allow a wave park that will use 18 million gallons of water. Please do not allow this.
With climate change and water shortages only worsening, it is not appropriate or wise to open and maintain the water park
I'll keep it brief: this will waste water and electricity all for a Private Surfing Resort, Create Noise and Light Pollution, Adversely Affect the Desert Climate, Reduce our "Gem of the Desert" into a crowded and wasteful eyesore that will only serve as a cautionary tale of just how badly La Quinta got it wrong. Let's not become "that kind of city." We can do much better than that.
It’s an ill‐ advised, short sighted attack on our community, our desert ecosystem & our precious and limited water resources.
Noise, traffic, lights and water conservation
This resort would change our quiet enjoyment of the area and why we purchased in the area. We always loved the dark star filled nights and little traffic. This resort would completely destroy all of what we love about our corner of the desert.
Do not want anymore development in our City. It will make more congestion and more traffic problems. Also a wave park is more centered around a younger crowd. La Quinta is more of a retirement golfing community and we don't need this kind of activity that doesn't pertain to the area. La Quinta is a nice quiet town and adding this monstrosity on top of all the other new plans for building is changing it into something that will not be enjoyable for the people who come here to live and get away from big city life.
That is one of the most biggest waste of water and land, and peoples sanity I have ever heard. Tell those young grads with education, and no maturity or common sense to stop coming up with these hair brained ideas.
I am against the change in zoning, wasting water we don’t have, disruption of nature, and the traffic.
I might have signed this petition before, months ago. Not sure. If I could I would sign it in opposition to that Wavepark a million times more. I'm NOT anti‐growth. I'm against stupid, conspicuously consumptive growth.
For the private benefit of a few score of very rich surfers and the public benefit of a City naturally hungry for tax revenues, the Planning Commission and the City of La Quinta seem poised to do the following: 1) to ignore the screaming climatological and ecological indicators that there could hardly be a project More Wrong than this one, at this place, at this time; 2) to pull a cynical "bait and switch" on opposed fellow La Quintans by first having promised them via Zoning Laws and the General Plan of 2035 NEVER to do the very thing you NOW seem to be seriously considering doing ‐‐ reneging on those very promises: "Sorry, fellow La Quintans, we really didn't mean what we said on paper there, and, well, you know, heh, heh, I mean, we're talkin' real money here." And 3): You seem poised, even after the outrage of that conflict‐of‐interest enabled and bought‐and‐ paid‐for joke of a DEIR ‐‐‐ and yes, even after the citizen avalanche of substantive opposition letters and 3‐ minute public presentations at a SERIES of City meetings ‐‐‐ you seem poised to allow yourselves to be narcotized into consent not only by the great John Gamlin's unctuous (and time‐unlimited) reassurances but, what is much worse, by the say‐anything (and time‐unlimited) hogwash responses to opposition points by the Developer's legal counsel. Please, don't let short‐term profit thinking ‐‐ your own or others' ‐‐ hook you into making the wrong long‐term decision for La Quintans, for California, or for the Earth. Very sincerely yours, Wrong place
It would waste our precious water and electricity which could cause unnecessary outages.
When I purchased my property 19 years ago, there was no talk of a future complete rethinking of the land use on the books. My wife and I have owned property all over California and have never experienced this kind of underhandedness by a government organization. With the constant media reminders of water shortages, how are we even entertaining this project. I am a firm believer in allowing local governments to manage themselves, but maybe the state needs to interviene on this one. I'd recommend passing this fiasco on to them.
Most concerned about adding additional traffic to Madison as we live in PGA West. This is even more important during festival season.
Waste of water and does not fit in in the Desert!! Stupid idea!! Are we trying to be all things to all people ?? please don't let this happen , we wish to keep LA QIINTA PEACEFUL..NOISE, WATER AN ELECTRIC WASTE, NOT CONDUSIVE HERE! NO TO THE SURF PARK
ITS JUST TOO MUCH WATER USED,NOISE POLLUTION..DESTROYS WHAT WEHAVE IN LA QUINTA Don’t approve this project…….we are facing terrible drought…..wrong thing to do!!!!! Influx of transients destroying our privacy. Drought conditions density increase noise. Lights. The proposal is ridiculous.
I live off Madison and the traffic on that street is already busy and loud. This development will mostly use Madison as access north and only make the street busier. We moved here for the quiet, and also for the dark sky here, and we do not want the lights from this development to impact the current dark sky effect.
We retired to Trilogy for the peaceful living....the water park will have a large impact in the environment state wide water shortage‐‐stop the new building..fix the Salton sea before the environmental disaster. insane‐water shortage‐
I am disappointed that a project that wastes so much water is even being considered in our desert. How is the City of La Quinta and CVWD asking residents to conserve water while approving a project of this scope? I have lived all over the Coachella Valley‐ Indio, Palm Desert, La Quinta… this project is a big mistake for the desert! We already use more than 25% of our water for golf courses! We should be putting money into saving the Salton Sea and thereby saving southern CA. If you want to catch a wave, go to the beach.
Waste of water, energy, and resources for a private surfing resort. Noise pollution, traffic jams, and light pollution. Destroy the peacefulness of the Coachella Valley.
Waste of water, energy, and resources for a private surfing resort. Noise pollution, traffic jams, and light pollution. Destroy the peacefulness of the Coachella Valley.
Waste of water, energy, and resources for a private surfing resort. Noise pollution, traffic jams, and light pollution. Destroy the peacefulness of the Coachella Valley.
Waste of water, energy, and resources for a private surfing resort. Noise pollution, traffic jams, and light pollution. Destroy the peacefulness of the Coachella Valley.
My major concern is water, in a desert environ that already has water shortages, the gratuitous use of precious potable water resources for a recreational feature used by a limited group. Altering the master plan to fit a project rather than designing the project to fit the plan is questionable methodology and while development has many positives it should fit within the spirit and resources of the community without detracting from it in Save & protect aquifer
This is the most bizarre idea. Huge water waste. And dew point, humidity causing disgusting crowded idea.
Waste of precious water needed for now and for future generations. Does not belong in a residential area. Not enough infrastructure to accommodate the needs of so many short term visitors and the resulting auto traffic.
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18 million gallons of our DRINKING water! Lake Mead and the Colorado River are at an all‐time low due to years of severe drought. This project is an unconscionable use of this precious resource. This project exemplifies poor stewardships of our land and limited water supply.
We will be forced to leave La Quinta if this project is approved! So much for “The Gem of the Desert!! La Quinta. Not needed, tremendous waste of resources 1 It not for the Public. This does NOT benefit La Quinta Residence at all. It's a rich man's playground. Don't use valuable La Quinta water for other enjoyment.
CREATE TOO MUCH TRAFFIC, NOISE, HARDSHIP FOR OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT, WASTE OF WATER, NOT FOR THE PUBLIC TO ENJOY.
It will be a waste of valuable water and will increase traffic in the area. Low density residential/golf zoning would have to be changed. Once that zoning change is made, it will be on the books forever.
I don’t want the zoning to change from low density to allow for the added traffic a resort use will generate.
I live very close (a few hundred meters) to the intersection of Madison and 60th. This development will expose me to light, noise, and traffic caused air pollution. To add to that, development of water‐based recreational attractions in the midst of a prolonged and worsening drought is unconscionable. It is also clear evidence of the improper influence of money in the local governmental zoning process. What insanity! Please help protect our dwindling precious resources and think beyond immediate‐‐or even intermediate‐‐ revenue generation. Zones are established for logical, protective reasons and we degrade them at our own peril.
A wave pool doesn't make sense for this community at this time. If ever in the desert.
La Quinta
Too much additional traffic, noise, light pollution in a pro dominantly residential neighborhood. Possibly even decreasing property values
We live in Triology, wave pool with lights till 10pm next to a retirement community and the noise it brings along with traffic is unacceptacle.
An alluvial fan to a mountain belongs to its community & wildlife. Enclosing and gating this for a few new residents is selfish. I teach water conservation; & throwing big waves of water in the air in the middle of the dry desert for recreation is quite far from conserving this precious resource. How will students discover and study Salton Sea’s water line on Coral Mountain if forever handed over to tourists who don’t care for our valley? Thanks for listening; I love the Coachella Valley where I have grown up and lived for 50+ years.
I am concerned that the wave park will bring traffic, noise, crime, disturbance to wildlife and use too much water, too many short term rentals.
How will Coachella residents save every drop of water so this exaggeration would have enough water, energy and surfers to make this thing work well over time? No way!!! An expensive boondoggle that will turn into an albatross burden for the citizens of La Quinta. The project is expensive, demands an exorbitant amount of electric energy, will waste far too many gallons of evaporated potable water, and is not designed to have an operable business plan. Too much, too wasteful, and too imaginary for all of us in La Quinta.
We do not want all the noise and traffic.
Water/drought. Noise/congestion. Vacation rentals
I am very concerned about the water issue.
The A\Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach add incredible traffic to our neighborhood, having this monstrosity across the street is too much. Venture capitalists raping our beautiful desert for their own greedy ends.
Unfortunately once again Money Wins and Nature Loses
I agree that it is stupid to use our water in such a way. We can't water our lawns or get water in restaurants, without asking for it. We are very careful not to let the water run from faucets. This kind of thing is unconscionable! They are already clearing ground for it in Palm Springs! This is terrible! It makes me sick to think about it.
Too much development. We don't need yet another new hotel on top of the two at Silverock and even more homes. Also, the traffic and noise that would take place. Having open spaces is still a plus to those who live in the area and in a quiet environment and why we moved out here.
This is not a good fit for the Coachella Valley. It will waste water and does not does not fit in with our beautiful desert resources.
Inappropriate use of scarce water resources
I'm a 30‐year resident of CA; 12 years in La Quinta, and 18 years in Palm Desert. As now Professor Emeritus in Architecture, my career spanned 35 years with 12 years as co‐Chair of the Palm Desert Architecture Commission, I've studied real estate development proposals of all kinds .during my professional career. I've also served on elected Planning Boards and Conservation Commissions. The Wave is an outrageous development proposal considering the overall California drought. Other concerns, such as; noise pollution, excessive traffic, and high‐density housing with 600 short‐term rentals should alarm the City of La Quinta. The City should outright DENY changing the Residential zoning for this project.
This is a foolish idea for the following reasons: Water usage waste will deplete to the point of declining property value, climate change will deplete our water resources, poor management by the state to find other sources of water will further turn the Coachella valley into a blighted area, highway and road infrastructure will not tolerate the construction traffic. I am a permanent resident and do not want more transient traffic in my We are in a drought. I have to cut my water usage and remove my lawn, plant desert scape to help my community. I do not support this water waste!
We are in the midst of a drought. We are in the desert. Why in heaven's name would we want to use water so developers can make money, disrupt lives and screw over over the community where they most likely don't live.
We should not allow this project to go forward.
Water waste, our IID power grids are already strained, traffic, zoning, and light pollution. La quinta should remain a peaceful place for nature to thrive.
Drought, the use of drinking water in a desert environment. Commercial intrusion 24 hours a day in a residential area. No more beautiful dark desert skies which was the reason for choosing this area. there is only one Coral Mountain in the world!!!!! beautiful,symbolic!!! low use residential, golf course type property,if even that, should be the only development ever considered for this specific location(base of coral mountain)!!!! the surf park development can be built in many many other locations and not have near the negative impact as it would at the base of coral mountain! I believe that this projet will forever change the dynamics of this area of La Quinta. We live here for the dark skies, peaceful tranquility and low traffic. Additionally with energy concerns and water consumption will add a stress to the system and is environmentally detrimental. The added strain on emergency servcies will jeopardize response times and stretch the Sheriff Dept. thin.
I live adjacent to the proposed project and it would greatly and negatively impact my daily life. This kind of project was never originally proposed by the Andalusia developing partners and is a desperate attempt to regain their investment at the expense of everyone in the area, including there own Andalusia development.
I disagree with this project due to the effect on our community. All the extra people coming in is very concerning. Why waste our water and expose is to all the different impacts in our quiet community? Does not make sense, I very much disagree.
I am most concerned about the negative environmental impacts created by this project. Water and electricity are scarce now. This would waste those precious resources.
The negative impact on the environment and the wasteful use of scarce resources, specifically water and electricity, are the main reasons for my concern.
The area is residential and should remain as such. This development is inappropriate for the area. I do not support changing the zoning. With ongoing drought issues a surf/wave park is irresponsible.
Basically, it is an inappropriate use of water in the desert.
We have been enjoying the beauty and solitude of the Coachella Valley (spring flowers, Living Desert, Indian Canyons) and surrounding desert (Joshua Tree N.P., Anza Borrego Desert S.P.) via weekend and vacation travel for many years and decided to relocate to La Quinta when we retired 11 years ago for the things we didn't have in the city: wonderful weather, minimal traffic, low noise, dark sky, many choices for entertainment and dining close by, wildlife, hiking, unlimited photographic opportunities, etc., etc. We are highly concerned that building the proposed resort will have a huge negative impact on all the reasons we moved here in the first place in addition to throwing away many thousands of gallons of scarce drinking water that we cannot afford to waste for the entertainment of a wealthy few. We are most definitely 100% against this or any similar project in South La Quinta and want the City Council to deny rezoning.
I agree with all the reasons mentioned on the Say no to the wave card but most of all we are in a serious I do not want our drinking water to be exploited. Everyone should have access to drinking water and I do not believe filling up a wave pool for private surfing is a good use of our resources.
La Quinta City Council members please do not approve the wave park. I believe the noise, environmental issues and the traffic will cause huge problems for residents of LaQuinta.
Dear La Quinta city council members please do not allow the wave park to destroy our beautiful city. The negative impact this park will bring will definitely be greater then any positive impact it would have.
The proposed project would be a waste of our precious water and create a lot of noise pollution. Also there seems to be a lot of environmental impacts not are not desired in our community.
Water is a resource that we have to be diligent with A wave pool /surf park in the Desert in the midst of a long term drought is foolish and not necessary
We live in a desert in the state of California. Our drought issue is worsening to the point where the state has restricted farmers' water usage during a pandemic when food shortages are already an issue. It is unreasonable to develop water features knowing that we currently do not have a solution to the worsening drought issue. Our desert is seeing major increases in population and visitors, leading to greater water consumption. It is unfair to ask locals, small businesses, and farmers to cut water usage while simultaneously approving wasteful projects such as this surf pool. Of all the creative people on this planet, there is no one who can design an attraction that does not utilize excessive amounts of water? I find it hard to believe this surf park will draw in enough people to offset the number of angry residents. New projects should make sense for the entire community. We are not opposed to fun, new projects, but this project is irresponsible. I talk to many people within this community, and I have yet to meet someone who is happy or excited about this project.
How can anyone morally or ethically be ok with such a plan while all the taxpaying residents are continually asked and expected to cut their water and power usage year afteryear. With our resourses being stretched thin more and more yearly, and this projects even get passed the 1st stage of request, makes me wonder who we voted in office to take care of our city. Very important to consider next voting time. Maybe some members are being bought out. Not enough ethical people any more these days. Some of us are a dying breed out here.
How can anyone morally or ethically be ok with such a plan while all the taxpaying residents are continually asked and expected to cut their water and power usage year afteryear. With our resourses being stretched thin more and more yearly, and this projects even get passed the 1st stage of request, makes me wonder who we voted in office to take care of our city. Very important to consider next voting time. Maybe some members are being bought out. Not enough ethical people any more these days. Some of us are a dying breed out here.
We believe this project is totally unsuitable for the proposed location. It's environmental impact is disgusting.
We believe this project is totally unsuitable for the proposed location. It's environmental impact is disgusting.
There are so many reasons this is a bad land project: Out of Townes traffic! Water waste, California has a water shortage!!! Destroying the view of our lovely mountains! causing many different types of pollution! My wife and I moved to Trilogy La Quinta 6 years ago from the San Francisco Bay Area seeking peace and quiet and much less traffic. We fear the Wave Park will change all that regardless of what they say. We are so happy living here and don't want to move again. Please do not approve this project.
We residents of the valley are constantly told we have a water shortage... that we need to conserve water! Approving a water park of any kind makes NO sense at all!!! WHY should I cut back on my water usage IF a water park in La Quinta is approved? Either we residents are being lied to or our La Quinta City Counsil is insane to approve a business that will use massive amounts of our water.
I am opposed to this project. It would be very irresponsible for the planning commission and City Council to approve this project. Surf parks are not a success model and to allow a 13 football field hole to be built next to our beautiful Coral Mountain is selfish. We moved to The Quarry from PGA West because we wanted a more peaceful and natural setting. You will forever change this area (and we cant go back) if you allow this project to move forward.
The last thing we need is a surfing resort ‐ water is a valuable commodity.
My biggest concern is the waste of scarce water resources ‐ that's just crazy. this does NOT belong here
TERRIBLE idea during a megadrought!!!
We have been experiencing drought for several years now. Our water resources are dwindling, now someone is going to build a humungous surfing resort, that will waste water daily! We, the residents, have been asked to conserve water and electricity, while our City Council may give permission to a couple big companies to build a facility that contradicts our conservation efforts. And, the light pollution! What happened to our "starry night" ordinance?!? We used to stargaze at the Corral Mountain area. This project is going to completely destroy the landscape of our beautiful La Quinta and the nature of our community. Please deny the request for the zone change.
Horrible use of precious water for a ridiculous entertainment venue! I don’t believe that you are taking seriously future water shortages. The Colorado River was just elevated this week to the most endangered river in the United States. This is the wrong project in the wrong place.
This project belongs near I‐10, not in housing neighborhoods.
Im opposed to this development for many reasons and legitimate concerns, first there is a drought, this is a wasteful use of water, especially when some residents can’t pay their water bill or have no water stall. Second, the lights that will be used to will negatively effects the wildlife in the area, not to mention the residents. The stars can be seen at night, it won’t be the case when there are so many lights. The house disturbance to our wildlife and our residents. The traffic it will bring is horrendous. We are fighting climate change and here the city goes and destroys any chance. Shame on you.
I am a home owner in Trilogy. My husband and I also built a home several years ago in Minnesota on a 140 acre man‐made lake. As one of the first residents, we moved in while the lake was still being created. Its incomprehensible to me that anyone would suggest there will be no problem with noise and traffic as we witnessed it firsthand. The large equipment needed and the construction workers traveling in and out. Not to mention all the people in the short term rentals and hotel and the noise from the surf pool once up and running.
And to think this project will continue building out for over 20 years! My husband has been in real estate for 40 years. There is no way that the value of homes in Trilogy and surrounding area will not be negatively impacted.
How do you think would be buyers will react when they see all the traffic and construction and are told it will be going on for over 20 years?? Haven't communities throughout the valley, including La Quinta, been concerned with short term rentals and now you want to approve an additional 600? The entire state of California is suffering through another drought and we are being asked to conserve water and you are going to approve this surf park? I would urge members of the council to consider all these arguments as well as others that have been presented, and vote no on this project.
Ecology. This is the desert. Go to the beach to surf.
Water is precious and this a huge waste of drinking water.
We live just off of 58th street near the proposed wave park. I am very concerned about the noise, traffic and general congestion in our quiet area. I feel that this would bring down the value of our homes in this area.
Please do not approve this travesty!
We are experiencing global climate change. The Colorado river cannot sustain use forever. In the midst of a drought, it is foolish to consider a wave park with high density traffic.
I am a voting resident of La Quinta. Deny Coral Mountain Resort rezoning and apologize to the citizens of this lovely community for even considering turning our present and future sources of drinking water into an immensely gross corporate folly, increasing traffic, creating greenhouse gases and more light pollution, setting the stage for future power outages, and decaying the natural peace and beauty of OUR community of private citizen. We don't need the tax dollars, if that is your excuse for considering this ridiculously short sighted political notion. Thank you, JamesG.
La Quinta will not change for the better with this private resort. Traffic and noise will increase, water will be wasted, it will require significant energy resources. This will change the tranquil nature of La Quinta, a feature which drew me to the city.
This is not an area for water themed activities. Leave that for Florida! Water will be an increasingly precious resource. Send it to the Salton Sea
I am a resident adjacent to 58/Madison. Keep zoning SFR!!!!! Save our water!!!! This will destroy our valley. We are in a drought so why would this project even be considered? The Wave is inappropriate in La Quinta. I think the Imperial Irrigation District calculations of water usage must be based on the Wave in Lemoore which is situated out in wide open farmlands. Its website states "The hot season lasts for 3.6 months, from June 3 to September 23, with an average daily high temperature above 89°F.
The hottest month of the year in Lemoore is July, with an average high of 98°F and low of 65°F." Not exactly like us, would you say? And the Wave certainly does not belong in a quiet very high end residential area. I also believe the Board and Planning Commission could be exposed to legal backlash costing the City and thereby its residents unnecessary costs. Do you live near here? Probably not. Please be against the Wave ‐ vote with your conscience, not your politics. Thank you.
I did not move to the La Quinta a quiet and tranquil residential area, with dark skies, stop signs and minimal traffic as I approach retirement to find out the city wants to rezone a residential area to a recreational one. I don't oppose development, I oppose the irresponsibility in the approval of the proposed plans for The Coral Mountain Resort and The Wave Park. I understand you want the TOT revenue in the future ‐ but this is the wrong location to change the zoning. If passed the negative impact on the environment it will never be reversed. We are in a severe drought with no end insight! There's a news report from April 18, 2022 on Channel 12 in Arizona ‐ Titled "Page, AZ facing major challenges as water levels at Lake Powell drop" ‐ States "shrinking lake levels are threatening the tourist town's drinking water". ‐ Is this what you want to happen in our community if City Council moves forward with this project! Increase in traffic, fire/police resources will be impacted in addition to noise level from "The Wave" machinery. This past weekend was my first experience with the first "Coachella Festival" ‐ I experienced first hand the noise/vibrations from the base music from the band well after midnight on Sunday evening which kept me awake, (I had to go to work the next morning and I was not at my best with minimal sleep.) I don't want to experience this from the machinery for "The Wave" on a nightly basis. Please do not pass the zoning or the plans for The Wave at Coral Mountain.
We love this area due to the LACK of commercial activity, night light pollution, traffic congestion, and noise in general. This was and is the appeal of this area. The many residents who willingly pay property taxes and care about this community are not in favor of this significant change. Please carefully reconsider agreeing to an unknown and undesired project especially as inflation and concerns over water loom.
All the reasons listed on the postcard
It is irresponsible to use water resources when we are facing a drought. In addition, it disrupts our quiet, tranquil environment and displaces wildlife.
It is irresponsible to use water resources when we are facing a drought. In addition, it disrupts our quiet, tranquil environment and displaces wildlife.
I am concerned for all the reasons listed on the postcard I moved to Trilogy LQ to enjoy the quiet serene setting, the lack of traffic and street noise. The night skies here are beautiful and I am against the resort and wave pool going in to the area. The zoning should remain residential to be more in line with the surrounding community.
Our water is a Precious Resource... Take this project closer to a lake or an ocean, not the middle of our desert! I don't care how many golf courses are here, there are here, we don't have to add to the madness.
Our water is a Precious Resource... Take this project closer to a lake or an ocean, not the middle of our desert! I don't care how many golf courses are here, there are here, we don't have to add to the madness.
We don't need MORE Private resorts or anything that ALL CV residents can't participate in.
La Quinta is a quiet, peaceful community. We respectfully ask to remain a community that cares about people instead of money. Also, water is a definite issue.
water shortage, Colorado River can not support wasteful usuage.
I oppose the proposal because of the light and noise pollution especially. Also, communities all over California are opposing short term rentals due to the traffic and congestion it causes, not to mention nuisance complaints with more people in the area that are not neighborhood oriented.
Why diminish the quietude and serenity of the local community. Politicians will probably vote in favor for the tax revenues this would generate and for whatever they can put in their pockets under the table from the We have a nice residential community with more than enough hustle and bustle on the Hwy 111 corridor. The last thing we need is to spread this congestion and noise to another site off the corridor.
We are in a drought, and even if we were not, this is an irresponsible use of water. There is already one of these parks approved in Coachella Valley, why should there be another? Increased water use, noise, traffic, and light in the neighborhood are all reasons to NOT approve this plan.
Where would the water come from? I thought the entire southwest was in a drought and all of us are expected to conserve water, so how does this fit in?
Approving this project would go against the wishes of the majority of homeowners that would be adversely affected. Do what you were elected to do and look out for our interests. Vote no. This is a squandering of precious water, electricity along with the quiet enjoyment of our properties.
La Quinta is an area where full time residential families, professionals, and retirees have moved to stay out of the hub‐bub, and "scene" of the western parts of the valley. The recent development out here as already drastically changed the full time residents (such as myself) quality of life. We pay our taxes and keep our properties updated and well‐maintained, we participate civicly, we have pride in our La Quinta Community that is already suffering all season long from the concerts, tennis, and ongoing events. This isn't SOLEY A RESORT TOWN...PEOPLE LIVE HERE! HAVE SOME RESPECT and don't put yet ANOTHER rental resort with the waterpark eyesore in our community! It's ENOUGH!
This is not something that is needed or wanted in La Quinta. It uses our natural resources and increases all the “bad stuff” that isn’t needed in our community. SAY NO TO THE WAVE!!! I am whole heartily against every aspect regarding this proposed change in zoning, and everything about this project due to excess water usage, traffic, noise, light and transient usage.
Moved to this southern part of La Quinta, due to less commercial lighting, so I can use my telescope and study the stars and their galaxies! Please don’t ruin the sky with all the planned lighting in this development.
I will be moving into Andalusia in two years when my house is finished being built. I chose Andalusia for its peaceful location as my place to retire. Having experienced Coachella concerts this year for the first time, I do not want that traffic, noise, crowds etc. non‐stop year round. I also am concerned about the massive use of water in the desert. All of us need to conserve and this is definitely not conservation.
Traffic impact, water waste, and creating a new inconsistent lifestyle for La Quinta A water park during an extreme drought is the last thing we need. Between the traffic and light pollution this will create a toll on the Desert environment.
To bring that much traffic into an area where the residents purchased high end homes for the quiet, peaceful environment that this type of resort will destroy. Also extreme use of water that is in short supply due to drought conditions is not a smart move for any community. We voted our City Council members into office to look out for our best interests and hope they will reject this project as that is what IS in best for us. Thank you We will be directly affected by this project as backyard faces across Madison to the site. We will be affected by lighting and noise pollution Please do not allow the building of this "white elephant" We will be directly affected by this project as backyard faces across Madison to the site. We will be affected by lighting and noise pollution Please do not allow the building of this "white elephant" We will be directly affected by this project as backyard faces across Madison to the site. We will be affected by lighting and noise pollution Please do not allow the building of this "white elephant" Please have the council read your mailer, I agree with all of the negative impacts to our community, city and environment. I cant formulate one positive outcome except for more revenue and greed, if that's the deciding factor to approve this project, than the city council needs to be recalled.
I agree with every statement on your opposition card. Noise, light pollution, traffic, inappropriate for the community.
Concerned about traffic and noise pollution
This type of commercialism is a water wasting project and will bring in crowds that we don’t want in the LaQuinta community.
La Quinta is part of the desert region which is under drought conditions. Why use up water in such a huge wasteful manner? And during summer months there are already electricity shortages and outages. La quinta city council needs to remember who they represent and maintain the beautiful, peaceful, relaxing city and area in which people chose to live .
Overall traffic in the whole valley has gotten too congested from over development. We do not want this to become another Orange county. However, the main factors for me are water and power. The Western US is in a mega drought which damages farming and power production at the dams. We need water to grow food for farming. Our valley's precious water and power should not be wasted and potentially put at risk. We should not max out our power grid or resources so that we have a cushion when there are problems. It is not a matter of "if" but "when" with water and power problems. Living in the desert in the summer, this could potentially be life threatening.
The drought in California continues to get worse and there's no reason to believe it will improve in the future.
Climate change is real and we shouldn't waste our precious water. Please don't build this project! This wave pool is completely ridiculous the amount of water & electricity that will be used taking from residents upping prices , the drought that’s so “bad” taking 18 million gallons is disgusting the only reason this would be approved is corruption in those that govern us. Outrageous nobody wants this horrible wave pool The points made in the opposition publication covers most of my concerns. I bought in LaQuinta to live in a peaceful well maintained city.
We are in a water shortage with no end in sight. We have to watch our water useag. Let the desert be desert.
Go surfing where the real waves are.
1) wasting water! 2) locals are not the customer and don't benefit. Instead they pay the price of, water consumption, scenic obstruction, noise pollution, TRAFFIC JAMS, and destroying the peaceful and untouched desert. Contact me if I can help; Brad Davis ph: 512‐745‐0461 With 5 developments in progress, the wave park adds additional strain to our infrastructure and precious resources. Filling a 16.7 acre water basin for water sports in the middle of the desert is ludicrous. Not to mention noise and additional traffic congestion will add to an already strained infrastructure. If generating revenue is primary focus from STRs, then it’s wiser to reassess existing communities and provide them That water park will NOT do any value for this community, It sounds like the young men that graduated from colllege with a degree and NO common sense
We moved here for the peace and quite. Plus no traffic problems and dark night skies. If the builders want something like this, put it by the new hockey stadium off I‐10 and Cook St.
To much traffic, will destroy the beauty of the mountains, waste of water the ocean is two hours away doesn’t This is not the time during a drought for a surf resort in a already small desert resort community. Adding to pollution, traffic and overcrowded communities. No short term rentals either.
Water Shortage! Drought! It’s crazy they ask us to watch our water usage but let them build the Wave? Beach is 2 hours away. It’s truly Crazy!!!!!
My main concerns are water consumption, traffic, noise and light pollution. The only positive I see is tax revenue and the quality of life clearly outways that.
My main concerns are water consumption, traffic, noise and light pollution. The only positive I see is tax revenue and the quality of life clearly outways that.
I just seems that greed has overtaken every aspect of life these days and this is such a self centered project that I find it hard to believe that city council is even looking at it. Families are finding it hard to live and buy here as it is and I gather our school registration is down because of that and other factors. We love living in a multi level family area and I think we have enough outside Festivals and money making functions to keep the coffers full.
This could turn out to be another white elephant in our lovely area! Never mind the environmental impact. The light pollution alone would be catastrophic! And water use ???? Please send these folks to Arizona or elsewhere where no doubt they will be welcomed with open arms. Thanks for your consideration 🙏 I just seems that greed has overtaken every aspect of life these days and this is such a self centered project that I find it hard to believe that city council is even looking at it. Families are finding it hard to live and buy here as it is and I gather our school registration is down because of that and other factors. We love living in a multi level family area and I think we have enough outside Festivals and money making functions to keep the coffers full.
This could turn out to be another white elephant in our lovely area! Never mind the environmental impact. The light pollution alone would be catastrophic! And water use ???? Please send these folks to Arizona or elsewhere where no doubt they will be welcomed with open arms. Thanks for your consideration 🙏 This is an inappropriate area for such a Resort Development. It should be out by Route 10, visible from the Freeway, not hidden out by 60th street ‐ when it fails financially we will be looking at the abandoned park forever, this is not smart.
California is in a drought ‐ it does not make sense to add a wave park in this location because there is limited water for drinking and other common water uses. It does not make sense to add a wave park when we might not have enough water to drink, shower, or flush the toilet.
We should not take zone changes lightly. The existing zoning for this property was put in place for a reason. That reason has not changed. I believe in property rights, but I also believe in adhering to current zoning.
Not an approximate fit for a community of homes, retirement communities and agriculture. Heck, we don’t even have retail. Our closest grocery is 10 minutes away. Why would we need a surf park? It would be nuts to rezone for something like that.
Environmentally very bad; horrible for the residents because of bright light, noise and traffic; an example of damage to the many for the benefit of a few.
Not right for our area.
High water usage is built into this project! (ie. Excess Evaporation due to High air Temperatures and large surface area of the wave pools). No justification by developer saying “Golf Courses do too”. OK, but most of that Golf Courwater flows back into the Aquifier. A claim the Wave‐pool can’t make.
I moved to Quinta 5 years ago to enjoy a beautiful, quiet retirement. I have seen this quiet community become busier with each passing year. La Quinta already has a good amount of events and attractions that bring in the revenue needed to keep our city a wonderful place to live. Please do not let private, for‐profit entities take advantage of our beautiful, quiet place by invading La Quinta in order to plump up their bank accounts when they have absolutely no regard for our serious drought. That problem should be uppermost in everyone’s mind. (My neighbor received a threatening letter from the water department for hosing her sidewalk! And she said her record for water usage is rated “Excellent”.) This project, besides the traffic, noise and lights, about which many residents are concerned, will require an enormous amount of water taken from our already scarce supply.
I cannot understand how any City Council member could, with a clear conscience, approve any area in our city or valley for re‐zoning to accommodate a project that will so grossly deplete our precious water resources.
Please do not vote to rezone the area to allow this project to adversely affect the residents of our great City of Water is limited and already impacted by multiple golf courses, hotels, and gated communities with boating waterways. It is arrogant and disrespectful to endlessly pump the aquifer to amuse the rich at the expense of already established residents.
I am concerned about the impact overall to our community and the irresponsibility relative to our water and natural beauty.
Drought! Traffic! Light pollition! Stvr! Do not approve this, this is not the place nor time.
It is wrong to have to change the zoning to satisfy a development. The noise pollution and additional traffic will destroy our very peaceful area.
Too much water, ruin the neighborhood with traffic and light up the sky and noise.
This borders on a criminal use of water at a time of water shortages and the climate emergency. I'm also concerned about the STVR impact on La Quinta.
This will add huge traffic, noise and congestion problems to our city. It is totally wrong for La Quinta.
Water usage. We conserve but new resort won’t. Peaceful nature of our desert will be lost This is an absolute, ridiculous use of scarce resources, especially during a mega drought. There is no way to justify this project ‐ I don't care how much money it supposedly will bring in. We have enough development as‐ I typed all of my reasons, your system did not take
Increased traffic, noise, crowds, wasted water, light pollution, and electricity usage.
I live at 60th and Madison, do you know what this will do to my home value and traffic problems, plus do we really need more hotels and housing , We are so over on construction in adding houses on 50th, 49th, 48th and 47th!! I am so against these projects. It is not the same when I moved here 161/2 years ago, thank you Under the best conditions our desert climate is hot and dry. Climate change is causing severe drought and excessive heat and we can't afford to waste water. The state of California has already implemented water restrictions. Building an exclusive surfing park that only benefits a few but has a negative impact on everyone isn't responsible government. Secondly, building in a residential area is also irresponsible. The noise, lights and traffic again will benefit the members but negatively impact everyone in the surrounding neighborhoods. Please Concerned about increased traffic, noise, crowds at limited grocery shopping in the area, light pollution, water usage and electricity usage.
This is definitely a bad location and will affect our area forever and is not what we bought into. With water shortages in California now a bad time.
I love living in La Quinta. I enjoy the peace and quiet living in Trilogy. No noise, no lights no traffic. Let's keep that land for residential living!
I Vote "No" to the City of La Quinta for the rezoning of the proposal for Coral Mountain Resort by Meriwether Companies and Big Sky Wave Development. During the music festivals held in the City of Indio, it is already impossible to go in and out of La Quinta on our regular roads of travel because of the road blocks due to the festivals. Adding more resort events of any kind would cause more traffic and travel problems. Our water and electricity is already stretched to the limit. it is absurd that the City of La Quinta would even consider another resort at this time. Especially one that would use a TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF OUR PRECIOUS WATER AND ELECTRICITY! The City of La Quinta has already requested that the homeowners conserve water and electricity.
To add this resort would be hypocritical on the part of the City. Our cost for water and electricity has already increased and this resort would cause a further increase. There is no justification what‐so‐ever for the City of La Quinta to approve this rezoning and resort. With the hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants entering our country over the past year, crime will go up at our expense, our taxes will go up to support subsidy of assistance for these illegals, and to foot the bill for the crimes committed. The City of La Quinta should NEVER even consider approving this project due to the hardships we are already under with the impositions, mandates, and increased costs. We should NEVER have to pay for these problems as homeowners and citizens. This kind of project should be located far away from any cities; somewhere like the Salton Sea that has "free" water and lots of open land area. MY VOTE IS "NO".
It will increase greenhouse gas, noise and light pollution The project is irresponsible in an era of climate change and drought. We don’t need or want this type of disruptive development.
Lots of seniors in this community city council members should not think on being greedy and not think about the well being of their people, we already have so many venues where city of la quinta is benefiting like coachella fest , tennis events etc, greed is not the solution. Thank u very kindly for taking my concern.
Lots of seniors in this community city council member should not think on being greedy and not think the well being of their people, we already have so many venues where city of la quinta is benefiting like coachella fest , tennis events etc, greed is not the solution. Thank u very kindly for taking my concern.
I am requesting that the City of La Quinta deny the zoning change proposal for Coral Mountain Resort by Meriwether Companies and Big Sky Wave Development. As it is now, during the music concerts which are not even held in La Quinta, it is impossible to travel in and out of La Quinta using the normal roads we use because they are blocked off. Adding more resort events would cause even more traffic and travel problems. This proposed resort would cause problems for our survival due to their usage of water and electricity. Costs for our water and electricity have already increased, not to mention the City of La Quinta has requested that we as homeowners conserve our usage of water and electricity. So there is no justification what‐so‐ever to approve a rezoning and resort that would use a tremendous amount of water and electricity. With the inflex of seven hundred thousand illegal immigrants crossing the United States boarders over the past year, our taxes will increase because of subsidy assistance for these illegal immigrants as well as defunding the police at the same time. Crimes will increase and we as homeowners and citizens will foot the bill for these crimes. How could the City of La Quinta ever consider this rezoning and resort development? Impositions and mandates already placed on us at this time are posing significant hardships and problems for us as homeowners. Coral Mountain Resort would be a private surfing resort. We should not have to put up with the inconveniences, problems, and costs that will arise from a private project being imposed on us. I would recommend that Coral Mountain Resort locate their surf resort to the Salton Sea, lots of "free" water and lots of land area, away from the City of La Quinta. My Vote is "NO". P.S Arizona is looking better every day! I am actually surprised this project has gone this far. We have had a home here for 20 years and this is definitely NOT a project I would think would fit the area. This will reduce property values and it is too much building.
Projects need to be slowed down and completed before another project starts. We don't even have the Silverrock Project completed yet or ALL the new housing going in across the street from this project at Andalusia. Not to mention this is not a project that fits with the lifestyle of the majority of La Quinta residents.
Please stop this project from being approved!
We purchased this home with the idea that we were in a quiet, residential neighborhood, surrounded by the mountains and nature. The proposed facility would disrupt nature, people, traffic....all for the benefit of a few.
Such a facility should be located off a major thoroughfare and in a commercially zoned area where individuals' homes and lives aren't disrupted.
Please do not ruin the night sky with light pollution!! Fully oppose the project. I did donate to the go fund me. And Fully oppose the project. I did donate to the go fund me. And We are in a drought, how dare you approve this water waste while the state is requesting to conserve! Adding to noise and light pollution!!
Bad use of water in a desert area, prone to drought, excessive traffic, not a smart use of the beautiful natural landscape in this area, light pollution. We love La Quinta for it’s beautiful, natural, calm environment. While we don’t need another golf course, the private wave park doesn’t fit well in our community. I strongly oppose the wave park.
La Quinta ‐ I am concerned about the noise, crowds and traffic (especially upon seeing what Coachella/Stagecoach brings).
My wife and I come to the desert for rest and relaxation, to play golf and enjoy the outdoors. Although we live in north La Quinta and would not be directly impacted with local traffic and noise it is a huge step in the wrong direction for the community. It would open the door to similar developments in the future if zoning is changed and sets a bad precedent. We strongly urge a NO vote on this project and encourage the city council to uphold the current residential zoning.
We need to be conserving water. How can they ask us to conserve when the City approved this. Will disturb the beauty and serenity of our communities with noise and light pollution.
This wave pool resort project is wholly inconsistent with the City's general plan, as well as the aesthetics of the surrounding areas. South La Quinta is a quiet part of the Coachella Valley, and this project would create noise and visual impacts that can never be fixed. Plus the waste of precious fresh water would imperil the rest of the community's access to water at a reasonable cost. This is the wrong project in the wrong place at the wrong time. The City Council should not change our community standards for any project, much less an ill‐conceived wave pool for the ultra‐wealthy.
There is an ongoing drought in California and we can’t afford the huge use of water to go to a project like this! La Quinta ‐ The sound and light from this project will be detrimental to our home values.
It would be incredibly irresponsible and egregious for the city of La Quinta to approve the Coral Mountain Resort. To allow the wasteful use of our precious water supply for this project would be incredulous considering the dire drought concerns we have locally and nationally. With the current water shortage facing our world this project is incomprehensible to a responsible community. The Colorado River is experiencing a 20% loss of water and immediate need for conservation and our community is entertaining the approval of an irresponsible use of this previous resource. How can our community take water conservation seriously if you approve this project? Clearly the future holds higher water costs for all of us with this project. Water responsibility is of utmost concern but then added lighting, traffic, and noise are added detractors. And finally, 600 short term rentals appealing to a much younger audience. While management may oversee aspects of the rentals, police services will clearly be impacted. These parks are typically in rural areas not near other home developments and communities to alleviate noise and light concerns. A similar wave park in Texas was abandoned three years ago and is sitting unused. I suggest the city think long and hard about this decision. They are sending a message to the entire community and to generations that are counting on responsible use and conservation of It's a waste of water when we are being asked to restrict our usage and it's the congestion will be very I don't think this is the time to waste potable water on the wave park. Save the water! Wasteful use of our valuable water and lighting the sky at night. Also traffic and noise. waste of valuable water and lighting the night sky.
Destroy the peaceful Nature , and water consumption, climate impact There will be to many People we already have to deal with cochella event. too much water usage, too many lights, noise. We are in a drought situation and you want to approve this.
That's not smart. Vote NO to this.
600 short term rentals and 150 hotel rooms will bring way to much traffic to our quirt neighborhood ‐ this is not the place for a development like this so please do not change the zoning.
Way to many short term rentals ‐ this project will destroy our quiet and peaceful neighborhood Concerned about traffic and noise pollution
Desert Wave Park drought I think that says it all
Everything in this website I agree with....makes no sense to use water in this way Our City Council needs to protect our water and environment and not sell out to greed. I get tired of hearing we have to give up environmental protection for tourist bucks. If we do not protect our city we will need to vote in a City Council that will!
excessive water waste, traffic, noise, lighting, and destruction of nature! We have a water crisis and this is an irresponsible project for a select few. the water usage and light and noise pollution
My overall concern is about water. The project is not in the best interest of all La Quinta residents by the fact it is intended for private use. The planned wave pool is an irresponsible use of water when we are in a perpetual state of drought.
My overall concern is about water. The project is not in the best interest of all La Quinta residents by the fact it is intended for private use. The planned wave pool is an irresponsible use of water when we are in a perpetual state of drought.
save the water. stop the traffic
La Quinta A waste of water. Light, noise, air pollution. Traffic and crowd problems. It is wrong oil so many ways.
NO TO THE WAVE!!!! It will WASTE SCARCE DESERT WATER & ELECTRICITY for a PRIVATE SURFING RESORT!! DAMAGE LOCAL RESOURCES!! OBSTRUCT SCENIC VIEWS!! CREATE NOISE POLLUTION, LIGHT POLLUTION & TRAFFIC JAMS!! INCREASE GREENHOUSE GASES & CLIMATE IMPACTS!! INCREASE LARGE, OVERCROWDED SPECIAL EVENTS & THEIR PROBLEMS!! DESTROY THE PEACEFUL NATURE OF AN ENTIRE COMMUNITY!! DON'T LET THEM DESTROY OUR BEAUTIFUL LA QUINTA!!!! NO TO THE WAVE!!!!!! NO TO THE WAVE!!!! It will WASTE SCARCE DESERT WATER & ELECTRICITY for a PRIVATE SURFING RESORT!! DAMAGE LOCAL RESOURCES!! OBSTRUCT SCENIC VIEWS!! CREATE NOISE POLLUTION, LIGHT POLLUTION & TRAFFIC JAMS!! INCREASE GREENHOUSE GASES & CLIMATE IMPACTS!! INCREASE LARGE, OVERCROWDED SPECIAL EVENTS & THEIR PROBLEMS!! DESTROY THE PEACEFUL NATURE OF AN ENTIRE COMMUNITY!! DON'T LET THEM DESTROY OUR BEAUTIFUL LA QUINTA!!!! NO TO THE WAVE!!!!!! NO TO THE WAVE!!!! It will WASTE SCARCE DESERT WATER & ELECTRICITY for a PRIVATE SURFING RESORT!! DAMAGE LOCAL RESOURCES!! OBSTRUCT SCENIC VIEWS!! CREATE NOISE POLLUTION, LIGHT POLLUTION & TRAFFIC JAMS!! INCREASE GREENHOUSE GASES & CLIMATE IMPACTS!! INCREASE LARGE, OVERCROWDED SPECIAL EVENTS & THEIR PROBLEMS!! DESTROY THE PEACEFUL NATURE OF AN ENTIRE COMMUNITY!! DON'T LET THEM DESTROY OUR BEAUTIFUL LA QUINTA!!!! NO TO THE WAVE!!!!!! We bought our home for the quiet and no light pollution experience of our community. We already have increased traffic and noise with Coachella, Stage Coach and other events. Our community does not need a year‐ round tourist attraction that would jeopardize the peaceful nature of our community and resources. This sounds like a great fit for Las Vegas.
Destruction of nature and waste of utilities/resources . Changed natural environment All one has to do is be in La Quinta during the Coachella festival to understand why building this facility would be a bad idea. It should not be about making the City of La Quinta money, but rather why people will drive farther to get the serenity that this city provides. California has a lot of beaches, we don't need more. If people want the tourist and the craziness brought on by these amusement parks, they would move to Anaheim and live near Disneyland and Knott's Berry farm. But this project is not for the good of the people of La Quinta, it is for the developers that want to get wealth. Money is not everything, but peace in life is everything.
Are you kidding me? A gigantic water feature in the desert of southern California where we have had multiple drought years. This project will also likely require large amounts of electricity in an area and state that is already prone to blackouts due to strain on the electrical grid system. Not to mention additional noise pollution and increased traffic. None of these are desirable illness. I vote a resounding NO on this project.
We DO NOT support the change in zoning to Tourist/Commercial/Residential/Open Recreation to allow for: ‐ The wave/surf pool with its enormous water usage and noise ‐24 hour access to the resort ‐Operational hours of 7 AM ‐ 10 PM 365 days per year ‐Up to 600 STVRs ‐ 600 residences (with multiple rooms available) plus a 150 room hotel, with no minimum stay required ‐Could be in excess of 4000 overnight guests ‐17 “80 foot tall” light towers illuminating the 16.7 acre wave/surf pool ‐Hotel, bars, retail and other "sporting venues" ‐The increased population density with the Project hosting residents and transients alike which will increase traffic I believe it will change what la Quinta stands for !!!! The water and electricity usage are a concern, especially the water. The traffic is my next concern due to the size and scope of the facility and the year round nature of their service.
La Quinta
light and noise pollution, traffic, environmental
I am not willing to sacrifice local water and resources (in the middle of a drought, mind you) so a private company can turn a profit
The Coachella Valley attracted us, as it has many for decades, because of its desert beauty. This area is balancing the tension of economic development against real and finite natural resources, key being WATER and energy.
Developments that are managed with current environmental science as guides can allow this valley to grow and prosper responsibly. This proposed project is not based on current environmental science nor responsible growth policies other communities have in place. This is a good opportunity for the council to set strong boundaries for the future. If our water and environment are negatively impacted, the long term negative affects will far outweigh the short‐term positive infusion of investments a project of this scope may bring.
I have lived here 54 years. Heat causes water to evaporate causing MORE higher dew point along with the huminty. This is will ruin the peaceful atmosphere of our community and we do not want Disneyland in La Quinta. Our water need to go back into our ground as when we had agriculture. Golf courses are much better.
No the Kennedys would not approve this on their land. IT MUST BE STOPPED. IMMEDIATELY Thank you for listening! As we are in a drought in a desert, this project seems like a very poor use of water resources.
The most salient reason is the mismanagement of our water resource.
Not a good use of our water resources, and the replenishment due to evaporation.
Traffic and too many people coming from all over.
Traffic and too many people coming from all over.
WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME, TOTAL WASTE OF WATER FOR SO FEW What a huge waste of water. This will not last, this wave project is short term fad, not long term, no staying power. It will not last, then what? The city will have a big mess to deal with, ton and tons of concrete. Plus this will be the fourth water project the the desert, (Desert Willow's surf park, Disney's lake in Rancho Mirage and the Wet'n Wild / Surf Park in Palm Springs. Where will all the water come from? We have been in a drought for This is almost as silly as a soup sandwich. The ocean is 2 hours away. Lots of water and no electricity needed.
We just recently purchased a new home in La Quinta and relocated from Los Angeles County to get away from the dense population and commercial aspects of the city. We already have major concerns being so close to the music festivals and all the events. The noise levels created and vibration in our complex was a shocker. Adding more traffic and using vital resources from our area is concerning. We moved here for the tranquility and peacefulness the region brings. Bringing in a private wave park for recreation of very few and profit to the owners at all of our expense is unacceptable and irresponsible. The landscape around us should be utilized for something more suitable to our community. Thank you!
This is actually devastating to fully comprehend. The impact it will have environmentally and to our beautiful community is unconscionable. How could a responsible city government allow this? Why would you take part in the destruction of our views, wildlife, and lifestyle? Do the right thing. Keep La Quinta "The Gem Of the Desert".
Concerned about water being wasted when it is already dangerously low.
We already give up our city for four weeks each year now to Coachella and do not need another circus and the waste of our already extremely limited resources particularly water.
This project makes no sense whatsoever. Wasting water ‐ damage to local resources ‐ obstruction of scenic views ‐ increasing greenhouse gases ‐ the problems associated with overcrowded special events ‐ destruction of the quite enjoyment in our residential neighborhoods. Please vote against this project.
During a period of increasinly severe drought & global warming is NO time to be using precious water and electricity for this recreational purpose.
We live in Trilogy. We bought here in 2006 to be away from congestion and have a beautiful landscape and desert area to live. We are very concerned also about additional water usage in our state. Wave Pool???? Really!!!!!?????
Water waste, light pollution, STR
We have enough influx of tourists with snowbirds and Coachella and Stagecoach. To add another tourism spot outside of our normal tourist months would take away what little privacy to our homes we have. As residents, we're already fed up with the people that Stagecoach and Coachella bring and we can barely keep up in businesses in both La Quinta and neighboring cities. To add a water park that would drain our resources, make it even more expensive to live here and cause light pollution would decrease not only the value of our homes but our lifestyle and peace. We are entitled to our peace and quiet. I'm 30 years old and I greatly oppose the building of any type of theme park in the area. Not just for water shortage, but because of the people that would come and change our existing way of life. There's enough change throughout the year without adding For all the reasons listed on the flyer ‐ it's just a bad idea for this beautiful location!!! I echo the sentiments of the reasons as stated "say no to the wave" efforts The water necessary to fill and maintain the proper levels and lost/wasted to evaporation will be enormous.
Plus, I cannot foresee heavy usage when air temperatures are in the 100‐120 degree range. After all, we do live in a desert and must respect the safety of our residents and guests. In addition, CVWD is already requesting cutbacks in water usage both for drinking (restaurants) and landscapes.
All people should be able to enjoy the water park.
Adding a large body of water with significant wasteful evaporation concerns along with the lighting and noise pollution from this project will generate
It over whelm our community, poor use of water, increase traffic Crowds noise light and air pollution poor example to set in a drought with climate change too Fresh drinking water is a precious commodity. We live in a desert with a unique and fragile ecosystem. We are in a drought that shows no sign of ending. We have a limited and slightly renewable water source that cannot possibly keep up with our growing population that increases exponentially every year. If we are to import for a large body of water it should be to save the purity of our air by replenishing the Salton Sea. Surfing is for the ocean not the desert for a privileged few at the expense of everything that makes our city special.
We do not need more traffic in La Quinta We do not need to use more water for a purpose that does not benefit our residents Cochella is bad enough for us all and we do not need more people from out of town We are supposed to be a quite peaceful neighborhood. and the big monet is taking advantage of our way of life NO
TO THE WATER WAVE PARK
California is in an epic draught. Allowing a project that will consume a huge amount of water is irresponsible. 80 foot light towers will ruin dark sky. The size, scope and proposed special events will bring larger numbers of people and vehicles. Noise and traffic will be a nuisance to currently quiet residential neighborhoods. Quiet enjoyment and safety of existing properties will be compromised.
Project will forever mar the natural beauty of Coral Mountain, waste precious water resources, hinder property values, increase traffic, congestion, and pollution, and further impair the cultural image of La Quinta. La Quinta is not Disneyland, get a clue folks.
There are multitudes of negative impacts that would result if this resort, vacation rentals, and enormous wave pool project goes forward: It would forever change and destroy, dishonor and make inaccessible a revered stunning visual and natural historic setting that's endured proudly for thousands of years, adjacent to the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. In light of today's water scarcity, this an obscene waste of precious water. Noise pollution, light pollution, air pollution in an area and community that's long been cherished for its peaceful, natural setting and dark skies. Increased traffic. People, flora and fauna will suffer.
This is not the right location for this project. Surely, there is another location that would be a better fit and not pose this level of valid, serious, critical concerns.
HUGE WASTE OF WATER, increased traffic, increased noise In a desert, in yet another drought, amid global warming, this project is an example of the kind dangerous hubris that will have disastrous consequences. The profit of wealthy people and corporations, or the entertainment of a tiny portion of our population should not supersede the needs of the people and larger ecology of this valley.
That’s not how democracy is supposed to work. That’s not how responsible leadership is supposed to work.
For all the reasons you stated, it's hard to imagine the City Council members would vote to approve.
The wrong place for such a facility.
I'm amazed that anyone would consider wasting the water and electricity on this project. We are in a desert and we are in a drought. The environmental impact of this disastrous monstrosity would be horrifying.
Approval has already been given for two other water parks in the Coachella Valley. In this area we already have traffic issues with concerts, marathons, etc. that would create even more.
I see how much water evaporates from my pool and to have many multiples of that evaporating daily doesn't make sense. This comes at a time when California is in a drought. It would use a great deal of electricity as well. In the not too distant past we experienced brown outs. This would contribute to the problem. Light pollution is another issue that has been getting worse since we moved here 25 years ago from Orange County.
Not nearly as many stars can be seen. I grew up surfing, lived on the North Shore of Hawaii for a time and have many friends that would love to have the opportunity to visit and surf at this resort. I would love for them to visit and be able to enjoy that. But I would have to live with all the problems that it would cause, not them...and it's not likely that we would even have the opportunity to surf the spot because it would be private.
I say no. A wave pool would be cool but the impact it would cause doesn't makes sense for our city.
Plain and simple, it’s not right to build a huge surf park when we, as residents of La Quinta are told when we can water our grass and how much water we can use. The idea of a surf park is great, but it doesn’t belong in the middle of the desert.
With a water shortage this is wrong. Destroys our peaceful desert area for local residents and the animals! It’s bad enough that the vacation rentals weren’t managed right to local residents got involved. We don’t need or want this in La Quinta. This was a family town. Now has turned into festivals and parties! The Mayor and city council need to protect our city from anymore commercial projects. Enough is enough. we are experiencing severe drought conditions and it is extremely wasteful to develop this wave project.
California prides itself with its beaches and surfing belongs there and not in desert climate scorched with dry and excessive heat in the summer. Human beings, animals and agriculture come first when we have water shortages. STOP the waste.
We moved to Andalusia 3 years ago and are full time residents. We were attracted to this community because of the views and the relative quiet of the surrounding area. We could have gone anywhere but we chose here not being told that the developer would likely sell the adjacent property sbd certainkt not to a wave and transient hotel property. It’s out of place and in complete discord with our community. we are experiencing severe drought conditions and it is extremely wasteful to develop this wave project.
California prides itself with its beaches and surfing belongs there and not in desert climate scorched with dray and excessive heat in the summer. Human beings, animals and agriculture comes first when we have water shortages. STOP the waste.
We are not Orange County, San Diego County nor Los Angeles County. We live in a small quaint town in La Quinta. Most customers for this project will be under 18 years of age. This will bring grafetti from to the area from surrounding gangs. Traffic, trash will increase. This project won't be for the mostly retired individuals in the area, PGA West, Triology. I'm against it.
Who the fuck opens something like this during a mega drought?!? We are in a critical water shortage in California.
Our council has lost its credibility when it says this grossly invasive development will 'have little effect' on the community. Insane waste of massive amounts of water in desert/drought climate, 80 light towers in a dedicated enviornmental black out community, etc, etc, etc.
The land was zoned for residential and should stay that way. City Council and the Zoning Commission should honor the long established plans. If you can change this ‐ what else will you change? excessive use of scarce water and no valid requirement
The community does not want this wave park, and those that do do so under false pretenses and misinformation. We’re in a drought and on the cusp of facing the most devastating impacts of climate change.
How do you justify this project from a community relations standpoint? A sustainability standpoint? It’s clear that your team is not considering the implicit costs of this project ‐ economic development for the sake of economic development does not create a net positive benefit.
Insane use of precious water.
I think this is a ridiculous waste of water when our resources are at critical level. Concerned reference increased traffic, etc. This is a desert.
Inappropriate for this community
Water! I conserve as much as I can already. NO more water developments.
WATER!
This project has a complete disregard to what is currently happening in our community and the larger area of the coachella. How can you allow a project like this when we are experiencing a drought and water restrictions are being brought in so that we are all more MINDFUL of how water is utilized. In addition, the amount of electricity that is likely to be required to run this is also a concern. We already experience blackouts in the summer and the amount of electricity this wave would consume would put additional stress on the system. This project doesn't belong here. If people want to surf, move to the coast line and enjoy natural waves.
This wave park isn't need to effectively sell homes in this new community; people can go to Palm Springs for waterpark activity.
Noise, traffic, light pollution, waste of water.
I'm concerned with the short term rentals and events that will increase the traffic and noise in our area. I reside in Griffin Ranch along Madison. Another concern is the light pollution that will be created.
The large amounts of water that will be used. We are a city concerned about recycling, waste, and use of water.
As a community it is important to use resources wisely. The second item is residents living there wanted a serene, beautiful place to live without City type activities. A waterpark will bring in revenue at what cost? Destroy the beauty of the desert area. Thank you for considering my thoughts. this area will be a pariah area to the entire west. This development is very dangerous to the future of this area. wrong project, wrong time in the midst of a historic drought.
This project is too large. I moved to a residential area…and I expect it to stay as zoned. Too many people, too much traffic, too much water. It’s all too much. If something is already zoned in a certain way I’m VERY opposed to changing the rules.
A wave park does not belong in the desert. We’re in a drought’ La Quinta is so quiet, peaceful, and beautiful; and this development will likely spoil all of that.
My wife and I strongly oppose this project. We purchased our retirement home in Trilogy La Quinta, a 55 and over community, so we could enjoy our retirement years in peace and quiet. We never imagined that the zoning for the surrounding area could be changed to accommodate this mega resort which will result in a tremendous influx of transient visitors, traffic, noise ‐ everything we were trying to get away from, not to mention the outlandish amount of potable water that will be required for the wave park in the middle of a worsening drought. Please do the right thing for our communities and our environment and deny this project.
We want to express our strong opposition to the planned Coral Mountain Development and Wave Park. My husband and I moved to La Quinta and purchased our retirement home here in a 55 and over community so we could enjoy our final years in peace and quiet. We specifically purchased in Trilogy La Quinta as it was far away from the hustle and bustle and traffic of the downtown area. We anticipated other housing developments and hotels would eventually be built in the surrounding open spaces, but we never imagined a Tourist/Commercially‐ zoned mega resort with a Wave Machine, professional competitions, and entertainment stages would be built a few blocks from our quiet retirement community. This is so unfair to the surrounding homeowners who moved here expecting a quiet and peaceful environment. Please do not approve this project.
First, water! Don't waste our precious water for folly. Second...lights, sound and water should not be an issue EVER in the desert. Third, save the beauty of this pristine location for all to appreciate. I say NO to the WAVE.
Environmentally this is not a project for the desert. We don't need to waste water on this and deplete the water supply and add moisture to our environment. The amount of people it would draw is not sustainable for our community and maintain a quality of living.
We are already in a severe drought. Putting in this wave pool will severely deplete what little water is left. I recently read the water restrictions that are going into effect for the valley so who is it that believes there is enough water for the valley residents and support a wave pool?! We purchase our home to enjoy the beauty, quiet and casual atmosphere of La Quinta. We purposely choose this location to retire. Now, with the proposed development it will degrade and change this beautiful community. Please reconsider
We purchase our home to enjoy the beauty, quiet and casual atmosphere of La Quinta. We purposely choose this location to retire. Now, with the proposed development it will degrade and change this beautiful community. Please reconsider
I am concerned about the waste of water because California is in a drought and because of the waste of electricity because we need it for survival in the summertime. And also, because our city will be greatly affected due to traffic, noise, and light pollution.
We are in the midst of a mega drought and a water park makes no sense as does adding more STVR's, traffic, noise, etc. There will be a ballot issue to ban more STVR's next Nov. also. No Wave Park should be allowed.
Fear of traffic issues on Madison and Monroe streets
I am concerned that this building project with cause light pollution, which is something that we in La Quinta have been committed to maintaining low lights. Also, I feel the city can clearly see the impact that the tennis garden, and Coachella fest have. And, soon we will have the arena off 1‐10. Further, I am concerned that this facility uses a large area of land that could be used more responsible and in keeping with a desert conservationist standard. I would like us to maintain a standard more protective of the land, water and environment and traffic impact in developing new projects In our valley I do not want the noise, traffic, event center turmoil. I do not want to waste precious desert water on a lark. I do not want my neighborhood to transform into a tourist destination.
We are in a tremendous draught and we are being asked to change our watering habits etc. The Colorado River, Lake Meade, et al are way down. This is clearly the wrong time for such a project.
Absurd at this time to put this development in the desert where it will impact the serene desert atmosphere and waste water and energy on a completely selfish past time of surfing on a man‐created Disneyland type "ride." Ride the surf at the ocean where the real surfers play and respect the earth.
City of La Quinta is located in a desert; building a surfing resort is unnecessary waste of water and it will take land away from desert animals and plants.
Stop wasting water with these types of projects.
This is a bedroom community!!!!! We are already cutting back on water usage… this is a no Traffic and by default, air pollution, light and noise pollution! We live in a damned DESERT! Using water of this magnitude not only worsens the already human‐influenced humidity in this low desert resulting from excessive golf resorts, lakes, and ludicrous landscaping, but is a sick waste of a dwindling resource needed for homes, drinking, and agriculture, being a much higher importance than a place to SURF! Go to the Pacific Ocean! This will waste water and an environmental concern for everyone in the Coachella Valley. Short Term rentals should also not be allowed in La Quinta.
This project will be a huge disgrace to the community! The water waste will be unconscionable as will be the light pollution and added traffic. This will be a blight on the city, please please please do not allow this to happen. Thank you for voting on behalf of the good of all La Quinta and CV citizens! Bad plan for water wasting. Creating additional traffic, congestion, short term vacation rentals, night‐time light issues. All BAD.
Bad plan for water wasting. Creating additional traffic, congestion, short term vacation rentals, night‐time light issues. All BAD.
We bought here for its serenity and beautiful desert living not carnival atmosphere.
I spent alot of money converting from Lawn to Desert Scape back in 2017. CVWD reimbused me $2. per square foot to save Water. I don't understand why CVWD wants me to conserve water when they approve a one billon gallon wave pool ?
Approval of a wave park in the middle of the desert in the middle of a prolonged draught would be a breach of the municipality’s fiduciary duty on its face.
Too much water consumption for the wave park.
This looks like TOTAL waste of precious water. Our Governor has asked for a 15% reduction in water usage. The Coachella Valley doesn't need a new water glutton!
this would have a big impact on our peaceful community we move to this area as we once lived in an impacted area huntington beach ca and traffic was so heavy in the area please not here. plus we need water not too waste it.
Please do not build this surfing resort down the street from our house. We could not agree more that this development would add an exorbitant amount of additional traffic to Madison Ave and surrounding roads, noise and lights would be disruptive to the peaceful area that is our neighborhood in our distant little corner of Coachella Valley, and it's simply shocking that the City of La Quinta would even consider developing a "water resort" now when every river in the west is drying up, droughts are the norm in California and water is at a premium for millions of west coast Americans. This development is irresponsible and senseless. You want to build something useful at this site, how about some commercial retail like a grocery anchored center. Especially in light of the additional homes that are being built all around the area that need services. Please DO NOT allow this development to happen in the City of La Quinta! THIS PROJECT IS INSANE..IN A TIME OF SEVERE DROUGHT! 18 MILLION GALLONS OF EVAPORATION EVERY DAY!! WHILE WE ARE TOLD WE CANNOT EVEN WATER OUR LAWNS DURING THE DAY! It will destroy the peaceful nature of La Quinta. Traffic. Waste water.
Honestly, I am astonished that the City Council would even consider the proposed surfing resort when the Western US is in the midst of a 1200‐year drought: https://apnews.com/article/climate‐science‐business‐ colorado‐river‐environment‐6ceb8b539966d869169781997c7c05e6 and Lake Mead is at its lowest level since it was initially filled in 1937: https://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/g4000/hourly/mead‐elv.html http://mead.uslakes.info/level.asp I understand that La Quinta and other communities here draw water from a relatively well‐supplied aquifer. But even that aquifer is under stress now due to water use practices that date back decades. The very appeal (to some) of a surf resort in the desert is the reason it's a bad idea. The message is basically: "Look what we can do: build a water‐intensive surf resort in the DESERT!" It's the same thinking ‐‐ the "luxury/novelty" associated with squandering something precious? ‐‐ that undergirded water‐ intensive projects in the desert in the past. But we now understand that this thinking has led to a significant water shortage today that places many people ‐‐ not least farmers ‐‐ in a precarious position. And how long before our aquifer drops to levels that threaten the quality of life that we enjoy here? And for what? We may take it for granted...but how remarkably fortunate are we to live in this beautiful place ‐‐ which is, after all, a desert ‐‐ and not worry about water for our basic needs? This proposal is offensive and demonstrates how recklessly out‐of‐touch some are with the water issues we face in the western states. If people want to surf, why not just travel 2 hours to the Pacific Ocean? Pretty easy. Thank you for organizing this petition! Chris La Quinta This is not the place for this facility. If they want to learn to surf or surf they can go to the beach. We have a whole coastline 2 hours away. This is the desert and there is water insecurity on this planet.
Surfing in the desert. Get real people. If you want to do something positive and land surrounding it. We are in a drought and therefore conservation should be the MAIN FOCUS not filling your agendas and coffers. Silver Rock development is using up valuable resources and has been going on for years. STOP THIS ..LISTEN TO THE
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This project will increase noise and light pollution, traffic. It will destroy our peaceful country environment we now experience.
Water use Not the right development for the area and I don’t see why people would come to the desert and buy into a surf park‐ San Diego and surfing is 2.5 hours away and a more logical place for surfing that doesn’t require draw from the acquafer
Water, electricity, peaceful co‐existence, traffic, first responders, climate impact, pollution. We are being asked by CVWD to conserve and yet here you are another development inlieu of a moratorium on over building/developing. Take a look at Silverrock, the abandoned building on Washington next the Callieo Bay, the undeveloped and DUSTY area next the catholic church on Washington and mow you want to use up water and resources to surf in the desert. Get real, get smart get caring bout anything but the bottom Dollar.
A wave pool that only benefits a few, ie guests or residents at Coral Mountain is in itself an insult to La Quinta and Cochella locals. However the most obvious is it’s ludicrous to build such a resort. The area is suffering a major drought! The area already imports water. Water reserves are falling. Water saving measures are being introduced because of these issues so obviously a wave pool is a ridiculous plan. I do not understand how local water provider can say they have enough water for the project but has big enough concerns for local users that restrictions are required. Utterly ridiculous. La Quinta is a quiet area. Changing zoning to put the resort is just wrong. The zoning was done for a reason. Keep La Quinta how it is. Profiteering is not what is good for the area, and using huge quantities of water for the benefit of a few just stinks of corporate greed. One can only assume that palms are being greased to even consider such a project is good for the area. This project needs to be stopped.
A wave pool that only benefits a few, ie guests or residents at Coral Mountain is in itself an insult to La Quinta and Cochella locals. However the most obvious is it’s ludicrous to build such a resort. The area is suffering a major drought! The area already imports water. Water reserves are falling. Water saving measures are being introduced because of these issues so obviously a wave pool is a ridiculous plan. I do not understand how local water provider can say they have enough water for the project but has big enough concerns for local users that restrictions are required. Utterly ridiculous. La Quinta is a quiet area. Changing zoning to put the resort is just wrong. The zoning was done for a reason. Keep La Quinta how it is. Profiteering is not what is good for the area, and using huge quantities of water for the benefit of a few just stinks of corporate greed. One can only assume that palms are being greased to even consider such a project is good for the area. This project needs to be stopped.
Congestion, higher density than originally zoned, light pollution, water and energy waste.
Being so close to the mountains I'm concerned about the impact on the environment and "night hunters" due to the amount of light, noise and traffic. We don't need another drain on our already short water supply. Short term rentals mean noise and traffic. Many of us moved this far out for the tranquil, peaceful environment.
Don't do this to us.
We do not need another surf park in the desert especially in this location. Not only do we have the issues with the excessive water usage when we are in a drought, it is the wrong type of development for this beautiful Coral Mountain area. The surf park in Palm Springs is almost completed and already had water rights. We don't need another one ....
Does not belong in the city of La Quinta, this is an area for family homes. With a water shortage how can we allow a project that will use so much?
Given the drought situation and the ever persistent warnings of it worsening with climate change; given the long term construction costs, financial uncertainty, and constant construction noise and traffic; given the surge in guest usage, traffic, and potential noise pollution, this project is not suited for this geographical location.
I'm against the huge water usage, not counting that we have been in a drought for some years, I'm against the increased noise, traffic and this development would diminish greatly the enjoyment of life for the residents of surrounding communities; it is not in keeping with the City of La Quinta's Land Use Plan. PLEASE DENY the Coral Mountain Resort's rezoning.
The biggest issue for me is that we live in the desert where water is always a concern, and the climate impact.
Hard to understand that the City council members are ignoring the water and climate issues this project will negatively impact .our
The closed Kelly Slater surf park in Austin Texas provides a good picture of the possible out come in La Quinta.
This project must be denied for the following reasons: 1.Waste of water, 2. Noise pollution, 3. Damage to resources, 4. Increase in greenhouse gases, 5. Increase in large overcrowded special events and their problems, 6. Destruction the peaceful nature of an entire community.
Residents are told to stop or cut back on watering our yards/lawns while a proposed private surf park is closed to the public.
Residents are told to stop or cut back on watering our yards/lawns while a proposed private surf park is closed to the public.
Excessive use of water in drought conditions. Construction will take years and affect residents of Trilogy and Andalusia. Alternative routes are awful, especially for ladies travelling alone. and will necessitate more gas consumption. I see nothing in this that will benefit existing residents. and the noise could be terrible.
Water conservation, noise and lighting levels, interfering with nature Water conservation issues, noise problems, changing the landscape at this end of the valley No Short Term Rentals in a residential zoned community
Too much noise, traffic and congestion. Not community friendly I am not anti‐development but some types of developments seem to be not only inappropriate but out of touch with the reality of our current climate change/drought situation. This development, to my mind, is both inappropriate and insensitive to not only La Quinta as a community but to the environment as a whole. I urge you to not approve this development ‐ it should not take place in La Quinta or anywhere else that is dealing with severe drought and water shortages. Thank you.
La QAuinta does not need a private surfing resort that will use up valuable water and electric resources Incredibly irresponsible given California's power and water issues.
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The reason why I’m signing this is because I believe that the waterpark or resort will be nonsense due to the fact of this valley already has stage coach and Coachella fest where there’s already annoying people people don’t know how to drive and route people all around so putting a festival like resort in a residential area will get a lot of very mad people to go down to the city and they cancel just teasing to be honest with you I feel like people are just trying to create nonsense so then they can destroy the ecosystem can destroy the water supply and everything else and then when there’s no water for even the children on the council it’s not the residence of the city it’s the council‘s phone because we just ran out of our water supply our land is now ruined because people are trashy in today society people need to start thinking instead of thinking out of the Crockett money is not everything is nothing does not make the world go around if anything money is the reason why our earth is failing and money is a reason why I ecosystem is failing. And there’s no need for money now put the money back in the pocket leave the money in the pocket and keep it safe no one should be building a festival like resort in a residential area if they honestly was using their brain.
We have lived in La Quinta for 8 years and have enjoyed the quiet and beauty. The proposed wave park would completely change the environment of our area. We live in Andalusia and the impact would be devastating. The noise, traffic,light pollution,and excessive construction would truly destroy our beautiful area. Please don’t allow this to happen and keep the zoning to residential. Charles Taylor,58170 Aracena I am not anti‐development, per‐se. However, I feel strongly that a surf facility is just wrong for this part of La Quinta, for the reasons stated in this website (water usage, noise, lighting, traffic, etc.).
Water waste, power outages, obstruction of scenic views more traffic in the area. irrevocable water waste when CA is experiencing a shortage, never mind the other problems We do not want noise pollution or traffic for the benefit of “a few private surfers” lets fight to save water.
Causing irrevocably waste of water is not the right choice.
We do not want noise pollution or traffic for the benefit of “a few private surfers” lets fight to save water.
Causing irrevocably waste of water is not the right choice.
I am concerned about the excessive water consumption, noise, traffic congestion, light pollution, and mostly about the nature of La Quinta being forever changed for the monetary benefit of some large corporation. Please do not allow this park to be built because the beauty and allure of La Quinta will be forever lost.
This is certainly not the highest and best use for this property. A Low Class idea period to a high class area.
The entire project is a hideous affront to our beautiful, Quiet community; not to mention a gigantic waste of resources.
Too much crowding, noise, light and more. It will destroy our tranquil neighborhood around Trilogy at La Quinta.
I don't think our drought is going away any time soon .
With global climate change, This would be a terrible use of resources maybe even crippling our future as a city.
With global climate change, This would be a terrible use of resources maybe even crippling our future as a city.
I think that having more people in La Quinta will really make it very hard to get around town and very hard for law enforcement to control the city of La Quinta, as it is the traffic can't be control now. traffic is driven by drivers who really drive FAST . I have never clock the cars, But I sure at least 76% of drivers drive over the limits. When I moved here I use to see police enforce and show some form of controlling the speed cars. I never claim to be perfect, but I follow the speed. That is just one idea I have to start with.
Makes no viable sense whatsoever
This project is the most ridulous development in the city's history. The residents of La Quinta will not benefit whatsoever and furthermore have no interest in patroizing it. All this can do is destroy the most peaceful community in the desert by the influx of trancients from all walks of life. Noise polluntion will be uncontrolable.
Wasting desert water in the worse drought in over a century. There is no benefit for the Wave in La Quinta and no residents want it.
Ridiculous. There is already one being built in Palm Desert and one in Palm Springs to open. Now we are about to be put on water restrictions, no watering during the day because of the drought but sure, build a water wasting wave park that will never be full
increased traffic on madison. waste our precious water supply. just a bad idea.
Environmental impact on climate change as well as disruptive to my lifestyle as resident of Trilogy.
Rezoning to Commercial within a significant residential area should not be allowed.
Very poor use of our already limited water resources. Traffic congestion, noise congestion, light pollution, destroys our beautiful natural resources at the base of the mountain. Please, can't we leave at least some land to remain in its natural state? Too much of it has already been marred forever by building houses, condos, resorts, etc. La Quinta has grown so fast since I moved here in 1994, and not always in positive ways.
Traffic concerns Waste of water and electricity sewer use light pollution We need to think about sustainability with every new development. This project is not sustainable. I chose to live in La Quinta 25 years ago, and I love the trails, the scenery of our mountains, and the peace that our beautiful city allows us as residents to feel just by being here, surrounded by beauty. Coral Mountain and the surrounding area is a big part of that beauty, and it will be ruined by this project. The water use for this proposed project is outrageous in its scope, and in its inequity. Our dark skies are already becoming brightened with residential lights, and this project's proposed lighting will have extreme negative impacts on the surrounding area ‐‐ including closeby wilderness. GHG emissions from the project are unacceptable, especially when the science of climate change consistently shows us that we need to STOP emitting, and find better ways to build and live if we want this planet to be habitable for our children. The existing zoning is there for a good reason, and this project throws it all out the window, and for what? A few more tourist dollars? This is very short term thinking and completely irresponsible environmentally, socially and in every other way I can think of.
I will be voting against any Council member whenever they come up for reelection in the future who votes to approve this zone change and project as proposed!
The proposed project would be an everlasting blight on our community.
We are seeing a little of how our lifestyle will be impacted with the current Coachella weekend. We have three weekends in a row like this. The noise and traffic are awful. Adding a big wave surf park will cause further negative impact as you've pointed out in your material. A surf park is definitely not a fit for our community. As situated, the traffic that is coming into town for events is centered into a very small area that is largely residential. Traffic in this first Coachella weekend is backing up traffic all around the festival venues. Adding more to this environment would be a nightmare.
Wasting precious water and power to entertain out of towners in the middle of our desert environment is irresponsible. Adding 80 ft light towers and 600 STRs are unconscionable intrusion to our residential neighborhood s and more than likely impact residential property values.
This is the wrong fit for La Quinta‐We moved out here to Andalusia to get away from the noise, and look at the clear beautiful stars that shine in the sky‐We will now have traffic, obstruct our views of the gorgeous mountains, not to even mention the many rentals that they are purposing and the drought we are in. We will now have special events 4 times a year, and overcrowded people throughout the entire year. This is not what we signed up for‐we will be hearing continuous noise and lights that will be effecting the whole area around us until 10pm‐this is not where the surf park belongs‐Not in this beautiful residential areas that surround these beautiful mountains‐this will definitely destroy the peaceful nature of all of our communities, that we came to La Quinta specifically for. Thank you Gail Taylor
I'm concerned about water shortage, traffic & destroying the nature of the community.
The resort will be hurt the nearby desert environment and even if there is enough water now to serve the resort, what about the future? It is not a good use of our water and it is not sustainable in light of climate change with reduced supply and increased demand. Plus, we already feel trapped in our homes during the festival events like Coachella, etc. If we add more events, the entire character of our south La Quinta Neighborhoods will be changed forever ‐ and not for the better.
May be a repeat ……As an adjunct to veritable objections to the wave park development, it very simply makes zero sense that this project, riding on the heels of a Tourist/Commercial permit replacing the Low Density permit that we relied on when we bought here 4 years ago, would be approved ‐ literally in our “backyard”.
Natural resources will be impacted for generations to come. This is not the place to attract Water Waisting Private Developments with our water shortage already causing us to cut back on sprinkler usage for our homes.
The paramount reason this park is a poor idea is the fact that the state of California is in a serious drought situation and we should be doing everything we can to conserve water. The residents of the portion of La Quinta do not want this resort to be built here next to our homes and peaceful residential areas.
Just wrong area for this project
This project is in total odds with the objective of so many of the values the residents here find important for their lifestyles and the reason we all moved here. It’s shocking that it would even be considered as it violates so many ordinances we value and on record. Not the least being a water shortage and the ruination of one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in California. It seems that the only people who are fighting for this project are the wealthy developers who don’t have to live with this on a daily basis. Perhaps they should think about a desert park in Manhattan???
This project is in total odds with the objective of so many of the values the residents here find important for their lifestyles and the reason we all moved here. It’s shocking that it would even be considered as it violates so many ordinances we value and on record. Not the least being a water shortage and the ruination of one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in California. It seems that the only people who are fighting for this project are the wealthy developers who don’t have to live with this on a daily basis. Perhaps they should think about a desert park in Manhattan???
High mast lighting destroys dark sky night!
I have concern on the impact of this project with our water and power and what dark skies we have left In support of the veritable objections to this project, I find zero benefits to residents living in surrounding developments that are permitted for a low density environment ‐ save for a close‐by restaurant on the projects grounds. Hardly a reason to support a Tourist/Commercial permit to include a PRIVATE Wave Park in our “ backyards” .
This is an insane idea considering the draught,and building in residential community People can surf in the ocean , we are in a drought situation! Concerned for the water usage. We're in a drought and required to cut back. This development will use how much water?
The water district gives us our bill and bases it on how much water we use. They rate us as efficient and not efficient etc. They want us to use less water. Don't approve this project that wastes our natural resource. We need to conserve water. This will be terribly wasteful and we can't afford to do this. Dorothy Dupree Seriously how could ANYONE in all honesty even consider such a ridiculous project in our valley ESPECIALLY in what is considered "THE GEM" of the desert. If approved, you can call La Quinta "THE GERM BAG" of the desert.
The pristine blue skies will dissappear just like it did in Orange County after the the city/county officials gave the green$ light to RAPE the rolling citrus fields. The Irvine Company was able to scalp the residents by dancing with our elected officials who had no regards to what the local residents waned to maintain the quality of life they wished for when they originally moved to OC. We witnessed the demise one toll road and housing developments were approved. We beg you to make the morally right decision on this project The amount of water alone is just wrong and we will forward this to the State of CA to make sure they are aware of this project for your consideration since this goes against what the valley "SPLASH" character AND the STATE of CA are against. SERIOUSLY how could any human approve such a project???? Why cant you members think about the REAL issues like Salt and Sea and focusing on the electrical grids unable to handle current electricity shortages or having to ask for a glass of water in a restaurant??? Helllllooo people Signed a tax paying resident We already host a huge number of visitors for the Coachella Music Festival and Stagecoach Festival. Why would we even consider burdening our community with the proposed wave park and more parking and noise issues. I like the festivals but they are short term events. The proposed wave park will be a long term nuisance.
Even if this project is approved, it will never be a financial success. as any projected income will not service the debt. When that result is apparent, the developer will come to the government for financial help a.k.a Taxpayers. Besides rezoning changes, this project is a waste of natural resources ( water ). I think it was Robert Ringer who said “if a developer could find the finances, you will see high rises in the middle of the Sahara desert”. This nonsensical project qualifies.
I am stunned that it is even being considered given we are in an EXTREME drought. It is difficult enough to comprehend how golf courses here have not redesigned their courses to create large waste areas similar to courses in Tucson! We live in a DESERT!
All they want, to be on the map. But they care less about environment. Time to change council members in city We are constantly dealing with droughts. We are becoming overpopulated. Why destroy the habitat of so many animals.
The city is always pushing water and electricity management, where that with this project ? definitely against the development of this "surf hotel development". The city council should pull their heads out of their ass. We are to cut our water and electricity use. For what, jerks like these developers.
I feel like I have to let my lawn die to save water and places including golf resorts are pristine with water.
FOOTNOTE: correct your grammar. It’s “why YOU’RE concerned…” I'm concerned about water conservation, noise pollution and traffic.
I have been a resident of La Quinta for 20 years. This type of development proposed for the Coral Mountain area is counterintuitive on many levels to the environmental challenges we increasingly face today and in the future. This project does not reflect the needs of the citizens of our community and should be rejected. I would like to see something developed that would enhance our City and surrounding areas, not make it more like an amusement park and tourist attraction.
Just for starters... ‐Grave concerns about the recklessness of approving any massive water‐use projects in this time of severe drought ‐The unbelievable lack of onsite sound testing in front of Coral Mountain ‐Traffic destroying the peace and tranquility in this lovely corner of the city. ‐ The sudden revelation that most of the housing will be short term rentals! ‐ A totally inadequate response from the developer about the repurposing of the wave pool should the business plan fail.
Increase STVA permits by 50% in La Quinta. Traffic on Madison impact. Build‐out could take decades and potentially project could fail financially. Stick with original La Quinta 2035 General Plan ‐ no amendments.
Bad idea to have a commercial property built in the middle of a residential area. Also using drinking water during a drought. I live in Puerta Azul and strongly oppose! Noise Lighting Water Traffic Destroying a peaceful residential neighborhood! I feel this proposed project would be better suited closer to the I‐10 freeway.
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I live in La Quinta Cove and purchased a home here because of the natural beauty, the quiet, the dark night sky full of stars, for a small town atmosphere, among a few of the reasons. To allow this project will take away some of the peace and small town charm, add so many more people, cars, light pollution, noise, and more. This project DOES NOT belong in a residential area. This is NOT what this area was zoned for. There are also tremendous environmental concerns. WE DO NOT WANT THIS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD and TOWN.
This tourist attraction does not belong here! Locate it somewhere else.
This is the wrong project for this area. We have too much notice and traffic already with Coachella.
La Quinta is a quiet community and should stay that way. Short term rentals are anathema to our peace The potential water shortage would be devastating, though we may have it know, shouldn’t mean we should use every drop of water available. California is in a record drought with no way of predicting the future.
The potential water shortage would be devastating, though we may have it know, shouldn’t mean we should use every drop of water available. California is in a record drought with no way of predicting the future.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE STOP this HORRIBLE WAVE PARK RESORT!!!!! This commercial enterprise will create noise and congestion in an existing quiet residential neighborhood. La Quinta does not need more short‐term rentals. A wave park planned during a drought makes no sense.
Not suitable to the area because of traffic, noise and light pollution. Put it up on I‐10. the last thing la quinta needs is more short term rentals…a wave park in the middle of a drought ? I am concerned about the noise from the turbines, the noise from the park in general and the increased traffic and traffic noise. I do not want this type of facility anywhere near my home as I believe it will negatively affect values in the immediate area.
Not only is it an alarming waste of our precious water, but certainly not suited for the area and it's impact on surrounding homes. Just the thought of a "water" park in the middle of a desert should signal serious concerns, particularly when California is considering water restrictions in general. What more do you need to know?? The southern end of La Quinta is not the place for a waterpark. Even if I can’t see or hear it the traffic on Madison will increase exponentially.
This does not belong in the middle of a residential community The additional traffic will make this area unlivable for residents 1) Poor use of limited resources‐ extreme waste of our precious resource of potable water during our longest drought years yet. 2) Negative Environmental impact to native flora and fauna, light and noise pollution. 3) Very little benefit to local communities, no access to use of facilities, no affordable housing, overcrowded track homes. 4) There are multiple other wave pool projects throughout CV already, and open to the public, why add another resource drain.
Does not fit in with our residential community should be closer to Hwy 111 This resort is not suitable in a residential area
Does not fit in with our residential community should be closer to Hwy 111 Noise. Traffic. Lights. This is a terrible fit for a residential area and is better suited out by the new hockey arena, along the 10 Hwy.
Traffic disruption on Madison Light and noise pollution Water use Zoning not approved California is in an extreme drought. This project is using our drinking water! Exremely callous and thoughtless treatment of our land.
This is the wrong development for the following reasons: crowds, traffic, lighting, water usage.
Being asked to conserve water during this historic drought while wealthy companies use our desert as a profit project and waste millions of gallons of DRINKING water is disheartening. It ruins the sense of community here.
Thermal doesn’t even have clean drinking water for all its residents. How is the drainage solutions designed in this proposed park? With so much water, the drains can breed mosquitoes increasing the valley’s chances of mosquito borne diseases.
This park should not be built. It will have a significant negative impact to the environment and wildlife in the area. In addition, it is a private club, only open to a select few, and not even open to the residents of the area.
Having a water park in the desert is a completely irresponsible use of water and should not be allowed. waste of water which will impact the environment...
This is an irresponsible use of water in the desert and in the middle of one of the worst droughts in California history. It is also not open to the public, so this wasted water usage is limited to a small number of elite this park's footprint, construction, water usage, earthquake risk and light pollution interferes with the wildlife that is vital to the local ecosystem and which is an actual attraction already enjoyed by a majority of it's citizens, tourists and those of us who work to preserve and encourage these animals to be part of our neighborhood.
Our state/county/city is experiencing continued drought conditions and creating such a facility with such frivolous use of water is a statement about whether our city is really a gem or not. And if approved, it will only be available to those with the money to "pay for it." If we are going to use recreational water for anything, it should go for the good of ALL our citizens not just rich vacationers.
I do not want extra traffic, short term rentals or crime to increase that usually comes with transients. I want Ciral mountain to stay as beautiful as it is without development with a water park of all things.
I do not want extra traffic, short term rentals or crime to increase that usually comes with transients. I want Ciral mountain to stay as beautiful as it is without development with a water park of all things.
The extensive use of potable water is not in keeping with the current environmental conditions and the noise, light and traffic will make our beautiful desert like the LA Freeways‐congested and chaotic.
This will ruin of community and waste valuable water resources.
DROUGHT....and as said all along...WRONG place for surrounding communities and homeowners who will be dealing with issues that will come with this horrible plan....traffic....traffic....traffic....this is WRONG place! Drought!!
This is not at all what the developer proposed when they can to our community for a presentation. They said it would NOT be for tourists and only for homeowners. It has now turned into a rezoning of Tourist Commercial which is not at all what was relayed. Also, the lighting goes against the Dark Skies regulations. Allowing STVR also goes against the cities current ban on new STVR permits. This development should not be allowed to get these permits if the rest of the city can not.
Our concerns include increased traffic and noise. We can't believe that in the midst of drought and urging people to conserve water, we would even be thinking about a surf park in La Quinta.
We moved to Trilogy for the peaceful enjoyment of a rural lifestyle. The dark skies and quiet environment allows us to hear coyotes and owls at night. This project will completely upset the community and the animals, birds and lizards that live here. Putting a wave park in the desert is a bad idea. The waste of water, electricity and resources to support something that no one in the community will use is a bad idea. Trilogy is an over 55 community, there are no surfers living here. Please vote NO to the Wave Park.
Wasting water Too noisy Will create traffic
Water conservation Noise control Added traffic
this park does not belong in a residential neighborhood The original zoning was meant to protect homeowners from commercializing too much around there neighborhoods and properties. This should remain intact.
The peace beauty and harmony of this special area will be ruined. This would be the beginning of opening up many cans of worms starting with this proposed project. Please re‐think it. Thank you As a seasonal resident, I find the idea entirely inappropriate for the betterment of this community. A wave park will bring noise, traffic, light, crowds and additional garbage. In addition, the quiet residential value of the homes near such a disastrus choice will definitely lower home values and community values. We are in the midst of a record 1200 year drought.... NOT ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE!!!!! The environmental statement DOES NOT address the other TWO water usage projects in the valley which are already approved. SERiOUS SERIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL WRONG to have yet another wave park! This is the SECOND one in a 10 MILE AREA!!!! NO ONE NEEDS OR WANTS two wave parks.
I'm not opposed to building homes in the current space that is zoned as residential. I am opposed to the proposed resort and the wave park and the serve impact to the tranquility of the residential area I moved into during the late fall of 2020. It will impact the dark skies that we currently enjoy. It will impact the area with an increase traffic along with additional traffic lights to handle the traffic flow. It will change the landscape of a beautiful residential area. I feel that if the Mayor and City Council approve the rezoning a residential area to build the wave park is an irresponsible action by the builder all those who approve it, especially with the severe drought have been facing and are already facing in additional to water restrictions by Governor Newsome. I also feel that rezoning a residential area to accommodate a wave park and short term rentals will have a negative impact to our property values. This will also increase our taxes as you will need more police to handle an increase in crime. What is the ROI from builder to the City of La Quinta? How much will the City receive? How much are you planning on raising our taxes to accommodate this wave park. This project has so many red flags ‐ my vote is still no on the wave park.
We recently purchased a home in La Quinta to enjoy the quiet, less traffic, and beauty of the mountains. We planned to make this our retirement home in a couple of months. This development plan is contrary to all the reasons we chose La Quinta. We are opposed to these plans.
Very concerned about the traffic and non‐resident individuals that will attend this project.
I am concerned about the negative environmental impact that this resort will have on the surrounding area.
First of all I think that having this large construction will destroy important wildlife and plant natural habitat.
First by earthmoving activity, then by continued noise, air and light pollution from all the people and vehicles. I think it will be a massive waste of water to have this particular recreational activity in such an arid part of the USA. I think it will be taking water away from the community. I think the resort will change the area for the Many reasons. See www.ccolq.org
Please do not ruin our beautiful community with this Hotel and water park. It will destroy the natural beauty of La Quinta and create tons of noise and congestion. Isn't it bad enough we have to contend with Cochella every I do not want a hotel and 600 short term rentals going in our community. The traffic congestion and noise will greatly impact our quiet enjoyment.
Drought! Please don’t change La Quinta, we don’t need to noise or traffic! The addition of 750 nightly rental units and 4,000 potential occupants and noise is of major concern We should be conserving water, not using it for waves for the rich.
I moved to La Quinta for the “community vibe” we have. I love Old Town and all the locals. The music and sports events that already are here bring in revenue for all the small owner restaurants and businesses. I really see no positives from building a wave.
Waste of Water!
This project is insane and a violation of public trust
this will bring additional traffic and noise and interference with wildlife. It will help destroy a peaceful, beautiful atmosphere we now enjoy
additional noise, traffic, interference with wildlife, aesthetic negative impact We very much oppose this project . The serenity and beauty of this end of the valley will be changed forever.
This will create more noise and more traffic. Our roads have become very congested already. There are now traffic lines to get through the roundabout at 52nd and Jefferson . We have lived here for 9 years and have seen a drastic change with traffic. Once the Wave Park gets its permits no doubt they will be able to make changes to membership requirements, housing prices, and adjusting the rules to suit their needs and not the community. I can’t believe a project of this size can get permits when we have been waiting for 3 months to get a permit approved for doors for our home renovation. The permit approval process for La Quinta is already a nightmare.
Once this project is approved there’s no turning back.
Noise and lighting pollution. Unlike a golf course that basically operates from dawn to dusk, this project will be in full operation into the night. Also, shirt term rentals are not conducive to this area.
Too much drain on water and city resources. Bad for LQ
Noise and lighting pollution. Unlike a golf course that basically operates from dawn to dusk, this project will be in full operation into the night. Also, shirt term rentals are not conducive to this area.
Are the city founding fathers going to let our beautiful city be decimated by overcrowding, traffic, noise, light pollution and waisting of our precious water resources by permitting the rich to play and then leave the mess? I say NO. I vote and have a big mouth so look out for more criticism from me.
This play resort has an erroneous water use calculations in its environmental report to the planning commission and will hasten need to abandon La Quinta due to lack of water...please vote against it so we can all enjoy LQ longer and not run out of water
This wave park is a terrible idea from an environmental impact perspective, as well as what a development like this will do those of us who live in this community. There is already a high level of traffic and unpoliced speed issues on Madison and nearby roads, and too many issues associated with short term rentals For people who come to visit here and so often show disrespect for the community and those of us who live here. The increase in noise, traffic and volume associated with so many people coming to an attraction like this will have long‐term deleterious impact on those of us who have chosen to live here peacefully and quietly. Please consider the negative impact this development will have on so many people. Please deny this application.
Over crowding is not at all good for this beautiful environment we just moved here to retire and get away from Southern California crowds.
Concerns about traffic, water usage, noise, lighting.
I am concerned about the added traffic, the impact to Coral Mountain, a large water park during a drought no less, short term rentals and the crime this added burden will bring. I say NO!!! This is happening when it doesn't make any sense to use any extra water or create more traffic. agree with all stated concerns from surrounding communities regarding the negative quality of life impact and potential unaddressed economic/financial downside to the city of La Quinta from developer and project failure.
Drought, Noise, Traffic, Nature, Pollution
Water issue when in a severe drought. Rezoning this high traffic tourist spot in residential area is not fair to neighborhoods. This is crazy and unjust! Don’t destroy our city! Waste of water, too much traffic
It is a waste of precious drinking water and a threat to wildlife. Horrible excess and waste. Let’s keep La Quinta peaceful.
I moved to this area of La Quinta for a serene, quite life. Bringing this entity here at this time threatens all of our peace. Also, in view of the historic Drought we are in, it’s unconscionable that a water park will be our neighbor. I am vehemently opposed.
Wrong project for our community. It will adversely impact the depleting water resources for our valley, the daily noise levels for 10 hours which will reverberate from the Coral Mountains are constant. The Wave Pool is a private venue. Our neighborhoods will not benefit from it financially, nor will our real estate values increase thru this venture.
It is a phenomenally dumb idea in a drought.
The wrong project in the wrong place. Rezoning, water usage, traffic, noise, lighting…it just all wrong.
This is totally the wrong use of this residential area. This commercial project will impact detrimentally on the quality of life on the surrounding homeowners and adjacent developments, i.e. Trilogy at La Quinta and Andalusia , as well as others, and environmentally unsound. This is not the right project for this site.
1. This level of water usage at a time of increasing drought in the southwest endangers long‐term water supply for life sustaining usage. Expected water allocations cannot be guaranteed indefinitely if the drought continues unabated, particularly in light of documented climate change. 2. Greenhouse gas emissions for this project will require carbon emission credits that should be allocated to more useful purposes. 3. The area in which the resort is proposed is zoned for low density residential and golf course (with a tiny corner zoned commercial, presumably reserved for a small market), a fact researched and relied upon by citizens who chose to live in this area. Changing this zoning to commercial/tourist and allowing hundreds of short‐term rentals will fundamentally change the nature of the neighborhood, violating the trust the neighboring residents have placed in the La Quinta long‐term land usage plan and the zoning process. 4. Noise reflects off Coral Mountain. I have personal experience with this from a property on Liga in The Citrus that experienced substantial traffic noise when the stop sign was removed at the Avenue 52 entrance. Noise from the wave park will be substantially louder and unremitting. 5. La Quinta is known for its dark skies. Eighty foot light towers are inconsistent with this designation. 6. All of these negative impacts will be born by the neighboring community in favor of a PRIVATE and EXPENSIVE short‐term resort experience largely unavailable to that community. 7. If La Quinta ultimately finds that the negative impacts of such a resort development are adequately mitigable, the city should find an alternative location readily accessible to the highway and surrounded by more commercial development. The Coral Mountain property should, instead, be reserved for the responsible residential development that current zoning and the long‐term land use plan envision.
This project will create traffic, noise, congestion. I'm concerned about water usage, lights and the disturbance of our quiet enjoyment which we have in this area. This is the wrong project for this parcel.
La Quinta. We are in a serious drought and the zoning should not be changed.
We that live in the immediate area moved here because because it’s away from everything else. The light and noise pollution alone will destroy the peace in the area. We all know we are to conserve water…. To make a zoning change that will destroy the peace in the area is outrageous.
Water use. Traffic.
Allowing this project to go through would have a be a negative impact on our community, when something this size comes along its all about the money and not the people. Make the right decision for the folks who were Noise, traffic, environmental impact. Disruption of the pristine corner of LQ. PLEASE SAY NO.
The proposed development creates traffic and light pollution that cannot be mitigated.
Totally inappropriate for the fragile desert which we love and enjoy.
The entire proposal is ridiculous! Outsiders who don't care, only think of the possible money from tourists who don't know the difference... Our aquifers are greatly reduced already.
With the current drought now reaching historic proportions, a water park that can not recycle its water for public use, and constantly needs fresh water for its patrons, is a ridiculous and unnecessary venture. We live in a desert! We don't need this in La Quinta!
The impact will be severe and devastating for the surround areas besides La Quinta.. wrong place at the absolutely worst time to develop a water wave park and the ridiculously overpriced housing.
I don't want to have this here
Concerned about the water usage and the negative impact on the ENTIRE cochella valley.
Poor use of limited water resources, traffic and noise around nearby residential areas, tall light polls destroy the night sky. Road access to the site is limited so already busy Madison and Jefferson Streets will be adversely impacted.
A wave park development would be an environmental and ecological travesty for the Coral Mountain area Traffic, noise, light issues. Definitely not the right project for this location.
We have owned a home at PGA W for 7 years and have now lived in Lions Gate for 10 years. I can hear the daily traffic at the 58th and Madison intersection and dread the day when all the home building stops on 58th with Alta Verde, Beazer, Toll Brothers and others finish. We have zero police presence down here and I could go on for hours. I don't get what your trying to achieve besides your tax base.
All of the reasons for not allowing this project are clearly outlined on the website.i agree with all of them.
I have concern respecting the use of water and as well as the disruption to the residential areas.
Keep the land the way it is.
We specifically chose to purchase our retirement home in La Quinta as it is a beautiful and peaceful area. The wavepool will simply change this area for the worse, bringing in significant short‐term rentals and increased traffic. This possible change to our beautiful area is not what we bought into when we decided to purchase a We specifically chose to purchase our retirement home in La Quinta as it is a beautiful and peaceful area. The wavepool will simply change this area for the worse, bringing in significant short‐term rentals and increased traffic. This possible change to our beautiful area is not what we bought into when we decided to purchase a #1 NO SHORT TERM RENTALS IN LA QUINTA #2 ALTHOUGH WE HAVE THE AQUAFER, DRAIN OF WATER FROM THIS PROJECT WILL TAKE IT’S TOLL #3 ADDITIONAL DRAIN OF ELECTRICITY WILL CAUSE UNDO STRESS ON THE GRIDS #4 UNACCEPTABLE REZONING FROM RESIDENTIAL TO TOURIST COMMERCIAL #5 WAVE PARK PROJECT WILL BE THE DECLINE OF LA QUINTA #6 lOWER HOME VALUES
Water & electricity usage, noise & traffic increases, 600 additional short term rentals ALL CONTRIBUTING to the decline of our beautiful La Quinta. Any counsel person who votes for the above is NOT representing the citizens and and homeowners of La Quinta
The needless use of water and the over saturated market for transient people in our valley is destroying the hometown atmosphere of our city. This Mayor/City manager/City council are going against the will of the This project will bring massive amounts of traffic, congestion and noise along with invasive light at night into an area always designated for quiet enjoyment. This type of resort belongs near the freeway. The traffic our communities complain about that is part of Coachella will now be part of our every day lives. I think this was poorly thought out with only the extra tax revenue being a consideration by La Quinta city counsel. It will negatively affect the property values of the surrounding communities of Andalusia, The Quarry, Lions Gate, etc. and Trilogy ‐ not to mention PGA & Griffin Ranch that will need to endure all the in and out traffic of daily users of the park and short term rentals. This should NOT be approved. Camille Pfeifer Everything about this project will adversely affect the La Quinta residential neighborhoods.
WE are in a mega drought and the diversion of fresh water to build a surf park here in the desert is political malpractice on a grand scale. Follow the money and make sure that no elected official in La Quinta is taking "contributions" from anyone connected with this "development" . . .
We’re picked the quite community only because of the quiet surroundings This would be a terrible thing to happen to our community. The noise, the traffic, and the use of water are only some of the reasons this should be stopped.
This project would ruin the peace, tranquillity and beauty of our community.
La Quinta
THIS WAVE PARK SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. THIS A RESIDENTIAL AREA YOU WOULD CHANGE THE REZONING CODE TO SATISFY BIG MONEY. NOT CONCERNED ABOUT THE CONCERNED RESIDENTS THAT LIVE IN THIS AREA.
The scope of this project in the are it is proposed to be sited and the intended wave park is incompatible with the long term city plan for the residential area it is to be located in.....follow the money.
This development belongs at Anaheim, not La Quinta.
I want permanent neighbors, not screaming kids, extra heavy traffic on Madison Street and brilliant lighting at Planning and zoning is a sacred commitment that a city makes to its current and future residents. That commitment protects residential areas from the encroachment of commercial development which would degrade the residential neighborhoods.
No to the EXCESS addition of traffic, construction, noise of water park, water use, changing of our 'Dark Skies', STR's and the transient population, partying population and excess trash, tourist zoning, sound bounce off the mountains thruout La Quinta, and traffic throughout La Quinta. We moved her from LA to get away from all that ‐ especially damaging would be to the feel of what makes La Quinta, La Quinta!!!! Voting NO to the Wave.
We all purchased homes in a residential area. We do not want the land re‐zoned. We are in a drought and CANNOT afford to waste water. Their "recycling" of water is everything but. We simply don't want the tourists interrupting our everyday lives. If you are going to allow this to take place then you should buy every single home within 10 miles of the water park. Those homeowners did not purchase such expensive and exclusive homes to now have land near them re‐zoned for this absolute disruption of our neighborhoods. Please don't allow this water park to be built. We need now more than ever to conserve our land and water.
This is a community of home residents that live here year round. It is BAD enough that we have so many tourists renting out private homes for weekend parties and distributing the year round residents living in these neighborhoods. THE WAVE DOES NOT BELONG IN THESE NEIGHBORHOODS!! IT SHOULD BE IN A COMMERCIAL AREA NEAR DISNEYLAND!!
Noise Traffic Right next door to a senior retirement community Noise Traffic Right next door to a senior retirement community This is a quiet residential area that is not appropriate for this type of huge and disruptive commercial operation.
Move it to a commercial area that is more appropriate.
Too bright and too loud for a residential era. Additionally, this is a desert and we are currently (usually) in a Too bright and too loud for a residential era. Additionally, this is a desert and we are currently (usually) in a For Heavens sake people we are in the middle of the worst drought ever and you want to put in a water park? That does not make sense to me! Is there someone at City Hall with a crystal ball that knows the Heavens are going to open up and there will be water aplenty once we build this amusement park.
This project would transform the area into an obtrusive tourist/business area that would seriously harm the original neighborhood aspect of a large adjoining area. A bad idea that wastes water, damages life‐styles, and overburdens the whole area.
Water use alone should stop this project.
I understand the desire to tap into additional real estate tax revenues and sales tax revenues in Riverside County but the notion of building a large entertainment complex with a 18 million gallon water filled pool in the middle of a residential area is sheer lunacy. There is already a potable water issue, as evidenced by turning irrigated lawns back into desert landscaping using drip irrigation, needed to support the existing residential needs and water needed to support the irrigation needs of the fresh fruit and vegetables grown in the valley, also a sizable part of the Riverside County economy. And someone thinks we need to add a wave pool capable of evaporating ?? gallons of water each day, to support folks who want to pretend they are surfing in the Pacific?? Add to that, the Chlorination and sanitary chemicals needed to keep the pool safe for the "Surfers" would be a sizable expense for Riverside County to process through their sanitary sewer system. Surly you jest!! The residential streets leading from I‐10 or from CA 111 were neither designed nor built to handle the amount of traffic needed to support the wave park. The cost to improve and maintain the residential streets, Washington, Jefferson and Madison from CA111 or I‐10 to the corner of 58th and Madison, would cost considerably more than any tax revenues you raise from Real Estate and Sales Taxes. In addition, there are few if any commercial establishments (think gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants etc) needed to support that traffic and the additional high‐density housing. If you want to build a Wave Park, locate it near CA86 as it splits off I‐10 and heads South toward the Thermal Airport or Thermal race track. Go build it at the Salton Sea, using the water already available. It is already salty caused by the same evaporation that would occur at the wave pool.
Why not fix the Salton Sea and restore it as a recreation area, and remove it from the list of growing hazards that Coachella Valley faces. Where are we going to go for water when the Colorado River scramble begins and we can no longer fill the pools in the Valley. Will we become the proud, tax paying owners of something that shouldn’t have happened?
We are in a drought. Adding this many more units using water is very wrong. Adding a surf park is ludicrous.
I moved here for quiet and tranquility, this will forever change my life for the negative in my later years! So disappointed! Some many other ares this would have a positive impact, commercial zones.
Water usage, added traffic, noise, high light towers, and added increase in STVR’s in our neighborhood.
We are totally against this project. We are continually told to conceve water in the desert, so why any city would even consider such a ridiculous project is beyond us. This is a major threat to our future water supply.
Absolutely inappropriate .
I am concerned about the extravagant use of water. the high light towers, the noise and traffic that would be created by a wave park.
Noise, lights, traffic, water waste.
We moved to this area specifically because it’s quiet and without traffic. It’s unconscionable that this can even be considered especially due to lack of water that’s getting worse each year. Please reconsider allowing something this disruptive to happen in our lovely city.
La Quinta
La Quinta
This has to be the most ridiculous planning for an area that I have witnessed in the 22 years that we have been residents in La Quinta. The pristine area surrounding Coral Mountain will be destroyed by The Wave Resort.
Noise, lights, traffic‐ seriously!!?? Here we are always discussing water resources and this appears. I believe the Environmental Groups must have totally flipped out over this horrible plan. Money must talk.
This is absurd! I don’t want the noise, traffic, light pollution or the WASTE OF WATER! We are in a drought! this is a small town and we need to keep our resources safe and secure. It is wrong on all fronts and I objet to it. NO This area is a peaceful residential neighborhood! This proposed wave park is completely out of place here and should never have been considered for this location. Of course water usage, noise and light pollution, and traffic are all major concerns as well. I urge you to deny the rezoning application! This is a Private Water Eating Monstrosity. With any common sense at all it should have been Quashed long ago.
Wake Up & Conserve
This is a Private Water Eating Monstrosity. With any common sense at all it should have been Quashed long ago.
Wake Up & Conserve
I’m not in favor of this because it’s disturbing out beautiful desert. Too many visitors to our valley leading to congested roads. So many other reasons
Deny this rezoning! It will be too busy. Too noisy. Use too much precious water.
ISSUES I AM CONCERNED WITH ‐ 1.WATER 2.TRAFFIC 3. NOISE 4.LIGHTS 5. REZONING OF LA QUINTA
DEVELOPMENT GENERAL PLAN
ISSUES i AM CONCERNED WITH ‐ 1.WATER 2.TRAFFIC 3. NOISE 4.LIGHTS 5. REZONING OF LA QUINTA
DEVELOPMENT GENERAL PLAN
Too much water!
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Don’t waste our precious water on this folly. No more short term rentals. Concern about traffic congestion, noise, rowdiness, loss of our night sky. Why would you even consider it!!! Need to conserve water. Noise pollution. Rowdiness from the events plus the short term rentals. Congested traffic. It would mean goodbye to our night skies. Need I say more. NO!!!! The water issue and traffic issue and noise issue I am against the coral mountain resort Simply cannot imagine why this project ever got this far given its impact on the desert water situation and community in general. Unconscionable.
Just take a drive around the area of Coachella, Thermal and Mecca and you will see acres and acres of fresh vegetable and fruits being raised and harvested. This is far more important to having food on our tables than having a useless wave park in the Coachella Valley. What would you rather have....food or a wave park? This project does not fit the surrounding community
Noise, light , water and peaceful existence
The proposed project will bring noise, use excessive water during a drought, and promote private party atmosphere. THIS DOES NOT BELONG IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA.
La Quinta has not set out to become an extreme sport destination. Thousands of retirees and residents headed for retirement have purchased expensive property, paid taxes, and supported this community. This zoning change would disrupt all of that. At a time when there is a California drought, using 16.7 acres of water is Inappropriate use.
The community disturbance including noise/traffic/17 80' tall light towers is not acceptable. The water waste is completely inconsistent with our current need for conservation. Please reject the zoning change.
Noise and traffic pollution, water waisted, Light pollution all add up to the worst idea in the desert so far. Why? for private use or for the rich only. Bad Idea from greedy developers. Say NO Property owners rely on inforced zoning to preserve their way of life and investment. This is the City of LaQuintas governments responsibility .... that's why we elected them.
Property owners rely on inforced zoning to preserve their way of life and investment. This is the City of LaQuintas governments responsibility .... that's why we elected them.
Water waste is not a good idea in the desert; much less with ongoing years of drought.
Concerned about how the wave park would be detrimental to the community .
Noise
Water conservation should be happening now! This is ridiculous to put a water park in the desert. And it will forever change the landscape and beauty of the area not to mention the wildlife who will be affected La Quinta The most concerning issue about this project is the amount of water that will be used. We live in a desert and there is a limited amount of water. To use this precious resource as if it is unlimited is wasteful.
There has been no information given on how much water will be used each month and how much water will be lost due to evaporation. With much of the state in drought right now this project makes no sense especially in the desert. Not to mention other concerns: noise, glaring lights, increased traffic and more short term rentals in an area zoned for residential.
The Wave Park does NOT BELONG HERE!!!
The Wave Park does NOT BELONG HERE!!!
The level of noise created by this wave park and short‐term rentals, events by zoning as recreational area will lower property values and use valuable drinking water from our aquifers.
Impact on water and wildlife make this park an insane idea.
Drought, shortage of water, traffic, over‐development.This project is so bad in so many respects.
Too much noise, locals can't afford to go there, too much traffic My major concern is the 18 million gallons of drinking water needed to sustain the wave pool.. especially during a drought and when we’re all asked to conserve water. The impact on wildlife and the pollution caused by noise and light for this area.. and Im disturbed by the change of an established zoning code for this area.. how is that Too much over building! Thus valley is too small to handle it .. stop the wave ! Noise, announcements, massive lighting & events from surf park will impact all of us surrounding this proposed development.
Major concern regarding use of aquifer water in this time when we are already conserving water. I am also concerned about the noise and light pollution, additional traffic and transient partiers this project will bring to what is a nice quiet residential community. I understand loudspeakers will be announcing waves every 3 minutes throughout the day, noise from the wave machine will be constant and the light towers mean we will no longer have beautiful dark star watching nights. There is already a problem with short term vacation rentals.
Adding more of these and more events will change life for residents forever. This project seems to go against all Water consumption
This bedroom community I love will be forever changed .
La Quinta
The list of issues that the proposed re‐zoning and ensuing commercial usage that come to mind are, in no particular order: changes the whole environment of this end of the valley, where is the water coming from and how much will be used by the water park (we're in a long term drought guys!), more traffic, how much noise will this generate and how far will the noise travel, bad, bad idea! Who will profit from this venture, this proposal looks like out‐of‐towners raping the land, not giving back to the valley, ignoring the locals who will be most affected. There are much more serious issues in our world to be addressed. At the very least all questions asked by community members need to be taken seriously and answered in detail. We do not need to find out after the fact that complete analysis was never done. Think of abandoned Olympic sites that are useless and a blight on the land. Think of cities beginning to turn down such selfish developments. Think very, very carefully before ploughing ahead and making a big mistake.
Don’t care a whit about out of town developers who want to create a Waikiki in our rich, specie‐diverse desert.
Go somewhere else! Take local government officials with you! Seriously? And this is a good idea because……? The Colorado Desert is a fragile environment and home to the threatened desert tortoise and endangered bighorn sheep, both of whom roam that area. Also, dig down 10’ and you’ll find artifacts. The usual suspects: greedy developers from out of town and greedy city officials!! The whole idea shouldn’t have even been entertained!!!
Water usage. Zoning, noise
Building a wave lake in the desert during a years long drought is irresponsible and environmentally unsustainable. Please do not approve this zoning change. Please choose environment over development dollars.
This is a huge development project that Is neither needed nor wanted by our desert community and that exists primarily to enrich a small group of developers and investors. It will unnecessarily drain our community of water and resources that are already in short supply and adversely impact our desert quality of life. a ridiculous project to give money to a few! stop it now! La Quinta
I am concerned about noise, excessive use of water, the destruction of habitat for animals, and light pollution. I don't see how this development makes La Quinta better when it impacts so many things that people come here to enjoy.
This proposal is completely wrong on ALL levels. Please do not allow it to be built. Thank you.
La Quinta Leaders, What are you THINKING ??? California continues yearly to be in a state of severe drought‐ and you find it acceptable to drain precious water for a multi million gallon surf pool? Are you crazy or are you being $$$ paid off by the greedy developers ? Don't be ridiculous ! You are being used as puppets for big corporate business at the cost to many, many more serious concerns. As for the gigantic imposition of the 80 daylight bright light towers, LaQuinta will soon be the laughing stock of the magazines and media ‐ and your stargazers dark nights policies will go down in history as a gorgeous relic of the past. Valleywide, We’ll be looking forward to all of the Environmental Impact Reports to dismiss your fanciful and ridiculous projects.
We are new residents in CA and La Quinta and this resort is out of keeping with all the things that attracted us here. In this time of a protracted drought, with no end in sight, it is irresponsible even to consider this project.
It seems no consideration has been given to the tax paying neighbors who will be greatly affected.
I like the quiet and privacy of trilogy… I am afraid it will bring traffic and violence to our neighborhood.
This resort would permanently alter this community for the worse! We do not want La Quinta area to become a “big city” atmosphere where more criminal element invades our quiet peaceful surroundings. 750 short term rentals will invite disruption to our community as it has others. There are many other reasons to turn down this project. I can only think of one reason to approve it and that is for money! We do NOT want light pollution, noise pollution nor water being used for this project. We moved here for beauty and health benefits of the dark skies ‐ leave La Quinta as it is ‐ don't turn it into a 'never dark at night' city atmosphere!!!!!!!
Post‐covid full‐time residency has obviously increased, adding to traffic, congestion and light pollution. This ill‐ conceived project will diminish quality of life for everyone.
Strongly oppose this development due to noise, light, traffic and water concerns in a residential area.
Water consumption, light pollution, noise pollution, short term rentals, traffic For EVERY reason stated above.
For EVERY reason stated above.
It's a bad idea because: too much water wasted; STVRs invite people who are not vested in our community so they don't care about the neighbors and this project is full on STVRs; light pollution; noise pollution; increased traffic; and boredom. This proposal is centered around a one trick pony. A surf wave that is the same old surf wave over and over and over. Once you've done it a few times you'll want something more challenging and there's none of that at this wave park. It's not like a ski resort where once you master the bunny slope you jump on the neighboring ski lift to a more challenging slope. No. Here you pack up and go to the ocean for real waves.
Eventually the fad will fade and then look what you're left with. I'm fine with a residential and even light commercial development here but the wave pool along with the STVRs are a very bad idea. I won't vote for any city leader who agrees to this project.
We need to conserve our water!
Waste of water when we are conserving..all the wrong things, traffic, safety, extreme lighting It's bad business
18 million gallons of water during drought is ridiculous I agree that this development would negatively impact La Quinta. I have lived in La Quinta for decades and have seen a lot of unscrupulous developers come here destroy the environment and then they leave and the terrible development is here forever. We are supposed to conserve water because of climate change. This not only would be a terrible development in La Quinta, but it would be extremely wasteful. With 100 golf courses using millions of gallons of water this would be wasting many more millions of gallons of water for a few privileged few. Let the residents and people who live in La Quinta enjoy our peaceful, lovely city and don't destroy it with a surf park, for greedy developers.
The waterpark is not sustainable because 1. California has a water shortage that will likely get worse over the years due to desertification, and waterparks violate water conservation laws. A waterpark is also not going to keep people here over the summer, it’s too hot, even for that. 2. The structure will, let’s say 20‐30 years from now, end up back in the earth only as waste— it’s not a good longterm solution. A more innovative idea for the city would be something similar in sustainability to ‘the Highline’ in Manhattan— a 1.45‐mile‐long garden created on a former elevated Railroad line. Examples include an eco‐friendly park or garden that cultivates plants and wildlife with canopied walkways to protect people from the shade and structures to house other innovative projects with wall gardens and solar panels and maybe underground playgrounds (who knows!).
There are brilliant propagative designers and architects, to name a few the ‘greening the desert project’, ecology‐based architect and genius Ken Yeang who created the bioclimatic skyscraper, Amanda Sturgeon’s biophillic design— who invest in these additive solutions, and are drowned out by the wealth of jaded men with outdated ideas, out of touch with public interest and a dying capitalist agenda. Have you asked the people of We do not need more massive man‐made environments for recreational purposes. The Coachella Valley is itself a beautiful natural environment that has amazing recreational opportunities. In addition, the valley is a short ride away from beaches, mountains, State and National Parks, Lakes, etc. These types of superfluous, natural resource draining projects are harmful to literally all life on earth when you consider them in aggregate. Earth 's natural resources are finite and have been in a step decline for about 200 years, coinciding with the human population explosion (~1 billion in 1804 to ~8 billion today). All of us need to reexamine and reprioritize our needs and wants so that we consider how our actions affect the natural world (negative, neutral or positive).
This proposed water wasting resort is complete folly. We are a DESERT and CA has an ongoing drought.
Meanwhile, current residents are expected to reduce their water usage more each year. This makes no sense! Very concerned about noise and light pollution, traffic, STVR’s. This proposed development is totally out of character for the City of LQ and is NOT a positive addition to our lovely community. We, the residents, elected you to serve our interests, and this proposed development is in NO way in our best interest. Please vote NO.
NO using Valley water No traffic adding to climate pollution No noise The area was not zoned for this type of development. There are numerous reasons to deny this project to move forward. Please consider the following…many short term rentals, water usage, noise level, additional traffic, 80’ light towers affecting residential community and many more issues to consider. I urge you to not allow our quality of life to be compromised and not allow this project to move forward. Thank you.
The traffic, tall towers of lights, and the unnecessary use of precious water is so wrong for this peaceful area of La Quinta!
This is simply irresponsible and ill conceived in light of historic drought conditions which are not expected to change. Not to mention the excessive noise and traffic. Please do not allow this project to go forward at the expense of permanently scarring our precious gem of the desert. La Quinta’s character and legacy will be forever changed for the the worse if this project is allowed to proceed.
I am opposed for all of the same reasons listed in this attached email Wasting water. The valley doesn't need any more traffic, we already have to put up with the road closures and traffic for the festivals. We like our quite neighborhoods, peaceful and dark skies at night.
We live at the Trilogy at the Polo Club and I can see extreme traffic congestion and the use of 1 million gallons of water to fill the basin plus maintaining the levels will take water away from our aquifers which will be needed in the future.
This project would ruin quality of living in my neighborhood. I live across the street from proposed Surf Park.
I moved to La Quinta from the LA Area to get away from the traffic and noise. I feel it's irresponsible to move forward with The Wave when California is in the state of severe drought, water restrictions and increase prices in water. The lights will change the dark skies that I have enjoyed from moving away from the LA area.
Traffic will increase and you end up having to install traffic lights, changing the beauty and peacefulness to the community I live in. What is the ROI the City and the community will receive? When will the community receive it? How does the developer expect to find staffing for this development when area businesses are having a difficulty finding staff for current hotel, restaurants and stores. I strongly oppose to short term rentals! This is a residential community and I don't agree with rezoning the area just to accommodate The Wave. Respectfully, Karen L Thomas
It does not belong in the desert and this location especially.
La Quinta
La Quinta stop This Eco disaster. Stop with the greed
This water project does not belong in the desert, especially in a residential area. This is not the type of growth we want or need.
Amusement parks don’t belong in residential neighborhoods. It will affect over all values in a negative way.
Water shortage. Stadium type light affecting our dark skies. Increased noise. Increased traffic. Amusement parks are not “neighbors”.
There are no positives regarding this project. The STR issue is a big concern, while the water availability affects us all. Not a good idea at a bad time.
I feel this is a totally irresponsible use of our water resources. I am from the Fresno area and know first‐hand many residents of Lemoore who have found the wave park impacted their community in terms of unwanted traffic and noise.
This project is not sustainable just from a cost perspective. It will hinder the charm of our community and cost us more in the long run. Just because we have land doesn’t mean we need to develop it irresponsibly for short term gain or any gain. Many come to visit La Quinta because it offers something more serene and quiet, unlike larger developed areas in the valley. Additionally, we must consider how many cities across California and the world for that are running out of water. I experienced this is the lovely city of Mendocino on the California coast this summer, where there were strict water rations. Don’t let this mistake be your legacy.
Noise, brite lighting, lack of water in the Desert. It just doesn't make any sense.
It’s a waste of water and not open to the general public. City leaders should be recalled if approved.
This is a very quiet residential area. While recreation is good, a giant wave pool is just not sustainable. We have a wave pool (the best) 2 hours away and it’s the ocean. Many of the residents here have their own pools so I can’t imagine why we would want to go to what is essentially a public pool. Also a business of that size will detract from the local , small business vibe of the La Quinta cove area. There are other areas in La Quinta on the other side of Highway 111 That can support such a venture. Sadly the infrastructure of this residential area really is not suited for a large commercial venture. Think of the Traffic enhancements needed, our roundabouts would need to become larger, traffic lights would need to be installed on 4 way 2 lane bidirectional streets.
Parking and parking enforcement would need to be enhanced, energy use for such a small district as IID would increase dramatically. Short term rentals bring crime, drugs and inflation to a already increasing market. Not the best idea here folks! Please consider the homeowners.
The other wave pool is in the middle of nowhere and not surrounded by SFR housing developments with limited access points. I'm a retired 30+ year surfer who's been to the other Surf Ranch and can't believe they'd even consider putting one in Coral Mountain. Inconceivable! The other wave pool is in the middle of nowhere and not surrounded by SFR housing developments with limited access points. I'm a retired 30+ year surfer who's been to the other Surf Ranch and can't believe they'd even consider putting one in Coral Mountain. Inconceivable! Not a good idea with the climate change upon us and more tourist and snow birds than we can squeeze in ...
Enough is enough in our valley
Absolutely opposed to this Surf Park & Ironman
This is a terrible project that will drain a HUGE amount of water from the aquifer which ALL Coachella Valley residents depend on. It is totally inappropriate in a drought afflicted desert.
I don’t want the water park in this town, it’s cost too much water, is causing traffic noise.
I want you to know that we are against the proposed Wave Pool. The reason we bought 11 years ago at Trilogy was because of the quiet and the dark. It resembled our life growing up on the farm. Now the proposed Wave Pool threatens that serenity. I can tell you without a doubt that the noise will be much more disruptive than the deceptive developers are portraying. We live in the SW corner of Trilogy (62nd and Madison) up against the berm and we can easily hear the race car track in Thermal which is over 5 miles away and we weren't supposed to be able to hear that. We love the fact that there are so few street lights and the ones that do exist have limitations on their height. And yet you are considering setting all the rules, including STVRs, along with all that makes La Quinta a great place to live aside just for a few bucks. We tolerate Coachella, Stagecoach, Ironman, the PGA golf tournament, the tennis tournament, etc because while those events are disruptive to our lifestyle, they benefit the community and we are only disrupted for a short time. Now you want to shove this Wave Pool down our throats and force us to deal with it every day. No thank you! Traffic, noise, congestion, ecological impact.
Just put a bucket of water outside and measure the daily change in depth. Multiply the surface area of your bucket by the surface area of the proposed wave pool. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to understand that that development is going to use a lot of water. Yup, I know that many of us have pools and live on golf courses. Had we known the water situation of the greater southwest we might have made different choices.
Putting in a multi‐mullion gallon, water dependent, "exclusive" only, project like this, during one of the worst droughts in history, is incomprehensibly stupid. As are those trying to push it through. And dangerous. And environmentally irresponsible. And completely inconsiderate to ALL the taxpaying residents of La Quinta who depend on the same water resources that this project will be draining, year after year during global warming.
No "valuable" new jobs will be created either. They will be minimum wage jobs at best. Rest assured that there are thousands & thousands of us living in La Quinta who are very aware that the Schwab family is backing this project, & are likely "pulling a lot of weight" politically" to push it through for purely selfish financial reasons, with no thought for the local environment or residents. But no one involved seems to realize that "us thousands & thousands" who actually LIVE HERE, also have VERY VERY VERY deep pockets financially, & are VERY VERY opposed to this project. And we will fight with the same amount of money AND vigor against EVERYONE with the short sightedness & greed trying to push this project through.
Besides all of the above valid reasons, this is an elitist project that provides absolutely nothing for the residents of La Quinta other than a select few ‐ you know those other taxpayers and voters. The fact that the City would even consider this project is disappointing. I hope it's because they must, but will listen closely to all residents and recognize that all these concerns are real and affect everyone in the Valley.
Traffic Excessive noise Major light pollution STVR problems Extreme Water waste Animal endangerment Disregard for the master plan
Everything about this proposal is just so wrong. We are in a terrible drought, what a waste of a precious resource. Light pollution, too many STVR, more traffic and congestion on the streets….Please stop this train Simply because of how prone to droughts we are this project does not make sense. Secondly, this resort is to accommodate wealthy foreigners and I’m willing to bet a night at the resort isn’t something people of the community could afford. Instead of building this, why not relocate the funding to cities further east such as thermal and mecca. They are underprivileged and this resort would only be for the privileged to enjoy.
Simply because of how prone to droughts we are this project does not make sense. Secondly, this resort is to accommodate wealthy foreigners and I’m willing to bet a night at the resort isn’t something people of the community could afford. Instead of building this, why not relocate the funding to cities further east such as thermal and mecca. They are underprivileged and this resort would only be for the privileged to enjoy.
This projects violates everything that relates to natural and cultural resource protection and conservation. It’s a shameful play to reduce our water resources by encouraging visitors to pretend they’re at the ocean; visitors can go to their hotel pools. What in the world are LQ’s mayor, City Council, and Planning Commission members thinking?! Wave Development is a “foreign,” entity, headquartered in Delaware, with a LA (Wilshire Blvd. yet!) address!! Really? LQ residents are well aware City management is not interested in what residents think. Did residents vote on this Wave thing? This is just another example of out‐of‐touch elitists making hideous decisions that residents do not want!!!
Quit commercializing the open space and cheapening the image of our beautiful city.
We want peace and tranquility maintained.
Everything about it screams NOT good for our area, the water resources alone are completely insane & w/o thought to the future for our children! Let these money grubbing idiots make money elsewhere. This project shouldn’t even be a consideration! NO NO NO!
Opening up La Quinta to the Waterpark will destroy the night sky preserve and the natural desert feel of the area that has been a draw for people from around the world. The residents will deal with constant noise, light pollution, traffic and disruption of our right to peaceful existence. Not to mention California‐ and the world! ‐ is in the midst of a drought. How does a giant wave park in the California desert seem like a good idea? As a city we should be emphasizing the amazing allure we have as a desert destination, not depleting our natural resources so some out of town rich people can make a buck. It is the responsibility of the city council to protect and petulant the interests of the residents not developers. Please do the right thing.
I am very worried about the amount of water this will require. Our water bills keep going up! Water is the main issue here aren’t we in a drought?
Enormous waste of water in a drought stricken area is irresponsible. The proposed park will be an eyesore and will devalue our homes and cause numerous problems with traffic, littering, and public safety, escalating crime We don’t need anything that requires so much water while in a drought. Neither wave park nor golf course. just more pollution and noise...stop both!
Increase in traffic and pollution
Awful idea. It will hurt properly values of nearby homes. It will effect the beautiful dark sky. Use of fresh water only vs non potable water is a huge risk to our water security. If I lived next to this project I would feel very betrayed by my city leadership.👎
1. Noise pollution. 2. Light pollution. 3. Power consumption. 4. Environmental disturbance (wild animals). 5.
Traffic tension. 6. Water supply.
1. Noise pollution. 2. Light pollution. 3. Power consumption. 4. Environmental disturbance (wild animals). 5.
Traffic tension. 6. Water supply.
I love to see my stars at night, to hear the owls and coyotes sing, and enjoy l knowing we will have enough water for our future here.
Irresponsible development on so many levels. City counsel seduced by these developers! Water usage should benefit all.
I’m against development of a resort like this. A wave pool would is terrible for the environment and water shortage. I’m also against the development of a resort of this size will cause unsustainable traffic, Disturb the the beauty and natural surroundings and disrupt the peaceful residential community of La Quinta Water usage & habitat destruction. Nothing in it for the locals (usage) We have enough traffic here already.
This water would be much better used in the salton sea.
Don't agree with wasting that amount of water.
One of the biggest reasons we bought our home in La Quinta Cove is to have a peaceful, quiet, refuge from busy city life and to see the stars! We could not see the stars like this in Los Angeles. When we tell people how wonderful La Quinta is, we tell them those things and they say awwwww you're so lucky, what a dream! But a giant tourist trap with giant lights could destroy that peacefulness for us. And all that ‐ not to mention our huge concern about the drought. We are deeply concerned about this drought.
Given drought and water shortages I don't see how rezoning to allow this kind of development works.
We're in a drought. We cannot afford to waste water for the uber wealthy to surf! The wave project will destroy our beautiful night sky, increase traffic and noise. It is not right for the desert.
I just think it totally irresponsible to approve this project during a serious drought and in a residential zone.
The drought situation for all of California is very concerning. I just spent $5300.00 to zero scape my front yard. I don't believe this is a responsible thing for the city to do. Also I can barely get out of my neighborhood because of the traffic on Jefferson. I am on the corner of Jefferson and 50. There are several things going in on this corner making it even more busy. I'm beginning to think La Quinta is going in the wrong direction.
Water glut, traffic, light pollution, STRUs, ridiculous project for a DESERT.
Waste of water and we don’t need this in our town.
Water usage main concern, additional noise, traffic and congestion will harm the idealistic nature of La Quinta.
I agree that we do not need a development like this in La Quinta.
La Quinta. This idea has nothing to do with the residents that live here it’s all about more money for the money hungry corporation that want it in. I love our community and the small town feel. Don’t blow it!!!!! Severe negative environmental impact for La Quinta and it’s residents.
La Quinta
First of all, we are in a drought, why would you want to allow this place that people who live here can't even enjoy themselves, to be built? Your taking from our drinking water supply and creating havoc everywhere you turn. Coral Mountain especially is a very sacred area. If children and families could afford to go to this wave pool maybe it would be different, but it's not and not just anyone can go and enjoy this "wave park". You approve this whats next? Disneyland?
Not Happy about this resort & what it will do to our property values. La Quinta has a very upscale image & this proposed resort will absolutely ruin it.
I am categorically against the proposed Coral Mountain Wave Park for a multitude of a reasons. To begin, it is irresponsible to rezone our low density, residential communities for a party festival‐like attraction, where local citizens would not be permitted. The only enjoyment would be for those that do not even live, work or sustain our beautiful gem of the desert. La Quinta has tried to mitigate the excessive, poorly managed, short term rentals that theaten to destroy our neighborhoods. There is no rational excuse to invite the problems we are trying to eradicate by adding 750 STVRs. La Quinta advocates dark skies for stargazing, preventing even common, residential street lights. The 17 proposed, 80' mega light structures are truly against that initiative.
The developer's previous demo failed to prove his claim that the lights would be "shielded" to prevent the nuisance until 10 PM for all those that live in the surrounding area. No one wants to live next to a stadium of lights 365 days a year. This wave park would also bring massive, negative environmental impacts, including noise pollution from loud speakers, wave making machinery, music and thousands of attendees, plus traffic congestion, CO2 emissions, and multiple dangers to our endangered bighorn sheep. Furthermore, our blackouts, due to a strained electrical grid, would add to the list of increased future disasters if this wave park monstrosity was approved. Most importantly, we are living in a state of eternal drought. The data regarding the Colorado River, Lake Mead and our aquifer is alarming. We have had to replace grass with desert scape on our private properties as well as public areas to reduce water waste. We are on a tiered water pricing system to encourage water conservation. Significant funds have been spent to utilize non potable water for our established golf courses. The Coral Mountain Resort wave basin will be filled with 18 MILLION GALLONS OF DRINKING WATER that would drain our already compromised supply. Our a 120ﾟ heat would exasperate the evaporation rate. La Quinta residents would all pay the price of such irresponsibility. Do not put this strain on us! I am absolutely against the proposed wave park for a multitude of a reasons. To begin, there is no responsible reason to rezone our low density, residential communities for a party festival‐like attraction, where local citizens would not even be allowed. The only enjoyment would be for those that do not even live, work or sustain our beautiful gem of the desert. We have tried to mitigate the excessive, poorly managed, short term rentals that try to destroy our neighborhoods. There is no rational excuse to invite the problems we are trying to eradicate by adding 750 STVRs. La Quinta advocates dark skies for stargazing, preventing even common, residential street lights. The 17 proposed, 80' mega light structures are truly against that initiative. The previous demo disproved the developer's claim that the lights would be "shielded" toprevent the nuisance until 10 PM for all those that live in the surrounding area. No one wants to live next to a stadium of lights 365 days a year. This wave park would bring massive, negative environmental impacts, including noise pollution, traffic congestion, CO2 emissions, multiple dangers to our cherished bighorn sheep. Do not put this strain on us.. Water is a lifelineWhat makes anyone think hat hat fresh water that we sir that we have had to concern reducing changing our rasts to desert's gaping throughout our city privately and We are in a drought. I have a home close by and we go there for the quiet solitude away from Los Angeles for the past 15 years. Once you put this loud park here the area will never be the same. Our property values will drop. People already don’t want to live near it and it’s not even built. This amusement park for surfing and concerts should be much farther away from residential homes with better road access for emergency exits to the freeways. The Coachella Festivals already ruin traffic and noise every weekend the entire month of April in our residential neighborhoods. Noise levels will be out of control and they are going to be coming from both sides if they have events during April too. The traffic around the roundabouts are already deadly enough without the additional traffic. Look at the Amex tournament traffic issues. Next there will be even more street lighting needed for all the people who are unfamiliar with the area and more traffic accidents.
The beach is 2 hours away from us here in the Coachella valley. Anyone can go at no cost to enjoy waves and free water. We should not give into the greed of money to waste precious resources. We don’t need to light up our beautiful sky’s with more light and our quiet neighborhoods with excessive noise or more traffic. Let all that stay in San Diego and in Los Angeles.
Of the myriad concerns I have with this project, the water requirements in an age of drought and increasing temperatures are grotesquely irresponsible and disrespectful of our desert and its inhabitants. Please reject this project.
Putting this needless and elitist pressure on scarce resources imperils our children for profit. It demonstrates callous disregard for average citizens and suggests an abnormal affinity for those who would dance while Rome burns.
Putting this needless and elitist pressure on scarce resources imperils our children for profit. It demonstrates callous disregard for average citizens and suggests an abnormal affinity for those who would dance while Rome burns.
Water, traffic, noise, crime, light.
Noise, traffic, need for additional police...the reason people move here is for quiet, residential NOT short term rentals, bars, more music festivals with drugs, etc...thank you The amount of drinking water required for this project is unthinkable. This private wave community is about making a profit regardless of the cost to the environment. Vote NO! We are in a serious drought. This is not beneficial to anyone but the developer. It's a waste of precious resources. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand the irreparable damage this would cause to the area we Developer is the same one the city used for SilverRock. The city has dumped money into this project for years.
Same Mayor, same developer, even worse project. Cost to taxpayers undetermined. Impact on surrounding communities will affect housing sales. The mayor and council are destroying La Quinta not preserving it.
Say YES to the wave!!!! Surfing is an incredible sport!!! Great exercise and will bring money to our economy! Kelly Slater is a incredible businessman! Fair and responsible! Just like many other people who have moved to the neighborhood is to find peace and solace and I am sure that this would be the contrary. It would be like living across the street from Disneyland and this is not what I want! The profligate waste of water in the mega drought conditions across the state and in the Coachella Valley is the greatest concern I have about this project. This is the wrong time and the wrong locale to construct this project.
I hate the idea of reasoning from residential to TOURIST /COMMERCIAL Who wants to live next to Disneyland!! I bought way out off of 58th street for the peaceful surroundings and mountain vistas. This development will bring traffic, noise and light pollution while bring in the citizens of La Quinta nothing of value in return. Most residents will not be able to or desire to surf in the resort! I am concerned and deeply troubled about the traffic, noise, water consumption and unnatural lightening that this proposed amusement park is going to bring everyday of the year! WE moved to la Quinta for the peace, the quiet , the loveliness of this "gem of all cities" in the coachella valley. If this goes through it will become the "garbage dump of the coachella valley". Prices of homes will go down and we will certainly move. Would this amusement/wave park be better off in a business or casino area. That would make more sense.....why punish us? Does La Quinta need more money? Then for goodness sakes I would rather have you raise taxes then have to move somewhere in the valley for the peace and quiet that we love now and enjoy! Please please do not let this happen. Bruna Gasparini
The lot was planned for a private country club golf course and additional high end housing. This was a major decision in moving into the area. Now it will be a huge attraction (think Knott's Berry Farm) for increased traffic and congestion. The roads in and out of 58th are not designed for that much traffic.
Nothing good can come out of this proposed resort. If there even needs to be an explanation to anyone on the City Council as to why it would not be a good thing, therein lies the problem. Many must be on “the take” if this does go through and shame on City Council.
Our desert area’s available water is already taxed. Bringing in a project such as this will only stress our water supply beyond its capabilities. I have spoken with friends from Lemoore, a small Central Valley town where there is another Slater wave resort. Those citizens were initially excited about the rarity of having a business such as this, but it quickly turned negative based upon the water facility’s use of water that would normally be used for farming, along with the noise and crowds associated with events held at the site.
We all moved to this area for peace and quiet and serenity. The land where the wave Park is planned to be is supposed to be zoned low density residential. To change this to tourist commercial would be a travesty for the neighborhood. The traffic implications, the noise, the constant flow of tourists in and out is unbelievable. When our city has recently put a stop to all short‐term vacation rentals to be told that this development will have a special permit to make them 100% vacation rentals is horrifying.
Water usage. Lights.
This can only be enjoyed by those with extreme wealth. I would like to see more beautiful natural areas with trails that all people can enjoy. Our community mitt has so much wealth let’s not loose track of the natural beauty which makes this such a special place.
The use of our aquifer water for the enjoyment of others. 1) Additional traffic and traffic noise on Madison Street. has been getting worse as it is. 2) Additional traffic on Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, 58th, 54th, etc 3) DARK SKY COMMUNITY where we live WILL BE IMPACTED by lighted sky
Only for the rich, will bring more traffic, congestion and stress on our already stressed infrastructure.
This project is counter to the La Quinta general plan and a variance for this use should not be allowed.
Mitigation for key elements of the plan have not been shown feasible some of these include 1) Water usage 2) traffic congestion 3) Electrical power usage 4) Impact on big horn sheep. Permitting this variance in its proposed form will create a constant incompatibility between the project and surrounding residents. Please reconsider this variance and return to the original land use plans First of all, we are in a severe drought. I bet If the Governor knew about this project he’d stop it. We haven’t had any significant rain here in years. Also, it’s private. No public access. The lighting will kill the no light ordnance put in place in La Quinta decades ago. How do they get away with that? We have a water park in PS that has been closed for years. Why not fix that up. And where would the water come from? The Colorado River is in serious trouble so much so that lake Mead is down 12 ft. And maintaining water in the desert heat, how will that be done. No! We nor any property in Cali needs a private surf park! Isn’t that what the ocean is for? It is irresponsible to build a development focused on water sports during the current drought conditions. Until the water issues with IID, State of CA, and others resolve the area’s long term source and delivery issues, the development rezoning should be denied.
Destructive to the wildlife and traffic considerations. A water park like this is a waste and not beneficial in it’s location.
This is a quiet residential neighborhood, which is why we bought here. This proposed project will change all that. Please consider the interests of the thousands of neighboring homeowners and don't change the zoning of this parcel of land. Thank you.
Our water resources being wasted, traffic, noise, and its limited to who will be able to use this park, plus the amount of water and power it will take to operate this site. We might as well build a ski resort....
Our water resources being wasted, traffic, noise, and its limited to who will be able to use this park, plus the amount of water and power it will take to operate this site. We might as well build a ski resort....
Environmental impact, our water and the drought we are in, the disruption to the community with little to no benefit to the community, the congestion and traffic, noise and light pollution, etc. My list goes on I just bought my house here in La Quinta with the knowledge that the land outside of my gates was zoned for residential use, not tourist commercial! The draw to this area was the beautiful and quiet nature all around. Also, what happens if/when this community ends up being a “flop”? Have you not seen the devastation caused by big developers in down markets? This proposed community is exclusive and for the enjoyment of few but at the expense of many.
It is crazy that this is even being considered. Can’t want to speak to my real estate attorney about this. I wonder how many new residents are in my same predicament? Or have you not even considered the implications? I urge you to put a stop to this at once.
My concern is the environmental impact this would have. We are in a drought. The idea of wasting 18 million gallons of water so that the uber wealthy can ride a manmade wave is irresponsible. The water evaporation rate on a warm day according to the Lemoore wave park is 250,000 gallons of water per day. I would propose a recall of any council member who would approve this.
Deficit of water, detrimental/costly to neighbors, natural environment, night skies, and traffic patterns. Silliest idea put forth in a long time, yet money gain for investors and our local leaders appears to take precedent over all the negatives.
This private water park resort is an egregious use of community water resources. Dark skies are treasured in la Quinta. This resort fails our town today and for our future. Please vote against this resort.
Increased traffic on Madison will make the use of the two resident gates to PGA West very hard and dangerous to make left turns off. Noise from the traffic will degrade the quality of life for those adjacent to Madison.
Increased transients in this purely residential part of La Quinta will cause congestion at shopping areas designed for residents, not tourists. This will also increase traffic violations such as speeding and littering. The huge elevated lamps will destroy our evening sky. Those of us who are amateurs with telescopes will be deprived of a valued pass‐time. The capacity of the hotel and residences seems to be around 2500 to 3,000 persons. That is a population group that will strain emergency services, such as police, first aid, fire and others.
All of the following: Water, lights, traffic, noise, hotel, VRBO’s. This is a residential neighborhood, not an area for an amusement such as this. We are in a drought and water is precious. The lights will ruin our “night sky”.
The traffic and noise will ruin our peaceful surroundings.
When I bought a home in this location two years ago, it was to get out of the busy and loud Los Angelos scene. I chose La Quinta over Palm Springs because it was more private, quiet and not touristy. Adding this resort would be an awful addition to a very peaceful neighborhood. Also, and probably more important is that we have a water shortage and in a drought and the amount of water wasted on this ridiculous venture is negligent.we already have one water park in the valley and adding a second one would impact the environment negatively.
Major environmental concerns. This is outrageous. We have a serious water issue in the state of CA.
Light pollution. Not in keeping with neighborhood. Waste of water during long term drought This primarily a residential area, i.e. bedroom communities, with a few golf facilities! The traffic, increased lighting and noise level from such a facility would be horrendous for the community, not to mention the property values, devaluing them substantially and the same would apply to constructing any form of apartment Traffic is already getting much worse. Not to mention lights at night and noise. Also, the possibility of increased crime in LaQuinta! It seems like an easy decision — not in La Quinta or any other residential area, for that matter. The I‐10 corridor has lots of unused land and would be much easier to access from the freeway. Please, don’t make the mistake of negatively impacting our community. Your actions will never be forgotten.
Needs to be moved to I‐10 corridor.
This does not support the people of this desert. The added congestion to the east valley is not wanted.
I have significant concerns about lighting, noise, traffic and the environmental impact of the project.
Not the right project for this area Too much noise and light pollution It will bring unwanted traffic to our neighborhood
Opposed to the lights
This is not the place nor time to do this. Please do not ruin our beautiful city with this. Thank you This is not the place nor time to do this. Please do not ruin own beautiful city with this. Thank you I say NO to the park as the plans are presently. There are many valuable issues to consider like environment, water, wildlife, roads, etc. Not allowing the community in alone will cause problems. If you want more revenue for the city bring the Salton Sea back to life. Bringing in ocean water seems a good idea for the sea and park.
Put both out there and double the fun, money and help provide jobs. There’s more space there and it will help the dust. It seems the park will contain all the shopping , restaurants etc keeping the members within its walls not into town. The Salton Sea with all the recreations it will offer definitely will bring in the money. It did before.
I say NO to the park as the plans are presently. There are many valuable issues to consider like environment, water, wildlife, roads, etc. Not allowing the community in alone will cause problems. If you want more revenue for the city bring the Salton Sea back to life. Bringing in ocean water seems a good idea for the sea and park.
Put both out there and double the fun, money and help provide jobs. There’s more space there and it will help the dust. It seems the park will contain all the shopping , restaurants etc keeping the members within its walls not into town. The Salton Sea with all the recreations it will offer definitely will bring in the money. It did before.
It will bring too much traffic…lighting in the desert has always been an issue…NO LIGHTS LET THE STARS SHINE.
We have been in a drought and that continues…so how is the water waste addressed by the city council? And the Noise….OMG…please check out how loud the wave machine is and how the noise level will carry throughout our community. Seems like the city council could put that land to better and profitable use.
Considering the drought we are in, and have been in for many years, this project and any other water projects is ludicrous! I don’t even think we should have all the gold courses and reseeding that we do. We need to conserve our precious water resources.
The location is too residential and quiet ; this resort and lighting would be detrimental to the lifestyle experience of the residents.
Noise, traffic, lights ‐ Not right for the area. We do not need more short term rentals.
Simply put there is no good reason for this project to go forward. All of the negatives have been presented time and again. The traffic, congestion, disruption to our area; as well as the drain on our precious water supply, at a time when can least afford it. We do not need this now or ever.
I think the City of La Quinta can find better use of land and a wasteful use of water, noise and increased traffic.
How about a convenient store.
Water shortage Congestion to communities Etc
First) Water, Water, Water!!! Second) Lights, Noise!
The City Council is making poor decisions from the invasion of residential communities by STVRs to the subsidizing of SilverRock and now this land grab for a project that will ultimately fail and become a tax write off for developers. We are in need of housing. Quit voting this council back in.
Outrageous water usage, inaccessible for the community, traffic and light pollution Water is a precious resource that is in short supply and this wave pool is not a responsible use of our limited resource.
I am opposed to the rezoning and commercial development at this time of water conservation save the water for our residents, not the wealthy tourists La Quinta, Doesn't belong in a valley where there is a drought. The noise, lights, traffic will be non‐stop. 7 am‐ 10 pm. Horrible idea.
This is unnecessary in these times when water is so precious. The amount of water to fill the basin and or maintain the level due to evaporation is appalling. Also huge negative impact from noise, traffic etc to the local residents in this area.
This project will waste a tremendous amount of potable water during a 20 year drought, it will add unnecessary traffic and noise to the surrounding residential area and the proposal to add large numbers of short term rental units by rezoning is providing LQ with an "out" from their STR ban. It is unlikely that the multimillion dollar residential homes will ever be built, because no one in their right mind would want to live in an amusement park for surfers.
At a time when large areas of the world including areas in CA are moving away from excessive night lights due to their negative impact on wildlife, especially migrating birds and also to human health, La Quinta is moving in the opposite direction. The impacts of this excessive lighting is well documented and factually accurate. 17 ‐ 80' light poles are too much as seen from the street last night Crowds and traffic with no benefit to permanent residents. Noise and water usage.
Wasting water, increased traffic and noise! ‐ if people want to surf, go to the beach! Wrong project at this time and in this location
The biggest issue I have with this craziness of a water park here in the desert makes no sense at all. We are being asked to do more with less but yet this does not apply to those with the money. For many years there has been an understanding to protect the deserts night sky...that is why we have the dim street lights, but this Party Time Project would bring in 17 boom lights, so the rules don't apply. The bottom line is this is a horrible idea for such an environmentally sensitive area. Be smart and deny the rezoning. Thank You Linda Wheat I am not opposed to commercial development. I own/rent 500,000 Sq ft of Commercial/Industrial office warehouse space nationwide and the company I founded employs 900 people and occupies all of that space. As a former Chair of the Board of municipal and State Chambers of Commerce and their Real Estate Tax committees, I also understand the desire/need to increase municipal tax revenues by introducing commercial operations inside city limits. They provide the municipality with revenue and they don't vote!! A water park is the wrong type of development in a residential community. Given the issues of the current water drought, idling/plowing under acres of agricultural land associated with the lowering of the sub‐basin aquifer in the Coachella Valley, merely to make a wave pool for surfing stretches the imagination. The Coachella Valley and the municipality must be in desperate for tax revenues! Build the water park, if you must. Build it nearer to major infrastructure that can handle the increased customer traffic and emergency vehicles (there will be many). Use up 13 M gallons of drinking water to fill the wave poos if you must. At least the golf courses use recycled water. In addition, locating the water park in the middle of a residential area at least 5 or 6 miles from I‐10, on the corner of Madison and 58th does not make sense. Locate it nearer to Thermal Airport the Thermal Short term rentals Large tower lights Many events 365 day operation Short term rentals Large tower lights Many events 365 day operation Watch the movie “Keep Squaw True”
Although a resident of Colorado I am outraged at the proposed Wave park at Coral Mountain resort. 83% of the Western States are experiencing drought conditions. California utilizes 15% of the the water available from the Colorado River. The thought that during these conditions, this water is to be used to create an exclusive recreational "ocean" in the desert is beyond unreasonable. It is absurdly irresponsible. As a member of a civic council in my community it is my intention, my responsibility as a concerned citizen to make governmental agencies and leaders aware of this ridiculous notion regarding the wasteful use of our water supply with the intent of challenging current laws that entitles California to our vanishing natural resource. wrong location, light and noise pollution, traffic congestion. This project, as I understand it, only benefits the wealthy population who are bored with themselves and need distractions, with no regard to others including wildlife, both animals and vegetation.
Traffic, Noise, water usage, and all the others reasons for which we are fighting against this project. It is inappropriate to build a huge recreational project in our quiet residential neighborhood.
Seniors move here because it's away from noise and clutter. We moved here and love it like it is because it's peaceful and quiet. It's really mostly older people living here. I was a surfer but I'm now 83, and not interested in the least.
Environmental concerns with too much light at night for night‐hunting animals. Too much noise, traffic and bright lights for those of us who moved this far out on purpose for peace, quiet and dark nights where you can see the stars.
NO!
We have limited water and with the changing climate the situation will only get worse. Now is not the right time for this project.
A surf park in the desert is a waste of water and resources.
Wrong place, wrong time is absolutely correct. We're in a drought situation people! Potential for too much traffic, etc.
I’m very concerned about the impact of this unnecessary usage of water. We’re in a drought!! The area impacted is solidly a quiet, residential area. Placing a commercial development of this this type and magnitude will have a significantly aderse impact on traffic, noise, livability and undoubtedly crime in the area.
WE MOVED TO LA QUINTA AT TRILOGY, FOR PEACE AND QUIET AND REMOTENESS, WITH THE NIGHT SKY. WE
DO NOT ANOTHER DISNEYLAND OR WATER PARK TO DESTROY THE QUIET ENJOYMENT ALONG WITH MORE TRAFFIC LIGHTS, HIGH LIGHT TOWERS, MASSES OF PEOPLE AND OF COURSE CRIME, BROUGHT TO OUR AREA!! SINCERELY, RICHARD G. DALE, JD,RESIDENT
It's a HUGE waste of water
I’m concerned about the 17 80 foot light poles, plus the impact on the wildlife. Also concerned about the Overuse of water. Another concern is the noise as well as traffic congestion. This project does not belong in a residential area.
Drought is becoming a recurring theme in Southern California, so why on earth would the La Quinta City Council entertain the idea of a recreational water park that will consume and waste vast quantities of water that are essential for it's residents continued health and wellbeing. Not only is this park ill‐advised in this particular location as it is no where near major transportation arteries, but it will squander a vital resource for our valley.
Will impact my property value. More traffic and noise and lights shining in our dark sky's Why can't the city of La Quinta act responsibly instead of greedily? Someone needs to stop this foolishness but everyone wants it to be the other guy. Why not set an example a responsible Civic behavior.
Why can't the city of La Quinta act responsibly instead of greedily? Someone needs to stop this foolishness but everyone wants it to be the other guy. Why not set an example a responsible Civic behavior.
I have already signed the petition but hope to receive updates and action requests. There is NO reason to put an 18 million gallon wave pool in the low desert during a severe drought and increasing global warming and lessening water supplies. Zoning should not be changed for this.
The desert is no place for a surf park. The ongoing drought is reason alone to deny this development. The money could be much better spend on beautifying the desert to attract tourism and support the existing environment. thanks.
This is an ecosystem nightmare. In an age where we should be considering building corridors for native flora and fauna we are still allowing strip mining of the desert floor. Did you know the desert topsoil holds more carbon than the ocean? When you get bulldoze it you realize it. This project is quite excessive and this shows developers don’t care at all but to make a buck. I don’t see many 40 plus people Flocking to learn how to surf.
So the below 40 demographics are Going to support this financially? Shame to ruin all the desert for a couple months of Coachella customers. Young people are Coming to the desert for the desert. Are there plans to relocate the wildlife you will be destirbingnormkeeping any native desert for landscaping or is it another Orange County landscaper bringing non coachella Valley plants and depleting even more precious water? These questions really need to be answered to make sense of allowing such a project in this day and age.
My first concern is the tremendous waste of drinking water that the Wave will require. Also concerned regarding the disruption this huge development will bring. People decided to move to this area because is it a My first concern is the tremendous waste of drinking water that the Wave will require. Also concerned regarding the disruption this huge development will bring. People decided to move to this area because is it a This seems to not fit our desert, a wave park in the middle of record drought? Rezoning and mouse and traffic
Rezoning and mouse and traffic
This enormous water park is not a good fit for the desert, especially in this time of extreme drought.
This promotes waste of precious resources and irresponsible land use.
What a stupid idea.Surely, with Huntington beach, San Diego, Laguna, so close, tourists are going there, not some dumb hole in the desert. Really, your city council are donkeys.
Inappropriate use of already stressed water reserves, excessive noise and traffic, light pollution, and harm to surroundings residents who bought their homes in good faith that the land would remain zoned for residential This neighborhood is not set up for this kind of resort. Many retired people that live here worked long and hard for many years to live in a beautiful quiet place like this don’t want it taken away from them. We are in a major drought. The streets here will not be able to handle the traffic.
We need more open space and less water use. This proposed project does not accomplish either of those things.
Concern for wildlife survival. Increase of traffic and water usage. Wrong thing to have in a dessert! Noise, Crowds, Traffic, Water resources from aquafer depletion, damage to environment and species.
Traffic congestion Water shortage concerns
The wave park is a big water and energy user. We are not in a position to be wasteful anymore. Water and energy are going to be too scarce. Surfers have plenty of free waves to surf on in California. The desert is not a location for surfers.
I live in Trilogy because it is in a quiet residential area. I don’t want to live near a commercial development and have the quiet desert environment destroyed by traffic congestion, noise pollution and light pollution. In addition, it would be criminal to use the underground aquifer to fill a resort’s wave pool. To allow rezoning of this property would be reprehensible on the part of the City of La Quinta.
I live in Trilogy because it is in a quiet residential area. I don’t want to live near a commercial development and have the quiet desert environment destroyed by traffic congestion, noise pollution and light pollution. In addition, it would be criminal to use the underground aquifer to fill a resort’s wave pool. To allow rezoning of this property would be reprehensible on the part of the City of La Quinta.
We just purchased our home in Trilogy, La Quinta because of the tranquil location. We are proud to reside in the city of La Quinta because of way it is set apart from other local cities being ran by a great city council who we thought want to preserve the integrity of the city. This is not a project that reflects what La Quinta is all We purchased our home at Andalusia with the understanding that the Coral Mountain area would be developed as a residential community. We would never have purchased if we knew it was going to become a commercial attraction that will forever change this part of LA Quinta with more traffic, noise and light pollution.
We purchased our home at Andalusia with the understanding that the Coral Mountain area would be developed as a residential community. We would never have purchased if we knew it was going to become a commercial attraction that will forever change this part of LA Quinta with more traffic, noise and light pollution.
I moved to La Quinta this year in the Trilogy development at Madison and 60th Street. I specifically chose to live in this area because it is away from the city center and is not densely populated. If the Wave Park, hotels and short term rentals are built on the land adjacent to my development, the high amount of traffic and people visiting the park will completely alter what I love so much about this area ‐ quiet, little to no traffic, and low light and noise pollution. The proposed land area is not the right place for this park and the developer should not be granted approval to build businesses (including a water park and hotels, as well as short term rentals). The land, which is completely surrounded by residential areas and the mountains, is tucked deep into La Quinta at the base of Madison Street which is at least 10 miles from I‐10. A park of this type, which is purported to be appealing to day trippers, should be built closer to the freeway within a more densely populated area of the Coachella Valley to provide visitors easier access. The area surrounding the proposed water park is quiet and low‐density, and zoning the land located right in the middle of a residential community to including hotels, short term rentals and a water park will transform this beautiful area of La Quinta into just another highly‐populated area equivalent to what is north of the 111 with no charm or appeal. Please, please don't allow this area to become a Water Park with hotels, businesses and short term rentals.
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Water is far too precious to be wasted like this. Shameful!! This project does not match the current uses in the area. This is a purely residential area and is in no way compatible with a large amusement park facility.
We purchased our home in this area of La Quinta because it is so quiet and tranquil. Putting this enormous wave park in a residential part of the City seems ludicrous. If the City wants to put entertainment, it should be located in more commercial areas of the City with closer access to transportation, freeways and tourist COmpletely wrong project for this area
Burden on traffic. Noise pollution. Not the right setting for a venue such as this. DRASTIC Water shortage. Will chase wildlife from their homes and the list goes on.
All of the concerns stated in this saynotothewave.com are extremely important and valid issues. Perhaps most important is the adverse environmental impact and water useage being proposed during the worst draught in decades or on record and this would be a totally irresponsible use of water.
This doesn't fit the community at large profile. We already have StageCoach, Coachella and Iron Man that impacts the lifestyle of residents that live here. I am also hugely concerned about the noise impact. It is quiet here, you can here the firing range when active, boucing off the mountains. I lived in San Diego from my surfing experience, I'd rather drive to the Ocean than to a Surf park that has recycled water.
It is a hugh drain on water resources and a pollution on all levels.
I grew up in California and spent two of my four undergraduate years at UCSD. I have relatives in the area and while I love California (I live in North Carolina now) every time I come back the quality of life has degraded a little. The last time we were in North San Diego was 2017 and the traffic at ALL times of day near La Quinta was horrific. Plus, water conservation is becoming increasingly important. Finally, the San Diego area already has the ocean and that works for surfing just fine...please don't turn La Quinta into a variation on a theme that you expect in Las Vegas (Mandalay Bay has a man made surf pool)..La Quinta is attractive and desirable as is. Please do not let this happen.
I have many concerns about this proposed resort. Number one is the impact on both noise and traffic. Number two is the impact on water consumption. Number four is the environmental impact this will have on the myriad of assorted wildlife and plant‐life. Finally, we are a small bedroom community whose life will be forever changed in such a negative, irreversible way by this project. Please do not ignore the detrimental impact this will have on the citizens of LaQuinta. The current LaQuinta City Council was elected in good faith by YOUR citizens!!! PLEASE DENY THE REZONING APPLICATION FOR THIS PROJECT!!! I believe this project is a great waste of our precious water resources, especially as our Community faces water scarcity and climate change.
Preserve the privacy as wild life.
This project would put stress on our already limited water supply. It disrupts the natural environment not only in terms of water but also in obstructing land reserved for animal species. We should not put ourselves or our eco‐ systems in a bad spot just for a new resort. What benefits does it have for the actual citizens in the area? It only puts more strain on our resources which will only become more endangered due to the climate crisis. This should not be our priority.
This will waste so much water and create too much traffic. There’s no need for a wave pool this size when one is being built in Palm Springs already. We already have plenty of resorts, and if anything we need more affordable housing not homes in excess of $2.5 million.
I gravely concerned about the domestic water use associated with this project, especially with drought conditions continuing with no apparent end in sight. In addition, this project will disrupt the surrounding community with noise, lights at night, and traffic associated with Special Events. The Draft Environmental Impact Report paid for by the Developer is inadequate. Please retain the current zoning and say no to this This should not be an option in a time like this considering the fact that we’re in an extreme mega drought.
It is not environmentally sustainable to have a beach in the desert. The proposed resort will solely benefit the wealthy of the valley, while the marginalized are neglected. Please use your financial resources more responsibly for the entire community.
Using water like this is just irresponsible considering that we are in a desert, in a drought, and in a pandemic.
Now is not the time to waste our resources and add to the destruction of our environment for the benefit of rich people who want a getaway. if you want waves go to the beach. The animals that will be displaced need to be protected we need our water to be protected. On top of it all the light pollution will get rid of our wonderful desert view of the stars.
Using extreme amounts of drinking water for a wave pool is not okay especially when it’s going to be used to advance only a private organization like the Coral Mountain Resort.
The water usage seems absurd given California’s current climate and the fact that it’s an exclusive club is unsettling as local residents may not be able to even afford a membership.
I am concerned for those members in the community that have built there lives in the valley and rely on the aquifer to give them water.
I am concerned about the environmental impact a project like this would cause on not only the Coachella valley, but in the name of climate change in general.
Lets build a desert scape golf course at the end of Santa Monica Pier, just for a few eleit to use.... What a waste of water! The ocean is 2 hours west to surf at.
I may not be a resident of La Quinta but as a socal native and someone who enjoys the natural beauty of the desert, this project angers me especially because of the water shortage. Such a project will further threaten water shortages and even create racial disparities between who has access to the water and who doesn’t. Such a project may even force residents to conserve water while such a facility (mainly for the upper middle class and above) will not have to abide by water rationing. All in all this project should not have even been considered in the first place due to the climate‐change exasperated water shortage/drought Its only beneficial for rich people in the valley. Horrible for overall business in in valley No. Just no.
This is not what the desert needs in these trying times.
This project is not only a waste of our resources, but this will negatively impact our environment within the valley. I was born and raised in the valley and I want to see it prosper. Apart from the negative environmental impact, this is a private organization that will be used primarily by the wealthy groups and tourists. During one of the worst droughts, this will do nothing but waste our resources. Please do not allow this. Our youth are depending on it. I just graduated from UC Irvine and I want to do everything that I can to give back to this valley and this is something that is very important to say no to.
This project will only worsen our water crisis and negatively impact our local environment; that being, between those who are most socioeconomically disadvantaged and the wildlife.
This project represents an enormous waste of our valleys resources. At a time when our leaders should be seeking out ways to conserve water this project threatens to divert precious drinking water away from farms and residents to the wealthy few who would have access to this wave pool. Please oppose this project to conserve water for future generations to come.
Drought, animal habitat, traffic, increase in rent for homes. This is only beneficial to the wealthy Misuse of pristine mountain location No Place for a carnival This Wave resort absolutely does NOT belong in a residential area. There are many reasons why including the fact that has been zoned correctly for a reason! Do not let this area become another Silver Rock or any of the other started and failed messes that were wrongly approved. This a neighborhood! This not a proper amusement park location. Please don't allow our neighborhood become a place we don't want to live in.
Biggest concern is the noise and crowds
Noise, pollution, traffic, transient people, and Water Shortage.
This type of park w/ the number of rentals doesn’t fit the LaQuinta family lifestyle Traffic will be congested ‐ imagine festival time wave park? Desert?Drought???? Noise We are a community of retirees, many of whom have health issues. The traffic, noise, lights and general chaos that the park will create along with their use of water is most upsetting. 18 million gallons of water when we are in a drought..ridiculous!!! I don’t want to see the added traffic nor do I think this is a responsible project to undertake when California is in the middle of record drought conditions.
It's a ridiculous proposal and will make La Quinta like amusement park. Traffic...aren't we in a drought?? The proposed rezoning is unreasonable under any interpretation of law. The proposed development would be environmentally insensitive, greatly increase use of our precious water and is completely inconsistent with the LQ Master Plan.
1.Water consumption. 2.Noise pollution. 3.incompatability with all La Quinta has to offer.
This is the desert. Water is precious and not to be used for the pleasure of the few. I see no benefit for the local residents of La Quint
Traffic on Madison
It is inconceivable to me that you are even considering this travesty. It will destroy the peace and tranquility of existing residents, and, most notably, we are in the midst of a DROUGHT!!! La Quinta noise and human pollution environmental and eco disaster in the making. This in not an area for a commercial water park of any kind. We’re 2 hours from the ocean, go surf there.
Go to the beach if you want to surf! Don’t use up our water..
I am deeply concerned about the environmental impact.
18 million gallons of water.....we are in a drought...we live in the desert....ridiculous South La Quinta is a residential area. We purchase our home here 5 years ago because it was quiet, open, little traffic and no commercial areas. The wave and STVR’s will undo the peacefulness of our community. Light and noise polllution as well as excess traffic will change the environment ‐ no longer residential zoning but then commercial which may open to even more noise and traffic.
Facing a drought we should NOT approve this proposed resort.
This will be an environmental hazard for wildlife and will bring noise and light pollution to a residential area.
Simple. Wrong concept, wrong venue, for this residential and fragile location.
La Quinta noise pollution light pollution and people pollution waste of water and A body of water that size will drastically change our ecosystem in this little corner of the valley that is like a bowl of sound and life.. A project like this would change the future of our peaceful and quiet neighborhood full of wildlife. Say no to wave parks in the desert…
I'm concerned about the noise and additional traffic in the area.
This project will bring devastating water losses to the community not to mention absorb traffic to the surrounding communities. The lights that will be needed to power this park will destroy natural inhabitants.
The noise that will result from this monstrosity will disrupt local residents as well as natural inhabitants.
I am concerned with the traffic and environmental implications of building such a large community. With surf events thousands of people in will come and already is so much congestion in our area with Stagecoach and Coachella music festival‘s.
The Wave Park will create chaos, noise, lighting and anger to local residents. Save the water for all of us, not a Water!!!
Using the developer's own figures, this wave park will pull about 856,000 gallons a DAY from the CVWD once in operation ‐‐ in addition to the 18,000,000 gallons it will require during construction. This is entirely unsustainable in a desert that gets about 6 inches of precipitation a year. The CVWD, on its website, already says "... our groundwater levels are declining..." and that it gets almost all of its water from the aquifer. Now, imagine what would happen if this project is approved.
I think it will create lots of noise and light pollution and use way too much water which is already a scarce commodity. Wave pools are also planned for Thermal and Palm Desert, and the water park in Palm Springs is being converted into a giant wave pool, so the Valley really doesn’t need another one smack in the middle of retirement communities.
The proposed resort is not in keeping with the residential vibe we seek when buying a home here. Too wild a development & way too transitory people. This is better suited to Hwy 111 surrounding area not PGA West! The proposed resort is not in keeping with the
If we were somewhere else, I'd love this project. However, in California, where we have ongoing droughts, this project is totally irresponsible. It's bad enough that every house in the desert has a swimming pool while there is also a pool in the center of their development. Also irresponsible. Water is precious and we can't live without it. Let's not waste it!
I am concerned about the misuse of valuable water resources. This is not appropriate and is completely tone deaf to the needs of Coachella Valley residents. There are enough tourist attractions, enough country clubs, enough wasted water on grassy areas such as golf courses. We DO NOT want this. We NEED our residents to be the focus, NOT tourists.
This sounds like a total nightmare with the potential to ruin the area forever. We already get enough traffic, noise, and disruption of peace with the Polo Ground festivals and snowbird/tourists during the nice weather months. We need less come‐and‐go and more sustainable, long‐term thinking for the well‐being of year‐round, mainstay residents who are the backbone of the economy and life in the area. Let’s protect our water supply and peace and say no to out‐of‐state, for‐profit developers who don’t have our best interests at heart at all and would reap a profit without any concern for the impact on our home region.
The area in question was originally zoned low density residential/golf for a reason. And it is for these reasons that many of us chose to move to La Quinta and purchases homes in this area. The master plan for the City of La Quinta should be respected and upheld. Changing the zoning at the request of a developer could turn out to be another disaster like the one La Quinta is already dealing with at SilverRock Resort. Furthermore, the proposed development will invite transient people into the area, similar to what we get during Coachella, but on a never‐ ending basis. The proposed development will attract people who have no pride of ownership or sense of responsibility for the area, which will lead to all kinds of problems. Again, just like the two weeks of Coachella.
With people looking to move into this area to get away from large cities, this area of La Quinta has become very desirable, as evidenced by the increase in home values. It would be more prudent for the City to find a developer who will adhere to the current zoning and develop a residential community. That will lead to more tax revenue for the City, and more retail revenue for its struggling business owners, on a sustained basis.
Traffic, noise does not fit in with the neighborhood.
We will be directly affected by this development as we are across the road ‐ our backyard will face it and we do not want the light pollution at night ruining the view we have enjoyed for 10 years. We also do not want the noise pollution.
Very high noice, traffic and general disturbance concerns for our quiet community. Zoning for golf course should be upheld! A water/surf park in the midst of a growing drought in the desert??? Really??? concern over changing the residential neighborhood. Noise abatement. Crowds, traffic. Bad use for water supply. Bad optics in drought area.
The water impact is terrible. The size and location of this resort is all wrong. As a resident of La Quinta I am firmly against the Wave Pool development.
Go to the beach if you want to surf!
I’m concerned about the constant noise even after construction. This is not the right location for a project like 1‐should be open to the LQ residents only 2‐should shut done all service @8pm 3‐LQ residents should be given discounted access
The beauty of this valley is the smaller population and the no stress from large crowds of people. The usage of water could be served in a beneficial way for the community.
This is a bad idea on so many levels. We have a water crisis on our hands. Not just the desert but the whole western United States. This must be stopped.
This is the desert….surf at the beach. Leave our aquifer alone.
We are in a drought and don't need another surf park we already have one in PS! We are in a record drought, and this is not necessary for the valley or the la quinta community .. be real please We do not need to be wasting water!
It is not appropriate for the existing lifestyle of the people living here. Also, not a good use of water in this area.
We shouldn’t be adding things to worsen the drought. There’s already so much water wasted on all of our golf courses, we don’t need another water waster.
Not good for the community.
Waste of precious water!!!
excess traffic and too many proposed events
The negative sound and traffic impact could have been avoided had this been planned in a commercially zoned area. No properties would have suffered or lives of so many elders negatively affected. So much land is available near existing businesses there is no excuse to harm so many people who cannot rebuild a lifetime of savings.
If the info you provided is correct, the noise level alone would be totally disruptive to humans and wildlife.
The concern for us is water.
The light and noise pollution heavily take away from the reason I live in the area to begin with. I’m all for developing the area, but not for something that doesn’t contribute to the residents. Also, the amount of water raises a huge concern, especially with water limitations in our state to begin with. It seems very wasteful. Also the properties all being allowed to have STRs makes me feel concerned about the safety of the area. There are amazing things in the valley and other growth opportunities. I don’t find that this development will add to type of environment that the residents love about the area.
I moved to this location to get away from all the noise and traffic. Now there putting in my back yard. How sad for all the home owners out here.
Zoning is for a purpose. People need to know that when they committ to a lifestyle baised on the enviroment, The Zoning will protect their future..... Please don't let this happen! This proposed project is in conflict with our community lifestyle. Nobody should be alloud to have that much precious drinking water to stuff their pockets with money. noise, traffic, lighting...this is a residential neighborhood and should remain the same...please don't change the zoning..there is no need for this type of development...
Chronic drought conditions, unproven wave machine technology, loose environmental and habitat studies doom this wave park idea. There will be 2 or 3 other sites in other Coachella Valley communities commited to this trendy, "me too" marketing approach. Able to forecast vast empty parking lots surrounding an outsized, noisy, unsustainable machine in our midst. No thank you.
We are in a water shortage which has not end in sight. Water in the aquafer's are for residents in all of the Coachella valley residents and we cannot afford to use this water for a commercial project. In addition the light, noise, traffic and trash pollution should not be put in the lap of existing residents.
We do not need any additional noise or traffic in the area.
Noise
A young transient (short term rentals) party atmosphere development in the middle of multiple higher end retirement developments is poor planning at best. There will be constant conflict and complaints.
No to Coral Mountain resort! Would impact our community, more noise, traffic etc. It would be like Coachella Festival all the time.
No to Coral Mountain resort! Would impact our community, more noise, traffic etc. It would be like Coachella Festival all the time.
Traffic!!!!!
This is a totally bad idea in every respect. There would be a tremendous increase in traffic to the area, and it would definitely create a huge increase in water usage in an area that already has a water shortage. We bought in PGA WEST to live in a fairly quiet and peaceful neighborhood. We strongly object to a project of this nature being built in our neighborhood. If we had wanted to live in an area with lots of transient people we would have moved to a hotel.
We must not let this project take over our peaceful communities. There would be no way we could live with this nightmare. It would be like the Coachella events lasting 365 days a year.
Fresh Water is a precious commodity on the planet. We can’t waste it on senseless projects like this! Especially in the desert!
Noise level, traffic, waste of our water supply. This will ruin our quite community.
Worked very hard to be able to retire in quit place togeather with many more seniors. We thought we deserve a place to call home with no noise, traffic, drunken parties, unable to sleep under 80 feet powerful lights, loud speaker radios. Please help.
This project is so wrong on so many levels it baffles me why the city is even considering it. Would the possibility of tax dollars be more important than protecting thousands of residents peace and serenity? We knew what the zoning was for this parcel when we bought in trilogy. Please don’t change the zoning for this project that has no business whatsoever being in our residential neighborhood. I was a union construction worker for 35 years. We built from San Diego to Sacramento. All we did was class A construction. Never ever ever did we intrude upon people’s lives with our projects like this would do here. It’s just awful.
Not responsible water use in consideration if climate change — increased traffic. Would prefer a high end hotel with golf and pool /spa amenities in stead
I learned to Surf years ago, in Hawaii when I was eleven. I was an avid surfer all the while I lived in Hawaii and California. There is mile after mile of surf able coastline on California's Coast. Why would any sane surfer leave the Ocean, and come to the Desert to pay to surf on fake waves? I am now 84 years old and all my neighbors are around the same age. I don't want our neighborhood to become a circus of crowds, traffic, noise (especially at night), Graffiti, and crime all in the name of PROFIT for those who care less what we think. Your concerned neighbor, Robin Probst
Cocerned about traffic and noise
Noise and traffic disruprion. It wsill be a nightmare for those living near this monstrosity.
We have in Trilogy for almost 17 years, and I did not move here to have an amusement park next door. At that time, and until quite recently, it was zoned for housing and golf. This zoning change will ruin our quiet way of life, and destroy, at least to some extent, our great community. We call upon the City Council to act responsibly and STOP this project.
Residents in the local area will lose tremendous amounts of value to their home. We will not even be able to get to the grocery store or pharmacy without going the wrong way first. This is not acceptable.
I am concerned about the noise, increased use of our water resources, level of increased traffic, bright lighting and general disruption this project will bring to our tranquil environment. It can only have a very negative effect on our lifestyle!
I am concerned about the noise, increased use of our water resources, level of increased traffic, bright lighting and general disruption this project will bring to our tranquil environment. It can only totally change our lifestyle for the worse!
A wave park is an obnoxious intrusion on the quiet understated ambiance of the La Quinta Desert landscape.
The misuse of our precious drinking water supply is unconscionable.
I am concerned about water waste, traffic and congestion, noise and lights at night. Why spoil the beauty of our city for the fun of a few entitled wealthy people?
La Quinta should not have noisy, high traffic water parks.
Taking away our drinking water; it is a viable resource in the desert for survival and to waste it on a wave pool seems ridiculous!
We moved here for the quiet and beauty of the area. This is the wrong project for this area. The existing zoning should stay intact.
Water, traffic, incompatibility
Noise, pollution, lights at night, and traffic will all increase and change the area from a desirable place to live, to a place to avoid.
Noise, traffic
This project would change to whole environment near our community, with increased traffic, noise and disruption of our daily life. We are strongly against this project! This will cause more traffic and a more amusement park atmosphere to our Lovely La Quinta. And an environmental mess
scenic beautiful area of Coral mountains should be earmarked for preservation ;but definitely not a high traffic, water wasting wave pool enterprise. It appears to be but another effort to build a tax base at the cost of quality of life and desecration of natural beauty and natural resources. Another example to create a scar on a place of pristine beauty and an opportunity to advance in the wrong direction of more and more uncontrolled growth and development and expansion of the greed for money and cheap stimulus entertainment. Absolutely absurd concept with constant draughts and water shortages to entertain such a project....someone should be truly ashamed and show leadership and stewardship for the environment and the future of our desert.
Since this will be a private resort all the residents of La Quinta will be subjected to the traffic and noise.This huge reasoning project will change the landscape of the housing in that area. Plus non members receive nothing in return for this big land development. No!
Studied geology, geography and earth science in college. Most important I'm very familiar with the past recorded data of Rocky Mountain Snow fall... that is what feeds the Colorado River systems and how as a consumer state we purchase Coachella Valley water. Further the Sierra Nevada snow pack provides our watershed as another water resource. In no way can we squander these precious resources on wave pools for the wealthy.... 80' towers for what.... What's next special license for Trophy hunting our Bighorn Sheep when the rich and famous are tired of surfing?
Studied geology, geography and earth science in college. Most important I'm very familiar with the past recorded data of Rocky Mountain Snow fall... that is what feeds the Colorado River systems and how as a consumer state we purchase Coachella Valley water. Further the Sierra Nevada snow pack provides our watershed as another water resource. In no way can we squander these precious resources on wave pools for the wealthy.... 80' towers for what.... What's next special license for Trophy hunting our Bighorn Sheep when the rich and famous are tired of surfing?
More info please
I moved to this particular area of La Quinta for the peace and solitude after living in New York, London and Hong Kong. The only thing I see from my patio is the golf course and mountains — no houses or roads. The only thing I hear are birds, dogs, lawnmowers and the occasional coyote. The proposed wave park & its lights would be visible from my house. The music would be heard from my patio. This would severely affect my quality of life.
Please don’t allow this monstrosity to be built! It will deplete our water supply in the middle of a record‐ breaking drought and forever ruin the gorgeous landscape.
I'm not against change and future development, but your argument about bad timing really resonated with me... especially the (lack of) water issue.
La Quinta’s reputation has continued to grow as a Superior Quality town to visit and live in. This ridiculous proposal does not sync with a high quality community like ours. By even considering this I’m afraid you are not a very intelligent or maybe a corrupt board member and will dig into your decision at the time for your individual re‐election.
Incongruent with the current zoning and atmosphere of LaQuinta, not to mention the adverse impact on the environment. Wrong place for this type of amusement center.
If there is in fact a water shortage, there is no way you can approve this project.
We already have too many short term vacationers coming to LaQuinta and changing the nature of the community. Our neighborhood is entirely different than it was when we bought twenty years ago. It is constant partying, noise and disrespect for neighbors and the formerly peaceful environment. Coachella and Stagecoach are bad enough. Don’t add to the problem.
The more I read the less I like this idea. Water is a problem for the desert and a wave park does not seem to be the best use of it. I live very close to the site and would not welcome the impact to the neighborhood.
Waist of much needed Water in All Coachella Valley.
The many drawbacks of this project have been perfectly outlined by the LQRRD. How anyone can even consider constructing a wave park during an ongoing drought, is unfathomable to me. Wake up. This is an all‐around losing proposition.
This Project is a square peg in a round hole. It does not fit as it would require the "injection" of this tourist commercial zoned Project amongst existing quiet residential communities. This rezoning proposal is not in keeping with the city's own 2035 General Plan. We are in the the midst of a mega drought with no end in sight.
Please keep this area zoned low density and develop responsibly taking into account all potential impacts.
Why is these projects being proposed in our communities. You are making La Quinta in to a Disney Land. This will destroy the very reason most of us moved here. This is an irresponsible act on the part of La Quinta Council.
Wrong project for our City and the environment! We barely have enough water for our community! Since we are in the middle of a MEGA DROUT!! It makes NO SENSE to have a Wave Pool here. Please make the right decision and vote NO for people in La Quinta who voted for you. Thank you I am absolutely opposed to any re‐zoning efforts attempted by the city council, particularly from existing residential to commercial. I do agree with the fact that this development does not belong there; not to mention the current drought situation we are in.
Concerned about increased traffic on Madison and wasting our drinking water to fill the wave park.
Drought and climate changes mandate proactive community water use and management. This wave resort an example of private resorts consuming ostentatious amounts of public water.
There is no valid reason to change the zoning on this property. It is in direct conflict with the existing surrounding residential neighborhoods and does nothing to enhance the livability of La Quinta. Please continue to serve the interests of the people you represent not the interest of outsiders who look only to profit monetarily and will negatively impact people who bought here in good faith that we could expect future development to be compatible with the existing area based on the City of La Quinta’s codes and zoning. Please vote NO ON PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE FROM LOW DENSITY TO TOURIST COMMERCIAL! Thank you There is no valid reason to change the zoning on this property. It is in direct conflict with the existing surrounding residential neighborhoods and does nothing to enhance the livability of La Quinta. Please continue to serve the interests of the people you represent not the interest of outsiders who look only to profit monetarily and will negatively impact people who bought here in good faith that we could expect future development to be compatible with the existing area based on the City of La Quinta’s codes and zoning. Please vote NO ON PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE FROM LOW DENSITY TO TOURIST COMMERCIAL! Thank you
1. We are in the midst of a drought. 2. It is beautiful open space. 3. Noise and traffic impacts This land was not meant to be used for commercial zoning for a water park so close to private communities. It would be very disruptive and devastating for our community.
We are already in the midst of a climate crisis.
Please keep the peace of La Quinta. We moved here for that. The precious aquifer is limited and cannot in good conscience be used for this. This water park proposal is not wisely thought out.
Sounds like it is only to benefit the group building it. It won’t be a plus to the community. I think there are enough rentals in the area already.
Water usage and shortage thereof, is my main concern for the future of our community.
We bought out here because of the residential zoning. It assured us of quiet and low traffic flow. Plunking this down in the middle of residential zoning and changing the city zoning plan to accommodate it is just wrong.
All of the impacts to our community would be extremely negative. Resources are already very limited and this would only add strain and further cripple if not crumble our community. In addition all of our roads are extremely deteriorated and once again this would make road conditions worse.
We recently purchased our home in La Quinta for the specific reason that it is a peaceful and quiet community with little to no traffic. Building this resort would bring noise and traffic, and disruption to our communities.
The current water quality in the lower Coachella Valley is not adequate for this vast project. Most of the drinking water comes from north of highway 111. This project will put a strain on the aquifer. 1) this is a tranquil residential area that should remain as such. 2) given the current and likely future drought conditions any new developments such as this are irresponsible.
Water usage. Crowds in area
Why would anyone with a brain want this despicable proposal to go through? Greed over the survival of life as we know it in our lovely town is at stake here. God help us all with this kind of thinking by our elected officials.
We must all make waves now to stop any of this from happening. too much water use in an already water depressed area; too much disruption to the land and nature; too much added traffic and people to the area;
The project should not be in a residential neighborhood. It would cause noise & light pollution. The desert climate is not ideal considering the drought we are experiencing.
This project does not look to be in the best interest of the residents of La Quinta. It’s impact on traffic, noise, construction and environment is out of character with the neighborhood environment. This is not the area for this type of project. Thank you.
this proposal is disgusting. It is gross. It is an environmental NIGHTMARE for all of the Coachella Valley residents.
With scarce and dwindling fresh water supplies, La Quinta and the entire Coachella Valley will face the same fate as the failed Salton Sea resorts, but on a faster timeline. Boondoggle.
I can’t expound any better than what has been shown on your site. I live in Palm Desert but am in LaQuinta frequently every week and would never want to see traffic congestion, lack of respect for our oloeacefyl environment, and horrible bright lights. The tennis garden is bad enough. No more of this…..ever.
Doesn’t fit a residential neighborhood
Doesn’t fit a residential neighborhood
This really doesn't fit with the location which is otherwise a quiet and dark at night residential community.
I think this project is irresponsible and could leave LQ residents in bad shape in a few years. We’re already in a severe water drought, why exacerbate the problem? Not to mention, more housing for the ultra rich? Why not make housing & recreational parks that can be used by average coachella valley residents and not just the ultra rich?
Our local environment cannot possibly sustain the added strain on our water source as we have been under water use reduction due to drought. Local residents do not want the increased traffic, noise, and problems that STVR inherently bring, the lack of common sense that party lifestyles ensue, the added crime that statistically results, the litter, the pollution, the loss of tranquility near the mountains protecting our wildlife and the overwhelming public nuisance that such an expansive development produces. This development is not for the local residents. It is reserved for the elite that can afford the astronomical costs and does not bring enough financial incentive to our local economy to diminish all of problems it ushers in.
My main concern is the water issue. We are looking at very serious times ahead regarding this drought. It just doesn’t make sense
La Quinta Noise, traffic, light pollution, and this project will use too much of our precious water. Think of your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Please no. Do what you know is the right thing for the community and our critical water supply. Global warming is upon us. Do not acerbate the problem. Be a solution Has IID signed off on this project?
I adamantly oppose this development based upon severe drought conditions, and the points listed.
I agree totally with all sentiments that are outlined in opposing this development.
Too high of density project for this beautiful area
Too high density for this beautiful area
We can only hope Council would not consider a wave pool and more STVR's near PGA West. We have so much disruption curing Coachella concerts, we certainly do not want more noise and traffic and certainly no more STVR's. Please do not approve the rezoning request!
La Quinta this is a horrible idea ‐drought ‐energy shortage ‐traffic ‐24/7 spring break type partying ‐stvr bring crime & noise ‐ destroys our beautiful desert Mountain View ‐ no more peaceful golf communities This project is totally unacceptable considering the state of climate change occurring here in the Coachella Valley, the entire southwestern U.S., and indeed, the world.
Noise & traffic pollution
As it stands now I can hardly exit PGA West with the traffic impacts on Madison. I also oppose the wave park development die to concerns over any plan that will use copious amounts of water. This proposed project is also geared to be exclusive, to members, meaning only the wealthy need apply. The developers of this project can take this proposed plan to another area, We don't want or need in La Quinta!! Quality of life issues are threatened as well as major environmental ones. HELP. SAY NO!!! This project is ill‐conceived and environmentally irresponsible. Please do not rezone and allow this to happen.
This is a quiet residential area. Allowing the rezoning and water park not only would disrupt the existing residential area and change its character forever; but it would be an irresponsible thing to do environmentally.
Please do not allow this to happen.
From quiet residential to noisy commercial. Also, what happened to the water shortage problem? Noise, light pollution, water use, traffic. All big problems!! your website says it all, a change in zoning goes directly against the City of LaQuinta's current master plan and will change the character of LaQuinta permanently
We, as year around residents of PGA West for 20 years have recently fought a hard battle to limit short term rentals & “vacation” destinations in our city. Corsl Mt Resort & The Wave are precisely the genre of development we do not want in our vicinity. Time to move if this is approved.
We, as year around residents of PGA West for 20 years have recently fought a hard battle to limit short term rentals & “vacation” destinations in our city. Corsl Mt Resort & The Wave are precisely the genre of development we do not want in our vicinity. Time to move if this is approved.
It is preposterous that they would waste our valuable drinking water for someone to surf!? That is just obscene!! Who even thought this was a smart idea in a DESERT?! Please call or me or email me as I would love to discuss. If I even PROPOSED these Shenanigans at our business in Orange County they would have my head!!! How did this even get this far? And the sad thing, is that we are second home residents. So without locals telling us what is going on, we would have no clue. Shame on you for being shady! I know you won’t contact me as I am against the project, but as a business owner, think about your community for god sakes! The complete waste of water. And it’s private. But really to waste that much water is a joke.
La Quinta
For all of the above noted reasons.
Ownership in residential areas should be protected from all commercial activities that would lessen their quality of life. This covenant between the city and their citizens should never be violated.
This project has no place in our community. Many reasons: increased traffic,noise; water usage. Change from quiet residential to commercial,recreational.
Water, traffic, light pollution
Too much traffic. Too many non residents in short term rentals. Water is an issue and now is not the time for this type of project
I feel that the city has allowed unfettered development that is putting severe strain on our water reserves at a time when the the whole state of California is undergoing a severe long term drought. We have no certainty of water from the reserve at Lake Mead. our aquifers are being depleted at an unprecedented rate .The Coral Mountain development will put a further strain on this very dire situation. The area will become very congested and the quality of the quiet serene lifestyle will be disrupted by constant traffic and commotion associated with the resort development. I am seriously considering other options if this development comes to fruition Sincerely Balmukund Patel Sunali Patel 54259 Southern Hills La Quinta 92253 This permit to change the zoning should not be allowed! Zoning laws are established for a reason. Changing those laws is unfair to home owners who invested in their property when the zoning laws were established.
Changing them for obvious monetary reasons is disingenuous, and should be done for only responsible reasons and not affect in an adverse way long term owners of property who depended on the existing zoning rules when they invested in the City of La Quinta. DO YOUR JOB and reject this rezoning request! Against Shirt term vacation rentals
Against Shirt term vacation rentals
Sixteen years ago my wife and I purchased our home in LA Quinta with the goal of a quieter life style. We were currently living in the Los Angeles area raising our young kids and La quinta was our get way from a hectic life of LA. Please don't ruin this by over building or changing the type of environment hundreds of retired people flock to each year for respite and relaxation.
The most important reason for not allowing this Wave Resort is because we are in a desert which happens to be in a severe drought. That wave pool will use thousands of gallons of water that can, most certainly, be used for much better purposes. We property owners will likely be asked to conserve our water if not restricted or charged higher fees. The other reasons are the added traffic and noise it will bring to these residential too severe a change for our community. we don't need this development. esp the use of water is of concern To my understanding there are four wave parks planned for the Coachella Valley. It makes more sense to develop such attractions in non residential areas such as the one slatted for Thermal. We have already been down the road of the problems with sort term rentals and now we are faced with this issue again. Our son is a world class professional surfer that operates a surf school on Maui and the west coast of California so we are very familiar with the surf industry. I am familiar with the success of Kelly Slater's surf ranch in northern California. It is not however located in a residential area. While I am not opposed to this type of attraction I am definitely opposed to the location and the impact that it will have on our community.
The proposed development does not fit into La Quinta’s low density residential environment. Further it will illuminate Coral Mountain and what remains of our dark sky.
We came there because we love the desert. Not development! The Coachella Valley hardly needs a 4th water park, and certainly not in a residential area! A commercial operation of the magnitude (size, volume, noise) in a residential and natural park area is ill‐ advised, and undermines that natural environment being preserved and the solid tax base of the residential area. Surely there are other viable locations for a commercial water park than in a neighbourhood and near designated park lands.
I HAVE BEEN UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT “SILVERROCK RESORT” WOULD SUFFICE OUR NEED FOR ADDITIONAL RESORT PROPERTIES.
La Quinta
Would destroy the peacefulness of a residential area.
We LOVE the tranquility of La Quinta and purchased our home to escape the rat race of Orange County. Please keep our community a center for quiet recreation and relaxation.
Too much water usuage
Too close to residential areas. Need to find land in commercial zoned area.
California is in a serious drought situation and there is no reason to believe that this will that this will not continue. Water has to be conserved for residents and existing farms.
La Quinta
we don't need this kind of development in LaQuinta
Too many STVR. We don't need another weekly Coachella Festival in town. Let us enjoy where we live.
The density of the people who would be brought in would impact neighbors with regards to noise, large groups of teenagers lowering quality of life for current residents. Also the West is experiencing drought conditions! This is a huge waste of of limited, precious natural resources.
Everything about this development would negatively impact La Quinta and it’s residents. I am totally against this for many reasons and also that it will it impact my investment in my home.
Disturbing the peaceful neighbourhood
Noise carries today from the park when events are held . Traffic on Madison would be a nightmare with all of the housing in the plan . Please deny the rezoning request .
This project will make this area untenable. it's 100% out of character for the area. Much better suited north of 10 FWY area.
Roads are not built for that much traffic and we are very concerned about the noise of the pumps and jet skis , this is a golf community and will devalue the homes in the area Concern of the water that will be needed for this project. Concern of the traffic. Concern of the light towers.
Noise, nighttime light. Completely ruining the area for the residents who chose it for peace and serenity. Put this development out by highway 10 where it belongs.
This beautiful piece of property, supported by the Coral Mountain, home for many Big Horn sheep and other desert wildlife, should not be zoned commercial for the purpose of a project such as the Wave! This is a quiet residential area. That’s why we all moved out here. We’ve been a resident since 2006. It’s unconscionable to us that the City Council would approve a project that would require so much water from our already lowered reserves, for a commercial thrill park, while threats of limiting our personable water use in the State and the raising of our rates, are real. The noise level a project such as this would create is just unthinkable for this highly residential area. The WAVE will generate an unacceptable noise level for the thousands of home owners from early morning to late at night, every day and every night. Not to mention the sound from the concerts and special events they will be holding. Our traffic will increase with short term, rental seeking participants. This is not what you sold us on when we bought our home in 2006, in the beautiful GEM, La Quinta. We beg you to We do not want the traffic on Madison street, we do not want the noise in our peaceful community.
Since the area is zoned residential I have no problem with a additional home development I do have a problem with the commercial aspect of the wave park,hotel and short term rentals Drought. This benefits very few people. They can surf in the ocean as GOD intended.
A waterpark is not what we need in our desert community due to water conservation / concern alone! We are in a drought water area. Why waste water on a surf park!!! Has anyone written to the CA Water Board? They are encouraging people to conserve water. I agree, wrong venue at the wrong place at the wrong time!!!!!! Completely inappropriate use of water in the desert. Gluttony at its finest.
1. No benefit to the larger community. This is for wealthy resort residents only. 2. Wave park when we are in a drought? 3. Noise, traffic, lights...it goes on.
With our constant water issues, the proposal of a wave/surf park in the desert is laughable. Those who think this is a good idea should be shamed.
We are in a desert where there is always a concern for water. We are always in conserve mode with droughts.
Water rates keep increasing and usage allowances are not attainable (as methods to help users conserve).
Another development adding more stress to our water system is a bad move. Adding a water consuming wave/surf park in the desert is beyond ironic, it is foolish and a terrible idea.
This project originally was planned and presented to be a much smaller venue, and the homesites, hotel were promised to be very high end. The homesites were to be large, and the hotel was to be a 2 story boutique hotel. Current plans are to be very noisy, unsightly lights, and extended hours of wave operation. Will take down property values for all Country Club developments in the area; as well as private homes along 58th. to the Quarry Country Club. Not proper planning for City Council to approve this project. Please deny rezoning.
I'd like to understand why LQ Council thinks such switching zoned (quiet) residential property for a noisy, light‐ polluting water park located deep into the South of LQ makes sense. It sure doesn't to me.
Vacation rentals ? When valley cities are curtailing VRs. Lights, noise and traffic in a community developed around quiet non commercial guidelines.
It’s a terrible idea to put this into this area of the city or anywhere other than on the north side of Hwy 10! This is such a ridiculous idea I can’t believe it has gotten this far! NO TO THE WAVE PARK!! PLEASE!! Retired here for the peace and quiet. This will be destroyed by the building of this adventure park.
Indio
Too much noise
We have much better ways to use our water resources. Why am I replacing lawn and counting toilet flushes if we are letting a giant wave pool be built.
This project would bring unwanted traffic, noise pollution and would disrupt the peace of the surrounding areas.
Please deny the request.
This is the wrong state and wrong area for such a project. Needs to be in a state with no water issues. We should all be aware this is not California!
Surrounding homeowners adjacent to the site purchased their homes with the understanding that the site would be residential, not commercial. It is unfair and deceptive to existing La Quinta residents if the zoning is changed! And stating the obvious, it would be extremely tone deaf on the part of city officials to allow a water park when California and Riverside County are in the midst of a mega‐drought! Please show common sense and vote NO to re‐zoning the site!
The climate is changing, growing hotter and drier in this area. Human‐caused emissions play some role in this.
Adding a theme park that requires large amounts of water and depends on car travel for clientele is irresponsible and ultimately unsustainable. Do not allow this development simply for short‐term gain (greed).
Too big of a project, too much traffic and noise, destroys our quiet community, uses too much water, not good for the environment, etc. etc.
Too much traffic and too much noise!! We have loved the quite and the starry skies with no lights!! This is a complete waste of water, California is in a drought. I don't want it in my area. There are already going to be two others through out the Valley.....thats enough. Also, it's private for guest and timeshare holders only, not for public use.
There is plenty of available land for a wave park away from residential areas. This would have a negative impact on the local residents.
The environmental impact on the aquifer is huge. The aquifer supplies the whole Coachella Valley, not just La Quinta. The evaporation factor further impacts the amount of water usage. The energy usage to generate "waves". has another impact on our community. I believe this is an issue that should be voted upon by the entire water‐using population of Coachella Valley.
This is the wrong area for a project of this kind, it should be closer to Highway 111 or I‐10. The area is all homes, so the zoning should stay residential/golf course or neighborhood type of businesses. I believe it will make our property value decrease because of the increase in traffic, short term vacationers, light pollution and noise. I'm not against the area being developed but develop it for what it is zoned for. I have read that there are like three other wave parks in the valley, don't know if that is true but if it is isn't that enough.
A surf pool in this heat and in this drought is just RIDICULOUS A short‐sighted, impractical resort town project that will prove to be an irreversible problem for this community in years to come!
I am opposed to the Coral Mountain rezoning for many reasons 1. We made an investment in an unfinished project in La Quinta in 2009 . With the zoning in effect to be low density residential not tourist /commercial that is a big rezoning 2. According to an article in the Sacramento Bee April 16 2020, California and the West suffering from the worst Megadrought in centuries. The wave pool just itself will initially use 18 million gallons of water from where? As well as the proposed 150 hotel rooms and 500 STVR and residential components.
Where will this water come from? At least some of it from the water that the residents of the CVWD saved by conserving water because WE LIVE IN A DESERT. I guess we conserved enough water to now waste this water?
3. I live on Madison Street. Who ever did the traffic analysis not certainly did not survey me. It is ludicrous to say there would be minimal impact. The amount of traffic would certainly increases with just the impact of the hotel and STVR. In addition all the service vehicles and supply and service employee would at least double that amount. if not more. Who did this survey? There are probably better situated sites near I 10 that could handle this type of traffic and development 4. I thought that La Quinta had a dark sky ordinance. The 17, 80 foot light towers does not seem to fit that ordinance but it seems the dark sky ordinance was removed May 4 2021
5. What impact would all of this have on the adjacent wilderness area and the protected Desert Bighorn Sheep in the adjacent wilderness. I walk on the proposed area almost daily and though I am certainly not an expert I have seen evidence of the Desert Bighorn Sheep using that area 6, What impact would this development have on the adjacent archeological and petroglyphs sites ? 7, The 1 to 2 million additional revenue would certainly not be worth it keeping La Quinta the Gem of the Desert. The saying if the offer is too good to be true it probably is not 8. KEEP LA QUITA THE GEM OF THE DESERT This is the wrong project for this area, at the wrong time. In the middle of one of the worst droughts in history.
We do not need or want another amenity for the very rich who will tire quickly of another new fad, and we, the long time full time residents, will be left with another incomplete, unusable project. They say they use less water than a golf course ‐ a poor comparison as many golf courses are closing or struggling to stay open as the sport loses popularity. The zoning attracted many others to our stable, lovely communities, knowing our investment in a beautiful quiet nature filled place would be honored by the town's original zoning. The various projects that have dragged on for years, such as Silverrock, should be a warning of what is to come. Please do not rezone this land and give a green light to this unwanted project. The recent report issued by the developer is filled with "holes" and incorrect information. On top of it, similar projects are being built in adjacent areas.
Please listen to our petition, and thank you for your consideration.
Water shortages, waste of water, noise
Water shortages, waste of water, noise
Water shortages, waste of water, noise
Water shortages, waste of water, noise
Complete waste of water in the middle of a historic drought … NO Traffic, crime, degrading home values!
Totally flies in the face of conserving water and energy as well as puts an amusement style park in the middle of multiple retirement communities. I just find it incredulous that this is even being considered.
The Coral Mountain Resort rezoning proposal is simply irrational and irresponsible. This project would threaten depletion of La Quinta’s and the Coachella Valley’s underground water resource. It will have a long‐ term negative impact on the entire La Quinta community. The Wave project will bring increased noise, disruptive nighttime light, and more traffic, It will change the peaceful atmosphere and environment which drew so many to live in La Quinta. I strongly encourage the City Council to deny the rezoning for the Wave NOISE. The decibel levels will be beyond the current ag levels and for residential that are currently zoned now.
We moved to Trilogy for the amenities which include seeing stars at night (without glaring lights) and away from traffic and noise pollution. Please stop this rezoning which will affect our lifestyle and more importantly defies all logic about conserving our water resources.
It is ridiculous to consider changing zoning from residential to commercial. We did our homework before purchasing and bought in the area because it was quiet and peaceful and would never have considered doing so if any such zoning was allowed. There are multiple other reasons it should not be allowed (water use, light pollution, noise, traffic) as well. This will destroy our community.
It will ruin the tranquil and private feel of the residential area. Not the element needed in the City of La Quinta; especially the Southeast more upscale region.
This whole area is a residential area and to put in 4 story commercial is not acceptable We are in drought and the thought of a wasteful water park is not in our best interest. The development will add too much noise as well as traffic to the area.
The location of the proposed wave park is currently zoned “Low Density Residential, Open Space‐Recreational” which is consistent with the design and use of existing adjacent residential communities and those being planned. The location, size, design and operating characteristics of this proposed project are not compatible with existing and future land uses. Furthermore, the project will create traffic, lighting and noise conditions which will negatively impact adjacent residential communities. I hope you will consider a different and appropriate location for this project other than the center of residential communities.
Traffic, noise, litter, commercialism, and environmental issues.
Wrong place to have a noisy, with traffic faciity. This is a quiet 55+ residential area.
In the face on a major drought in California proceeding with this project is a major mistake. As residents we will be asked to conserve water including such simple things as not running outdoor fountains due to evaporation.
Can you imagine how much water will be evaporated every day from the wave basin. The Council has been dealing with the issues and problems of STR’s. This project is also proposing part time rentals! Lastly, with several other similar water wave projects proposed in the Coachella Valley, what is the likelihood that this project including the sale of million dollar homes will be financially viable.
At least Walt Disney built Disney World and Disneyland by not impacting the residential zoning. He was smart enough to purchase the project property and the property around his. This project is in the existing residential zone. My guess is that the council has already been approached by the Slater people. The Slater Group would not spend millions of dollars to speculate on a project this size without some indication that it would be approved. Typical politicians getting rich and ignoring their constituents concerns. Lets be sure to vote them out after they pass the project.
We are heading into the worst drought in California history. The politicians can not even save the Salton Sea.
The Salton sea is turning into hazardous waste zone that will also impact the Coachella Valley. The proposed project does not belong in a residential zoned area. There is a lot of vacant acreage in more rural areas. Why should the existing residents suffer from the greed of politicians that do not even live in the immediate area.
Every council member who votes for this project to continue should be voted out of office. Check their bank Huge waste of water, noise factor to our community + traffic increase.
We do not want to live in a community near the proposed resort. We want the La Quinta City Council to deny the Coral Mountain Resort rezoning. This is the wrong choice for our community. We are now in a drought situation‐‐this rezoning doesn't make sense.
Too many serious concerns to mention! The property was zoned correctly in the first place. We certainly don’t need a noisy , dirty, water guzzling park in our beautiful city! Please don’t put this place on our land, la Quinta is known for its peace and calm and remote feeling, away from the crowd. It doesn’t belong here. This is the most beautiful and precious land we have left. It is nestled right here against out desert mountains among family neighborhoods. This would destroy our calm little area of the desert. The light pollution, the water waste, the land waste, all going in the wrong direction of our present day needs. PLEASE STOP THIS FROM HAPPENING TO OUT COMMUNITY! Please Don’t let this happen to us! Many Trilogy residents bought here because we liked the peace and quiet away from all the NOISE. All of our residents are 55+ and we retired to peace and quiet. This water park does not belong in this tranquil environment. Jane Balmer and Greg Potter
We moved here for what La Quinta had to offer! Keep La Quinta the "Gem Of The Dessert!". Do not give in to the pressure from the big money developers! If you do what is right you will be able to look at yourself in the mirror and be proud of yourself!
La Quinta
I am totally against this wave park in La Quinta! It will destroy our neighborhood! So very tone deaf to waste water on a surfing pool 100 miles from the ocean. We are in a severe drought We are in severe drought conditions. The water usage is unreasonable and irresponsible for this size of a project and infrastructure.
We moved here because it's peaceful. This project will take away that serenity. Also a sad waste of water. We are in a drought and proposing using that amount of water for unheard of recreation in the middle of the desert is just environmentally negligent. There are so many other places people can go for surfing and watersports. We should be focused on preserving the natural beauty of our desert.
Our hard earned dollar laquinta should be respected as we invested in a place to retire. Let us enjoy what ever we have time left.
I am concerned about this project for a number of reasons, but foremost among them: It is inconsistent with existing zoning; the devloper's proposed change in zoning is inconsistent with the neighborhood; light pollution from 80' light poles; the effects on traffic, particularly during mass special events; and what appears to me to be a monumental waste of our precious water resources. Please do not approve this zoning change and project.
Do not want our valuable and threatened drinking water wasted.
We moved from PGA West to The Quarry to get away from the noise and STVR's. I am so upset to think you will allow Merriweather to rezone an area for a project like Coral Mountain. It goes against the surrounding residential neighborhoods. If approved you will have introduced an enormous water basin that is unacceptable to open during a drought and will use an enormous amount of water, increased noise levels all day, light pollution, increased traffic. I did not move to The Quarry to have this amusement park open in y backyard. The natural beauty of Coral Mountain and its views will be gone forever. We never would have moved to The Quarry if we knew such a project was being considered. I beg you ro reconsider approving this project. I do not want to live around years and years of Merriweather building this project.
Noise factor and water conservation
This proposal to use this high volume amount of water, when water is in such demand already in our community is so reckless. The only possible reason that I can fathom is that someone is expecting a huge pay off !! Please think of the rest of us and do the right thing for the community that you took an oath to serve.
WE DID NOT MOVE TO LA QUINTA TO HAVE A DISNEYLAND TYPE PARK NEXT TO THE WILDNESS OF THE DESERT WITH A BEAUTIFULY NIGHT SKY! SHAME ON A DEVELOPER TRYING TO THIS TO A WELL ESTABLISHED SMALL TOWN THAT ENJOYS THE REMOTE DESERT SURROUNDING AND LESS TRAFFIC AND PEOPLE. THIS WOULD ALSO BRING MORE CRIME TO THE AREA; NO DOUBT ABOUT IT. SO PLEASE, LETS REMAIN A SMALL TOWN WITHOUT ALL THE OUTSIDE NEGATIVE INFLUENCES A PROJECT OF THIS NATURE WOULD CERTAINLY BRING! SINCERELY, RICHARD DALE,JD.
If would forever change the peaceful tranquility of La Quinta! As a proud member of the La Quinta Community I strongly oppose the re‐zoning proposal. We have a quiet peaceful community. Many of us have retired here and we chose it for the tranquility. We want it to remain that way.
There is a drought. This is a desert. Other ill thought out wave parks have failed. Learn from history. Protect your community.
The proposed resort is sure to bring more noise, more traffic and more pollution to our quiet and beautiful community. Do not forget that we live in a drought environment. Our water levels are dropping every year.. and you. Want to put in a large water wasting wave pool!! ????????? The proposed resort is sure to bring more noise, more traffic and more pollution to our quiet and beautiful community. Do not forgetCancel
WATER, WATER, WATER!!!!
Surf park not needed in this city. Save water for our farms. Please consider We bought our home in Trilogy in 2005 so we could spend our retirement years in an area of breathtaking beauty and peaceful quiet. PLEASE NO WATERPARK!!!! Do not destroy the last few years of my life by taking away the dream of a lifetime.
The letter in Nextdoor said it all. It's not needed in our neighborhood. It's not needed at this time of severe water shortages throughout the state.
I am concerned mostly with the water issue. Our area is suffering from extreme drought with no end or solution in sight and I feel this project will only exacerbate this crisis. This not a necessary project for our community.
Dear City Council members, Several weeks ago I listen to a presentation on the proposed Coral Mountain wave park presented by Meriwether developers. After listening to the presentation and two comments and questions by informed community residents, it quickly became very clear to me that this wave park proposal is the wrong development at the wrong time in the wrong place. • The developer made it clear that the operating hours will be from 7 AM to 11 PM 365 days per year • based on questions from residents, The developer eluded to the fact that live large events will take place much more frequently than the advertise four times per year. • Sports venues and activities initially mentioned is just the beginning, additional events and activities will be added overtime. • The venue is a strictly private enterprise with no use or benefit to the outside community whatsoever. • noise from loud speakers music venues wave announcements etc. is a reality. • based on comments questions and facts presented by knowledgeable residents, it appears the water use calculations are grossly under stated and the water used will come directly from our drinking water aquifers . As a La Quinta resident I cannot imagine a more irresponsible use of our precious natural resource .....water! • climate change is real! • The drought is real! • water conservation is part of life now and will continue to be in the future .
The proposed wave park project should not be built anywhere in the Cochella Valley, anywhere in the state of California anywhere in the western United States or water is a problem, it would be irresponsible and reprehensible to allow this project to move forward. I urge the La Quinta city Council to act responsibly and protect the well‐being of La Quinta and Coachella Valley citizens by not wasting our precious water supply, in exchange for money. Shame on you! I urge you to deny the zoning change that would allow this project to move forward. JUST SAY NO! Thank you, Sylvia K Lasser 81401 Golden Poppy Way This Water Park is very irresponsible project. I know you realize we are in a major drought so DO THE RIGHT THING AND VOTE NO!!!
I am strongly against this water park in our peaceful desert retirement community. The noise pollution and light pollution will be unavoidable, along with the negative impact on our scarce water resources. This is the wrong project in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Noise, light pollution, increased traffic, waste of water in a severe drought situation.
We’re in the middle of a 20 year drought. We should not be building these things in the desert and certainly not in a residential area.
THIS WILL ROB US OF OUR PEACE. PLEASE GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. WHERE THERE ARE THE TEENS WHO WILL LOVE YOUR PARK.
No to taking water from our aquafer for needless recreation.
There are many issues of concern related to the proposed area adjacent to our home at Trilogy: *excessive use of water in our drought ridden valley * noise/ night lighting from Surf area *increase of construction traffic during building of the development *viability for development to be sustainable Palm Desert Impacts community, & wildlife dramatically Palm Desert Not appropriate to impact the community and environment in such a dramatic way.
Not a good fit for the communities surrounding this location especially a 55+. Noise is by far #1, the destruction or lack of preservation of Coral Mtn is #2 which serves hikers, runners, bikers, horseriders, history buffs, artists and others, not to mention the beauty of it. #3 is opens the door for pushing the limits set such as noise, lighting, activities, # of people etc. Who's going to keep it in check? This simply is not the place for it. There is land futher out to the east that is open where the noise won't bounce off the side of a mountain. It may even have better access than this location. Certainly can hold more people and probably less restrictions on it. Please preserve the south end of La Quinta with it's quietness, nature and beauty that we homeowners bought here My concern is about water usage. Not just filling the facility but also keeping it a required capacity due to evaporation in our hot desert climate. Since we are in a drought situation it just doesn't make sense to be creating a water park that will use thousands of gallons of the precious commodity.
We moved here to be in a quiet neighborhood. This will ruin the integrity of the neighborhood, to say nothing of the environmental damage. Outrageous idea in this location and drought cycle! I am a winter resident at the Quarry from December to early May. The Quarry, PGA West, and Andalusia are all residential communities that would be severely and negatively impacted by such a large commercial development as proposed by the Wave. Water supplies would be threatened, noise regulations violated and traffic congestion amplified by at least 5‐8 times current levels.
The biggest concern I have is with the water consumption. What an utter waste of the water we have. This sounds like another vanity/money maker for Surfer Joe. My other conerns are noise, energy, traffic. UGH! The whole project should not be located here in the desert. i oppose re‐zoning. i am fine with new developments.........as long as the water shortages are addressed.........and the planned community meets CURRENT zoning criteria.
Absurd to do something like this when we are in a drought situation! This project would greatly increase traffic not to mention the light pollution. Thought La Quinta had a "dark sky" policy? This is a very inappropriate use of our water resources. A water us of this magnitude cannot be justified in a desert community like La Quinta. The EIR should be more specific on evaporation and annual water usage.
Secondly the noise pollution of the project within the community is makes rezoning this property inappropriate How is this a benefit to our community. The beauty and solitude will never be the same. Nor will our beautiful birds and animals like our big horn sheep. And the noise and water usage with our drought. No to this wave park.
We are a residential community and most residents moved here for the peace, quiet and tranquility of the area.
Residents travel more than most La Quinta residents for groceries and gas, but enjoy peaceful, beautiful surroundings not polluted by big light, excessive traffic and noise. This project is an affront to all residents living here and should be stopped. Noise travels easily and is captured by the mountains. The noise created will destroy our quality of life. That doesn’t even begin to address the concerns I have over the use of water when we are in the worst drought ever in our State.
Devastating water shortage, crime, and this is a residential neighborhood. In fact with this water shortage there should not be Any more developments in the Coachella Valley. Common sense Because of all the things that have been mentioned before.g., noise, lights, traffic, etc.
Vehemently opposed to this abomination in our neighbourhood. Water use during unprecedented times. Noise and traffic in a residential area is Unconscionable. No! Neighborhood rights for no more noise, traffic, loss of water, right of enjoyment for 55 and over community and environmental concerns.
Water consumption, noise and lights impact the quality of life for EVERYONE in a negative way.
La Quinta
The noise and traffic would be terrible, I didn’t invest on a home at the Quarry to be beside something like this.
Would be devastating!
I cannot imagine the city changing rezoning laws that they have already approved, and putting a noisy, water hogging "surf park" right in the middle of a quiet residential area. It is beyond belief. Also, please look at the history of these surf parks in TX, Fl. They have not been successful... more likely they will leave an ugly botched mark on La Quinta than this will be a success.
La Quinta City Council: I am against the refining for a Water Park that will be noisy and disruptive to the peacefulness here in Trilogy… The size, along with the multiple bright lights and waste of water is unacceptable and unnecessary….I do not believe this development and added traffic and noise will benefit our property values, quite the opposite, it will lessen the value. Please do not approve this project.
I have said from the beginning...wrong place, wrong time. This is a residential area, NOT resort (which is what this will become with the wave, hotel and allowance of STRs). The claim that this will be private are ludicrous given the location and the challenges for businesses (and this will be a business) in the heat months. The claim that there will be no significant impact on the surrounding neighborhoods is ludicrous (traffic, noise). We live here. We know, not them. Plus I guarantee you this fad will be a hole in the ground within 5‐10 years at best.
Finally, but not less important, how can you approve a project that requires thousands of gallons of water when we are in a severe drought??? Wrong place, wrong time! Our property will be further impacted by traffic noise from yearly events. In addition the looming drought remains a threat to our desert area and this waste of water in a desert area is unnecessary. Lastly this is a retirement community thus this wave park will be noisy. Changing the zoning to accommodate the loss of water, increased noise and traffic goes against LaQuinta’s goals for an enhanced standard of living. Please reconsider moving the park to another area that is industrial where homeowners will not be tormented by additional unnecessary noise, traffic and the misuse of water.
Water is for drinking‐ not surfing. Would add to traffic, congestion, noise, and not ecologically sound. I can here for peace and quiet; I like the town as it is. It is quiet at this end‐ let’s keep it that way.
We live at Trilogy La Quinta. We love our quiet neighborhoods, less traffic and our beautiful mountains. We don’t need more noise, traffic, lights at all times of the day. Water shortage is also a major concern when we are in a drought situation. Please, we don’t need a wave park.
1. Water waste first and foremost (during historic drought or any other time) 2.Traffic! 3.Noise pollution
4.Light pollution (what happened to La Quinta's anti‐light pollution policy?) This is a money hungry project that cares not one bit for the above issues. It is breathtakingly obvious that it should NOT be approved. Thank you I moved to this area for the quite and peaceful environment. This project will interfere with the reason most of us chose this area. Please do not change the zoning.
Noise pollution and Light pollution is unacceptable.
How can city hall approve this with the water shortage? This project is wrong Please no additional noise and traffic..
Please no additional noise and traffic..
We seriously enjoy peace and quiet, we also love to see stars. We will lose peace & quiet, the sky will be bright, and traffic will be menacing.
Commercial development of this magnitude in the middle of established residential communities is unacceptable. People purchased their home far removed from commercial Development for a reason. The noise, crowds and light pollution involved with this project from an residential zoned area is unacceptable We purchased our home purposely knowing that the surrounding area was far away from all the commercial development and the surrounding areas were zoned as such. To force a commercial development in the middle of residential communities that involves so noise pollution, crowds, special events, etc is unbelievably unfair to La Quinta residents in the area. There are already 3 other water parks in development in the Coachella Valley.
What will happen to this property if it fails. It is an incredible waste of 18 million gallons of drinkable water from our water table in the middle of a historic drought. The whole project just seems like a money crab but the city council to get a few extra tax dollars with no concern for the loyal Citizens of the city.
La Quinta, The wasteful use of water in a desert climate in this time of climate change Too much growth let's not let our valley become another Orange County! I moved out for peace. I don’t want noise, lights at night or the traffic.
This area should be kept zoned the way it is. NOBODY wants a noisy, water wasting surf park here Meeds to be in a more adequately zoned commercial area. With access to freeways, etc.
Strongly opposed to using our precious water resources to supply this project. Also strongly opposed to the congestion it would bring and defacing of the natural beauty of Coral Mountain and the Lake Cuhuilla area.
Wrong place, wrong time.
La Quinta, I am very concerned about the traffic and noise implications of this development. I live nearby and belong to The Quarry Golf Club which will be severely impacted. The environmental reprucuiond to our beautiful mountain is also concerning. It seems there are other places in the Desert that would be more appropriate for a project of this scale and impact.
Terrible idea. Will ruin the peace and quiet of this beautiful area. This is not the place for this proposed eyesore Significant traffic and noise
I enjoy sitting outside every day. The noise from this entity will ruin my enjoyment and the traffic will tie up Madison avenue and make it dangerous to drive on the street. To allow this entity to be built in the middle of a residential area makes absolutely no sense!
The area is not conducive to a coney island atmosphere. The water waste is incredulous. More lipstick on bigger This project is a waste of our valuable water resourced and it should not be put in the middle of several residential communities.
I live across Madison from this project. I bought my house knowing the property was zoned for low‐density residential with a golf course. I never would have bought next to an amusement park, a hotel, or a site that would host regular events with hundreds of short‐term renters. This is an affront to me and violates the general zoning plan for this area. It must not go forward.
Just took a photo the other day of a big horn sheep crossing 58 if wave park comes where will he go? Plus peace and Quiet is why we bought out here and the dark for stars at night and the animals we had a bob cat and a big horn sheep in our yard last week, so beautiful, please don’t let this be taken away from us Dear council. My reasons for not wanting the wave park next to where I live are much like others. However it’s just not right. How can anyone justify using this incredible amount of water for a project in the middle or beginning of the worst drought in California’s history? It’s not being responsible no way no how. I truly can’t believe this project is even being considered. The zoning isnt even correct. We would have never bought our retirement home in trilogy had we known this project was even going to be considered. Would any of you want to live next door to a amusement park that was going to disrupt your peace and serenity in your golden years ? Would you want your parents to ? This whole thing is so wrong in so many ways yet here we are. Please say no to this awful disruptive noise making, traffic making water wasting irresponsible project. No matter how you try to justify it it’s just plain wrong. Thank you
We moved here this wonderful location enjoying our retirement years. Not to have a wave park in my backyard. Which would bring in more tourists,noise,pollution,traffic etc. Also what happens if there is a major earthquake there does all that water go
This "Wave" project is out of character with the desert and the existing communities. The project would add traffic, water usage, light and noise, and behavior problems. laquinta
Wrong time. Wrong location.
I believe responsible development is what is needed in this area. There is too much residential development, which stands to suffer because this business location. Please do not approve this development and put the residents before the donations.
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This complex is simply being place in the wrong location. The area is primarily a residential area mainly comprised of seniors. The golf course fits in with the locale. This build is a mixed use, rental residential commercial project. The traffic increase, noise, and transient holidayers will negatively impact the neighbourhood. The project simply needs to be relocated to a more commercial neighbourhood.
The water park will have a negative impact on our communities. We are in the middle of a drought and that should be reason enough for a no on wasting water when people might not have enough to grow crops or drink.
So I am TOTAl AGAINST it. Rosette Kivel
Moved to desert from Los Angeles for peace quiet beautiful stars at night Less congestion and traffic I want to keep the peace and quiet of our neighborhood, not live next door to a sports zoo.
Traffic, noise, water consumption
EVERYTHING about this project is wrong for this location. Too many serious issues to numerate! This is an unwarranted and unwanted project that should be dismissed. The city council needs to pay attention to the residents this would impact.
Construction for years, noise, no traffic plans, pollution, loss of natural habitat for sheep, light pollution at night.
Sever and undesirable impact on the surrounding communities, ecosystems of the desert and water consumption. It will also impact the Big Horn Sheep's natural habitat.
Sever and undesirable impact on the surrounding communities, ecosystems of the desert and water consumption. It will also impact the Big Horn Sheep's natural habitat.
Water is a huge issue. This is the wrong usage of water especially during the worst drought the Western United States has seen in years.
We are in a drought and this project would be very irresponsible. We need conservation not a wave park.
I moved here for a quiet residential life style. I moved here because there was a lack of high traffic venues in this area. This project is not good use of water.
Water, noise, will ruin the quiet ambiance we all moved out here for I am mostly concerned about the amount of "drinking water" required. Plus I'm sure the noise will bother neighbors. This is no time to waste water!
It’s just all wrong, everything about it! The
Primarily, the effect it will have on traffic, congestion, and noise in the area I live in, off Madison, at PGA West.
Secondarily, but equally as important, is my concern about the large buildout, and the climate/water issues we are experiencing and will continue to experience moving forward. Now is NOT THE RIGHT TIME for this project! My main concern is the potable water usage. We are in the beginning of a many year drought and we just do not have the water.
The area is already congested enough with the festivals. Put it somewhere that can support the high traffic load and accommodations, and not right in our neighborhoods.
I left Los Angeles in 2012 for PGA West in La Quinta due to the serenity and ability to “star and planet” watch through my backyard telescope. I so enjoy the lack of crowds and noise and am very concerned about the commotion & traffic this project will bring.
Unnecessary excessive water use during extensive long term drought is our primary complaint. Traffic, noise, lights and short term rentals are big concerns as well.
Too much impact
Wrong project for this site
Many reasons. Not zoned as commercial. This is a residential zoned area and should remain such. No reason it can't be moved east to a more suitable location that will not impact our beautiful area. I'm a no on this project because of the impact of noise, traffic, lights, and usage of scarce water. Can't believe that our planners would think this is a fit for our residential community.
This is not good. I’m all for economic development but not at the cost of our natural resources. My family and I recently moved to La Quinta and we love it! If we wanted a lot more development + waves we would have purchased in the Marina in LA. We are in love with the slower pace of life and the community like environment.
I would love to see more development Catered to young families. I don’t see how this buildout benefits the young ones who live here specially since the next generation is extremely Eco‐conscious. This also brings up the question for me of how we build out La Quinta without negative affects to our natural resources? Recently relocated to La Quinta from Orange County. Part of our reasoning for relocating had to due with excessive traffic and overcrowding. Adding a resort like this amongst residential communities will bring added congestion to our community.
Dear Council Members, I have been a LQ resident for over 25 years. IMO, the proposed Coral Mountain Resort with its massive wave feature and disruptive presence (lighting, overall use, traffic impacts, etc). is not appropriate for this community. Not to mention the grossly abusive water use, in fact, the mere appearance of that issue alone should be off‐putting and give Counsel pause. Please, listen to us, your continuants and from the LQRRD ‐ acquiesce to our demands. There are many other ways to fill the LQ City coffers besides this development. Thank you for reading and for your consideration of my opinion. Sincerely, Jacque Stewart Dear Council Members, I am a LQ resident for over 15 years. My letter is based upon over 20 years of my successful real estate development experience in the Temecula Valley ‐ an area very similar to the economic and social environment found in La Quinta. The proposed Coral Mountain Resort with its massive wave feature and disruptive presence (lighting, overall use, traffic impacts, etc). Not to mention the grossly abusive water use, in fact, the mere appearance of that issue alone should be off‐putting and give Counsel pause.
Considering all those factors, in my professional opinion, this proposed development is not in the best interest of the La Quinta community ‐ it is "irresponsible development" personified. Please, listen to your continuants from the LQRRD and acquiesce to their demands. There are many other ways to fill the LQ City coffers besides this development. Thank you for reading and for your consideration of my opinion. Sincerely yours, Richard One of the most beautiful aspects of LaQuinta (and desert) living is to be able to look up toward the sky at night and see the stars. This is because of very little ambient light from commercial and recreational developments.
This proposed circus environment will obliterate that for miles around the proposed project—ruining the environment for the benefit of a few who want to water surf in the desert. Even saying it out loud makes one shake their head in wonderment as to how anyone could think this was a good idea. At least cut the hours of Do not rezone to commercial use in a purely residential area all ready zoned light residential. No other commercial development in the area for miles around. Sound generated will probably reflect off of the Coral Mountains and adjacent wilderness area. There are potentially better areas available nearer I 10 which would give better access to this type of venue to vehicular traffic as opposed to using residential streets to gain access to the venue . Definitely the wrong place for this and the amount of water use is probably going to be more than expected. I am definitely opposed to this type of development here.
It will diminish the beauty of the area through noise and light pollution.
We will be directly affected by this development. We have donated to the Go Fund Me and thank Ramon for his efforts
This project would Permanently change the peaceful neighborhood here at Trilogy. My wife and I moved to Trilogy at La Quinta 6 years ago after looking at other over 55 communities here in the valley. We chose to live here because of location. Please don't take the peaceful, quite, ease of driving for shopping & eating at restaurants with little traffic away. We are in our mid 80's and the thought of moving again is very stressful. We love it here just as it is. With all the noise and increased traffic this project would bring reminds of as to why we left the SF Bay Area to live in La Quinta.
My concerns are water conservation and noise. Please don't change the zoning to allow this wave park.
Worried about noise . Our environment is quiet now. Also water park during drought conditions seems inappropriate
I live very close to the site. I’m extremely concerned about the additional traffic sound and light pollution.
The traffic on Madison Avenue cannot be mitigated. It is the only artery of traffic coming to the development.
With a 150 room hotel and hundreds of condos on the vacation rental schedule it is unsurmountable. Technical reports defending draft EIRS have always mitigated traffic. Your next door neighbors in Corona CA all had traffic mitigation measures and now we have a 12 lane freeway which is bumper to bumper traffic and all the traffic mitigation reports in the 1980's were simply wrong. The entire I‐15 corridor also had traffic mitigation for the full mitigation for the full I‐15 corridor and it is also a nightmare. All of the experts, traffic engineers, who stated equivocally that traffic could be mitigated, were false and now it is coming to our town. Follow the money! It will forever change the complexity of La Quinta and the surrounding area in a negative way.
Traffic and noise level
This is an immoral development that is a waste of water that is needed for life.
It will destroy the solitude of our community. Traffic issues and noise and light pollution will be a detriment to our environment. The people that this facility will attract add nothing to the City of La Quinta and will detract from it's reputation. The water conservation issue alone is more than enough to reject the proposal and not rezone our neighborhood. We need Grocery Stores and shopping in La Quinta not a Wave Park. As a person who was a surfer in my youth, trust me, you don't want them here in or near a retirement community. Ask Traffic, noise, too much light at night, need to conserve water, concerned about commercial designation, etc., etc., etc.
We settled in La Quinta for peace and quiet in our golden years. Please don't take these away! There is a mega‐drought in all western states, it is irresponsible to use millions of gallons of water for such an unimportant facility.
It’s irresponsible to consider this project in the midst of a mega‐drought that could possibly go on for years.
I am so concerned about many aspects of this project. First, it seems crazy that there are 5 new wave projects planned for the Coachella Valley when there were none before, and all except one are planned to be private, and incredibly expensive if one wants to surf there. The issue of our drought is foremost, though. How on earth anyone can even consider approving this project which will use fresh, potable water at this time of severe and devastating drought is beyond insane. I beg the city to be responsible and deny approval.
This project is totally irresponsible in light of the on going record breaking drought due to climate change. How can you let this developer use our precious drinking water at a time when we are not even sure how the water will be replenished. Additionally homeowners purchased their homes in the adjoining communities with the understanding Coral Mountain would be developed with single family homes and a golf course corresponding to the neighboring communities. Most of us purchased for the quiet upscale lifestyle this area afford. Most of us would not have purchased here if we had known a extreme sport amusement park would be going in at Coral Mountain. A project that no way corresponds to the surrounding developments. Please do the right thing and decline this out of step project. Putting it in would be the biggest negative on the Gem of the Desert outside of Noise, traffic and unnecessary water usage during a drought goes against everything we moved here to enjoy.
I strongly am opposed the wave park project. My bedroom window will stare directly in line with the proposed 80’ lights. Keeping me up every night 365 till 10pm or longer. Who the heck surfs at night anyways? Say no to short term rentals, so no to parties, say no to 3 stray buildings against the Coral Mountain. Just say no.
Noise, usage of water, traffic, lack of concern for neighboring communities.
I am completely against rezoning. That is not why I moved the La Quinta. I want it to stay the same.
Ridiculous to even consider given the drought ‐ immediate and future outlook. Basically, no reason to move foward with this other than potential revenue for La Quinta which, I believe, will NOT be anywhere near where forecasted by the promoters.
Drought, noise, lights ruining the night sky, traffic, being restricted from hiking Coral Mountain, not the right place or time for this project.
There is plenty of land nearer highway 10 or further away from already developed property to develop something so loud. The roads would NOT be able to handle the additional traffic and the lights and sounds would be a major nuisance.
I don't believe this area of La Quinta is suitable for the proposed plan. I feel strongly that it will "cheapen" the surrounding communities. If Arnie were still living here in La Quinta I think he would feel the same way. There are so many other wonderful activities and events that would continue to enhance our city. I hope the City of La Quinta will always keep this in mind. Thank you.
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If the City is looking to increase tax revenue, then let the developers find more suitable properties in areas such a the 111 corridor
The reason I chose to live here was to get away from the traffic and noise and to enjoy the surrounding beauty.
My concerns are related to the environment and the destruction this wave park will cause. Water and electricity are major concerns. Conservation of both are of the utmost importance, making this proposal a This development does not belong in a residential area. It also makes no sense when current residents are already being asked to conserve water because of drought and to conserve electricity to avoid power outages.
This development makes no sense in our current situation and sets a horrible example.
Drought issues Traffic issues Noise issues Etc
I moved here because of the lack of traffic and the tranquility of the area. If I wanted to move into an area considered commercial property I wouldn’t have moved it. This will ruin the quality of life here. It is bad enough that we have to deal with rowdy short term vacation renters and their noise and traffic! It's absolutely irresponsible on the part of the city to even think about considering the zoning change to an amusement type resort amongst single family homes AND especially for the water usage in a hot desert where we are under drought conditions most of the time. They should put it down near the Salton Sea in an area of no homes and let them pump water out of the Salton Sea.
This project is entirely out of synch with this area of La Quinta. Our quiet low key community will be inundated with traffic, noise and a fairground type environment which is totally out of character with the residential environment we have here in Trilogy and and the other communities in this southern area of La Quinta. Where are the concerns about water management when we are experiencing record temperatures and increasingly severe drought conditions. This project is completely out of character with both the needs of our community and the negative impact on the environment including extreme water wastage. If you want to surf go to the ocean ‐ it’s not that far away! Thank you ‐ let common sense and concern for the environment guide your decision making. Jim Newman
The last thing we need is a wave park in the desert with the climate heating up and drying up.
For all the afore‐mentioned reasons we are opposed but particularly for the unsustainable environmental foolishness of this project is incomprehensible and truly short‐sighted. NO, NO, NO. Please do not move forward on this project.
The negative impact on the environment. Seismic issues, noise and traffic congestion I moved to Andalusia four peace and quiet. The water park project will destroy this beautiful community.
People come to palm springs for a relaxing, upscale getaway. Adding a Mickey Mouse waterpark across the street from high‐end resorts is not the right decision.
I adamantly oppose the rezoning of this parcel. It does not belong in a residential neighorhood.
After 30 years living within 1000 feet of the ocean in Manhattan Beach I got tired of the crowds and constant crowd in the neighborhood. I thought my new home in PGA West was the tranquility solution I was looking for…. I don’t even have to deal with the line‐up on PGA Blvd as we enter from Madison . Needless to say, it’s quite distressing to think my City Council will allow this intrusion to me, and all of the other retirees in the Noise, traffic, environmental impact, water shortage.
We just bought into the community last year and made a trade off to be further out to enjoy the quiet. This proposed development will cheapen the area, cause noise, add traffic and alter the environment of our There is no benefit to this community, no benefit for the environment...just benefits selfish developers and ego driven council members.
Please do not call me.
I agree with all the reasons why it's not right for us.
Because the neighborhood needs to be peaceful for what it costs It will bring in more traffic and it will put a tighter restraint on the resources. La quinta is a unique, high end, space that will be downgraded should a park of this nature be placed there.
For all of the above or attached info ‘say no to Coral Mountain Resort’ Climate change is in process which will mean hotter, drier seasons for the Coachella Valley. Potable water for drinking and agriculture is already a concern. Building a 16.7 acre pool filled from the aquifer is irresponsible! Do not rezone this property.
It is unconscionable to facilitate building projects that consume massive amounts of water and power. This development is obnoxious and obtrusive and has no place in the pristine desert landscape. We would do well to preserve our natural resources and limit our footprint. ‐ Even any golf course that might end up approved should be a xeriscape golf course ‐ saving water of such magnitude that it is nationally recognized for its forward thinking sustainability.
La Quinta
I do not support this project. It is not compatible with the current developments in the area. The Park and Resort should be located away from residential properties.
No rezoning, no more noise, no high density…. No destruction of the beautiful desert in this area. Not the right place for this type of facility. Please!!!!!
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I have lived on Ave 60, (right next door to the project) for 30 years. I am very concerned about the water usage, noice (bouncing off of the mountain) and noice from the park, lights, traffic on both Ave 60 and Madison, vibrations from the motion of the wave causing cracks in my home and pool. None of which they will guarantee will not effect my home or property. I have other concerns about blowing dirt, construction traffic and noise during the development. I was told by an employee of the development to "go stay in San Diego" so these things would not effect me. Not an appropriate answer....
This project is totally inappropriate for La Quinta. The noise, congestion, STR’s which are not permitted in our City, but most important is protecting our water source. Our aquifer is not being replenished as expected and with the drought everywhere in the Western US, it is unlikely it will be. This use of our precious natural resource for a water park is unconscionable. This is California with miles of coastline for surfing. The developers seem to think this will be popular in the summer. I disagree. Why am I and many of my neighbors and friends who live in the desert in the winter months now gone for cooler climates? I have been saving newspaper articles on the drought which I intend to send to the council members, just in case they are only looking for tax revenues. I could go on and on but I believe this website covers it thoroughly. NO WAVE PARK IN LA QUINTA La Quinta is no place for a water park. It will ruin the natural beauty of the territory. It will add significantly congestion and noise to a peaceful residential area. The zoning should remain solely as originally designed.
We bought our home in Trilogy, right next to this proposed development, because of the tranquil beauty and quiet that exists here. The specter of this gigantic disruptive development is very distressing! This project will become a cancer that will spread and finally kill the sense that the surrounding community is residential and not commercial.
I purchased my home in a residentially zoned area to have the benefits of a quiet, low volume traffic, commercial free neighborhood. This project runs counter to all these qualities and is not the right entity and not the right time. Thanks
We love the peace and quiet of our neighborhood. Don’t need additional noise and traffic.
This project makes no sense. It will deplete our already short supply; create too much noise and more importantly, the amount of traffic will make it nearly impossible to drive on Madison Avenue and other near by streets. STOP IT NOW!
against commercial zoning with transient behavior
Traffic, noise, misuse of water, loud music to drown out machines all day & into night….put it near freeway & away from communities if you must have it!!!
I’m concerned about the environmental impact, waste of water, noise and traffic issues that will negatively impact my community.
I purchased my home in Andalusia CC because it is quite and serene. I prefer it stays that way.
Honestly, this plan defies all logic. We are the desert with a delicate ecosystem. The water usage, the noise, the traffic, the construction, the ego of surfer joe....please no. This will forever change our beautiful area. Water here is a gift and should not be used in such a reckless manner. Almost worse than building this park is getting it half constructed and for some unforeseen reason ...it is pulled. IMPERATIVE: neutral EIR.
The LaQuinta Wave Park and STR development, the other Wave Parks planned for the Valley, and the Rancho Mirage residential development with 34‐acre lagoon, are all absurd wastes of our aquifer resource The state is in another drought, and water restrictions are in our future. How then can this developer be allowed to keep pulling water out of the aquifer. It's unconscionable to approve the zoning change for this project.
Noise, lights, traffic congestion and all the water conservation challenges in the future so close to my home in Trilogy!!😩
Everything about this proposed resort makes no sense....Environmentally and just plain common sense...it doesn't belong here in La Quinta...
I agree this project does not belong in this area. Big money should not be allowed to buy or change peoples Keep the current zone at Residential. The wavepark should not be allowed to locate in a residential community.
Put it with other commercial developments.
Misuse of our previous water resources, disruption and damage to desert ecosystem, negative impact on community quality of life ‐ noise, traffic congestion, security.
For the third time I own a place in La Quinta primarily because of the zoning separation of residential housing and commercial development. To put this gigantic commercial development on top of residents is outrageous.
Any La Quinta elected official that is for this project should be voted out of office.
We moved here because La Quinta was a trusted city where we could depend on their planning integrity, and integrity if the Mayor and Council. This integrity included a hi end residential golf community ‐ promising a quiet area to retire and helping others. The city should not break that promise by allowing a rezoning to tourist etc..Breaking that promise would negatively affect the peaceful retirement promised, but also the future value of the city’s integrity and home values.
Noise, traffic, lighting, loss of night sky views, bats and bighorn sheep loss of habitat, not just after the fact but ALL DURING CONSTRUCTION. Dust, truck pollution, water use. quality of life
This is the wrong project for La Quinta. It is a beautiful piece of land in a peaceful setting. The wave park will create excessive noise and congestion in a residential community. With two other wave parks planned for the desert in more commercial settings, this one is simply not needed and should be rejected.
This will create excess noise and traffic congestion in a residential area. The proposed wave park is not reflective of the surrounding residential communities.
There are any number of reasons to deny rezoning. Top among these has to be traffic. Lack of traffic and the commensurate tranquility is the number one reason we and our neighbors chose to buy and live in South La Quinta. Trilogy at La Quinta is made up of 1238 single family dwellings. Assuming two persons for each dwelling, it can be quickly calculated that the four events per year would be like dumping the entire population of Trilogy on our streets all at once. In addition to the event attendees, we must add in those individuals staying in the STVR's (600), the hotel (150 rooms), and the 400 individual proposed homes. The proposed resort does not fit into South La Quinta in any way, shape or form. The proposed rezoning must be denied.
I don’t think the Coral Mountain Resort will be good for the quiet community off La Quinta.
The Wave project goes against La Quinta Land Planning Use Goal #LU‐1"Land Use compatibility maintain landscape map and zoning map. #LU‐2 .4 potential impacts (not addressed fully in the EIR.)# LU‐3.1a preservation of neighborhood characteristics and "sense of place". #3.1b compatible with existing neighborhood. This project belongs in an existing Commercial/Tourist locale.
The developer's requested re‐zoning is completely outside the intended use for the subject parcels, per the La Quinta master development plan. Permitting the zoning change will forever change the intended nature of surrounding land parcels, both developed and planned.
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Excession noise and traffic. Too close to residential property and would devalue the property. I have experienced other similar instances and it does not work close to a residential development.
I bought my home in the Andalusia Country Club because it is quiet and serene, and I want it to stay that way.
Do not want our peaceful quiet area ruined by commercialism! As a frequent visitor to the Valley, it is difficult to understand why a development of this magnitude would be approved or even considered. All over CA there is a drought. Orchards of fruit and almond trees are being ripped out over lack of water. Salmon are dying. Disrupting our food supply. Yet this mega water hungry intrusive unnecessary project development is proposed and considered for approval. This is a truly representative of a developer’s greed trying to prevail over protecting the environment and health for the close proximity residents. Just any one of the increase in traffic noise, dust, pollution and driving safety issues should be enough to turn down this project proposal. The Valley will lose many of it’s long term residents that support the local businesses. This is a destination resort that will only benefit the developer not the community. I kindly request that this whole development permit be denied. Save our Valley and our fragile environment.
I am a member of Andalusia Golf Club. In short, building the Coral Mountain Surf Resort at this location will disrupt the serenity of this golf community.
Incompatible with neighborhood, lifestyle and available Coachella Valley water resources/drought conditions.
Too much traffic, noise, and light.
My thoughts, very similar to those of many members of the LQRRD, are explained in a letter by P. Novak (myself) and B. Novak to the Desert Sun newspaper shortly after it published S. Barkas' article (late June, 2021) on the public availability of a recent Environmental Impact Report. Our letter has been forwarded to the La Quinta City Council. P.N.
Submitted opposition letter to Nicole Sauviat Criste and to the Managing Editor of the Desert Sun.
1. Maintain dark skies 2. Conserve water use 3. Avoid sound pollution (reverberating off mountains) 4. Halt increase in STVRs (LQ city does a lousy job as it is with monitoring the existing permitted addresses) 5. Keep residential areas for the current people who live there and for future residents Basically, it is an obnoxious intrusion into the area. The wave park should be in an industrial zoned area near a freeway.
I hope serious consideration is given to our concerns which have been well documented in the comments above with which I fully agree.
We purchased our home with the knowledge that this area is zoned Low Density Residential, expecting only residential development. It's unfair to thousands of property owners to change this, forcing us to sell our homes and move! We were here first.
Please deny rezoning as this operation is a completely inappropriate use of water in the delicate desert ecosystem . Our earth is 2/3rds covered in ocean ‐ surfing is an ocean sport ‐ why would we destroy the desert This rezoning proposal is wrong in so many ways. The wanton waste of water, our most precious resource in the desert, the light pollution from 80 foot light towers, the constant pounding of waves on the fragile geology of the area and the noise pollution on many local communities, just to mention a few.
This is a non‐ conforming use that does not deserve consideration by The city of la Quinta. I fear that the city council is blinded by the prospect of bed tax revenue. This project will not bail out our city from past financial mistakes.
La Quinta.I am opposed to the project for all the reasons expressed in this petition. Noise, water use, incompatibility with the surrounding residential neighborhoods and the uncertainty of the time line for the build out. This project does not bring anything positive tot he residents of La Quinta and mars the beauty of Coral Mountain.
Completely inappropriate use of land and water in the desert, and a great way to ruin la quinta The CVWD's positive input to the City of La Quinta environmental impact study is based partially on imposing excessive future rate increases for water on all La Quinta residents, thereby forcing them to participate indirectly to the funding for the senseless project. That is illegal! It would just totally ruin a beautiful part of our La Quinta area, and is not what we need out this way! Say NO to this terrible project.....please for our future.
La Quinta This property will negatively impact the environment especially in a drought.
Loud, crowded, water consumption required to operate
Responsible planning and development in an area zoned for low density residential should NOT allow for rezoning for commercial water park!
We purchased our home in Andalusia because of the tranquility of the immediate area we wanted to be away from traffic, commercial congestion and noise. We chose to drive 10 minutes further out to avoid this. We are adamantly opposed to this project due to the change in zoning from low density golf course community to a commercial development. It will change our area to the opposite of why we chose to live there.
Could you have picked a quieter corner of the desert to put this development/amusement park? I have many concerns starting w/ the zone change. How can people trust that their city won't pull the rug out from under their feet in doing a change like this? People make huge investments to buy a home in a quiet neighborhood and the city unilaterally changes the zoning? And of all things a Surf Park?! using our precious drinking water, in a serious drought, with light poles 80 feet high so people can surf at night! Where in the world does anyone surf at night? I would bet that every house with a view of Coral Mtn. will see those lights day AND night! What happened to dark skies? What about the bats who live around this area? The biologists who studied the bat population in this area said night lights would cause problems for the bats‐a protected species. The noise of the surf pool open from 7am to 10 pm everyday of the year, not to mention the calling of the wave every 3 or 5 minutes? People cheering or hooting and hollering, and loud music. Watch a video from the surf pool in Lemoore, CA if you want to get an idea of that. The Environmental report said the Mountains would absorb the sound. On what planet does stone absorb sound? The noise will ricochet around the mountains. The Environmental report also said there would be little increase in traffic and only a stop sign would be needed at 58th and Madison. Can you imagine 2500 people coming to an event w/o a stop light on that intersection! Traffic would be backed up to the Polo grounds! And what about the "resort" itself. A hotel 4 stories tall‐tell me where a 4 story building is in all of La Quinta and this one will block the view of SO many homes in nearby developments. Then there's the cabanas, a fancy name for Short Term Vacation Rentals! La Quinta has paused STVR license approval yet in this location that's all there will be! The sub phase development will create more noise and chaos for years to come. And I'm not sure who wants to buy a multi million dollar home located next to an amusement park. Will those homes ever be built? Please, please stop this before it starts. It is wrong for Commercial development within an established residential community is illogical and goes against the LA Quinta 2035 Plan.
This Project, if rezoning is allowed to take place, does not fit. This is "not about MY backyard" ‐ it should not be in anyone's back yard except where zoning currently allows for. The 2035 La Quinta General Plan was adopted for a reason ‐ PLEASE KEEP THE ZONING AS IS. Additionally, please do not allow for Projects that take our drinking water from our aquifer. A responsible Developer can CHOOSE to put in a "drought conscious" golf course ‐ or can choose less water intensive features for the development. Times have changed.
The additional traffic deterioration of our night sky the noise is not appropriate for a residential community.
We bought our home w the understanding that the property by Coral Mountain was zoned for residential not for a commercial water park. The lights will obscure our dark sky evenings. The wave announcements will destroy our quiet environment. The water usage is a disgrace for a state that suffers from drought. The city members of La Quinta cannot be this stupid/careless or greedy, Big money must be influencing this process.
The City council has a stewardship to protect the natural beauty of Coral Mountain, and to maintain the integrity of what’s right for La Quinta.
Noise, Traffic, Lights, Events
For the myriad of reasons that the organization of LA QUINTA RESIDENTS FOR RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT of which I agree as laid out we are adamantly opposed to the proposed Wave project. We bought our home in this La Quinta development for the tranquility and the Wave project is directly in front of our home. This project was never disclosed to us at the time of sale.
So irresponsible to consider a project of this scope when Climate concerns are real and water in California is on a path extreme drought conditions indefinitely ‐ WHY, WHY this alone shows irresponsible judgement never mind the other concerns regarding traffic, noise, lighting etc.... Please do not be on the wrong‐side of La Quinta's master plan.
Please please do not turn a long term peaceful residential environment into a commercial short term stay entertainment center
We bought in this area as it is residential and was always zoned for that. Putting a commercial Wave Park or amusement park in our area is ridiculous!
A city creates a master plan which establishes zoning regulations to control future development. People depend on those zoning regulations when investment decisions are made. A change from residential zoning to commercial/resort zoning after years of residential development would be a catastrophe for the people who have invested in the residential zone.
This is the wrong project for this area on all fronts. Would completely take away from what La Qunita is, has been and should be in the future.
The entire project is terrible and the wrong project for our beautiful city! I have already written to the city council to voice my concerns about changing the community from a high end, serene residential area to a carnival. If I would have known this, I wouldn’t have bought in La Quinta. I believe this will impact future buyers that desire a peaceful, luxurious community.
No, for all the reason cited above. This is the wrong project in the wrong place at the wrong time.
I am concerned about the excessive water usage and the amount of development and traffic it will bring to the area. LA Quinta is NOT the place for this.
Stop this change in zoning, stop this water park circus and do not allow any night time activists on this site, no Short Term Rentals, no parties, no concerts etc.
We do not want Coral Mountain near our homes in La Quinta! Noise, traffic general degrading of our community.
Totally irresponsible,
The zoning should stay the same. To change after the others are already there is not something equitable.
There is surely other areas for something like this to be put into.
This project is totally out of step with everything that is going wrong with our environment in the State of California. We don't need or want this type of development here in La Quinta. I am definitely against this project . This project is totally out of step with everything that is going wrong with our enviroment in the State of California
The development will forever change the tranquility of this área. The impacts will be much too severe.
This is a terrible idea! please show some consideration for the homeowners in LaQuinta! We bought in this area because of the quiet and peaceful surroundings as well as the natural beauty. This new development will negatively impact the reasons we bought here. The size of the proposed development is too large for this area. The number of units they are proposing, the hotel and the size of the wave pool will dramatically increase traffic. The structures they are proposing will absolutely impact the natural beauty of the area. The wave pool and the entertainment that comes with will certainly impact the quite nature of the area.
This land has it current zoning for a reason—to maintain the quiet and natural setting of the surrounding area.
Please do not allow the rezoning happen. This is an area of La Quinta that should be kept from any further large development so it keeps natural charm and surroundings.
Because there are so many other sites that ARE ZONED for this project, move it there! We don’t want the disruption, or traffic, noise, lights, people, visitors, potential crime…take this project to the area zoned for it.
Across the 10. It’s that easy.
Traffic will shut down on Madison Ave. It will deplete our water resources which have previously been protected. It will interfere with our use and enjoyment to our home due to light and noise pollution. It will create party central at this venue which is not what La Quinta wants.
It is unfortunate that I feel (as do many other LQ residents I've conversed with) that the City Council has already made up its mind regarding this project. It seems as though the City Council is considering the potential financial impact without factoring in the negative environmental aspects (projected water use being an amazing waste, in spite of what the very brief draft EIR states) and overwhelming annoyance on the part of the residents.
We, the residents, DO NOT WANT this type of commercial and recreational development on City land zoned for residential. I am also concerned about the noise generated by Wave Announcements. Is the City aware that Coral Mountain already bounces and echos sound from people walking nearby? I did not buy my home in 2007 to have a WATER PARK across the street. Frankly, it is a total mystery as to why the City Council has not killed this project already. I highly suspect this wave park, if approved, will become an abandoned eyesore 15‐20 years out as the developer's and users' enthusiasm fades and water becomes a scarce resource.
We paid a premium to have a quiet and tranquil environment in the house we purchased. We understood that future development projects would be done in alignment with the rules and approaches that have served La Quinta well over the past 50+ years. The wave pool is not in line with the current tenor of La Quinta and we ask that you do not allow such a different and short term place to be built here.
It is unfortunate that I feel (as do many other LQ residents I've conversed with) that the City Council has already made up its mind regarding this project. It seems as though the City Council is considering the potential financial impact without factoring in the negative environmental aspects (projected water use being an amazing waste, in spite of what the very brief draft EIR states) and overwhelming annoyance on the part of the residents.
We, the residents, DO NOT WANT this type of commercial and recreational development on City land zoned for residential. I am very concerned about the light pollution caused by the light towers destroying the evening / night ambiance. I am also concerned about the noise generated by Wave Announcements. Is the City aware that Coral Mountain already bounces and echos sound from people walking nearby? I did not buy my home in 2007 to have a WATER PARK across the street. Frankly, it is a total mystery as to why the City Council has not killed this project already. I think that one only needs to "follow the money". I highly suspect this wave park, if approved, will become an abandoned eyesore 15‐20 years out as the developer's and users' enthusiasm fades and water becomes a scarce resource.
It's absolutely preposterous and beyond irresponsible to allow an amusement‐style wave park in this beautiful, quiet and tranquil part of the desert (or in any CA desert for that matter) during an unprecedented drought and increasingly record‐breaking hot temps that are only getting worse each year. The fact that the city of LQ and developers are somehow able and willing to circumvent or change zoning laws demonstrates such a selfish money grab and complete indifference to the protection and preservation of local aquifers, natural desert habitat and dark night skies that it is beyond my comprehension.
The purpose of moving to La Quinta was for peace and quiet and the beauty of the area It why we left LA We are in our 70’s and I have severe health issues. The peaceful environment is why we purchased our new home in la Quinta
We built our retirement home in Andalusia because of the serenity of the Coral mountains in an area zoned for residential homes and golf courses and away from all commercial activities. This is like dropping Disneyland in a residential area. Please don’t ruin it for thousands of like minded people.
This project is inconsistent with the surrounding communities. We are not opposed to development of this parcel what I am opposed to is having a “amusement park” when I and my neighbors purchase our homes with the understanding that the development would consist of single family homes and a golf course. This project would bring a permanent disruption to our lovely area. I bought in this lovely area to get away from the noise, pollution and traffic of Los Angeles. This irresponsible project would create all these problems and in addition rob us of our precious drinking water in the middle of a record breaking drought. How irresponsible is this. La Quinta has a responsibility to preserve our drinking water not hand it over to an out of touch developer to create another white elephant in the desert.
Its all about money money money and to allow this project to go through would be for all the wrong reasons.
Our community is a peaceful place that most of us have worked our entire lives with this type of living as our goal. This money maker would change the entire atmosphere of what LaQuinta is all about. The Gem if the Desert will no longer be a Gem by letting this happen. Rethink‐Rethink‐Rethink I am a new homeowner in Andalusia Country Club. I explored several home purchase options in La Quinta and the peace and tranquility of Andalusia and its surroundings were a major driving force in my purchase decision. I think it would be a travesy to allow a wave park and resort facility in the land across from Andalusia. It would absolutely turn our existence upside down. This is a major NO, NO, NO..
Bright Lights, lots of traffic, lots of noise, already have water shortage....Bad, Bad idea NO, NO, NO!!!!!!! I support responsible people who stand up with facts against an irresponsible project! Fritz Bachli, Prof. of Economics and Environmental Science
Please see my letter submitted to the City of La Quinta.
No Wave project.
All the above ‐ this rezoning is illegal ‐ the city has no right to approve this No on Noise Pollution, Water Usage (during drought), Stadium Lighting, Traffic Increase! Trilogy Residents will suffer! Our peaceful retirement community will be destroyed! Property needs to stay residential. No rezoning for a Wavepark as it will not be a good fit for that property as demonstrated by multiple issues.
The reason I am opposed to this development is that it does not belong in an area of La Quinta that is zoned Residential. There are many more issues involved with this development that I have voiced to the consulting Co reviewing the project as well as the Mayor and City Council members for the city of la Quinta.
I have been fighting this from the beginning and agree with all of your points. We don't need this ! This area is residential and needs to remain residental to preserve the calm and quiet homeowners sought when they moved here.. The irresponsible use of water in a drought plagued environment is ridiculous and terribly short sighted.
This Valley is an artificial oasis, dependent on an ancient aquifer accumulated over thousands of years. Now, the CVWA is allowing the squandering of that potable water for projects like this. The aquifer is not being replenished‐‐impossible just considering the 120+ little‐used golf courses wasting millions of gallons a day. Flow from the Colorado River will continue to diminish‐‐affecting all the agriculture in the Valley. The 34 acre "lagoon" being constructed in the development on former Annenberg land in Rancho Mirage is another example of absurd water waste. This Valley will eventually have a water problem without a solution.
Rezoning this property is the WRONG decision. My future votes will be predicated on the actions of the city council on this issue. Say NO!
Not good for the environment or our quiet section of our city With all the available commercial space along CA‐111 it is outrageous and totally unacceptable to invade the residential neighborhoods. The growth of La Quinta has widely separated residential from commercial, why upset that plan. Not to mention conservation or the environment.
For all reasons mentioned in your website. Noise, congestion and short term rentals so close to our community year round.
La Quinta: We live in a desert!!!!!!!
My primary concern is the irresponsible exploitation of our precious water resources. Secondly, this area is zoned residential, not commercial. Most of us live in retirement communities because we relish the peace and quiet of our desert. If I wanted to live next door to Disneyland, I'd have moved to Anaheim.
I cannot imagine the city of La Quinta approving this project during a time of such severe and terrifying drought.
It is basically stealing precious drinking water from the whole west coast. The zoning of this project will have to be changed, too. The property is zoned for homes, not for commercial use. It will decimate peace and quiet for surrounding residents with its noise, traffic, and light pollution. It will destroy neighboring property values. In sum, I cannot imagine approving this development and still being able to sleep at night.
Absolutely the wrong type of development for this area. Water wasting, light pollution, and noise pollution and Resort type mentality to ruin a very peaceful setting that we have enjoyed and cherished since we purchased 8 years ago. This area needs development but only one that will conform to what is already in this area now.
After listening to a recent presentation by the Developers regarding their plans for this proposed development, I cannot think of a more irresponsible use of such a precious resource of WATER! This type of development and irresponsible use of such a scare and critical commodity should not only be banned from the Coachella Valley, it should be banned from the entire state of California as well as All of the Western states where water is in a critical shortage of supply. In addition I learned from the developers presentation: 1. the hours of operation will be 7a.m. to 10p.m. 365 days per year, not 7a.m. to 5p.m. as advertised 2.Major events attracting thousands to a residential area is a prime focus and will not be just a few times a year event 3. The wave feature is only the first of a multitude of sporting events and activities that will be developed and offered in the future. 4. The water use and evaporation rate is predicated upon the Livermore location with average high temperatures of 85 degrees. Here in the Coachella Valley we have over 120 days of 100 plus degree weather plus wind. The projected water use/evaporation rates are completely inaccurate. 5. This development is a completely private member only use enterprise. There will be no direct benefit, or even available use of this facility by citizens of La Quinta. this is a members only Private Enterprise, yet they will be using valuable and scarce drinking water directly from our aquafer. Think about it, thousands of our fellow Coachella Valley residents have no access to clean, safe drinking water, yet this private enterprise will be allowed to squander this precious natural resource on what.... a 20 second wave ride!!!! This is obscene! Vote NO on changing the zoning that will allow this project! Vote No on this project! This project is in the wrong place, at the wrong time, and is the wrong use of the last large natural, stunning open space left in La Quinta. I encourage the City council members to live up the the slogan of our city name...La Quinta... The Gem of the Desert. As city leaders you need to put the desires and well being of your citizens ahead of MONEY. You need to protect the quiet, light pollution free, noise free, peaceful residential ambience south La Quinta residents currently enjoy and expect. That is why we bought and invested here! Go do the right thing and just say NO!
I purchased my house to stay away from the bustle of city noise and development! This will forever affect our lives and value of our neighborhood!
Indio
The sanction of a development that is scheduled to consume a massive amount of water for recreational purposes ‐ in a location where water resources are scarce ‐ during a period in history when water resources are historically low ‐ would be negligence at an aggrevated level. We have a responsibility in our governance of land and resources. Let's exercise that governance judiciously by facilitating developments that are respectful of our resources and natural environment. Having previously sanctioned developments that consume large amounts of water is not an excuse to continue that practice. Let's have La Quinta be the leaders of responsible development in the Coachella Valley; not the contributors to waste.
You are considering changing the zoning from a residential area. This development will add a lot of noise and traffic to our area. Not the right place for this development.
We are in a drought, I do not want the increase of traffic nor the noise. This does not belong in our neighborhood. How many wave parks does the desert need? Palm Springs, Palm Desert and Coachella... what sense does any of this make. We need to conserve water! I want the city of LQ to leave the zoning as is.
We were attracted to La Quinta as a golf community and love the landscaping. We love the starry skies at night.
The Citrus golf course is already involved in litigation over water usage from the aquifer. How could we possibly support using this much water for a wave park during a drought? It’s irresponsible and we strongly object to changing zoning laws
Water Usage and Noise Pollution, not to mention traffic.
We specifically chose this area to purchase our "final" home because it is so serene, beautiful, and neighbor friendly. It is difficult to find an area that still conveys a "small town feeling", this area spoke to us. This wave park does not belong in a quiet residential neighborhood. The lights will destroy our star lit night skies, the noise will destroy our quiet peace, the major in‐flux of people that do not live in the area on a regular basis places our neighborhood at risk for increased police activity, the traffic during and after construction will result in majorly increased traffic sounds and more wear and tear on our streets. Right now there is a city in Central California that does not have water due to well malfunction and drought conditions. How can the city justify allowing a wave park using so much of our potable water for recreation? Golf resorts can at least use non‐ potable water. I am begging, please do not destroy our peaceful community. Virginia M. Nelson, Santerra The City Council has no right to impose on a majority of citizens such a project, against any ecological justification, destroying the scenery and wasting unbelievably amount of water at a time of hard drought. I believe money is behind this project and the decision makers will have one day to explain and justify their huge Increased noise, traffic, water usage in what is clearly a residential area. Find another more suitable location so as not to destroy the tranquility of this area!
This is not compatible with the neighborhood or present zoning.
The area adjacent to the Coral Mountain west of Madison Avenue and south of Avenue 58 is currently zoned for development as a low‐density golf community similar to those surrounding this location (Andalusia CC, Trilogy, The Quarry, etc.). Many of the local residents in this neighborhood own properties in this area in order to enjoy a pre‐retirement or retirement lifestyle. Over a year ago the property in question was purchased by new owners with a plan to develop a surf community with hotel and community amenities as well as a home building component. It appears that this development will be the first attempt at incorporating this new wave technology within an established residential area. The developers described the overall objective to “create an upscale private resort community.” After having studied the February 2021 Notice of Preparation, we feel this will not at all resemble the beautiful upscale private communities that surround it. The developer is asking for 31% of this land to be zoned “Tourist Commercial” (121 of 386 acres). Phase One of the development will consist of a wave machine attraction, a 150‐person hotel, 104 casita unit rentals, and what looks like approximately 25 residences. There is also a public restaurant and shopping planned, and as hoped by the developer, numerous annual events to draw in more public to the area. At the center of our opposition, of course, is the attraction being built on this commercial tourist land, the surf‐wave machine. We are extremely concerned about this as an attraction, and feel very strongly that this is an irresponsible development that should not be allowed to continue. Basic science shows that sound travels much farther at night than during the day, as soundwaves bend downwards towards the cooler ground. In addition, the 80‐foot lights that are to reflect on the wave machine will undoubtedly further add light pollution to the beautiful coral mountain and dull our beautiful starry black night skies. The promotion material from the developer for Coral Mountain Resort says the Resort will include a "Surf Stadium". In fact, the largest Surf Stadium/Wave Basin in the world right in the middle of a low‐density residential area. We are La Quinta residents for responsible development.
We want La Quinta to remain The Gem of The Desert and we want the Coral Mountain to remain the gem of La 1 From: Monika Radeva
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Subject: Pierce, Marge: Coral Mtn Project - Please heed the drought realities and stop the wave Good afternoon Ms. Pierce,
Thank you for your comments. They will be provided to the City Council when they consider the project at the 6/7/2022 public hearing and will be included in the public record for the project.
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Subject: Please heed the drought realities and stop the wave ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** Please believe the scores of articles regarding our frightening and historic drought. The approval of the Coral Mountain Wave Park will make La Quinta the national poster child for avarice and arrogant indifference to consequence. https://drought.ca.gov/
Marge Pierce
PGA West
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Subject: Written Comments on Resolution 2022-021 and 2022-022 ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** Dear City Council,
Please vote NO to certify the environmental assessment and the specific plan to develop the Coral Mountain Resort as proposed. This project is wrong for our city at this time.
The planning commission had 3 NO votes to recommend approval of the plan and 2 NO votes to approve the environmental impact report. Please listen to their arguments against this project.
As an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, I am very familiar with noise and hazard analysis. The impact of construction noise, lighting and vibration from the proposed surf park on our adjacent community of Trilogy is unacceptable. No one I know who resides here is in favor of this project. It is a waste of money, and valuable resources, mainly water. We are in a drought. The Coachella Valley has limited water, despite the CVWD assertion that they can support this massive waste of water.
Let surfers surf in the ocean. A surf park in the desert is not a good idea.
At the very least, let the voters of the city decide. Put this project on the ballot.
Susan Browne Rosenberg, Certified Industrial Hygienist
81154 Santa Rosa Ct.
La Quinta, CA
760‐902‐2545
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Subject: Re: June 7, 2022 - La Quinta City Council Agenda Item No. 1 (Public Hearing )/ The Wave Festival Project
Mr. Bauer,
Thank you for your comments. They will be provided to the City Council when they consider the application at hearing this afternoon.
Nicole Sauviat Criste
Consulting Planner
City of La Quinta
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Nicole Sauviat Criste
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RE: Agenda Item No. 1 (Public Hearing1)
Dear Mr. McMillen and Ms. Flores and Ms. Criste:
As you know, our office represents residents in the City of La Quinta (“City”), La Quinta Residents for Responsible Development (“LQRRD”).
1 ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO CERTIFY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2019-0010 AND APPROVE SPECIFIC PLAN 2019-0003 (AMENDMENT V TO ANDALUSIA SPECIFIC PLAN), GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 20190002, ZONE CHANGE 2019-0004, SPECIFIC PLAN 2020-0002, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2019-0005; INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING ORDINANCES APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 2019-0004 AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2021-0002; CEQA: CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2021020310); LOCATION: SOUTH OF AVENUE 58, NORTH OF AVENUE 60 AND EAST AND WEST OF MADISON STREET [RESOLUTION NOS. 2022-021 AND 2022-022; ORDINANCE NOS. 600 AND 601]
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