2021-05-10 OPPOSED - MORTONFriday, May 21, 2021 at 12:43:07 Pacific Daylight Time
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Subject:FW: OPPOSED: Proposed "Wave Park" in La Quinta _MORTON
Date:Monday, May 10, 2021 at 5:07:33 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From:Cheri Flores
To:Nicole Criste
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Nicole,
See below.
Cheri L. Flores | Planning Manager
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760-777-7067
www.laquintaca.gov
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From: Teresa Thompson <Tthompson@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2021 5:06 PM
To: Teresa Thompson <Tthompson@laquintaca.gov>
Cc: Jon McMillen <jmcmillen@laquintaca.gov>; Cheri Flores <clflores@laquintaca.gov>; Carlos Flores
<cflores@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: OPPOSED: Proposed "Wave Park" in La Quinta _MORTON
Madam Mayor and Councilmembers,
For your informaZon/use, please see comment below in opposiZon to the Wave Park.
Regards,
Teresa Thompson | Management Specialist
City Manager's Office
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7030
www.laquintaca.gov
www.laquintaca.gov/covid19
www.playinlaquinta.com
From: Cathy Morton <cmorton_8@icloud.com>
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2021 4:33 PM
To: Council <Council@laquintaca.gov>
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Subject: Proposed "Wave Park" in La Quinta
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Hello,
I am wriZng to express my strong opposiZon to a “Wave Park” being built in La Quinta, specifically on
Madison between 58th and 60th Avenues (not that there is any potenZal site in La Quinta that I would be
happy with).
I am told that the wave pool would be 2600’ long by 400’ wide (the longest in the world), and would come
complete with 80’ light towers, a 3-storey viewing tower, and a conZnuous stream of loudspeaker
announcements, potenZally from 7 am to 10 pm, seven days a week.
As a part-Zme resident of the nearby Trilogy community, I am very concerned about the light and noise
polluZon that this “a_racZon” would create, as well as the impact of the increased traffic in this area. Many
residents of La Quinta are reZred, and came here for peace and quiet. To bring in a facility like the proposed
Wave Park would have a huge negaZve impact on the quality of life of La Quinta residents.
I am also concerned about the irresponsible use of water. The Coachella Valley is drought-prone, and, as
stated on the CVWD website: "CVWD customers are encouraged to continue to be mindful of their
water use and understand that water-smart behavior is now part of being a Californian.” How does
a wave pool, with the massive amount of water that it would require in order to operate, fit with this
mandate? A drought-ridden desert area would seem to me to be the last place where this huge
amount of unnecessary water should be wasted.
I vehemently oppose any change in zoning that would allow this monstrosity to be built and cause the quality
of life in south La Quinta to be destroyed.
Thank you for your consideraZon.
Cathy Morton
81435 Joshua Tree Ct
La Quinta CA 92253