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Re: Proposal for Surf Park Development at Coral Mountain
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Dear Nicole Sauviat Criste, Consulting Planner, City of La Quinta
Further to my letter of opposition to the above noted proposal sent to you on March 8, I have reviewed the
environmental report and other pertinent information. I remain strongly opposed to a surf park
development in our area for the same reasons outlined in my March 8 letter as follows:
We have owned our property in Puerta Azul at
57th and Madison for the past 10 years. During that time, we have immensely enjoyed hiking, walking and
cycling in our quiet peaceful community. We chose our home in La Quinta because we loved the beautiful
natural environment.
We have been informed about the proposal to build a surf park just a short distance from us at 58th and
Madison. We are stunned to hear that this could actually happen in our quiet neighborhood. Apart from
our very serious concerns about the environmental impact of this type of development, this is just the
wrong area for a tourist/commercial development of this nature. While some may say it will increase the
value of nearby properties, that is not the reason most of us purchased in this area. The proposed
development will destroy the character of our quiet tranquil community. A Disney-like surf park may be
desirable to developers, provide recreational opportunities for short term visitors and will no doubt
increase the tax base but the increased noise, traffic and pollution will destroy the very reason that we
moved to the area.
Apart from these issues, we are even more concerned about the environmental sustainability of building
such developments in the desert. We have read the developer’s publications attempting to address
environmental issues but we are also aware of the dire warnings of experts in the environmental field.
Now is not a time for excess consumption, economic growth-seeking or projects disconnected from the
environmental issues we face today. The reality of climate change should force us to rethink our growth
models to reduce natural resource consumption and reconcile our relationship with nature.
Please protect our community and our environment and do not allow this proposal to proceed.
Respectfully Submitted
Agnes Collins
80921 Calle Azul
La Quinta, 92253
250-738-0545
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