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2021-07-20 StoweTuesday, July 27, 2021 at 15:28:58 Pacific Daylight Time Page 1 of 3 Subject:Coral Mountain Resort DEIR (Revised/ Corrected ) Date:Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 1:24:51 PM Pacific Daylight Time From:rstowe@farmersagent.com To:'ConsulLng Planner' AEachments:image001.png, Waterline.JPG To whom it mat concern, I built a home directly across the street from this proposed project in 2004 and have lived in the desert full Lme for 28 years. I have 5 SurToards hanging in my garage right across the street waiLng for me to pull one down to make the 6 hour round trip to San Onofre just to surf for 2 hours. One might think I would be the greatest proponent of the surf park, but no I am not. I must admit I was super excited when I heard the news about the surf park. Kelly Slater is one of my hero’s and I actually had the chance to meet him in Hawaii not to long ago. I will probably become a member of one of the surf parks in the desert for sure. But This is definitely not the area for one. The impact on the beauLful environment nestled up against the BLM Santa Rosa Range is much more important than an Amusement Park aka Surf Park. Whenever I get a chance, I tell all my friends and visitors about the Ancient Lake Cahuilla and the Waterline. I show them proof with all the Lny sea shells I have collected that I found in my yard. I tell them about the story of the misnomer of Conchilla Valley vs Coachella Valley (www.coachella.org/about-us/history). I remember when there was talk about a nature park slated next to Lake Cahuilla, I was so excited. I am sorry that never transpired. People from all over come up here to hike and camp at Lake Cahuilla to enjoy the serenity we offer. Clients, Visitors and Residents all tell me how nice it is to come here and actually see the stars, something they do not see anymore where they come from. Some local homeowners speculate it will increase property values other think it will decrease. I believe the values will increase either way with or with out the amusement park. I didn’t build here, raise my family, and stay here because of property values. I bought and built here because of the beauty and serenity. So did everyone else. La Quinta does not need the money that bad. We (The City, Business Owners, and Residents) do not need this development bad enough to destroy such a historic and serene area. Another country club, resort home community with minor commercial at this locaLon would be ideal, not an Amusement Park aka Surf Park. I raised two children in La Quinta, right across the street. I have owned a business in the desert for 31 years. I know there is not much for young people to do here other than Golf or Tennis. A surf park is a great idea, just not next to the waterline and MulL Million Dollar Homes, really? There is plenty of vacant land around the desert. Just because they got a good deal on the land doesn’t make it right. They do not have the right to destroy our scenic night skies and bring thousands of daily visitors to a quiet neighborhood. You at the city are our last defense. You must make a difficult decision I know. You cannot let these developers snowball you to think this is a good idea, it’s not! Let them move over to the other side of Monroe and let Indio have this one. Indio needs this more than La Quinta. It will be just like the FesLvals, they will visit the Amusement Park then dine and stay in all of our nice restaurants, hotels and rentals. We do not need this in La Quinta. It is not good for La Quinta. It will change the neighborhood in a very negaLve way. Ajer the excitement of the new project wears off it would go down as one of the worst decisions the City La Quinta has ever made. Akached you will see a painLng I have hanging in my foyer right across the street from the proposed project. Feel free to zoom and take a close look at it. I had this commissioned back in 2004. I asked the painter to paint that land/ waterline like it looked years ago so my grandchildren would know what it looked like knowing it would be developed someday. Let it be a responsible development please. I never thought it would end up being a surf park! Really? Please do not let this happen. Thank you! From: rstowe@farmersagent.com <rstowe@farmersagent.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 12:30 PM To: consulLngplanner@laquintaca.gov Page 2 of 3 Subject: Coral Mountain Resort DEIR To whom it mat concern, I built a home directly across the street in 2004 and have lived in the desert year around for 28 years. I have 5 SurToards hanging in my garage waiLng for me to pull one down to make the 6 hour round trip to San Onofre just to surf for 2 hours. One might think I would be the greatest proponent of the surf park, but no I am not. I must admit I was super excited when I heard the news about the surf park. Kelly Slater is one of my hero’s and I actually had the chance to meet him in Hawaii not to long ago. I will probably become a member of one of the surf parks in the desert for sure. But This is definitely not the area for one. The impact on the beauLful environment nestled up against the BLM Santa Rosa Range is much more important than an Amusement Park aka Surf Park. Whenever I get a chance, I tell all my visitors about the Ancient Lake Cahuilla and the Waterline. I show them proof with all the Lny sea shells I collected that I found in my yard. I tell them about the story of the misnomer of Conchilla Valley vs Coachella Valley (www.coachella.org/about-us/history). I remember when there was talk about a nature park slated next to Lake Cahuilla. I am sorry that never transpired. People from all over come up here to hike and camp at Lake Cahuilla to enjoy the serenity we offer. Clients, Visitors and Residents all tell me how nice it is to come here and actually see the stars, something they do not see anymore where the come from. Some local homeowners speculate it will increase property values other think it will decrease. I believe the values will increase either way with or with out the amusement park. I didn’t build here, raise my family, and stay here because of property values. I bought and built here because of the beauty and serenity. So did everyone else. La Quinta does not need the money that bad. We (The City, Business Owners, and Residents) do not need this development bad enough to destroy such a historic and serene area. Another country club, resort home community with minor commercial at this locaLon would be ideal, not an Amusement Park aka Surf Park. I raised two children in La Quinta, right across the street. I have owned a business in the desert for 31 years. I know there is not much for young people to do here other than Golf or Tennis. A surf park is a great idea, just not next to the waterline and MulL Million Dollar Homes, really? There is plenty of vacant land around the desert. Just because they got a good deal on the land doesn’t make it right. They do not have the right to destroy or scenic night skies and bring thousands of daily visitors to a quiet neighborhood. You at the city are our last defense. You must make a difficult decision I know. You cannot let these developers snowball you to think this is a good idea, it’s not! Let them move over to the other side of Monroe and let Indio have this one. Indio needs this more than La Quinta. It will be just like the FesLvals, they will visit the Amusement Park then dine and stay in all of our nice restaurants, hotels and rentals. We do not need this in La Quinta. It is not good for La Quinta. It will change the neighborhood in a very negaLve way. Ajer the excitement of the new project wears off it would go down as one of the worst decisions the City La Quinta has ever made. Akached you will see a painLng I have hanging in my foyer right across the street from the proposed project. Feel free to zoom and take a close look at it. I had this commissioned back in 2004. I asked the painter to paint that land/ waterline like it looked years ago so my grandchildren would know what it looked like. We know it would be developed someday. But let it be a responsible development. I never thought it would end up being a surf park! Really? Please do not let this happen. Thank you! Robert Stowe 760-578-9089 Insurance Agent rstowe@farmersagent.com “We take pride in the customer service we provide…give us a try!” Page 3 of 3 Robert Stowe Insurance Agency, Inc. 79710 Hwy 111, Ste 100 La Quinta, CA 92253-6516 (760) 342-2786 office (760) 342-6803 fax CA License #0E20458 NOTICE: PRIVILEGED AND/OR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. 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