2021-03-12 Argent
Dear Ms Sauviat Criste,
It has recently come to my attention that the referenced project is still being reviewed by the city.
We live in the adjacent Andalusia housing development (original owner of the tract in question.
We would like to strongly object to this development based on the following elements (all of which are
actually described in one way or another in your notice of preparation).
1. Light pollution. This tract is in one of the last unspoiled areas of La Quinta where
total darkness survives and observation of the beautiful desert night sky is
uncompromised. This project proposes the installation of 80 ft high light poles
along the length of the wave course to allow for nighttime commercial activity
which will likely completely obliterate the night sky in this entire area. Since the
area where the poles will sit is already 20ft higher than our property, the emitted
light will shine straight into our development. I have always been under the
impression that all desert cities have specific and strict rules on light pollution?
2. Traffic pollution. This tract was meant to be a fairly low density residential area
(with full golf) and this proposal would create substantial additional traffic to/from
a commercial sports complex, hotel, multiple restaurants and higher density
residential housing.
3. Noise pollution. The proposed wave equipment generates substantial noise that
will travel far in the desert. Noise pollution should be investigated more
vigorously than stated in section 4.2.12.
4. Seismic disturbance. The proposed wave equipment by its very nature
generates vibration (not to mention the additional seismic disturbance generated
by the resulting wave crashing) which will easily travel long distances in the loose
desert soil. Seismic disturbance should be investigated more vigorously than
stated in section 4.2.12. Indeed, given the short distance to our residence,
seismic disturbance could long term lead to pool leaks and other structural
damage to our property.
5. Quality of life reduction. The hours of operation of this facility have been
insufficiently clarified but there is a distinct impression the wave operation may
be started as early as 6 in the morning and go well into the night? This should be
considered unacceptable in a once peaceful residential area where the only
disturbance might be an errand golf ball.
Thank you for your consideration of our comments.
Sincerely,
John & Marilyn Argent
81775 Andalusia
La Quinta, CA 92253