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Subject:Coral Mountain Resort , A1n Nicole Sauviat Criste
Date:Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 6:56:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From:Lisa Castro
To:consulIngplanner@laquintaca.gov
Good Afternoon Nicole,
My name is Lisa J. Castro. I live on the North West corner of Avenue 60th, that boarders the Coral Mountain Resort
property.
My late husband and I built our home in 1991, 30 years ago. We raised 3 beautiful children here and I fully expect to
live the rest of my life here. We built our home here looking for the serenity that living "in town" could not give us. We
have enjoyed hearing and seeing all of the animals and birds, that our desert offers.
We have always been aware that a golf resort was planned for the open area, but never dream ed of a "water park"
being developed. The wave park comes with a completely different set of complications.
I have several questions and concerns about the Coral Mountain Resort project.
My main concerns are:
1) Blowing dirt before and after construction. I have an air conditioning unit, an evaporative cooler system and a pool
on the west side of my property. My property is downwind and will get dirt no matter how much water they use.
a. What is the plan of action to keep dirt out of the air and maintaining current air quality levels for the duration of
the 3-5 years of construction? I do not want to spend my days calling air quality control complaining about the amount
of dirt in the air caused by construction.
2) The lights around the wave basin. The wave basin ends at the northwest corner of my property. The lights will
bleed into the night, and light up the area.
a. Doesn't the City of La Quinta have a light ordinance?
3) Traffic and the noise from the traffic, is a big concern. With the secondary entrance right next to my property,
there will be lots of heavy equipment running up and down my street. And after completion of the project, all of the
residential independent contractors only being allowed to use this entrance. I have a fear of being blocked in or out of
getting into my own driveway. And the traffic from all of the concerts and competitions, will make it almost impossible
for me.
a. Will there be a 3rd entrance created to alleviate this problem? Or will I and all of the other houses
being developed be forced to sit in traffic and be blocked out of our own homes? Or
4) Noise from the wave machine, loud speakers & music.The noise is going to bounce off of the mountain and be
much louder than they are telling us.
a. What is the city going to do if the noise is much louder than they are projecting? The sound of a lawn mower all
day and night is not acceptable. Is the resort going to be forced to follow the 10:00pm noise ordinance set by the city?
5) Vibrations and Sinkholes from the impact of the wave machine being operated all day.
a. What precautions are being taken for the surrounding area in relation to sink holes that can be caused by the
vibrations of the wave machine?
6) In completion of the project. What happens if the developer decides to abandon the project half way through?
We will be left with a blowing dirt and a mess to look at. Then what?
a. What is the plan of action if the developer abandons the project? Will it be up to the city to maintain the air
quality control of the construction that has ceased?
These are some of my concerns. I appreciate your time and consideration of the people who will be living around this
resort. I look forward to hearing back from you on the questions and concerns above.
My ask is that you please reconsider this project.
Thank you,
Lisa J. Castro
80-80 Avenue 60th
La Quinta, CA 92253