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2021-03-21 HarringtonMonday, March 22, 2021 at 06:38:23 Pacific Daylight Time Page 1 of 2 Subject:Re: Coral Mountain objec2ons Date:Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 4:44:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time From:Monica Harrington To:Consul2ng Planner I would like to aHend the Zoom mee2ng at 4:00 pm on March 30. In the event that I'm not able to aHend for any reason, I hope you will consider the fact that the company behind this project announced it na2onally as though it had been completely approved more than year ago. Here is some of the resul2ng press: hHps://www.forbes.com/sites/jimdobson/2020/02/26/kelly-slater-to-launch-surfing-resort-in-california-desert-near- coachella/?sh=6de3951511e2 I'm not quite sure how the planning department holds a fair and objec2ve public hearings processing if the public and other interested par2es are under the assump2on that permiWng decisions for the project, as envisioned by its investment group, have already been determined. On Sun, Mar 21, 2021 at 9:34 AM Consul2ng Planner <Consul2ngPlanner@laquintaca.gov> wrote: Ms. Harrington, Thank you for your comments. They will be included in the EIR No2ce of Prepara2on comments for the project. We have added a Scoping Mee2ng on March 30 at 4 PM. I have aHached the No2ce, which includes instruc2ons on receiving the Zoom link if you would like to par2cipate. If you would like to watch the mee2ng but not speak, it will also be livestreamed on the City's website. Nicole Sauviat Criste Consul2ng Planner City of La Quinta From: Monica Harrington <monicah428@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 7:42 PM To: Consul2ng Planner <Consul2ngPlanner@laquintaca.gov> Subject: Coral Mountain objec2ons ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and cau2on when opening aHachments, clicking links or responding to requests for informa2on. ** Page 2 of 2 I am in the escrow process of buying a home in Andalusia and, because of the amended development plan from Coral Mountain, will most likely back out, forfei2ng tens of thousands of dollars. This loss in property value represents a real and nega2ve economic impact. I don't know anyone who desires a home in a low density desert environment who wants to live next to 80 foot light poles, loudspeakers announcing waves every six minutes, and a background hum of 75 decibels at all hours of the day. The plan now proposed bears almost no resemblance to the rosy PR drawings and low impact community plans presented early last year. You should start calling this project the NASCAR-style La Quinta Wave Resort, so people accurately understand the ongoing noise, lights, crowds, and other disrup2ons. I'm not op2mis2c about changing anyone's minds. I just think everyone needs to be honest that the character of La Quinta is being profoundly changed, and the beneficiaries are real estate developers, and not anyone who currently lives in the community. The actual lived experience on the Southwestern edges of La Quinta is being profoundly changed. Sincerely, Monica Harrington 206-399-9876 58117 Carmona Andalusia Travel Searching the world for the most amazing People, Places and Things Kelly Slater To Launch Surfing Resort In California Desert Near Coachella Jim Dobson Senior Contributor Kelly Slater Surf Resort in La Quinta CCY ARCHITECTS With the announcement today of the new Kelly Slater Surf Resort, there will now be over a dozen water parks and water resorts coming to the Southern California desert of Palm Springs, Coachella and La Quinta. With an eye for younger adventure travelers and tourists, the goal is to provide unique experiences for surfers rather than golfers, who make up a majority of 1 of 4 Introducing the Forbes.com subscription. Unlimited content. Improve Kelly Slater To Launch Surﬁng Resort In California Desert Near Coachella https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimdobson/2020/02/26/kelly-slater-to-launc... 1 of 4 3/22/21, 6:37 AM casual family outings. Kelly Slater Surf Ranch in Lemoore, CA, WORLD SURF LEAGUE VIA GETTY IMAGES Located in the shadow of Coral Mountain, the $200-million development will also offer up a 150-room luxury hotel, 600 private residences from $1-$5 million each and all within 400 acres in the La Quinta area, adjacent to the popular Coachella Valley Music Festival area. The 18-million gallon surfing lagoon will be created by Kelly Slater Wave Co., utilizing his creation of the largest open-barrel, man-made waves. The developers Meriwether Cos. and Big Sky Wave also plan on integrating additional sporting attractions, including rock climbing, skateboarding, and extreme sports. The planned lagoons surrounding the property will also play host to SUP lovers and the futuristic new hydrofoil boards. MORE FOR YOU Biden’s Fall Ranks Among The Top Air Force One Gaffes — But It’s Not Number One Trump Hotels Were Quietly Removed From The Travel Industry’s Most Important Luxury Network Kelly Slater To Launch Surﬁng Resort In California Desert Near Coachella https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimdobson/2020/02/26/kelly-slater-to-launc... 2 of 4 3/22/21, 6:37 AM Are Covid ‘Resort Bubbles’ The Next Step For Safe Travel? Kelly Slater at his Surf Ranch Pro in Lemoore, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)GETTY IMAGES In addition to the 18-million-gallon surf basin, the features might include a network of ponds that hotel guests and residents could navigate on stand-up slow-moving paddle boards or decidedly faster electric hydrofoil boards that lift riders out of the water. I previously wrote about extensive water park developments in the adjacent areas to Coachella currently being built on the former Wet ‘n’ Wild water park off of Gene Autry Trail, a project financially backed by pro surfers. And in Palm Springs, the Palm Springs Surf Club is among developers seeking out the millennial visitors to add more tourist dollars to desolate, underdeveloped areas. The new Thermal Beach Club project is being developed by WhiteStar Development LLC and will tap into existing water rights. The development will incorporate American Wave Machines PerfectSwell technology, which is also used at the 2-acre BSR Surf Resort in Texas. Kelly Slater To Launch Surﬁng Resort In California Desert Near Coachella https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimdobson/2020/02/26/kelly-slater-to-launc... 3 of 4 3/22/21, 6:37 AM And nearby in Palm Desert, a $200 million surf resort recently was approved by the Palm Desert City Council, which will lead to the development of a project that includes a 5.5-acre wave lagoon, hotel, and residential villas at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Slater is confident about the new project and says, “We’re excited to make another KSWaveCo design, and I’m personally excited to create a new wave that will be a stand- alone design that nowhere else in the world has. This can become the blueprint for new developments around waves and surf parks going forward and is in line with some of my original ideas from when we started this project.” Passport Get a First-Class Guide to Luxury Travel Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter. You may opt out any time. 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