2021-03-31 Martin
04/01/2021
To: Nicole Sauviat Criste, City Planner
Attention Ms. Sauviat Criste,
I am a homeowner in the Andalusia community and are writing this letter voicing my opposition of the
development of the Coral Mountain parcel on Madison between Avenue 58 and Avenue 60. The area of
proposed development of the waterpark and housing is on a site that should never be used for this
purpose. The City of La Quinta needs to leave this parcel in its natural state. It is an area that is filled
with ancient seashells, artifacts, and the historic coral mountain. Defacing this property by approving a
waterpark and housing project would be and egregious move on the City’s part. The city would be
making a statement that revenue is more important than preserving the rare natural environment.
Moreover, this development will cause light pollution from the 80-foot light poles illuminating the
length of seven to eight football fields. The constant noise from the generators, and traffic would also
negatively impact the environment, not to mention adversely impact homeowners in all the surrounding
communities.
My suggestion for this area is to make it a preserve. Perhaps even a park area like the La Quinta Cove.
This would have minimum effects on environment, and humans in the area.
Thank you for your time, and positive outcome for this rare and precious area.
Thank you,
Nancy L Martin
Nancyanderson1@gmail.com
619-417-0407