2021-03-06 PerryJohn S. Perry
81796 Rustic Canyon Drive
La Quinta, CA 92253
jsperry760@gmail.com
March 6, 2021
Nicole Sauviat Criste
Consulting Planner
City of La Quinta
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, Ca. 92253
Subject: In Support of Coral Mountain Resort
We are writing in support of the proposal by The Meriwether Companies to develop vacant land
west of Andalusia between Avenues 58 and 60. We have been homeowners in Trilogy since 2007
and full-time residents of La Quinta since 2017. We have reviewed Meriwether ’s proposals for
the property as they have been submitted to the city,as the city clerk’s office can verify. Here are
our reasons for supporting this project:
●Meriwether Companies has a well-earned reputation for building quality developments in
Southern California and other regions. We’ve been particularly impressed with the
developer’s outreach to residents through informal briefings, site tours and responses to
emails and phone calls.
●The proposal for Coral Mountain would support property values for this part of the city
by providing a nearby high-end community of residences,a boutique hotel and small
commercial stores.
●Developing these 377 acres would significantly reduce the amount of dust that affects
Trilogy and would provide this stretch of Madison Avenue with a welcome facelift.
●The surf-oriented environment and artificial wave pool are in keeping with the city’s
stated vision “to preserve La Quinta’s vibrant community through enhanced amenities,
exceptional quality of life, full spectrum housing supply, and a robust, year-round
economic base; that will act as a beacon to the community for the future.”
●Coral Mountain is a venture that, with SilverRock,will allow La Quinta to market itself
as a destination market for more than golfers. This is critical for post-pandemic tourism
as drive-to destinations become more popular.
Some Trilogy homeowners are opposed to the plan. Here are our responses to some of the
concerns they have expressed to us and on social media:
●A “surf park” is not consistent with the character of this part of the city where there are
“retirement communities.” While many residents chose to retire here -- including the two
of us -- many of us were drawn to this area’s abundance of outdoor activities. We’re not
living in nursing homes -- yet.
●A “surf park” will bring too much traffic and too many people making too much noise.
These are assumptions. The city’s review process will determine whether the city’s
standards for traffic and noise are met. Evidence,not conjecture should rule. The density
of Coral Mountain -- residences and hotel rooms --is half that of Trilogy. Meriwether has
assured residents of Trilogy and neighboring communities that the wave basin is reserved
for residents and guests, not the general public.That is stated in the Specific Plan as
submitted, with limited exceptions for special events.
●Construction activity will bring trucks to our streets and kick up dust. True, but
construction activity is subject to city regulation and eventually ends. The dust and pollen
kicked up from 377 acres of vacant land has no expiration date.
●We’ll lose the “public” trails to Coral Mountain.The property is already private and
marked with “No Trespassing” signs.
We look forward to the city’s review of the Specific Plan and public hearings down the road.
Regards,