2021-03-24 RazakJCR Resources, LLC
March 24, 2021
Via email: t_onsultingplanner@laguintaca.g y and US Mail
CITY OF LA QUINTA
c/o Nicole Sauviat Christe
Consulting Planner
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
RE: Coral Mountain Resort; General Plan Amendment (GPA 2019-0002), Zone Change
(ZC2019-0004), Specific Plan Amendment to SP 03-067, Specific Plan (SP 2019-0003),
Tentative Tract Map (TTM 2019-0005) and Site Development Permit (SDP)
Dear Ms. Christe:
With reference the above captioned project ("the Project") and the proposed entitlements and
changes to the City's General Plan, current Zoning Code, Specific Plan 03-067 as well as the
proposed Tentative Tract Map and Site Development Permit, and on behalf of JCR Resources,
LLC ("JCR"), a property owner within Andalusia and the area covered under the Andalusia
Specific Plan, please be advised that JCR is vigorously opposed to the Project as planned and the
City's consideration of the entitlements that would be needed and required to develop and
construct the Project.
With respect to notice and an opportunity to be heard in these land use/entitlement
proceedings and for development of the Project (including but not limited to the City's Notice
of Preparation for the required environmental document under CEQA), which would result in
removal of 386 acres from and within the existing 929 acre Andalusia at Coral Mountain
Specific Plan, we have heretofore received no notice, no communication and/or no
correspondence from the City, Andalusia (Sunrise LQ, LLC) or from the developer. In fact, when
we purchased our home at Andalusia in October, 2020, we have no recollection or
documentation evidencing disclosure having been made concerning these proposed, non-
conforming and inconsistent uses. In fact, the disclosures set forth in our purchase and sale
documents with Sunrise LQ, LLC reference development of a proposed Park (Coral Mountain
Regional Park) by the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District adjacent to the northwest
boundary of the "Master Community." Instead of getting the public Park which was referenced
and disclosed, we now understand that public/community Park may be jettisoned in lieu of a
private development generally inaccessible to the public and community members. The first
JCR learned of the proposed Project and changes needed to the City's General Plan, Zoning
Code and Specific Plan was an email we received last Saturday, March 20th from another
Rancho Santa Fe Plaza 162 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Suite B-85, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 633-0006 Fax: (760) 633-0072 Email: sterlingdevelopment@yahoo.com
homeowner in Andalusia (who, as you might imagine, is also strongly opposed to the Project as
planned and City's grant of the required Project entitlements).
Notwithstanding the foregoing and the apparent effort to fly this project under the radar and
deny affected property owners/stakeholders the right to be heard and participate in the
process, we request that moving forward, JCR be provided with or have access to any and all
information, documentation, reports, studies, site plans, engineering, design elevations,
environmental reports/studies, geotechnical reports and all other information concerning the
Project. We are particularly interested in receiving a complete copy of the EIR to insure it has
been prepared by a qualified firm, without bias and in strict accordance with applicable law
(CEQA) and that it properly, thoroughly and accurately addresses all of the environmental
impacts and concerns resulting from the proposed Project. JCR's contact information is as
follows:
JCR Resources, LLC
Attention: Jeffrey C. Rasak, Manager
162 Rancho Santa Fe Road, Suite B85
Rancho Santa Fe Plaza
Encinitas, CA 92024
(t) 760.633.0006
(f) 760.633.0072
Email: sterlingdevelopment@vahoo.com
JCR's property in La Quinta is located at 81-762 Andalusia.
Needless to say, JCR takes exception and vigorously objects to the City's consideration and/or
grant of entitlements for development and construction of the Project as currently envisioned,
not only due to its non -conforming and wholly inconsistent uses, but also due to the as yet
undetermined effects on;
aesthetics and preservation of views, open space and dark skies
noise/sound
light
traffic
environmental impacts/pollution
crime/security
construction traffic and degradation of roads
air quality
property values
quality of life
deliveries and truck traffic
alcohol and drug use
In addition to the above, JCR has great concern about the height of the proposed hospitality or
hotel component as well as the proposed development of a 7.7 acre 60,000 square foot
neighborhood commercial retail Shopping Center on the southwest corner of Madison Street
and Avenue 58. Any hotel or other commercial buildings developed within the Project must be
limited to two -stories in height or 28 feet (excluding cupolas and other design features). We
also strongly object to any light towers or other site improvements which exceed 20 feet in
height.
Based on the proposed phasing for the Project, it appears the developer is seeking entitlement
to first develop and construct its all important Wave Basin without any formal and definitive
plans or anchor tenant commitment for the commercial retail component of the Project. Any
commercial retail center at the southwest corner of Madison and Ave 58 should include a high
quality national credit tenant to anchor the Project, such as Whole Foods, Sprouts, Trader Joe's
or Gelsons. We certainly do not want to see a 7-Eleven or C-Store in our neighborhood and
there should be very tight restrictions and strict guidelines imposed by the City as to the
quality, type and mix of tenant uses as well as the design criteria and site planning for any
commercial retail component of the Project. Any neighborhood commercial component must
be a high end, first class retail Center with stunning design elevations and plenty of amenities
for the surrounding communities.
Finally, and on behalf of JCR, we expressly reserve all of our rights and remedies concerning the
proposed Project and any actions taken by the City of La Quinta or other agencies having
iurisdiction. Thank you.
Si
Jeffrey C"Rasak
Manager