2021-03-11 WardenThursday, March 11, 2021 at 16:44:28 Pacific Standard Time
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Subject:A"en%on Ms. Nicole Sauviat Criste - RE: LQ wave park proposal Coral Mountain Resort
Date:Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 4:22:35 PM Pacific Standard Time
From:Duncan Warden
To:consul%ngplanner@laquintaca.gov
CC:Duncan Warden
Dear Ms. Sauviat Criste,
I have recently learned the above project is still in the process of being reviewed for approval by the city of La Quinta.
Many of the homeowners and potential investors in the Andalusia community, directly across Madison Street from the
property, strongly object to the development based on the following points, referenced in the notice of preparation.
A primary concern is the increase in light and noise pollution if this development is approved. I have spoken with the
staff here in Andalusia; the lighting for our tennis courts is 36’ high. This causes a modest but perceptible glow in the
evening. The proposed lighting around the wave pool is for many 80’ high bright lights situated on ground
approximately 20 feet higher than that in Andalusia. These will surround not only the wave pool itself but also all the
other activity areas - skateboard parks, paddle lakes, concert areas, etc., with a potential for severe impact on nocturnal
and diurnal wildlife native to the region, as well as property values and future real estate development and sales.
To date, car noise from the Thermal Race Track seems limited to daytime hours, primarily weekends. The Wave Park
proposal is not adequately clear but gives the impression of utilization all day every day, and both earlier in the
morning and later into the night. The wave pool also includes a loudspeaker system which will count down before
every wave. This will occur every six minutes all day every day from early in the morning until late into the evening.
The proposed development abuts the path leading to the Boo Hoff Hiking Trail which bans mountain bikes as it is a
protected area for Big Horn Sheep. The impact of this development and the light and noise generated would seem to
be a far greater impact on the habitat of the Big Horn Sheep than the occasional mountain bike.
This proposed development requests zoning to be changed from Low Density Residential to Tourist/Commercial to
allow a hotel as well as housing available for short term (even single night) rental. This means greatly increased
traffic, well over the current zoning designation and all other communities in the immediate area. This area of La
Quinta is extremely popular with walkers and cyclists because the low traffic levels have made it one of the safest
areas in which to walk or ride. The traffic generated by this development would reduce that safety significantly.
Another point that has been insufficiently investigated is the potential damage from the repetitive shock of the wave
machine.. This could cause damage to pools, foundations, roads, and even other unimagined areas. Further study
should be completed on this prior to any approval for the project.
We and many other owners and potential buyers in the community are concerned and very hopeful that the proposal
will not be approved unless and until impact studies evaluating these specific issues are completed.
Thank you for your attention.
Best regards,
Duncan Warden
Duncan Warden - MSc, CSCS
USA Triathlon Certified Coach
RRCA Certified Coach
www.tri-fyt.com
dcwarden@comcast.net
508-245-1447
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