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2021 09 28 Council & PC Special Joint Mtg - Coral Mtn ResortSPECIAL JOINT MEETING CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION 1 SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 NOTICE AND CALL OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL AND LA QUINTA PLANNING COMMISSION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, AND TO THE CITY CLERK: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Joint Meeting of the La Quinta City Council and Planning Commission is hereby called to be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, starting at 5:00 p.m.; at La Quinta City Hall located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253 for the following purpose: STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSS THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Dated: September 24, 2021 /s/Linda Evans LINDA EVANS, Mayor Attest: MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Monika Radeva, City Clerk, do hereby declare that the foregoing notice for the Special Joint Study Session Meeting of the La Quinta City Council and Planning Commission of September 28, 2021 was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber at 78495 Calle Tampico and on the bulletin boards at 51321 Avenida Bermudas and 78630 Highway 111 on September 24, 2021. DATED: September 24, 2021 Monika Radeva, City Clerk CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION Page 1 of 4 SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING AGENDA AGENDA SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M. ****************************** SPECIAL NOTICE Teleconferencing and Telephonic Accessibility In Effect Pursuant to Executive Orders N-60-20 and N-08-21 executed by the Governor of California, and subsequently Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361, 2021), enacted in response to the state of emergency relating to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and enabling teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified provisions in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.), members of the City Council, the City Manager, City Attorney, City Staff, and City Consultants may participate in this regular meeting by teleconference. 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Members of the public wanting to address the City Council/Planning Commission, either for a specific agenda item or matters not on the agenda are requested to follow the instructions listed below: Written public comments – can be provided in-person during the meeting or emailed to the City Clerk’s Office at CityClerkMail@LaQuintaCA.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting, and will be distributed to the City Council and Planning Commission, incorporated into the agenda packet and public record of the meeting, and will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the request City Council agendas and staff reports are available on the City’s web page: www.LaQuintaCA.gov CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION Page 2 of 4 SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING AGENDA of the Mayor, a brief summary of any public comment is asked to be read, to the extent the City Clerk’s Office can accommodate such request. If emailed, the email “subject line” must clearly state “Written Comments” and list the following: 1) Full Name 4) Public Comment or Agenda Item Number 2) City of Residence 5) Subject 3) Phone Number 6) Written Comments *** TELECONFERENCE PROCEDURES *** Verbal public comments via Teleconference – members of the public may join the meeting virtually via Zoom and use the “raise your hand” feature when public comments are prompted by the Mayor; the City will facilitate the ability for a member of the public to be audible to the City Council, Planning Commission and general public and allow him/her to speak on the item(s) requested. Please note – members of the public must unmute themselves when prompted upon being recognized by the Mayor, in order to become audible to the City Council and Planning Commission, and the public. Only one person at a time may speak by teleconference and only after being recognized by the Mayor/Chairperson. ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88146423364 Meeting ID: 881 4642 3364 Or join by phone: (253) 215 – 8782 ****************************** CALL TO ORDER – CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans CALL TO ORDER – PLANNING COMMISSION ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Caldwell, Currie, Hassett, McCune, Proctor, Tyerman, Chairperson Nieto PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION Page 3 of 4 SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING AGENDA At this time, members of the public may address the City Council and Planning Commission on any matter not listed on the agenda by providing written public comments either in-person or via email as indicated above; or provide verbal public comments either in-person or via teleconference by joining the meeting virtually at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88146423364 and use the “raise your hand” feature when prompted by the Mayor. Members of the public attending the meeting in-person are requested to complete a “Request to Speak” form. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes (or approximately 350 words). The City Council values your comments; however, in accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless it is an emergency item authorized by Government Code § 54954.2(b). CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA STUDY SESSION – CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 1. DISCUSS THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 5 COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS’ ITEMS ADJOURNMENT – CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION ********************************* The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on October 5, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Monika Radeva, City Clerk, of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the Agenda for foregoing Special Joint Meeting was posted on the City’s website, near the entrance to the Council Chambers at 78495 Calle Tampico, and the bulletin boards at the Stater Brothers Supermarket at 78630 Highway 111, and the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51321 Avenida Bermudas, on September 24, 2021. DATED: September 24, 2021 MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION Page 4 of 4 SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING AGENDA Public Notices  The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk’s office at (760) 777-7092, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made.  If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentations to the City Council, arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (760) 777-7092. A one (1) week notice is required.  If background material is to be presented to the Councilmembers during a City Council meeting, please be advised that eight (8) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the City Clerk for distribution. It is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the meeting.  Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item(s) on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Community Development counter at City Hall located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253, during normal business hours. City of La Quinta CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL JOINT MEETING: September 28, 2021 STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: DISCUSS CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT PROJECT AND DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT RECOMMENDATION Discuss Coral Mountain Resort project applications and Draft Environmental Impact Report, and receive presentation from the applicant, CM Wave Development, LLC. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Coral Mountain Resort project (Project) is proposed for the western half of what is currently the Andalusia Specific Plan, west of Madison Street, south of Avenue 58, and north of Avenue 60. The Project would result in a master planned resort community that includes a hotel, single family residential units, neighborhood and resort commercial development and an artificial wave pool for surfing. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Project Applications The applicant, CM Wave Development, LLC, has submitted several applications for the Project: STUDY SESSION ITEM NO. 1 5 a. A General Plan Amendment to change the existing General Commercial, Low Density Residential and Open Space-Recreation land use designations to General Commercial, Low Density Residential, Open Space Recreation and Tourist Commercial. b. A Change of Zone to be consistent with the General Plan Amendment for the same acreages. 6 c. A Specific Plan Amendment to the Andalusia Specific Plan, removing the land west of Madison Street from that Specific Plan. d. A new Specific Plan to establish the land uses, development standards and guidelines, and intensities and densities for the lands west of Madison Street. e. A Tentative Tract Map to subdivide the property, including some large lots for future further subdivision. 7 f.A Site Development Permit for the wave pool and associated mechanical and maintenance buildings and equipment. g.A Development Agreement that establishes the responsibilities of the developer and the City in the phased development of the site. Project Build Out The Specific Plan is the heart of the application, as it includes all of the densities, intensities, development standards and guidelines for the entire site. The Specific Plan divides the site into Planning Areas, as shown here. The Specific Plan proposes a surf-oriented resort themed Project with centralized resort commercial and neighborhood commercial amenities that allow residents and guests to stay on-property for most of their daily needs. Trails, sidewalks and pedestrian streets are proposed throughout the Project. The Project is proposed to be private, except for the neighborhood shopping center. 8 Based on the Specific Plan, the Project at buildout will consist of: 1. Up to 600 residential units (496 in the Low Density Residential areas, and 104 in the Tourist Commercial area) 2. Up to 150 hotel rooms 3. Up to 60,000 square feet of Neighborhood Commercial uses at the southwest corner of Madison and Avenue 58 4. Up to 57,000 square feet of resort commercial uses in the Tourist Commercial area 5. A 16.6 acre wave pool and the equipment to create the waves, maintenance and water treatment buildings, and a water tank 6. 26.5 acres of “back of house” area immediately south of the wave pool, which can include parking, temporary buildings and facilities for operations and special events 7. 24 acres of open space on the south end of the property, to include trails, ropes courses, and passive and protected open space Residential units can be either single family, attached or clustered product, condominiums or townhomes. The 104 resort residential units are proposed on both sides of the hotel, and are proposed to be on small lots in the core of the Project, with pedestrian streets and easy access to the wave pool and hotel amenities. A boardwalk is proposed between the southern edge of the hotel and resort residential area and the wave pool, providing pedestrian access and views of the surf activities. The resort commercial development will occur at the hotel (Planning Area III-A) and in Planning Areas III-C and III-F. The neighborhood shopping center at the corner of Madison Street and Avenue 58 (Planning Area I) is proposed to be open to the public and will have access from both Avenue 58 and the Project itself, so that residents and guests of the hotel do not have to enter the public street system to access it. It is proposed to include small-scale commercial uses as permitted in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone. Permitted uses in the other Planning Areas generally follow the uses permitted in the respective Zones, with some additions and changes as explicitly listed in Attachment 1. Attachment 1 provides the Development Standards for the Planning Areas. The development standards include building heights of 45 feet for the wave basin sub-area, 40 feet for the hotel and resort commercial sub-area, 35 feet for the neighborhood commercial, and 28 to 32 feet for the residential units, as well as reduced setbacks and lot sizes. The minimum lot size for all residential product is 3,600 square feet. The Specific Plan also allows light poles of up to 80 feet in height surrounding the wave pool. Only residents and hotel guests will be allowed to use the wave pool, and no public access to this facility will be allowed. Wave pool operations are proposed to be every day, 7 AM to 10 PM. Special events are requested 4 times per year, allowing up to 2,500 guests per day. Special events will require 9 Temporary Use Permits which will include review by the Fire and Police Departments, and will be issued by City staff. The Project is to be built in phases. There is no prescribed order or timing for these phases. At this time, the City has received only the Site Development Permit for the wave pool. Additional Site Development Permits will need to be filed for the hotel, the resort commercial, the residential units and the neighborhood commercial center on the corner. Review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) The City undertook an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for this Project. The EIR analyzed all of the environmental issues required under CEQA, and found that with two exceptions, all impacts could be reduced to less than significant levels with the implementation of mitigation measures. In the case of Aesthetics (primarily associated with the elimination of public views of Coral Mountain) and Greenhouse Gas emissions, however, impacts remain significant and unavoidable, and there are no feasible mitigation measures available to reduce them to less than significant levels. As allowed under CEQA, the City Council will need to consider whether the benefits of the Project outweigh its significant impacts, and adopt Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations if it determines this to be appropriate. A more detailed description of the EIR’s analysis will be provided at the Study Session. The Draft EIR was made available for public comment for a period of 45 days. Nearly 100 public comments were received. The City is currently reviewing these comments and preparing comprehensive responses. When these responses are complete, the Final EIR/Response to Comments will be distributed for the Planning Commission and City Council, and provided to commenters and the public. Prepared by: Nicole Sauviat Criste, Consulting Planner Reviewed by: Cheri Flores, Planning Manager Approved by: Danny Castro, Design and Development Director Attachment: 1. Specific Plan Development Standards 10 Coral Mountain Resort Specific Plan CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN 3 Development Standards As provided for in local ordinance and Califonia Government Code, Specific Plans allow the creation of flexible and customized development standards suited to the unique needs of individual projects. This Specific Plan is divided into four Planning Areas, each representing a logical sub-area of development with common characteristics and defining surface features (e.g. streets, lot lines, and other physical features). Planning Areas for this Project are depicted in Figure 8, Land Use Plan. This chapter identifies the development standards applicable to each Planning Area, including a statement of development intent, permitted uses and development standards. Where differences may occur, these development standards take precedence over the Municipal Code 3.1 PA-I NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN) 3.1.1 Development Intent Planning Area I (PA-I) is intended to allow for the construction of Neighborhood Commercial buildings with affiliated circulation and infrastructure improvements. PA-I is located at the southwest corner of Avenue 58 and Madison Street. This Planning Area contains approximately 7.7 acres of land and will allow for up to a maximum of 60,000 sf of Neighborhood Commercial building space. 3.1.2 Allowable Uses All uses listed in the Neighborhood Commercial (CN) District of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Section 9.80.020) are allowed in PA-I in accordance with Table 9-5. except that the uses listed below are specifically considered permitted uses. TABLE 3.1A NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL PERMITTED USES PERMITTED USES Retail Stores Food, liquor, and convenience stores Restaurants Banks Medical offices Boutique Agriculture1 Footnotes: 1.Including orchards, date, citrus, and olive groves, vegetable gardens, etc. that are for community use or that supply produce to Farm-to-Table restaurants and fresh food markets on lots not exceeding 5- acres in aggregate size in the Planning Area. ATTACHMENT 1 11 Coral Mountain Resort Specific Plan CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN 3.1.3 Development Standards These standards apply to all land within PA-I as described within the text and graphics of this Specific Plan. TABLE 3.1B – NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS STANDARD Max. Structure Height 35 ft1,2 Max. No. of Stories 2 Min. Front Setback 10 ft Min. Rear Setback 10ft Min. Parking 1/250 ft GLA. Max. Building Floor Area in PA 1 60,000 SF Min. Building Setback to Avenue 58 25 ft Min. Building Setback to Madison Street 25 ft Min. Setback from Interior Property Line3 0 ft Min. Building/Landscape Setback from Residential PA4 40 ft/20 ft Max. Wall Height 6 ft Max. Light Pole Height 25 ft Min. Parking Provided5 Per Code Min. Parking Dimension 9’ X 19’ Min. Bicycle Parking Per Code Min. Golf Cart / NEV Parking Per Code Min. Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces Per Code Footnotes: 1.Height is limited to 22' within 150' of the Madison & Avenue 58 R.O.W. 2.Architectural and roof projections, such as chimneys, spires, finials, parapets, and similar features not providing habitable or otherwise unusable space shall be permitted to extend up to fifteen feet above the maximum structure height. 3.Mechanical equipment to have a minimum 3-foot setback from interior property lines. 4.Landscape setback occurs within the building setback. 5.Including shared parking subject to provisions of LQMC 9.150.060 12 Coral Mountain Resort Specific Plan CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN 3.2 PA II – LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL) 3.2.1 Development Intent Planning Area II (PA-II) is intended to allow for the construction of residential neighborhoods with affiliated amenities, circulation, and infrastructure improvements. In addition to permanent year round use, various forms of short-term and long-term rentals, and fractional interest programs may be accommodated. Open space, golf, and various other complementary recreational uses may be integrated with residential development. PA-II contains approximately 232 acres of land and will allow for the construction of up to 496 single family attached and detached dwellings. 3.2.2 Allowable Uses All uses listed in the Low Density Residential (RL) District of La Quinta Municipal Code Section 9.40.030 are allowed in PA-II in accordance with Table 9-1. except that the uses listed below are specifically considered permitted uses. TABLE 3.2A – LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL PERMITTED USES PERMITTED USES Single-Family Detached Dwellings Single-Family detached Patio Homes Duplexes Single Family Attached Dwellings Townhome Dwellings Condominium Multi-Family Short Term Vacation Rental Units Timeshare Units Fractional Ownership Units Lakes with active recreation Golf Courses, Driving Ranges, and Golf Related Uses. Clubhouse Community Gardens/Boutique Agriculture1 Footnotes: 1.Including orchards, date, citrus, and olive groves, vegetable gardens, etc. that are for community use or that supply produce to Farm-to-Table restaurants and fresh food markets on lots not exceeding 5- acres in aggregate size in the Planning Area 13 Coral Mountain Resort Specific Plan CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN 3.2.3 Development Standards These standards apply to all land within PA-II as described within the text and graphics of this Specific Plan 14 Coral Mountain Resort Specific Plan CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN TABLE 3.2B – LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS STANDARD DETACHED PRODUCT ATTACHED PRODUCT ACCESSORY BUILDING 1 Min. Lot Size 3,600 sf 3,600 sf N/A Max. Structure Height 32 ft 2,3 32 ft 2,3 28 ft 2,3 Max. No. Of Stories 2 2 2 Min. Area Per Unit 1,400 sf 1,000 sf 250 sf Min. Front Setback 10 ft 10 ft 10 ft Min. Rear Setback 5 ft 5 ft 2 ft Min. Interior/Corner Side Yard Setbacks4 5 ft / 5 ft 5 ft 5 / 5 ft 5 ft 5 / 5 ft Min. Building To Building Setback 6 0 ft 0 ft 0 ft Max. Wall Height 6 ft 6 ft 6 ft Min. Parking Required 2 garage/carport spaces plus 0.5 guest space 2 garage/carport spaces plus 0.5 guest space N/A Footnotes: 1.Detached garages/carports, casitas, carriage house units, and pool houses. 2.Height is limited to 22' within 150' of the Madison & Avenue 58 R.O.W. 3.Excluding chimneys, porticos, parapets, and other incidental architectural features etc. may exceed max. structure height by up to 5 feet. 4.AC units, trellis elements, pools, and spas are allowed to encroach into side and rear setback areas within 3’ of property line. 5.0’ setback allowed for products, such as duplexes or zero lot line units, that share a common wall or zero lot line units with walls built to the side property line. 6.Subject to applicable building code requirements 15 Coral Mountain Resort Specific Plan CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN 3.3 PA-III TOURIST COMMERCIAL (CT) 3.3.1 Development Intent Planning Area III (PA-III) is intended to allow for Resort Residential and Tourist Commercial uses and is located in the south-central portion of the Project. PA-III is structured around the wave basin, a private artificial wave generating basin. This Planning Area contains approximately 121 acres of land and will allow construction of the wave basin, up to a 150- key resort hotel, 104 resort residential units, restaurants, golf, and other resort supporting uses and amenities. To help facilitate resort and wave basin operational needs, supporting uses may include water storage tanks and outdoor storage areas among other uses. Open gathering areas south of the wave basin may be used to host public and private events with non-permanent, portable convenience facilities (such as port-a-potties, shade structures, tenting, and catering equipment) through the approval of a Temporary Use Permit, consistent with Section 9.210.050 of the Municipal Code. 3.3.2 Purpose and Intent To provide for the development and regulation of a range of specialized Tourist Commercial uses oriented to resort lifestyle activity, located in areas designated within PA-III in the Specific Plan. Representative land use includes a resort hotel, the “Wave”, clubhouse and resort amenities, and supporting functions to those uses. 16 Coral Mountain Resort Specific Plan CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN 3.3.3 Allowable Uses All uses listed in the Tourist Commercial (CT) District of La Quinta Municipal Code Section 9.80.020 are allowed in PA-I in accordance with Table 9-5 except that the uses listed below are specifically considered permitted uses. TABLE 3.3A – TOURIST COMMERCIAL PERMITTED USES PERMITTED USES III-A III-B III-C III-D III-E III-F III-G RESORT THE WAVE WAVE CLUB RESORT RESIDENTIAL WEST RESORT RESIDENTIAL EAST THE FARM BACK OF HOUSE Bars and cocktail lounges  Retail Stores  Restaurants, other than drive-through  Community Gardens/”Boutique” Agricultural Uses1  Golf Facilities  Indoor and Outdoor Recreation Facilities  Meeting and Club Facilities  Parking Lots  Recreational Water Amenities  Resort Residential 2  Resort Hotel  17 Coral Mountain Resort Specific Plan CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN Resort Support and Accessory Uses3  Clubhouse  Water Storage Tanks  Outdoor Storage (For Resort and Wave Basin Operations).  Footnotes: 1.Including orchards, date, citrus, and olive groves, vegetable gardens, etc. that are for community use or that supply produce to Farm-to-Table restaurants and fresh food markets on lots not exceeding 5 - acres in size. 2.Including short-term rentals and timeshare/fractional ownership units. 3.Including Operation, Maintenance, Administrative and Service Facilities, Equipment and Directional Lighting. 18 Coral Mountain Resort Specific Plan CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN 3.3.4 Development Standards The following development standards apply to property in Planning Area III as described within the text of this Specific Plan. TABLE 3.3B – TOURIST COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS STANDARD III-A III-B III-C III-D III-E III-F III-G RESORT THE WAVE WAVE CLUB RESORT RESIDENTIAL WEST RESORT RESIDENTIAL EAST THE FARM BACK OF HOUSE Min. Lot Size 20,000 sf 20,000 sf 20,000 sf 3,600 sf 3,600 sf 20,000 sf 20,000 sf Max. Lot Coverage 50% 10% 70% 70% 70% 50% 20% Min . Lot Frontage 25’ 25’ 25’ 30’ 30’ 25’ 25’ Min. Livable Area 1 NA NA NA 1,400 sf 1,400 sf NA NA Min. Accessory Building Area 2 NA NA NA 300 sf 300 sf NA NA Min. Front Setback 10’ 0’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’ Min. Setback from Walk Streets or Sidewalks 3 5’ 0’ 5’ 5’ 5’ 5’ NA Min. Setback from Wave Basin parcel 0’ NA 0’ 5’4 5’4 NA 0’ Min. Front Facing Garage/Carport Setback NA NA NA 10’ 10’ NA NA Min. Side Facing Garage/Carport Setback NA NA NA 12’ 12’ NA NA Min. Rear Setback 5 NA NA NA 5’ 5’ NA 25’ Min. Interior/Corner Side Setback 5,6,7 NA NA NA 3’/3’ 3’/3’ NA NA 19 Coral Mountain Resort Specific Plan CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN Min. Setback from Planning Area II NA 50’ 15’ NA NA NA 50’ Max. Height 7,8,9 (ft/stories) 40’/4 45’/4 40’/3 30’/3 30’/3 40’/3 30’/2 Min. Bldg. Separation 9 6’ 0’ 15’ 6’ 6’ 6’ 0’ Max. Pole Light Height 25’ 80’ 25’ NA NA 25’ 25’ Max. Wall / Fence Height 6’10 8’10 6’10 6’10 6’10 6’10 8’10 Min. Parking Provided11, 12 1.1 per key 1 per full time employee 1 per 500 sf 2 per unit 2 per unit 1 per 500 sf 1 per 1,000 sf Min. Parking Dimension 9’ X 19’ 9’ X 19’ 9’ X 19’ 9’ X 19’ 9’ X 19’ 9’ X 19’ 9’ X 19’ Min. Bicycle Parking Per Code Per Code Per Code Per Code Per Code Per Code Per Code Min. Golf Cart / NEV Parking Per Code Per Code Per Code Per Code Per Code Per Code Per Code Min. Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces Per Code Per Code Per Code Per Code Per Code Per Code Per Code Footnotes: 1.Excluding garages, casitas or carriage units. 2.Detached garages/carports, casitas, carriage house units. 3.Where walk street occurs at rear or side property line, walk street setback shall govern. 20 Coral Mountain Resort Specific Plan CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN 4.The following illustration depicts a typical interface between the Wave Basin and adjoining units, including the 5’ property line setback. For conceptual purposes only, final layout and product to be determined. 5.AC units and other mechanical equipment may encroach within setback up to 3’ from property line. 6.0’ setback allowed for products, such as duplexes that share a common wall or zero lot line units with walls built to the side property line. 7.Excluding chimneys, porticos, parapets, and other incidental architectural features up to 5 feet. 8.Including rooftop deck and terraces (e.g. railings, parapets, furniture, shade structures, umbrellas, stairs, access lifts, elevator housings, etc.). 9.Subject to applicable building code requirements. 10.Security fencing up to 8’ may be allowed if approved by the planning director. 11.Parking requirements for special events and temporary uses to be reviewed through the Temporary Use Permit Process. 12.Shared parking may be allowed subject to provisions of LQMC 9.150.060 General Note: All residential standards apply to both detached and attached units 21 Coral Mountain Resort Specific Plan CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN 3.4 PA-IV PARKS & RECREATION (PR) 3.4.1 Development Intent Planning Area IV (PA-IV) is intended to allow for open space, active-recreational, and ancillary uses compatible with the resort. This Planning Area contains approximately 24 acres that will allow open space and recreational activities, such as hiking trails, biking trails and ropes course. This also includes accommodation for a future public trail roughly following the toe of slope of Coral Mountain, to be constructed at such time as the Desert Recreation District obtains a lease extension from the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to allow connecting public trails to the south and west. 3.4.2 Allowable Uses All uses listed in the Parks and Recreation (PR) District of La Quinta Municipal Code Section 9.120.020 are allowed in PA-IV in accordance with Table 9-8 except that the uses listed below are specifically considered permitted uses. TABLE 3.4A - OPEN SPACE PERMITTED USES PERMITTED USES Multi-Use, Nature and Bike Courses/Trails Shade Structures, Relief Stations Recreational Equipment 1 Water Tanks and Reservoirs for purposes of domestic water use or fire flow2 Wayfinding Signage Outdoor Storage (For Resort and Wave Basin Operations). Footnote: 1.Including but not limited to aerial adventure and rope courses, bicycle park, ziplines, etc. 2.Including private wells and appurtenant facilities. 22 Coral Mountain Resort Specific Plan CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN 3.4.3 Development Standards The following development standards apply to property proposed for development designated the Land Use Plan and/or Zoning figures as Pa rks and Recreation PR and as described within the text of this Specific Plan. TABLE 3.4B - OPEN SPACE RECREATION DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS STANDARD Min. Building Site n/a Min. Lot Frontage n/a Max. Structure Height 12 ft Max. Height - Ropes Course/Zipline 50 ft Max. Height – Other Recreational Equipment 20 ft Max. Building Coverage in PA IV 5,000 sf Max. Number of Stories 1 Min. Setback from Property Line 10 ft Min. Parking Provided Per Code Min. Parking Dimension 9’ X 19’ Min. Bicycle Parking Per Code Min. Golf Cart / NEV Parking Per Code Min. Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces Per Code 23 24 WRITTEN COMMENTS CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL JOINT MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY ANONYMOUS ATTENDEE VIA TELECONFERENCE OPPOSING THE CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT PROJECT Good Evening Mayor Evans and City Council members: My name is Mike Charles, and I live at in La Quinta. Both my wife and I have lived in La Quinta for 21 years, 13 @PGAWEST and 8 now@Andalusia. My last 25 years of work I was employed at Amgen, headquartered in Thousand Oaks. We moved here looking forward to our retirement years and a place to call home. Prior to moving to La Quinta we rented in Palm Desert and Indian Wells, preferring La Quinta with its quieter, less touristy appeal. All the time recognizing the allure of the Santa Rosa backdrop. We have followed many other La Quinta residents with the same decision in mind With my 3 minutes tonight I would like to address the council in regards to the “Proposed Wave Festival Project”. At the top of my list is to acknowledge that a year ago, when La Quinta residents became aware of the development, many understood it to be already completed. Their response was I saw Meriwethers advertising about the coming attraction. Once they became aware that this is a process and not a completed project dissension began to grow. Imagine that. Fast forward to today and you will see a very large contingent that is opposed to its approval. There are multiple reasons as to the pushback. You have already heard from citizens in past council meetings to these issues as well you will see many letters and a petition opposing the project waiting for your review. I have taken the time to read our 2035 La Quinta General Plan, as well the CEQA state guidelines, and lastly the Draft-EIR. To quote the 2035 La Quinta General Plan: On page 8 I will reference this paragraph. Why read a paragraph from a city plan? Because all of us need to be reminded of current city policy and its phrasing that will drive decisions. Quote, “As stated in the City’s Charter, it is a fundamental tenet of the City of La Quinta, its citizens and its leaders, to protect and maintain the public health, safety and welfare through self- -governance at a local level. As such, this plan is crafted as the guiding policy document for the City per the vision expressed by its citizens and established by the City Council. While it is written to be in SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT MIKE CHARLES - OPPOSING THE CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT PROJECT compliance with applicable State and Federal legislation, as it has been since the City’s ﬁrst General Plan, its goals, policies and programs are those of the people of La Quinta and are not intended to facilitate the agenda of any outside group or foreign entity.” End quote. This last sentence really resonates and should be relevant on how it will be interpreted as it relates to Meriwethers proposal for development. They are certainly an outside group. Also to note, the use of the word “citizens” is mentioned 3 times in this one paragraph. So after a year of understanding the proposed “Wavepark Festival Project” purpose I do not see any beneﬁt to any La Quinta citizen who is an entity of the La Quinta General Plan. This is a private facility for its members private wave use. Tax revenue is the only city beneﬁt. As I continued to read the cities general plan I found multiple challenges in regards to the Waveparks proposal. It is my hope that Meriweathers proposal will not pass the Cities General Plan’s guidelines. Additional, there exists the CEQA state guidelines. To Quote a paragraph Quote “CEQA Review of Consistency- State CEQA Guidelines require that an initial study include "an examination of whether the project is compatible with existing zoning and plans." The State CEQA Guidelines further stipulate that, "A project will normally have a signiﬁcant effect on the environment if it will conﬂict with adopted environmental plans and goals of the community where it is located." If a determination is made by the Planning Commission or the City Council that the proposed action is inconsistent with the General Plan, no further action shall be taken without the completion and processing of an EIR which would support a ﬁnding of overriding consideration.” End quote. We all know that a Draft- EIR has been prepared for all our review. We also understand that according to CEQA guidelines it has to be made available and readable in such a way as to understand its content by the average citizen. This current report does not reﬂect that guideline and therefore should be redone. Additionally, as one example, the trafﬁc ﬂow data uses inaccurate calendar date recording for its data collection thus sways any conclusion. SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT MIKE CHARLES - OPPOSING THE CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT PROJECT I am not against the development of this piece of ground. It was always suggested as a residential development. I am against using this location in an established area of quiet residential living, for a proposed zoning of commercial tourist with an expected build out of 150 hotel rooms and 600 residential units for a combined total of 750 rooms/night that could be used, in the current proposal, for nightly rentals. This alone would drastically effect the residential fabric of the area. If the city is committed to needing a Wavepark then the developer needs to ﬁnd commercial property in an appropriate location to blend in with its current proposal of use. So, in closing, we will “all”, “all” being designated by the city plan to include citizens and it’s city leaders, using current guidelines, be participating in determining the outcome of this proposal. Thank you for listening to my concerns. Respectively submitted, Mike Charles SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT MIKE CHARLES - OPPOSING THE CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT PROJECT 1 From:Laura Clarke Sent:Monday, September 27, 2021 11:10 AM To:City Clerk Mail Subject:Coral Mountain project-NO Attachments:Ltr to Editor.docx EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. Please consider the comments, attached. SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT LAURA CLARKE - OPPOSING THE CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT PROJECT Every day I see articles about the increasing drought urgency. Here in the west, water has become a scarce resource that needs to be thoughtfully allocated. Now I read that La Quinta is considering a “wave basin” project. What part of adding 600 residential units, 150 hotel units and a 16.6 acre wave pool in the desert during a mega drought is responsible use? People argue “it’s good for the economy”. There will be no economy if we run out of water. Water is a precious, shared resource. Who gives La Quinta the right to plan this development that will impact so many water users? It is reckless, irresponsible and imprudent. The precious water needed for this project belongs to everyone, not just the city of La Quinta. Please, do not consider this abomination. Laura Clarke Rancho Mirage SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT LAURA CLARKE - OPPOSING THE CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT PROJECT 1 From:Kevin Kalman <kkalman@drd.us.com> Sent:Monday, September 27, 2021 5:31 PM To:City Clerk Mail Subject:Written Comments Attachments:Wave at Coral Mountain.pdf EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. Hi Monica, Please include the attached letter regarding the Districts support for the Wave at Coral Mountain Resort project in the council packets for tomorrow’s joint study session. Thank you. Best Regards, KEVIN KALMAN Desert Recreation District General Manager Phone : (760) 347‐3484 Fax : (760) 347‐4660 E‐mail : kkalman@drd.us.com Web : www.myrecreationdistrict.com SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT - IN SUPPORT OF THE CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT PROJECT SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT - IN SUPPORT OF THE CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT PROJECT 1 From:Chris Hubbard Sent:Saturday, September 25, 2021 6:01 PM To:City Clerk Mail Subject:Coral Mountain Project EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. Shari and Chris Hubbard Hubbard Stratton Group City of Business: La Quinta Phone Number: This is a Public Comment Subject: Support for The Wave Coral Mountain Project Written Comments: As a resident, we support this project, and strongly feel it would be a powerful addition to the other lifestyle choices within City. Based on the project documentation, which in our opinion, concludes that the environmental impacts are minimal, the project is worthy of the Planning Commission and City Council’s strong consideration. We strongly believe the future of the City and providing all the services that residents want and need is reliant upon developing “high-quality land” uses that result in the generation of General Fund Revenue. Warmest regards, The Hubbard‐Stratton Group Chris Hubbard Bennion Deville Homes 47‐350 Washington St Suite 101 La Quinta, Ca 92253 Cell 760‐779‐8833 Office Hubbardstratton.com SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY CHRIS HUBBARD - IN SUPPORT OF THE CORAL MOUTAIN RESORT PROJECT 1 From:CAROLLYNN MCNALLY Sent:Monday, September 27, 2021 12:13 PM To:City Clerk Mail Subject:Wave Park Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Flagged EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. To our City Council, I wish I could be there to support the opposition to this wave park. Thank you for reading my letter. The debate about the specifics not withstanding, this project is just wrong on its face. A water park in the desert? Why not put a shopping mall in the ocean. IT JUST DOESN’T MAKE SENSE! As a resident, I feel cheated, lied to and disrespected. This project does not fit the current La Quinta zoning plan. For all of us that bought into this area for its peace we have been confronted with exactly what we don’t want: noise, pollution, congestion, traffic, high density, non resident transients…. Protect the charm and integrity of La Quinta. Don’t sell out to developers who want to bring transient activity to our homes just so they can score a deal. Ask yourself if you are acting as a good steward of your city and its resources by allowing this sort of atrocity to even be considered, let alone be built. Please do not change from low density residential and commercial development projects as are currently in the plan. Protect its residents and citizens from living in just another over developed carnival. La Quinta is truly special and future tax revenue from this project does not justify taking this community away from all of us. Thank you for your time. Carol Lynn McNally Andalusia resident SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT CAROL LYNN McNALLY - OPPOSING THE CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT ROJECT SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT SCOTT MOORE - IN SUPPORT OF THE CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT PROJECT 1 From:Anne OBrien Sent:Sunday, September 26, 2021 2:12 PM To:City Clerk Mail Cc:Scot Sier Subject:Proposed Wave Park and Coral Mountain development EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. Dear Mesdames and Sirs, I am unable to attend the meeting on Tuesday, but I did want to comment upon this proposal. It seems that there are many reasons to disallow this project. First, I do not see any recreational benefit for the current residents of La Quinta. Not only are "guests and members" the only cohort that will be permitted to use the park, or surf the waves, but the fees alone make it clear that this "park" is something only the very wealthy will be able to access at 10K a pop. Secondly, the noise, traffic and lights are going to make life miserable for the nearby residents who (from what I have read) who choose to live here because the are seeking a quiet lifestyle surrounded by nature. Third, what happens if the developer defaults? Lastly, I feel given the severe drought we are facing in California is not an appropriate backdrop for a thirsty surf park. It appears that the people who support this project are utterly tone deaf to the to the majority of residents who are concerned about saving water at the urging of our state and local government. Thank you for your consideration. I hope that the city is listening carefully to the myriad objections of its residents and will deny the proposal. Anne O'Brien La Quinta Cove Anne O'Brien Music http://www.anneobriensings.com http://www.facebook.com/anneobriensinger SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ANNE O'BRIEN - OPPOSING THE CORAL MOUTAIN RESORT PROJECT 1 From:Greg R Sent:Monday, September 27, 2021 7:59 AM To:City Clerk Mail Subject:Wave Park ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** There is a serious water issue in the west. Look at Lake Mead. We already have 120 plus golf courses that use water. NO to wave pool. Thanks, Greg R., Indio Thx, Greg SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY GREG R - OPPOSING THE CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT PROJECT 1 From:edward smilow Sent:Tuesday, September 28, 2021 11:41 AM To:City Clerk Mail Subject:Written Comments Attachments:EconomicImpactoftheCoachellaValleyGolfIndustry-Revised-7-27-Final.pdf EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. Edward Lister Smilow La Quinta Environmental Report for Surf Park Development Subject: Comparison with Golf Course Development I am the former Executive Director of the California Golf Course Owners Association and Board Member of the California Alliance for Golf. Throughout my tenure, I participated in, attended and produced numerous seminars and programs related to the environmental impact and environmental stewardship of golf courses here in Coachella Valley as well as the rest of California. After listening and studying from experts in the field, especially water usage, which is of course most critical to the golf industry, I can state unequivocally that water usage by a golf course cannot in any way be compared with water usage at the proposed development. The water used on a golf course is recirculated into ground water. Most of the water is filtered by the earth back into the water table and aquifer. That is why a golf course can utilize recycled water and act in much the same way as a water treatment facility does. Aeration through spraying provides a purifying process as well. Simply measuring the amount initially utilized without factoring in the return is an inaccurate measure of water usage. The environmental impact of water usage on a golf course goes far beyond the recreational value. The amount of oxygen produced by the grass that is grown has a significant effect on the atmosphere. The grass areas have a cooling effect as well. The golf course habitat created promotes animal and insect life which is a necessary component for the desert ecology, and is an essential component for agricultural production as pollinators thrive in the golf course environment while the growing fields lie barren and dormant. As the State of California has struggled to master the effects of drought conditions, the golf industry has been at the forefront of conversation. These efforts have consisted of adoption of its own consumption standards that exceeded the rationing imposed by the State, utilization of advanced technology to monitor water usage, utilization of advanced watering valves and heads, extensive turf reduction and introduction of heat tolerant grasses to reduce water consumption. Operation conservational use consumption practices now recycle the water used for the daily washing of carts and surrounding building areas. Environmental impact cannot be separately considered from the economic impact of golf in La Quinta. In 2015, the California Alliance for Golf concluded an extensive study of the economic impact of golf in the Coachella Valley. I have a attached a copy of that report for your consideration. In sum, SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT EDWARD SMILOW - OPPOSING REZONING THE PROJECT AREA 2 the economic impact of golf is essential to the economy in this reason because of its value to the second home industry, tourism and travel, which brings million upon millions of dollars to local businesses and those that are employed. As a matter of return on investment, no industry in the Valley produces a greater return than golf. I urge the City of La Quinta to consider the current zoning plan for the area of the proposed development as a commitment to a well thought out design which has proven successful when well operated over half a century of time. There appears no good reason to change this plan in terms of environmental and economic impact. In fact, the addition of new housing without additional green space may compromise the welfare of current inhabitants. Thank you for your consideration, Edward L. Smilow SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT EDWARD SMILOW - OPPOSING REZONING THE PROJECT AREA Economic Impact of the Coachella Valley Golf Industry August 2015 A study prepared for: Presented by: SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT EDWARD SMILOW - OPPOSING REZONING THE PROJECT AREA Economic Impact of the Coachella Valley Golf Industry August 2015 2 Acknowledgements The Hi-Lo Desert Golf Course Superintendents Association would like to acknowledge the California Alliance for Golf (CAG), California Golf Course Owners Association (CGCOA), Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau, Southern California Golf Association (SCGA), Southern California PGA (SCPGA), The Golden State Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America and The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America for their financial support of the Coachella Valley Golf Industry Economic Impact Study. Thank you to the 30 area facilities that participated in the survey and provided the raw data to complete the study that focuses on the major role that golf plays in the Coachella Valley. In addition, thank you to Dean Miller (President, Hi-Lo Desert GCSA) for serving as the liaison to Tourism Economics and assisting with numerous aspects of this report; Jeff Jensen (GCSAA Southwest Field Representative), Craig Kessler (Director, Governmental Affairs, SCGA), Stu Rowland (Past President, Hi-Lo Desert GCSA) and Pat Truchan (Board Member, Hi-Lo Desert GCSA) for providing comments on drafts of this report. Economic Impact of the Coachella Valley Golf Industry August 2015 3 Contents 1 Executive Summary ..................................................................... 4 2 Introduction ................................................................................. 8 3 Industry Research ..................................................................... 9 3.1 Golf Facility Survey ........................................................................... 9 3.2 Golf Facility Operations ................................................................... 10 3.3 Residential Community Ties ........................................................... 11 4 Economic Impacts Defined ................................................... 12 5 Golf-Related Expenditures ................................................... 14 5.1 Golf-Related Spending by Locals & Visitors ................................... 14 5.2 Golf Tournament Spending ............................................................. 19 6 Economic Impacts of the Coachella Valley Golf Industry . 21 6.1 Economic Impacts ......................................................................... 21 6.2 Fiscal (Tax) Impacts ........................................................................ 23 7 Conclusion ................................................................................. 24 Appendix: Coachella Valley Golf Facility Survey ................... 25 Economic Impact of the Coachella Valley Golf Industry August 2015 4 1 Executive Summary Golf facilities play a major role in the recreation and entertainment industry of California’s Coachella Valley while serving as a major draw for tourism to the region. Home to approximately 123 golf courses, the Coachella Valley represents roughly 13.9% of California’s golf industry1 and stands as a prime tourism destination within the state. Combined, these courses generated an estimated $476 million in gross revenue in 2014 and directly employed over 8,000 workers locally. The mix of public, private, and resort facilities throughout the Coachella Valley represents an integral part of the regional economy as a year-round activity for both residents and visitors, and the impact spreads far beyond the golf industry itself. Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics Company, was retained to estimate the benefits of the golf industry to the Coachella Valley. Research was conducted by Tourism Economics to determine the volume of golf-stays2 by locals and visitors at facilities within the region and their associated expenditures to build up a model of the industry’s impact on the regional economy. Surveys were distributed to golf facilities and resorts throughout the region to collect detailed financial and operating data. From the survey results, golf facilities within the Coachella Valley generated 1.8 million golf-stays in 2014, generating approximately $745.6 million in golf-related spending both on-site at public, private, and resort golf courses as well as off- site at establishments throughout the region. About half of all golf-stays (and associated spending) are by second home owners, illustrating the importance of golf to the real estate sector and seasonal visitor market. Overnight visitors represent 16% of all golf-stays but 40% of golf-related spending due to a higher average spending per stay, as shown in figure E.1. 1 Based on SCGA and NCGA shared methodology for determining the number of golf courses in the State of California 2 “Golf-stays” are defined as a Coachella Valley resident or non-resident traveling to a destination within the Coachella Valley and playing golf while at this destination or partaking in a golf-related activity, such as a professional or amateur golf tournament or charitable golf event. This includes both overnight and day stays. This figure includes trips to Coachella Valley golf resort destinations, golf outings while on vacation or business travel, as well as trips by Coachella Valley residents to visit golf courses within the region. This definition is consistent with “golf-stays” as defined for the purpose of “The California Golf Economy: Economic and Environmental Impact Report” prepared by SRI International in agreement with Golf 20/20 in 2013 for the California Alliance for Golf, but also includes local golf visits. Economic Impact of the Coachella Valley Golf Industry August 2015 8 2 Introduction The Coachella Valley is home to approximately 123 golf courses, which generated an estimated $476 million in combined gross revenue in 2014 and directly employed over 8,000 workers3 on-site at their facilities. These courses are situated at a mix of public, private, and resort golf facilities throughout the Coachella Valley. Golf facilities represent an integral part of the regional economy as a year-round activity for both residents and visitors, and their impacts spread far beyond the golf industry. Golf’s economic impact includes the ancillary spending of players and spectators who visit the region to engage in the sport which benefits hotels, restaurants, shops, real estate, and other sectors of the economy. In addition, golf courses purchase goods and services from local suppliers, and the incomes of golf course employees are spent largely in the local economy. These indirect impacts add to the significance of the golf industry. Further, capital investments support the construction and equipment sales industries, while tournaments generate sponsorships, media coverage, and hospitality events which benefit the local economy. In 2013, an economic impact report prepared by SRI International in agreement with Golf 20/20 for the California Alliance for Golf4 found that the California golf industry generated $6.3 billion of direct economic activity in 2011, with additional indirect and induced effects raising the industry’s total impact to $13.1 billion. Similarly, this study sets out to determine the current total impact of golf on the Coachella Valley region from a survey of golf facilities in the Coachella Valley, employing a regional Input-Output (I-O) model based in IMPLAN to estimate the direct impacts of golf- related spending as well as the indirect (supply chain) and induced (spent incomes) effects as these dollars flow through the local economy. The additional benefits from golf tournaments held in the Coachella Valley are also explored in some detail. 2 This employment figure excludes estimated direct employees off-site at other establishments in the Coachella Valley and those associated with the Humana Challenge and ANA Inspiration tournaments not already included in the on-site sum, as discussed in the Executive Summary and Section 6. 3 SRI International, Golf 20/20 (2013), The California Golf Economy: Economic and Environmental Impact Report, California, 1. Economic Impact of the Coachella Valley Golf Industry August 2015 9 3 Industry Research 3.1 Golf Facility Survey In order to better understand the Coachella Valley golf industry, as well as the distribution and spending of local residents and out-of-towners visiting golf facilities in the region, Tourism Economics conducted a survey of these facilities regarding their operations in 2014. The main goals of the study were as follows:  Quantify golf facility revenue by area of business (e.g. course operations, on-course purchases, etc.)  Quantify golf facility expenses by area of business (e.g. payroll, capital investment, maintenance and supplies, property taxes)  Identify ties between golf facilities and associated residential communities  Estimate the proportion of golf-related visitors from out-of-town versus local residents or second-home owners who engage in golf  Estimate volumes of golf-stays and golf-related spending at golf facilities and resort hotels within the region The measures of spending by visitors at golf facilities include green fees, membership dues and player cards, cart fees, range fees, lessons, schools, camps, and equipment rentals, as well as on-course sales of merchandise and food and beverages. Measures of golf-related spending at resort hotels include all aspects of hotel revenue attributable to golf and golf events. Tourism Economics surveyed 90 golf facilities in the Coachella Valley in the first quarter of 2015, and received 30 responses, representing over 41% of the local golf industry by estimated gross revenue in 2014. Of the responding properties, 67.7% were private golf courses, 9.7% were public golf courses, and 22.6% were resort golf courses. Of the 90 properties surveyed, 53.3% were private golf courses, 33.3% were public golf courses, and 13.4% were resort golf courses. Golf operations and golf-related spending as reported by survey respondents were then projected by facility type and size in order to estimate totals for the golf industry in the Coachella Valley. The projected results of the survey were checked against government (Census) statistics to ensure reasonableness. Economic Impact of the Coachella Valley Golf Industry August 2015 12 4 Economic Impacts Defined The Coachella Valley golf industry drives a substantial amount of economic activity in the region from spending by golf courses on general operations and capital investments, as well as both local residents and tourists engaging in the sport of golf. In addition to generating revenue from greens fees, golf club memberships, and on-course merchandise and food and beverage sales, golfers and golf enthusiasts spend money across various economic sectors in the region, including accommodations, restaurants, retail, and transportation. This spending generates additional economic activity as it ripples through regional economy. For the sake of this exercise, the Coachella Valley was defined as the part of the region that lies within Riverside County, since the 90 golf facilities surveyed were all located therein. Thus, the results of the impact analysis may understate the full economic impact of the golf industry in the Coachella Valley region. Economic impact analysis measures the total effects of a change or contribution within a regional economy. This initial change or contribution is considered the direct effect. The direct effect of the Coachella Valley golf industry is measured by the following components:  Spending by golf-related visitors at public, private, and resort golf facilities  Ancillary spending of golf-related visitors at other establishments  The incremental spending of event organizers and sponsors at golf events The economic impacts of revenue generated by the golf industry as well as by golf- related visitors’ spending at local establishments was estimated using a regional Input-Output (I-O) model based on IMPLAN (www.implan.com) models. IMPLAN is recognized as an industry standard in local-level I-O models. An I-O model represents a profile of an economy by measuring the relationships among industries and consumers. For example, an I-O model tracks the flow of a visitor’s restaurant expenditures to wages, profits, capital, taxes and suppliers. The supplier chain is also traced to food wholesalers, to farmers, and so on. In this way, the I-O model allows for the measurement of the direct and indirect sales generated by a restaurant meal. The model also calculates the induced impacts of tourism. These induced impacts represent benefits to the economy as employees of tourism sectors spend their wages in the local economy, generating additional output, jobs, taxes, and wages. Figure 4.1 provides an illustration of how spending flows through an economic impact model. Economic Impact of the Coachella Valley Golf Industry August 2015 13 Figure 4.1: Illustration of Economic Impact Model Flow IMPLAN is particularly effective because it calculates these three levels of impact – direct, indirect, and induced – for a broad set of indicators. These include the following:  Spending  Wages  Employment  Federal Taxes  State Taxes  Local Taxes The modeling process begins with aligning the expenditure measurements with the related sectors in the model (e.g. sports & recreation, restaurants, retail, and entertainment). The model is then run to simulate the flow of these expenditures through the economy. In this process, the inter-relationships between consumers and industries generate each level of impact for each economic indicator (sales, wages, employment, etc.). Economic Impact of the Coachella Valley Golf Industry August 2015 14 Source: Tourism Economics Source: Tourism Economics 5 Golf-Related Expenditures 5.1 Golf-Related Spending by Locals & Visitors Based on data provided by the Tourism Economics survey, Coachella Valley golf facilities hosted 1.8 million golf-stays in 2014 (Figure 5.1). Of those, more than 1 million were hosted by private golf course facilities. The remaining golf-stays were almost evenly split between public and resort golf course facilities. Figure 5.1: Golf-stays in the Coachella Valley, by facility type (2014) Projected Golf-Stays in the Coachella Valley Total golf-stays by facility type, 2014, millions Private Golf Course Public Golf Course Resort Golf Course 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 On average, roughly 24% of total golf-stays in 2014 were by year-round Coachella Valley residents, while 51% were by owners of second homes in the region. Another 16% of golf-stays were by out-of-town visitors spending at least one night in accommodations within the Coachella Valley, and the remaining 9% were by day visitors to the region. The golf-stay distributions by facility type are depicted below in Figure 5.2. Economic Impact of the Coachella Valley Golf Industry August 2015 16 The average travel spending per person per golf-stay for overnight and day visitors to California reported in the SRI International and Golf 20/20 study5 of $825.02 per overnight visitor and $87.51 per day visitor were used to estimate the average golf- related spending per golf-stay for visitors to the Coachella Valley (Figure 5.3). The estimated Coachella Valley spending averages per golf-stay6 are higher at $1,014.60 per overnight visitor and $108.22 per day visitor, because they include spending on green fees, membership dues and player cards, cart fees, range fees, etc. which are absent from the statewide averages in the previous study. The average per golf-stay spending by second home owners of $432.45 was estimated by discounting the overnight visitor average by the resort hotel share of total golf-related spending at resort golf courses on a per golf-stay basis. This assumes that second home owners spend similarly to overnight visitors to the Coachella Valley after subtracting expenditures on paid accommodations. Finally, the Coachella Valley resident average spending per golf-stay of $67.22 was estimated by discounting the day visitor average by the ratio of the second home owner average to the overnight average. This assumes that residents spend similarly to day visitors to the Coachella Valley but with a lower propensity for ancillary spending. Applying the average spending per golf-stay to the projected number of golf-stays by visitor type yields a total estimated local and visitor golf- related spending of $745.6 million in 2014, as shown in Figure 5.3. Based on the per golf-stay spending estimates and projected golf-stay counts by visitor type, overnight visitors accounted for $296.8 million in golf-related spending in the Coachella Valley, while day visitors spent an estimated $17.1 million. Resident golf-related spending was projected at $28.9 million, and second home owners contributed an additional $402.8 million in golf- related spending in the region. 5 SRI International, Golf 20/20 (2013), The California Golf Economy: Economic and Environmental Impact Report, California, 39-40. 6 “Golf-stay” as defined in this study is on a per-person basis, justifying the use of the per person per golf- stay spending averages from the SRI International and Golf 20/20 report. Economic Impact of the Coachella Valley Golf Industry August 2015 18 Of the total projected golf-related spending of $745.6 million, the golf industry survey analysis indicates that residents, second home owners, and visitors to the Coachella Valley spent an estimated $480.6 million on-site at golf facilities and associated resort hotels in 2014. After accounting for on-site spending by locals and visitors at golf facilities and associated hotels, the remaining $265 million in total golf-related spending is presumed to be spent off-site at establishments within the Coachella Valley region. Previous Tourism Economics research on the economic impact of visitors to Palm Springs7 was utilized to estimate the distribution of off-site visitor spending related to golf in the Coachella Valley. Whereas the Palm Springs analysis looked at the economic impact of all tourism in the region, this study is focused on tourists as well as locals engaging in the sport of golf, raising their proportion of recreation spending relative to other spending categories (15.3% versus 45.2%), such as food and beverage (23.5% versus 13.8%) and retail purchases (22.7% versus 7.9%). Further, a higher concentration of residents and second home owners in the mix of golf-stays in Coachella Valley versus total visits to Palm Springs lowers the proportion of lodging (20.9% versus 15%) and increases that of imputed rent8 from second homes (4.8% versus 5.9%) relative to other spending categories. Air transport (1.8% versus 1.7%) and other means of transportation (11% versus 10.5%) in the Coachella Valley by locals and visitors account for the remainder of golf-related spending – roughly the same shares as in Palm Springs. The breakout of estimated golf-related spending both on-site and off-site is depicted in Figure 5.4. What is striking about this summary of spending is that the golf industry generates considerable spending at off-site establishments as well. For every dollar spent on-site at a golf facility, another $0.55 is spent in other parts of the local economy by golf-related visitors. 7 Tourism Economics (2012), The Economic Impact of Tourism in Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities, California. 8 “Imputed rent is calculated as the number of owner-occupied units, times the average rent of equivalent tenant-occupied units, in several property value tiers, using Census data. The goal of imputation, in general, is to keep the accounts invariant when the same goods are produced/consumed in different ways. The same shelter is provided by a house whether the house is owned by the occupant or by someone else. Imputed rent may seem more natural if one imagines the extreme case of a society where everyone raises their own food and builds their own houses; without imputation the GDP would be zero.” Fickett, James W. (2013), NIPA imputed rent (Online), ClearOnMoney, available: http://www.clearonmoney.com/dw/doku.php?id=public:nipa_imputed_rent Economic Impact of the Coachella Valley Golf Industry August 2015 24 7 Conclusion The golf industry of the Coachella Valley is of great significance to the regional economy as a year-round recreational and entertainment outlet for locals and visitors and a generator of economic activity across multiple industries within the region. In 2014, public, private, and resort golf courses in the Coachella Valley hosted 1.8 million golf-stays by local residents and owners of second homes, as well as day and overnight visitors from out-of-town. Together, these visitors generated $745.6 million in golf-related expenditures on-site at golf facilities and off-site throughout the local economy. Two professional golf tournaments – the Humana Challenge and ANA Inspiration – held at courses within the Coachella Valley in 2014 produced additional organizational and media expenditures of $7.2 million. In sum, the golf industry produced $752.9 in direct expenditures in the Coachella Valley in 2014 with additional impacts (indirect and induced) throughout the region. In 2014, the golf industry generated the following total economic impacts in the Coachella Valley region:  Nearly $1.1 billion in total business sales  $413.3 million in labor income  More than 14,000 jobs The regional economic impacts outlined above also generated significant fiscal (tax) impacts at the local, state, and federal levels. In 2014, the Coachella Valley golf industry directly and indirectly generated approximately $83.3 million in local and state taxes and $90.5 million in federal taxes. Economic Impact of the Coachella Valley Golf Industry August 2015 25 Appendix: Coachella Valley Golf Facility Survey Coachella Valley Golf Impact Survey Respondent Information Name of Golf Facility: Address: Name of Respondent: Email: Phone: The following survey gathers important information on golf facilities and related resort hotels and residential communities. The survey is organized in three parts. I. Golf facility II. Resort hotel III. Residential community Please complete the applicable sections as outlined below: • All survey respondents will complete Section I on golf facilities. • If your development includes a golf facility and resort hotel, complete Sections I & II. • If your development includes a golf facility and is affiliated with a residential community, complete Sections I & III. • If your development includes a golf facility and resort hotel and is affiliated with a residential community, complete Sections I, II, & III. If you have questions or would like to provide clarifying information about a response, please contact Tourism Economics: Tourism Economics Coachella Valley Golf Impact Survey Contact: Anthony Antonik Email: aantonik@oxfordeconomics.com Telephone: 610-995-9600 Economic Impact of the Coachella Valley Golf Industry August 2015 26 NOTES: 1 “Golf-stays and local golf visits” are defined as a Coachella Valley resident or non- resident traveling to a destination within the Coachella Valley and playing golf while at this destination or partaking in a golf-related activity, such as a professional or amateur golf tournament or charitable golf event. This includes both overnight and day stays. This figure includes trips to Coachella Valley golf resort destinations, golf outings while on vacation or business travel, as well as trips by Coachella Valley residents to visit golf courses within the region. This definition is consistent with “golf-stays” as defined for the purpose of “The California Golf Economy: Economic and Environmental Impact Report” prepared by SRI International in 2013 for the California Alliance for Golf, but also includes local golf visits. 2 “Golf facility operations” revenues refer to those generated from the following sources: green fees; membership dues and player cards; cart fees; range fees; lessons, schools, and camps; and equipment rentals. 3 “On-course” sales refer to those made at pro shops or food and beverage establishments affiliated with the golf facility. 4 “Capital investments” refer to expenditures on the following categories: new course construction; renovation of existing facilities; and infrastructure improvements (including irrigation). Routine maintenance and equipment purchases are not considered capital investments. 5 “General course and clubhouse maintenance” refers to expenses related to routine maintenance and equipment purchases. Examples include equipment repair, irrigation repair, fertilizer, chemicals, sand, uniforms, supplies, utilities, etc. Overview information 1. Briefly describe the overall development covered by this response (including affiliated golf facilities, resort hotels, and residential communities) in the space provided. 2. Is the golf facility affiliated with a resort hotel? A. Yes B. No 3. Is the golf facility affiliated with a residential community? A. Yes B. No Economic Impact of the Coachella Valley Golf Industry August 2015 27 I. Golf Facility 4. What is the size of the golf facility? A. 9 holes B. 18 holes C. 27 holes D. 36 holes E. 45+ holes 5. Which of the following best describes the golf facility? A. Private Course B. Public Course C. Golf Resort 6. What was the estimated total number of golf-stays and local visits1 at the golf facility in 2014? In answering this question, please apply the definition of “golf-stays and local visits” provided in the Notes section. 7. What estimated percentage of the total number of golf-stays and local visits in 2014 were accounted for by each of the following categories of guests? A. Year-round residents of Coachella Valley B. Second home residents of Coachella Valley C. Overnight visitors (guests of an affiliated hotel, or other Coachella Valley accommodations) D. Day visitors (i.e. non-residents who travel to the region and depart the same day) 8. What was the dollar amount of gross annual revenue generated at the golf facility in 2014? (Include revenue received as a contribution from the affiliated HOA or resort hotel.) 9. What percentage of the 2014 gross annual revenue was generated from each of the following categories? In answering this question, please apply the definitions of “golf facility operations” and “on-course” provided in the Notes section. A. Golf facility operations2 B. On-course3 merchandise sales C. On-course food and beverages D. Other revenue sources (excluding HOA or resort hotel sources) 10. What was the employment of the golf facility in 2014? (Exclude those primarily employed at the resort hotel or HOA facilities, if any.) A. Full-time employees (year round average) B. Part-time employees (year round average) C. Seasonal employees (peak season average) 11. What was the total annual payroll of the golf facility in 2014? (Include benefits and employer-paid payroll taxes.) Economic Impact of the Coachella Valley Golf Industry August 2015 28 12. What was the dollar amount of capital investments4 made at the golf facility in 2014? In answering this question, please apply the definition of “capital investments” provided in the Notes section. (Exclude those made at the resort hotel or HOA facilities, if any.) 13. What was the dollar amount of other expenses related to general course and clubhouse maintenance5 at the golf facility in 2014? In answering this question, please apply the definition of “general course and clubhouse maintenance” provided in the Notes section. (Exclude those purchases at the resort hotel or HOA facilities, if any.) 14. What was the dollar amount of local property taxes assessed on the golf facility in 2014? (If the golf facility is part of a mixed-use development, please estimate the approximate share of total property taxes that relate to the golf course, excluding the resort hotel portion and HOA/residential portion.) II. Resort Hotel 15. How many hotel rooms and other transient rental units were present at the resort hotel on average in 2014? 16. What was the dollar amount of the gross annual revenue generated at the resort hotel in 2014? (Exclude revenue generated by the golf facility and HOA.) 17. What estimated percentage of resort hotel gross annual revenue in 2014 was golf-related? (Estimate the revenues generated from hotel room rentals, food and beverage purchases, and other spending by golfers and those accompanying golfers, as well as attendees of golf tournaments or charitable events.) 18. What was the employment of the resort hotel in 2014? (Exclude those primarily employed at the golf facility or HOA facilities.) A. Full-time employees (year round average) B. Part-time employees (year round average) C. Seasonal employees (peak season average) 19. What was the total annual payroll of the resort hotel in 2014? (Include benefits and employer-paid payroll taxes.) 20. What was the dollar amount of local property taxes assessed on the resort hotel in 2014? (Estimate the approximate share of total property taxes that relate to the resort hotel, in other words excluding the golf facility portion and HOA/residential portion.) Economic Impact of the Coachella Valley Golf Industry August 2015 29 III. Residential Community (HOA) 21. How many residential units are located within the residential community? 22. What was the dollar amount of gross annual HOA operating revenue generated by the residential community in 2014? (Exclude revenue of the golf facility, such as course membership dues.) 23. What was the dollar amount of HOA operating revenue allocated to the affiliated golf facility (e.g. as a revenue contribution)? 24. What was the employment of the HOA/management company in 2014? (Exclude those primarily employed at the golf facility or resort hotel. Examples of HOA employees would be development managers, administrators, maintenance staff, etc.) A. Full-time employees (year round average) B. Part-time employees (year round average) C. Seasonal employees (peak season average) 25. What was the total annual payroll of the HOA/management company in 2014? (Include benefits and employer-paid payroll taxes.) 26. What was the dollar amount of total local property tax assessed on the residential community in 2014? (Include the amount of local property taxes due for 2014 for the residential community in aggregate, including the property taxes due on private homes that are located in the community, even if the property taxes are paid directly by property owners, as well as property taxes due on any property that is part of the community but held by the HOA, real estate development company, or other owner, excluding taxes assessed on golf facilities or resort hotels. 1 From:Joan Taylor Sent:Tuesday, September 28, 2021 10:46 AM To:City Clerk Mail Cc:Cheri Flores; Monika Radeva Subject:Written Comments, Joan Taylor for Sierra Club, Palm Springs, (760) unlisted, study session Item 1, Coral Mountain Resort & DEIR Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Flagged EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. Please deliver this to the Planning Commission and City Council for today's special joint meeting, thank you. Re: Comments on the Coral Mountain Resort and Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Commissioners and Council: The Sierra Club strongly supports the Coachella Valley Multiple Species HCP (MSHCP). We appreciate the cooperation of the City in implementing the MSHCP, especially as regards protecting endangered bighorn sheep from urban influences and resulting harm. In this regard, the DEIR for the Coral Mountain Resort (the project) appears to be deficient in its analysis of the relationship of the project to the MSHCP. The DEIR states, "Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan The study area lies within the planning area of the CVMSHCP; however, it does not lie within a Conservation Area identified in the CVMSHCP. The proposed project is subject to the requirements of the CVMSHCP (e.g., development fees)." (Appendix D‐1, Bio Tech Report, Page 10) However, the project appears to be both adjacent to and partially within the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Conservation Area (please see screenshots from the MSHCP and the DEIR). The DEIR does not provide definitive maps to support the conclusions of its MSHCP consistency analysis. This defect needs to be remedied so the City and reviewers can know with certainty the exact relationship of the project and the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Conservation Area. This information is essential to know whether the project is subject to the MSHCP’s Land Use Adjacency Guidelines and the Conservation Area’s Required Measures. Although the project does not propose developing in the Conservation Area, it is likely subject to one or more of the Conservation Area’s Required Measures, including Measure #11, which states, ““For Development proposals on lands within or adjacent to Conservation Areas with bighorn sheep habitat, the Local Permittee shall require construction of an 8‐foot fence or functional equivalent, or granting of an easement to CVCC for future installation of a barrier separating the Development from adjoining habitat, if (i) bighorn sheep are documented to begin foraging or watering on the project site, or (ii) unauthorized trails, paths, routes, or ways (trails) are documented to proliferate from the project site into adjoining habitat. To ensure that the fence is an effective barrier, the CVCC shall determine the appropriate location of the fence in consultation with the Local Permittee. If fence construction is deferred and either condition (i) or (ii) is documented by the Wildlife Agencies, the CVCC shall incur the responsibility and cost for fence installation and maintenance on lands to which CVCC has access, unless at the time of project approval the Permittee assigns a legally responsible party to construct and maintain the fence and requires SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY TAHQUITZ GROUP OF THE SIERRA GROUP - JOAN TAYLOR, CONSERVATION CHAIR REQUESTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FENCE TO PROTECT THE BIGHORN SHEEP HABITAT FROM THE DEVELOPMENTOJECT 2 establishment of a funding instrument for construction and maintenance of the fence. The subject fence shall be constructed within 2 years of documented sheep use or the proliferation of trails, as noted above. The location of this barrier (i.e., an 8‐foot fence or functional equivalent) shall be determined by CVCC based on its ability to obtain permission/access to the necessary lands. If placement of the barrier must occur on other public lands (e.g., BLM, CDFG), CVCC will coordinate with these other agencies as appropriate.” As the City knows, this is an important issue that must be addressed early in the approval process. Thank you for your consideration of this comment. Very truly yours, Joan Taylor, Conservation Chair Tahquitz Group of the Sierra Club SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY TAHQUITZ GROUP OF THE SIERRA GROUP - JOAN TAYLOR, CONSERVATION CHAIR REQUESTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FENCE TO PROTECT THE BIGHORN SHEEP HABITAT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT 3 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY TAHQUITZ GROUP OF THE SIERRA GROUP - JOAN TAYLOR, CONSERVATION CHAIR REQUESTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FENCE TO PROTECT THE BIGHORN SHEEP HABITAT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT 4 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY TAHQUITZ GROUP OF THE SIERRA GROUP - JOAN TAYLOR, CONSERVATION CHAIR REQUESTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FENCE TO PROTECT THE BIGHORN SHEEP HABITAT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT 1 From:connie varelli Sent:Tuesday, September 28, 2021 4:34 PM To:City Clerk Mail Subject:Wave park EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. Hi, I'm a landowner next to the proposed wave park and am in support of it being created. I feel it will enhance our community and add value to our properties. Feel free to contact me for its continued support. Thank you Connie Varelli SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT CONNIE VARELLI - IN SUPPORT OF THE CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT PROJECT The residents listed below gave verbal presentations of the enclosed materials, which are also included as Written Comments: (Presentations are in the order in which the residents spoke) • Derek Wong • Bob Lasser • Sheila Warren • Sandra Stratton • Carolyn Winnor • Robin Nenninger • Laura DuMaurier • Kelly Welton • Alena Callimanis • Rob Michiels Derek Wong La Quinta Residents for Responsible Development Say NO to the Wave -saynotothewave.com P.O. Box 2004, La Quinta, CA 92247-2004 lqresidentsstopthewave@gmail.com 1 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT DEREK WONG STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT We have Provided Feedback to City Council and Planning Commission from the LQRRD Community •LQRRD is 1000 members and growing •When we sent out our Survey Monkey against the Project to gather support, 500 La Quinta respondents were so outraged about the project they sent us their unsolicited comments •This hardcopy document is what Staff has provided to all of you today 2 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT DEREK WONG STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Bighorn Institute Center for Biological Diversity California Department of Fish and Wildlife The Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters Summary of Responses from these institutions to the DEIR, previously presented by LQRRD to the City Council and Planning Commission –replay on City website 3 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT DEREK WONG STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Summary of Responses requesting new DEIR and no Zoning Changes Bighorn Institute •No mitigation for Bighorn sheep which are present on Coral Mountain and seek out artificial water sources & vegetation •New DEIR Requested California Fish and Wildlife •Noise thresholds too high •Significant light impacts on Coral Mountain •No Wildfire defensible space •No consistency with Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan requirements •Inadequate mitigation measures for sheep, burrowing owl, bats, & nesting birds •New DEIR requested 4 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT DEREK WONG STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Summary of Responses requesting new DEIR and no Zoning Changes Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters •If approved, Project would be in violation of CEQA •Violates State Planning & Zoning Laws as well as the 2035 La Quinta General Plan •Light pollution, noise pollution •Transient population in already established quiet, stable residential area •Completely irresponsible water use Center for Biological Diversity •Ignores issues with Bighorn sheep, light •Inadequacies in water analysis •No future Colorado River allocation impacts analyzed so impact to aquifer ignored •Therefore DEIR is legally deficient 5 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT DEREK WONG STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Presentations from LQRRD Members The presentations that follow from our LQRRD members will address: •Additional information from DEIR not previously covered •Impacts from the Developer changes requested to the 2035 La Quinta General Plan •Impacts from the Developer’s request to change area to Tourist/Commercial Zoning 6 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT DEREK WONG STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT The Critical Importance of Following the 2035 La Quinta General Plan Bob Lasser 1 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT BOB LASSER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Why a City General Plan •The 2035 La Quinta General Plan is essentially the Constitution of the City of La Quinta –it is the blueprint for future development. •The State of California General Plan Guidelines state: •A General Plan must not and cannot be amended at whim, since, thought and consideration are an extensive part of the formulation of, and modifications to, any plan. •The last update to the 2035 La Quinta General Plan took place over a period of years, with considerable deliberation and community input. 2 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT BOB LASSER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT What is the Applicant Requesting •General Plan Amendment (GPA 2019-0002) from: General Commercial, Low Density Residential, and Open Space –Recreation TO Neighborhood Commercial, Low Density Residential, Tourist Commercial, and Open Space –Recreation. •(1-4 DEIR) Zone Change (ZC 2019-0004) will revise the existing zoning from: Neighborhood Commercial, Low Density Residential, and Golf Course TO Neighborhood Commercial (CN), Low Density Residential (RL), Parks and Recreation (PR), and Tourist Commercial (CT). (1-4 DEIR) 2035 3 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT BOB LASSER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Comments on specific provisions of the 2035 La Quinta General Plan •Goal SC-1: A community that provides the best possible quality of life for all itsresidents Goal LU-1 II-23: Land Use compatibility throughout the CityLU-1.1a: Maintain consistency between the Land Use Map & Zoning Map Policy LU-1.2…II.23 All land use decisions shall be consistent with all applicable GeneralPlan policies and programs and shall uphold the rights and needs of property owners as well as those of the general pubic GOAL LU-3 (II-26)Safe and identifiable neighborhoods that provide a sense of placePolicy LU-3.1 II-26 Encourage the preservation of neighborhood character and assure aconsistent and compatible land use pattern. LU 3.1.b:11.26 Apply the City’s discretionary power and site development reviewprocess consistently to assure that subdivision and development plans are compatiblewith existing residential areas 4 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT BOB LASSER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Amending the 2035 La Quinta General Plan to allow the Zone Change to “Tourist -Commercial” would allow a project to be built that violates the goals and objectives of the 2035 La Quinta General Plan. •A zone change would allow a high density, transient oriented, entertainment- resort venue, to an already established, quiet, stable, residential area. •A zone change would bring light pollution from 80-foot-high light towers and noise on a 7 A.M. to 10 P.M. schedule 365 days per year, to a current quiet residential area, and longer for special events because City noise ordinances do not apply •A zone change would bring a large-scale construction project creating dust, noise, pollution, and the use of heavy equipment and chemicals, that could last for a decade or more, due to a sub-phase buildout process. 5 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT BOB LASSER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT As stated in the Municipal Code and Charter of the City of La Quinta “While it is written to be in compliance with applicable State and Federal legislation, as it has been since the City’s first General Plan, its goals, policies and programs are those of the people of La Quinta and are not intended to facilitate the agenda of any outside group or foreign entity.” Why the 2035 La Quinta General Plan must be followed 6 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT BOB LASSER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Discussion on Private Resort and Variances requested by Developer that conflict with the 2035 La Quinta General Plan Sheila Warren SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT SHEILA WARREN STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT This will be a PRIVATE resort •The Specific Plan proposes a surf-oriented resort themed Project with centralized resort commercial and neighborhood commercial amenities that allow residents and guests to stay on-property for most of their daily needs. (Staff Report Page 8) •The Project is proposed to be private (Staff Report Page 8) •Only residents and hotel guests will be allowed to use the wave pool, and no public access to this facility will be allowed.(Staff Report p. 9) •PA III-C –Wave Club: The Wave Club subarea contains approximately 3.2 acres fronting the Wave Basin and will function as a private clubhouse with amenities for exclusive use by the Coral Mountain community. (1- 6 DEIR) SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT SHEILA WARREN STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT 2035 La Quinta General Plan Goals and Policies Impacted •GOAL SC-1:A community that provides the best possible quality of life for all its residents. •Policy LU -3.1 II-26 Encourage the preservation of neighborhood character and assure a consistent and compatible land use pattern SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT SHEILA WARREN STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Developer is asking for Multiple Variances •The development standards include building heights of 45 feet for the wave basin sub-area, 40 feet for the hotel and resort commercial sub-area, 35 feet for the neighborhood commercial, and 28 to 32 feet for the residential units, as well as reduced setbacks and lot sizes. The minimum lot size for all residential product is 3,600 square feet.(Staff Report page 9) SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT SHEILA WARREN STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT 2035 La Quinta General Plan Policies Impacted •Policy LU-3.3 II.26 Maintain residential development standards including setbacks, height, pad elevations and other design and performance standards that assure a high quality of development in the Zoning Ordinance. •Policy LU-1.2.II.23 All land use decisions shall be consistent with all applicable General Plan policies and programs and shall uphold the rights and needs of property owners as well as those of the general public. SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT SHEILA WARREN STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Review of DEIR Section 4.1 Aesthetics My presentation will not focus on the impact of lighting glare on Coral Mountain and Wildlife. This was covered by the presentation on the Center for Biodiversity Sandra Stratton 1 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT SANDRA STRATTON STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT DEIR Aesthetics Exhibit 4.1-12 & 4.1-13 with picture taken from 60th Street level claiming to be “Line of Sight” 2 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT SANDRA STRATTON STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Google Earth View toward Coral Mountain 3 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT SANDRA STRATTON STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT This is the actual ”Line of Sight” from Trilogy View from houses at Madison and 60th Ave. You can see the houses West of Madison, including Lisa Castro’s house View from houses on 60th Ave 4 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT SANDRA STRATTON STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT View toward Coral Mountain from Houses on Ave. 60 5 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT SANDRA STRATTON STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT 6 Bagdouma light ½ mile away visible over houses and treetops –only 60 feet tall These are the 60 foot lights that were generating the glare visible from 6 miles away SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT SANDRA STRATTON STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT DEIR States: “Impacts of change from Low Density Residential to Tourist Commercial requested as part of the proposed project would not significantly impact scenic vistas.” This conclusion above from the DEIR 4.1 Aesthetics is wrong and you should not consider approving changes to the 2035 La Quinta General Plan or to the Zoning change request 7 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT SANDRA STRATTON STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Discussion on Impact of Resort Noise that conflicts with the 2035 La Quinta General Plan Carolyn Winnor SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT CAROLYN WINNOR STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Noise Impacts from Coral Mountain Resort •Operational noise which can be amplified from reverberation at Coral Mountain •Wave making apparatus running on Tracks •People -based noise from every day attendance, 7AM to 10PM, 365 days a year •Jet Skis •Wave announcements –amplification for safety of surfers? •Increased traffic noise during regular operations and significantly more during Special Events… •City Noise ordinances are lifted for Special Events •More people and more music •Construction of a 16+ acre, ½ mile long wave basin which will require “heavy duty” and noisier specialized equipment than regular housing construction SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT CAROLYN WINNOR STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT 2035 La Quinta General Plan Goals Impacted •The City’s ongoing efforts to preserve the quality of life for all its residents, present and future, must include the protection of a quiet noise environment (NOISE IV-15) SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT CAROLYN WINNOR STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Discussion on Impact of Special Events and STVRs with Respect to the 2035 La Quinta General Plan Robin Nenninger 1 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ROBIN NENNINGER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Special Events at Coral Mountain Resort •Special events are requested 4 times per year, allowing up to 2,500 guests per day. Special events will require Temporary Use Permits which will include review by the Fire and Police Departments, and will be issued by City staff (Staff Report pages 9 –10) 2 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ROBIN NENNINGER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Description of Back of House Usage at the Project is inconsistent (south of Wave pool off 60th) •PA III-G –Back of House: The Back of House subarea contains approximately 26.5 acres that will be graded as level, largely open land south of the Wave Basin. This subarea will provide unprogrammed gathering and staging space for temporary equipment such as port-a-potties, shade structures, tenting for inclement weather, and catering equipment that might be used during events. (1-6 DEIR) -GOING FURTHER IN THE DEIR - The Back of House subarea will be used to host public ticketed events on the Wave basin. These events may occur up to 4 times per year and are restricted to 4 days duration, with a maximum attendance of 2,500 guests per day. Prior to any events taking place, the applicant will be required to process and receive approval for Temporary Use Permit(s). (3-21 DEIR) 3 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ROBIN NENNINGER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT PAGE 3 -35 of DEIR states the following…”Temporary Use Permits are required by the City accommodate special, unique or limited duration activities that might otherwise be outside of the provisions of normal zoning … are reviewed administratively by the Design and Development Director and do not require a public hearing” •What prevents the 4 Special Events requested NOW from changing to 8… or 12 .. or more ? •Residents will NEVER have a say on this matter again. 4 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ROBIN NENNINGER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT •There will likely be major access and egress challenges during Special Events •Many surrounding communities have limited roadways •This could impact the safety and well being of the residents, should there be traffic tie ups during, before and after Special Events for the “prep and take down days” that will “bookend”the Special Events themselves . We are entitled to safe neighborhoods and all that this entails: as per the 2035 La Quinta General Plan that states … “safe and identifiable neighbourhoods that provide a sense of place” (GOAL LU-3 {II-26}). 5 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ROBIN NENNINGER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT 2035 La Quinta General Plan Policies and Goals Impacted •The City’s ongoing efforts to preserve the quality of life for all its residents, present and future, must include the protection of a quiet noise environment (NOISE IV-15) •Ordinances are typically lifted for Special Events as per City of La Quinta Program N1.3.a: Provide accommodation for special events in the public interest, such as concerts and festivals, which may temporarily exceed the maximum allowable decibel level. 6 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ROBIN NENNINGER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Short Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs) at Coral Mountain Resort •All Dwelling Units, 496 in the Low Density Residential areas, 104 in the Tourist Commercial Area and up to 150 hotel rooms may be STVRs •750 in Total •Planning Area II (PA-II)… In addition to permanent year round use, various forms of short-term and long -term rentals, and fractional interest programs may be accommodated. (Page 13 Staff Report ) •Developer Terms for the Draft Developer Agreement would vest the applicant’s right to develop the Coral Mountain Resort Specific Plan area pursuant to the entitlements described above, address short-term rentals within all planning areas of the project (1-5 DEIR)7 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ROBIN NENNINGER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT This is to generate Transient Occupancy Taxes * Developer is requesting yet another Variance…even low density residential to be STVRs, which will go against the City’s own STVR Ordinance: •EFFECTIVE MAY 21, 2021 Section 3.25.055 of the La Quinta Municipal Code related to non-issuance of new STVR permits, imposes a permanent moratorium on new STVR permits effective May 20, 2021 until further notice. Per Subsection D, the City Council shall conduct a periodic review to assess the STVR program and the effects of the moratorium. •No NEW STVR permits will be issued until further notice, unless the property is located within Tourist Commercial or Village Commercial zones. 8 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ROBIN NENNINGER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT 2035 La Quinta General Plan Policies and Goals Impacted •Policy LU -5.2… Consider changes in market demand in residential product type to meet the needs of current and future residents. •GOAL LU-3 (II-26) Safe and identifiable neighborhoods that provide a sense of place •The City’s ongoing efforts to preserve the quality of life for all its residents, present and future, must include the protection of a quiet noise environment (NOISE IV-15) 9 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ROBIN NENNINGER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Discussion on Impact of Green House Gases and Electrical /Energy Impacts with Respect to the 2035 La Quinta General Plan and the DEIR Laura DuMaurier SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT LAURA DUMAURIER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Green House Gas Emissions at Coral Mountain Resort In the case of… Greenhouse Gas emissions, however, impacts remain significant and unavoidable, and there are no feasible mitigation measures available to reduce them to less than significant levels. (Staff Report page 10) SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT LAURA DUMAURIER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Cement, the primary constituent of concrete, has a significant role in GHG emissions •The cement industry is one of the main producers of carbon dioxide, a potent greenhouse gas. •The cement industry is one of the two largest producers of carbon dioxide (CO2), creating up to 8% of worldwide man- made emissions of this gas •Why is no one talking about the significant GHG affects of pouring 16.7 acres, 14 football fields of cement for a Wave Basin? SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT LAURA DUMAURIER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT 2035 La Quinta General Plan Impacts •Senate Bill B 375 (Chapter 728, Statutes of 2008) directs the California Air Resources Board to set regional targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions •The new law establishes a “bottom up” approach to ensure that cities and counties are involved in the development of regional plans to achieve those targets •La Quinta participates in targets for Green House Gas Emissions to be incorporated into the 2035 La Quinta General Plan •There is no mention of this serious impact of cement •Only mention is reducing car miles SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT LAURA DUMAURIER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Review of Energy/Electrical Requirements SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT LAURA DUMAURIER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT IID Expired Will Serve Letter Referenced in the DEIR While an IID Will Serve letter was not required for the DEIR… •The fact that the developer referenced an expired Will Serve letter led reviewers to believe that all electrical requirements for all phases for the development were approved. •Not only were all phases not approved, but the first phase must go through the whole review and analysis with IID again •Were actual wave power requirement measurements from Lemoore incorporated into the electrical model? •It takes significant amounts of energy to move the hydrofoil that makes the wave through 18 million gallons of water •Will the IID Will Serve letter be issued this time?...When? SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT LAURA DUMAURIER STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Discussion on Drought Issues with Respect to the 2035 La Quinta General Plan and the DEIR Kelly Welton 1 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT KELLY WELTON STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Drought in the news every day •The ongoing drought in the U.S. Southwest is the worst drought the region has experienced since record keeping began in 1895, according to a new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Drought Task Force. And there's no end in sight. •Palm Springs recorded its hottest summer ever this year, topping a previous record set in 2018 and marking yet another record-breaking milestone in recent months. •(CNN) Global scientists reported in August that due to the climate crisis, droughts that may have occurred only once every decade or so now happen 70% more frequently. The increase is particularly apparent in the Western US, which is currently in the the throes of a historic, multiyear drought that has exacerbated wildfire behavior,drained reservoirs and triggered water shortages. •In August, The federal government has officially declared the first-ever water shortage in the Colorado River basin. “Like much of the West, and across our connected basins, the Colorado River is facing unprecedented and accelerating challenges,”Assistant U.S. Secretary for Water and Science Tanya Trujillo said in a statement. 2 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT KELLY WELTON STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT 3 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT KELLY WELTON STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT 2035 La Quinta General Plan Policies and Goals Impacted City of La Quinta lays out the following in the 2035 Plan, where water conservation is stressed to protect future resources •Conservation of Natural Resources II-136 The conservation of natural resources is a major component of a livable community… •Imported water from the Colorado River and new replenishment programs implemented by the CVWD have helped alleviate declines, but both rely on outside sources of water. In 2010, approximately 300,000 acre-feet of water per year have been allocated from the Colorado River to the eastern Coachella Valley, primarily for agricultural irrigation. Although continued importation of water will help to replenish the aquifer, a more resourceful alternative is to reduce the amount of water pumped by the CVWD, which will have a direct impact on overdraft. Conservation techniques have already been implemented, and new measures are being developed to lower the amount of water used by each household and business in the City. II-137 4 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT KELLY WELTON STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT 2035 La Quinta General Plan Policies and Goals Impacted (cont.) •Water conservation in La Quinta is essential to reduce the overdraft of local groundwater, and protect future resources. II-138 •Water conservation must include all types of water use –from landscaping to indoor fixtures, and must include new and existing development. The programs described above provide the foundation for reducing water demand. This Element can allow the City to expand programs that promote water conservation now and into the future II-138 Policy •UTL-1.2 The City should encourage the conservation of water. (V-15) •GOAL WR-1: The efficient use and conservation of the City’s water resources. (V-16) 5 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT KELLY WELTON STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Comments on Coral Mountain DEIR Appendix M Water Supply Assessment June 2021 and 2035 La Quinta General Plan section Conservation of Natural Resources II-136 Water conservation in La Quinta is essential to reduce the overdraft of local groundwater, and protect future resources. II-138 1 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ALENA CALLIMANIS STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT WavePoolMag.com August 13, 2021 Article “Coral Mountain Meets Resistance from Neighbors” •The developer provided input into the article •It’s worth noting that on a typical winter day the SilverRock golf course in La Quinta needs around 500,000 gallons of water. On a cool day it’s likely to use 400,000 gallons and on hot, windy days it could be up to 600,000 gallons. And this is with a new computer system that’s pumping out, on average, 25% less water than the course was using prior to a computer ‘smart systems’ upgrade. 2 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ALENA CALLIMANIS STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT That information is misleading –what SilverRock water irrigation includes per Public Records Request to the City •Golf course turf (approximately 90 acres). •All native area landscaping (approximately 40 acres) •All landscaping plant material on perimeter along Ave 52, Jefferson and Ave 54 •The new City Park (eventually they will be on their own standalone water source and meter) •Pre-watering of all development pads including Montage Hotel, Pendry Hotel, Branded Residencies, Permanent Clubhouse, Conference Center and other areas in the undeveloped phases (since Oct. 2019) •Dust control on all undeveloped property for the Developer (ongoing for years) 3 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ALENA CALLIMANIS STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT No way to split out just “Golf Course” usage per the Public Records Request Response •Once the water is delivered to the Silver Rock irrigation lake, the pump station then delivers water to all the prior listed areas •The SilverRock Smart Computer System has no way to quantify how much water is used for each area 4 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ALENA CALLIMANIS STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT SilverRock uses Canal Water –what’s next? •99% of Silver Rock water comes from the canal only, which is Colorado River Water •In full year 2020, CVWD supplied to the Coachella Valley: •112 billion gallons Canal Water •29 billion gallons drinking water •Only 2 billion gallons recycled water •What happens to SilverRock when Colorado River allocations are slashed? •We will be forced to start using our aquifer water for everything 5 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ALENA CALLIMANIS STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT World Surf League, owner of Lemoore, says evaporation at Lemoore is 250,000 gals/day on very hot days •Lemoore in 2020 had 40 days between 100 degrees and 109 degrees •La Quinta in 2020 had 140 days between 100 degrees and 119 degrees •140 days x 250,000 gallons = 35 Million gallons evaporation •CVWD states in DEIR Appendix M: Yearly evaporation is 39 Million gallons •What about wind evaporation? Sand? Wave action? Wave pool maintenance? The other 225 days of the year? •Coral Mountain Evaporation rates go far beyond the 39 Million gallons estimated by CVWD 6 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ALENA CALLIMANIS STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Golf Course vs Wave Pool options •A wave pool water use may in fact be similar or worse than a golf course water use •Golf courses can use desertscapes; they can stop watering during a drought, use recycled water -the Wave Basin cannot •We are dealing with excessive heat in the desert, major drought, Colorado River crisis, increasing excessive wind events •Water consumption for the Coral Mountain project is NOT in keeping with 2035 La Quinta General Plan •Water conservation in La Quinta is essential to reduce the overdraft of local groundwater and protect future resources. II-138 7 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ALENA CALLIMANIS STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT Discussion regarding SUB PHASE Buildout of Project proposed by the Developer and the conflict with the 2035 La Quinta General Plan Rob Michiels 1 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ROB MICHIELS STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT •According to the Coral Mountain Specific Plan, project construction will occur in eight (8) primary development areas with buildout anticipated to occur in three primary phases over approximately 4‐ to 6‐years. •Each primary development area may be broken into sub-phases in response to market conditions and consumer demand.(3-32 DEIR) •Future Tentative Tract Maps may be filed with each phase of development as necessary to implement the balance of the project. (1-4 DEIR) •Future Site Development Permits s will be filed with each phase of development as necessary to implement the balance of the project. (1-4 DEIR) •At this time, the City has received only the Site Development Permit for the wave pool. Additional Site Development Permits will need to be filed for the hotel, the resort commercial, the residential units and the neighborhood commercial center on the corner. ( page 10 Staff Report) The Project is to be built in phases 2 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ROB MICHIELS STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT •A very disconcerting aspect … we are overwhelmed as we think of how plans for our lives will be totally predicated on the fact that the “waves and phases” of construction noise and traffic could go on for years and years. •Residents of the surrounding residential communities may never see the completion of this Project in our time here. •How does this ensure that we the residents will continue to enjoy the best possible quality of life …particularly with the uncertainty with respect to the timing of completion of the Project that we would be facing ? The Developers, as stated in the DEIR, are asking for Sub Phase Development Based on “consumer and market demand” 3 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ROB MICHIELS STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT GOAL SC-1: A community that provides the best possible quality of life for all its residents This is not in keeping with 2035 La Quinta General Plan 4 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - VERBAL COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ROB MICHIELS STUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT In Conclusion 5 •Rezoning to accommodate this Project from Low Density Residential w/ golf to Tourist Commercial is NOT consistent with the 2035 La Quinta General Plan •If one is to stand back and consider the entire concept of Rezoning in this location, it is easy to see that this Project makes no sense •It is definitely not in keeping very important component of the 2035 La Quinta General Plan -which speaks to the “maintenance and protection of existing neighborhoods”and a “consistent and compatible land use pattern ”(see GOAL LU-3 {II-26} above and policies) (see GOAL LU-4 above{II-26}) •Coral Mountain Resort does NOT fit -it is an entirely different concept of life and it is not residentially focused •It will basically be “inserted” amongst the quiet residential communities that surround it and will forever negatively impact our residents "This is the Wrong Project in the Wrong Location at the Wrong Time" SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - 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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - HAND-OUT BY RESIDENT ALENA CALLIMANISSTUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - HAND-OUT BY RESIDENT ALENA CALLIMANISSTUDY SESSION 1 - RELATED TO THE WAVE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT POWER POINTS CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL JOINT MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 09/28/2021 1 Special Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting September 28, 2021 Public Comment - Teleconference Join virtually via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/881 46423364 Meeting ID: 881 4642 3364 “Raise Hand” to speak Limit Comments to 3 minutes 1 2 09/28/2021 2 Public Comment - Teleconference Join virtually via Zoom by phone: (253) 215 - 8782 Meeting ID: 881 4642 3364 *9 = Raise Hand *6 = Unmute Limit Comments to 3 minutes Public Comment – Raise Hand 3 4 09/28/2021 3 Public Comment – Raise Hand 5 6 09/28/2021 4 Special Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting September 28, 2021 S1 – Wave at Coral Mountain Draft EIR The Planning Process •California law and our Municipal Code allow the City, or a land owner or his/her representative to file applications for General Plan Amendments, Zone Changes, Specific Plans and development permits. •City staff must review and analyze an application filed for a property, and provide that analysis to the Planning Commission and/or the City Council for review and consideration. •The Planning Commission will review the project and provide a recommendation to the City Council. •The City Council will make the final decision on all of the applications. 7 8 09/28/2021 5 Background •The project encompasses 934 acres on both sides of Madison Street, between Avenue 58 and Avenue 60. •The project proposes a master planned private resort community on the west side of Madison Street. •The project includes multiple applications. Project Components Specific Plan Amendment to remove property from the Andalusia Specific Plan. There will be no change to the development potential of Andalusia. 9 10 09/28/2021 6 Project Components General Plan Amendment and Change of Zone Designation Existing (Acres) Proposed (Acres) Low Density Residential 204.2 232.3 Tourist Commercial 0 120.8 General Commercial 8.4 7.7 Open Space 171.9 23.6 Project Components New Specific Plan •Establishes Development Standards and Guidelines for: •60,000 square feet of neighborhood commercial •600 residential units •496 low density units •104 resort residential units •150 hotel rooms •57,000 square feet of resort commercial •16 acre wave pool •26 acre “back of house” area •23.6 acres of open space facilities 11 12 09/28/2021 7 Project Components Tentative Tract Map Project Components Site Development Permit for the wave pool 13 14 09/28/2021 8 Project Components Development Agreement between the City and the applicant, which: •Guarantees the implementation of mitigation measures and conditions of approval. •Allows STVRs for all residential units. •Establishes transient occupancy tax/revenue requirements for the project. Future Steps •Additional tract maps to further subdivide the residential super-pads. •Additional Site Development Permits for the hotel, all commercial development, all residential development and all recreational facilities. 15 16 09/28/2021 9 Environmental Impact Report •Draft EIR was available for public comments for 45 days. •Received just under 100 comment letters. •Currently working on addressing comments. •The Response to Comments/Final EIR will be provided to all commenters, published on the City website, and provided to the Planning Commission and City Council when complete. Environmental Issues Aesthetics, Light and Glare •Project will block views of Coral Mountain •Project proposes 80 foot light poles around the wave pool. The lighting analysis shows that the light levels will be contained on the site. 17 18 09/28/2021 10 Environmental Issues Cultural Resources & Tribal Resources •Multiple archaeological and historic sites identified on and immediately adjacent to the property. •Extensive mitigation program required prior to any ground disturbing activity to protect resources in situ, conduct extensive testing, and prepare National Register of Historic Places applications. Environmental Issues Noise •Project noise impacts are less than significant with mitigation. •Operational noise levels meet General Plan standards for surrounding communities, due to distance. •Mitigation measures: construction, wave pool hours 7 AM to 10 PM, wall on north and east boundary. 19 20 09/28/2021 11 Environmental Issues •Project will be required to install traffic signals at Madison & Avenue 58 and Madison and Main Entry at build out. •Additional improvements required at 9 other intersections, fair share/DIF. •For special events, all improvements must be in place, traffic management required. Traffic •Analysis conducted for phased build out. •Project generates 6,994 trips at buildout, 8,932 trips during special events. Improvement Location Timing Traffic signal Madison and Avenue 54 Phase 1 Traffic signal Jefferson and Avenue 54 Phase 1 Roundabout striping/2 lanes Jefferson and Avenue 52 Phase 1 Add 1 west‐bound through lane Jefferson and Avenue 50 Buildout Traffic signal Monroe and Avenue 60 Buildout Traffic signal Monroe and Avenue 58 Phase 2 Traffic signal Monroe and Airport Buildout Traffic signal Monroe and Avenue 54 Phase 1 Traffic signal Monroe and Avenue 52 Phase 1 Environmental Issues Water Resources •A Water Supply Assessment was prepared and approved by CVWD. •Water demand of the project will be 958.63 acre-feet per year. •CVWD has sufficient water supplies to serve the project during normal, single dry and multiple dry years from multiple water sources, including groundwater and supplemental allocations. 21 22 09/28/2021 12 Environmental Issues All impacts can be mitigated to less than significant levels except: •Aesthetics: Impacts to views of Coral Mountain •Greenhouse Gas Emissions •These impacts remain significant and unavoidable. Under CEQA, the City Council must determine whether the benefits of the project outweigh its significant impacts. Next Steps •Completion of the Response to Comments/Final EIR. •Completion of staff’s analysis of the project. •Planning Commission hearing(s). •City Council hearing(s). 23 24 09/28/2021 13 Visual Simulations From Avenue 58 at Lion’s Gate 25 26 09/28/2021 14 Visual Simulations From Madison Street at Andalusia SDP Elevations 27 28 09/28/2021 15 SDP Elevations 29 30 09/28/2021 16 City Council & Planning Commission - Special Joint Meeting 9.28.2021 Brief Presentation this Evening: 1. Project Impressions 2. Project Benefits 3. Comments & Questions 4. Design Features in Progress La Quinta, California PROJECT IMPRESSIONS …IS • A private amenitized club community with upscale residences, a small hotel, and a unique neighborhood commercial corner. • A family-friendly, multi-generational community that will be a good neighbor to the surrounding community. • A contributor to the long-term well-being of the Gem of the Desert’s economy. …IS NOT • A “Festival” • A Public or Private Water “Theme Park” • A Commercial Surf Tournament Venue • “Spring Break” What the Coral Mountain Wave Project… 31 32 09/28/2021 17 Project Benefits •Diversification of LQ Lifestyle Choices •Long-Awaited Neighborhood Retail •Employment (Temp and Permanent) •Responsible Resource Use •Public Recreational Opportunities (Trail) •Sustainable & Compatible Project Design •Net Positive General Fund Revenue Comments & Questions from the Community 1. Water Resources 2. Light or Glare 3. Noise 4. Transportation (Traffic) 5. Wildlife 6. Cultural Resources 7. STVR 33 34 09/28/2021 18 Preview of Exciting Things to Come •The Corner •Resort Core Residential The Corner 35 36 09/28/2021 19 Wave Residential Wave Residential 37 38 09/28/2021 20 39