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2020-06-26 The Wave Contact Person_Redacted1 Nichole Romane From:Linda Evans Sent:Friday, June 26, 2020 2:22 PM To: Subject:Fwd: Questions regarding The Wave aka Surf Park aka West Andalusia aka Coral Mountain Steve Here is an exchange between another LQ resident and Garrett about the Wave Basin. His email is included along with his phone number. Thanks. Thelinkedimagecannotbedisplayed. Thefilemayhavebeenmoved, renamed, ordeleted. Verifythatthelinkpointstothecorrectfileandlocation.Linda Evans Mayor City of La Quinta 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta,CA 92253 Ph.760.777.7030 C:760.899.3279 E:levans@laquintaca.gov www.laquintaca.gov www.playinlaquinta.com Begin forwarded message: From:Garrett Simon gsimon@meriwetherco.com> Date:June 26,2020 at 9:26:54 AM PDT Subject:Re:Questions regarding The Wave aka Surf Park aka West Andalusia aka Coral Mountain 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. Thank you for taking the time to send your questions and comments.I will respond to both emails to ensure all those you contacted are up to speed.As we discussed in detail on our zoom meeting on May 27th,music on loud speakers at the wave is not part of our programming or the vibe we are trying to create.I understand by the multiple questions you outlined below on this topic,this is important to you and we want to make sure you have clarity on this topic as it seems some confusion remains.As I stated in my presentation at the Quarry,we are not requesting a variance from the City for Noise and must ensure there is no nuisance at Coral Mountain for owners and guests,as well as our neighbors. As you are aware,we have submitted a full application with all technical studies to the City of La Quinta, including a noise study.We are pleased to report the noise study confirms all of our uses meet the noise requirements of the City of La Quinta.The planner overseeing our application is Nicole Criste,who can be reached at ConsultingPlanner@laquintaca.gov to provide the process to obtain the full application.Additional,I am happy to set up another call with you and any Quarry owners or members to continue addressing your concerns. Please Add Good, 2 Garrett Simon 970-596-6642 www.meriwetherco.com To Garrett Simon, Coral Mt. Project Mayor ,City of La Quinta Quarry HOA Board Hi Garrett, Thank you for the update. Questions 1. What type of music will be played over the loudspeakers? As music is planned to be played from 7 am to 7 pm 365 days a year, this is important. Are the Surf Ranch & the Wave Pool magazine videos w/ music typically the music Genre envisioned for this Surf Park? Heavy Metal, Grunge as portrayed in the Videos and press releases? 2. During the 16 days of Special Events , how will the noise & traffic and fumes generated by the 1,000’s of spectators, Sportscasters and television crews be Managed? I read that the Coral Mountain project is not expecting the need to mitigate any sound. 3. It has been proven that sound travels. The Structure of Coral Mountain creates an Amphitheater effect. I know this because I have spent 6 months there on a yearly basis since 2005. 4. How will you make sure The Quarry doesn’t hear artificial manufactured) noise emanating from Surf Park/Coral Mt/Andalusia West? If I can hear the coyote(s) howling from the Valley Floor how will the Quarry residents not hear the constant noise coming from Coral Mountain Surf Park? 5. Do you consider it acceptable that we are subjected to hearing The Wave Development : The Waves crashing down, the surf genre music 12 hours a day, 365 days a year? 6. Is it acceptable that we be subjected to Surfers and spectators shouting over The Waves and Music day in, day out? 7. Is it acceptable that we be subjected to a 20 -year timeline of planned construction build out noise if it isn’t over La Quinta code decibels? 8. You keep saying that the Coral Mt Homeowners will be living there, and that Meriwether must make it livable for them. However, The Coral Mountain Homeowner has a totally different profile than the 3 typical Quarry Golf Course Zoned Residential Homeowner. The Coral Mt. House occupant will be there for The Wave, The Surf Culture, the Social Scene, and mixing w/ extreme sport athletes. The fact that the Coral development is zoned Commercial, not residential, will attract types of people, but not necessarily homeowner residents By Petitioning for a change of Use from Residential to Commercial zoning, which you said is a key nonnegotiable element , will totally change the of the project, the Homeowners can rent out their homes daily, just like a hotel. The Coral Mountain Homeowner will not be subjected to La Quinta Residential zoned rules and regs. The Coral Mt. homes that come with a daily transferrable Surf Membership(s) to the occupants of the rental home or hotel room will be perfect for the Weekend Warrior Surfer. These guests/surfers are not the Residential Homeowners. A Commercial zoned homeowner/investor has a totally different profile and goal than a typical Residential zoned Homeowner. 9. At the Quarry, we know our neighbors, we walk our dogs, socialize with the Gate House and Golf course staff. We converse with our housekeepers, gardeners, and swimming pool workers. .We are courteous and aware of our neighbors when entertaining outside. We do not blast music from Sun-up to Sunset. We do not use microphones. We do not entertain 100’s, let alone 1,000’s of paying guests and spectators to interfere w/ the Ambiance of the Quarry. 10. In conclusion, I do not believe he Coral Mountain Project , as planned, is compatible with our long-established Quarry neighborhood. The Peaceful, tranquil, and serene neighborhood at The Quarry Is prized and valued by the Quarry Homeowners & members.