2020-06-27 Questions RE Wave Surf Park_Redacted1
Nichole Romane
From:Kathleen Fitzpatrick
Sent:Saturday, June 27, 2020 8:34 AM
To:Garrett Simon
Cc:John Pena;Robert Radi;Steve Sanchez;Kathy Weiss;Consulting Planner
Subject:Re: Questions regarding The Wave aka Surf Park aka West Andalusia aka Coral Mountain
Thanks Garrett,
I had not received either email so I appreciate your follow up.
Kathleen
Thelinkedimagecannotbedisplayed. Thefilemayhavebeenmoved, renamed, ordeleted. Verifythatthelinkpointstothecorrectfileandlocation.Kathleen Fitzpatrick Councilmember
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta,CA 92253
Ph.760.777.7030
E:kfitzpatrick@laquintaca.gov
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
On Jun 27,2020,at 6:32 AM,Garrett Simon gsimon@meriwetherco.com>wrote:
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All,
I am resending an email that was sent by our neighbor Kathy Weiss,regarding our recent application for
Coral Mountain.I believe some of your emails were incorrect and wanted to ensure you received it
along with my response.Have a great weekend.
Please Add Good,
Garrett Simon
970-596-6642
www.meriwetherco.com
Begin forwarded message:
From: Garrett Simon <gsimon@meriwetherco.com>
Subject: Re: Questions regarding The Wave aka Surf Park aka West
Andalusia aka Coral Mountain
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Date: June 26, 2020 at 9:26:24 AM PDT
To: Kathy Weiss <kathy@crystalspringsranch.co>
Cc: "jpena@laquinta.gov" <jpena@laquinta.gov>, "kfitzpatrick@laquinta.gov"
kfitzpatrick@laquinta.gov>, "rradi@laquinta.gov" <rradi@laquinta.gov>,
ssanchez@laquinta.gov" <ssanchez@laquinta.gov>, Consulting Planner
ConsultingPlanner@laquintaca.gov>
Kathy,
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,
Garrett Simon
970-596-6642
www.meriwetherco.com
On Jun 24,2020,at 9:35 PM,Kathy Weiss
kathy@crystalspringsranch.co>wrote:
To LQ City Council Members-
I sent this letter to LQ Mayor and Garett Simon. Please read.
Kathy Weiss
Quarry Homeowner and Occupant
Subject:Questions regarding The Wave aka Surf Park aka West
Andalusia aka Coral Mountain
To
Garrett Simon, Coral Mt. Project
Mayor ,City of La Quinta
Quarry HOA Board
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From
Kathy Weiss
Quarry Homeowner since 2005.
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
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
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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.
Sincerely,
Kathy Weiss
Quarry Homeowner
Kathy Weiss,Owner/Director
Crystal Springs West
66750 Calhoun St, Thermal, CA
Mailing Address:
1609 County Road 112
Carbondale, Co. 81623
Fax-970-963-1695
kathy@crystalspringsranch.co;
http://crystalspringsranch.co;