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RE: Coral Mountain Resort DEIR (Revised/ Corrected )
rstowe@farmersagent.com <rstowe@farmersagent.com>
Tue 8/10/2021 10:56 AM
To: Consulting Planner <ConsultingPlanner@laquintaca.gov>
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Hello, when will they be making a decision or what was it if already decided?
Best Regards,
From: Consulting Planner <ConsultingPlanner@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 9:22 AM
To: rstowe@farmersagent.com
Subject: Re: Coral Mountain Resort DEIR (Revised/ Corrected )
Mr. Stowe,
Is this the same letter again?
Nicole Sauviat Criste
Consulting Planner
City of La Quinta
From: rstowe@farmersagent.com <rstowe@farmersagent.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 1:24 PM
To: Consulting Planner <ConsultingPlanner@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: Coral Mountain Resort DEIR (Revised/ Corrected )
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To whom it mat concern,
I built a home directly across the street from this proposed project in 2004 and have lived in the desert full
time for 28 years. I have 5 Surfboards hanging in my garage right across the street waiting for me to pull one
down to make the 6 hour round trip to San Onofre just to surf for 2 hours. One might think I would be the
greatest proponent of the surf park, but no I am not. I must admit I was super excited when I heard the news
about the surf park. Kelly Slater is one of my hero's and I actually had the chance to meet him in Hawaii not to
long ago. I will probably become a member of one of the surf parks in the desert for sure. But This is
definitely not the area for one. The impact on the beautiful environment nestled up against the BLM Santa
Rosa Range is much more important than an Amusement Park aka Surf Park.
Whenever I get a chance, I tell all my friends and visitors about the Ancient Lake Cahuilla and the Waterline. I
show them proof with all the tiny sea shells I have collected that I found in my yard. I tell them about the story
of the misnomer of Conchilla Valley vs Coachella Valley ([www.coachella.org/about-
us/history]www.coachella.org/about-us/history). I remember when there was talk about a nature park slated
next to Lake Cahuilla, I was so excited. I am sorry that never transpired. People from all over come up here to
hike and camp at Lake Cahuilla to enjoy the serenity we offer. Clients, Visitors and Residents all tell me how
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nice it is to come here and actually see the stars, something they do not see anymore where they come from.
Some local homeowners speculate it will increase property values other think it will decrease. I believe the
values will increase either way with or with out the amusement park. I didn't build here, raise my family, and
stay here because of property values. I bought and built here because of the beauty and serenity. So did
everyone else.
La Quinta does not need the money that bad. We (The City, Business Owners, and Residents) do not need this
development bad enough to destroy such a historic and serene area. Another country club, resort home
community with minor commercial at this location would be ideal, not an Amusement Park aka Surf Park.
I raised two children in La Quinta, right across the street. I have owned a business in the desert for 31 years. I
know there is not much for young people to do here other than Golf or Tennis. A surf park is a great idea, just
not next to the waterline and Multi Million Dollar Homes, really? There is plenty of vacant land around the
desert. Just because they got a good deal on the land doesn't make it right. They do not have the right to
destroy our scenic night skies and bring thousands of daily visitors to a quiet neighborhood. You at the city are
our last defense. You must make a difficult decision I know. You cannot let these developers snowball you to
think this is a good idea, it's not! Let them move over to the other side of Monroe and let Indio have this one.
Indio needs this more than La Quinta. It will be just like the Festivals, they will visit the Amusement Park then
dine and stay in all of our nice restaurants, hotels and rentals. We do not need this in La Quinta. It is not good
for La Quinta. It will change the neighborhood in a very negative way. After the excitement of the new project
wears off it would go down as one of the worst decisions the City La Quinta has ever made.
Attached you will see a painting I have hanging in my foyer right across the street from the proposed project.
Feel free to zoom and take a close look at it. I had this commissioned back in 2004. I asked the painter to paint
that land/ waterline like it looked years ago so my grandchildren would know what it looked like knowing it
would be developed someday. Let it be a responsible development please. I never thought it would end up
being a surf park! Really? Please do not let this happen. Thank you!
From: rstowe@farmersagent.com <rstowe@farmersagent.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 12:30 PM
To: consultingplanner@laquintaca.gov
Subject: Coral Mountain Resort DEIR
To whom it mat concern,
I built a home directly across the street in 2004 and have lived in the desert year around for 28 years. I have 5
Surfboards hanging in my garage waiting for me to pull one down to make the 6 hour round trip to San Onofre
just to surf for 2 hours. One might think I would be the greatest proponent of the surf park, but no I am not. I
must admit I was super excited when I heard the news about the surf park. Kelly Slater is one of my hero's and
I actually had the chance to meet him in Hawaii not to long ago. I will probably become a member of one of
the surf parks in the desert for sure. But This is definitely not the area for one. The impact on the beautiful
environment nestled up against the BLM Santa Rosa Range is much more important than an Amusement Park
aka Surf Park.
Whenever I get a chance, I tell all my visitors about the Ancient Lake Cahuilla and the Waterline. I show them
proof with all the tiny sea shells I collected that I found in my yard. I tell them about the story of the
misnomer of Conchilla Valley vs Coachella Valley (www.coachella.org/about-us/history). I remember when
there was talk about a nature park slated next to Lake Cahuilla. I am sorry that never transpired. People from
all over come up here to hike and camp at Lake Cahuilla to enjoy the serenity we offer. Clients, Visitors and
Residents all tell me how nice it is to come here and actually see the stars, something they do not see anymore
where the come from.
Some local homeowners speculate it will increase property values other think it will decrease. I believe the
values will increase either way with or with out the amusement park. I didn't build here, raise my family, and
stay here because of property values. I bought and built here because of the beauty and serenity. So did
everyone else.
La Quinta does not need the money that bad. We (The City, Business Owners, and Residents) do not need this
development bad enough to destroy such a historic and serene area. Another country club, resort home
community with minor commercial at this location would be ideal, not an Amusement Park aka Surf Park.
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I raised two children in La Quinta, right across the street. I have owned a business in the desert for 31 years. I
know there is not much for young people to do here other than Golf or Tennis. A surf park is a great idea, just
not next to the waterline and Multi Million Dollar Homes, really? There is plenty of vacant land around the
desert. Just because they got a good deal on the land doesn't make it right. They do not have the right to
destroy or scenic night skies and bring thousands of daily visitors to a quiet neighborhood. You at the city are
our last defense. You must make a difficult decision I know. You cannot let these developers snowball you to
think this is a good idea, it's not! Let them move over to the other side of Monroe and let Indio have this one.
Indio needs this more than La Quinta. It will be just like the Festivals, they will visit the Amusement Park then
dine and stay in all of our nice restaurants, hotels and rentals. We do not need this in La Quinta. It is not good
for La Quinta. It will change the neighborhood in a very negative way. After the excitement of the new project
wears off it would go down as one of the worst decisions the City La Quinta has ever made.
Attached you will see a painting I have hanging in my foyer right across the street from the proposed project.
Feel free to zoom and take a close look at it. I had this commissioned back in 2004. I asked the painter to paint
that land/ waterline like it looked years ago so my grandchildren would know what it looked like. We know it
would be developed someday. But let it be a responsible development. I never thought it would end up being
a surf park! Really? Please do not let this happen. Thank you!
Robert Stowe 760-578-9089
Insurance Agent
rstowe@farmersagent.com
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