HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-18 Proposed Pool Renovation Comments for FilesFrom:Consulting Planner
To:Oscar Mojica; Planning WebMail
Cc:City Clerk Mail
Subject:Re: Copy of Letter Sent to Kyle Covington – Proposed Pool Renovation Project
Date:Thursday, June 18, 2026 8:52:45 AM
Thanks Oscar. I've forwarded to Tania, and put the emails in our files.
Nicole Sauviat Criste
Consulting Planner
City of La Quinta
From: Oscar Mojica <omojica@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2026 8:49 AM
To: Planning WebMail <Planning@laquintaca.gov>
Cc: Consulting Planner <ConsultingPlanner@laquintaca.gov>; City Clerk Mail
<cityclerkmail@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: Copy of Letter Sent to Kyle Covington – Proposed Pool Renovation Project
Forwarding as an FYI to Planning team, as the emails went to Nicole Criste’s Terra
Nova email.
Oscar Mojica | Deputy City Clerk
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico | La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-7123
OMojica@LaQuintaCA.gov
From: Patty Keller pkeaglescout@gmail.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 7:08 PM
To: Nicole Criste (Contract Planner) ncriste@Terranovaplanning.com; City Clerk Mail
cityclerkmail@laquintaca.gov
Subject: Re: Copy of Letter Sent to Kyle Covington – Proposed Pool Renovation Project
Subject: Request for Information Regarding Proposed Pool Renovation Project
Dear Mr. Covington,
Thank you for your email and for reaching out regarding the proposed pool renovation
project.
I am copying the City's lead planner on this correspondence so that there is a clear
record of my request for information and my desire to better understand the proposal
and its potential impacts before engaging in further discussions.
As a homeowner whose property may be directly and significantly affected by the
current plans, I am willing to review information regarding the project and any
alternatives that may be under consideration.
However, before agreeing to a meeting, I respectfully request that the matters you
wish to discuss be provided in writing. Specifically, I would appreciate receiving:
• The current site and construction plans.
• A description of the project elements proposed near my property.
• Any alternatives, modifications, or directional changes currently being considered.
• The specific concerns or questions for which homeowner input is being sought.
• The anticipated timeline for City review, approvals, and project milestones.
Given the importance of this project and its potential impact on neighboring
homeowners, I believe it is important to have a clear written understanding of the
issues before engaging in further discussions.
Written communication will allow me to carefully review the information, consult with
appropriate advisors if necessary, and provide informed feedback.
I am particularly concerned about the potential effects on the quiet enjoyment,
privacy, use, and value of my property. These are significant considerations that
deserve thoughtful review and documentation before any further discussions take
place.
I would also appreciate clarification regarding homeowner outreach. Have all
homeowners whose properties may be affected by the proposed project been
contacted and provided with information regarding the current plans and potential
impacts? If so, I would appreciate a description of the nature and timing of those
communications.
I am additionally concerned about the timing of this proposal. Much of the ownership
community at the resort is seasonal, and many homeowners have already left the
area for the summer. As a result, there is a risk that a significant number of affected
homeowners may be unaware of the
project's scope, timeline, and potential impacts as happened in summer 2024 with the
build out of “The Grove”.
I would appreciate information regarding what steps have been taken to ensure
homeowners have a meaningful opportunity to review the proposal and provide input
before decisions are finalized or approvals are sought.
For these reasons, I would prefer that substantive project proposals, concerns, and
requested homeowner feedback be communicated in writing whenever possible.
Having a written record helps ensure that all parties are working from the same
information and reduces the possibility of misunderstandings.
Once I have received and reviewed the requested materials, I will be happy to
consider whether a meeting would be productive and what topics may warrant further
discussion.
Thank you for your attention to these concerns. I look forward to receiving the
requested information.
Sincerely,
Patty and Richard Keller
From: Patty Keller <pkeaglescout@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 7:02 PM
To: Nicole Criste (Contract Planner) <ncriste@Terranovaplanning.com>; City Clerk Mail
<cityclerkmail@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: Copy of Letter Sent to Kyle Covington – Proposed Pool Renovation Project
Dear Ms. Criste,
I am providing you with a copy of the attached letter that I sent to Mr. Kyle Covington
regarding the proposed pool renovation project at La Quinta Resort. He has requested a
zoom meeting.
I wanted to ensure that the Planning Department is aware of the concerns and
information requests raised in the letter, as well as my interest in understanding the
anticipated review process and timeline for upcoming project decisions.
Thank you for your time and attention.
I appreciate any information you can provide regarding future opportunities for
homeowner input and the anticipated schedule for review of this project.
Sincerely,
Patty Keller