HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-08 Letter from Tim Bartlett re: Stone Eagle TRB
February 21, 2008
Planning Commissioners
pRIGlNAL
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Re: Stone Eagle Planning Commission Meeting
Dear Mr. Chairman and Fellow Planning Commissioners:
The statements I made at the above referenced meeting were meant to be directed to
certain staff members and to the City Council, not to any Planning Commissioners.
Unfortunately, I have exhausted attempts to be heard by other means and your venue
was the only one left available to me. The City Council refuses to let me be heard and
the Ciry Attorney has essentially ignored my concerns and has requested that I refrain
from further contact with staff members on the subject. I sincerely apologize for not
publicly excluding you from my distaste, distrust and utter disappointment in our
government.
Perhaps you would feel the same way if a neighboring development's irrigation runoff of
human waste contaminated water flowed continuously over a property you had planned
to build your dream home on, causing the proliferation of harmful algae and biologically
engineered Roundup resistant weeds and a potentially life threatening disease carrying
mosquito infestation, which should be a concern of anyone living in South Palm Desert.
One resident has already contracted a mosquito borne disease and more are likely to
follow.
The fact that this hypocritical "environmentally friendly" developer has been given every
concession he has asked for, has violated dozens of Municipal Codes and conditions of
approval, and has been granted a waiver of a million dollar drainage fee adds insult to
injury.
I believe that you have acted in good faith for the benefit of the citizens of Palm Desert,
based on the information you have been given, however, the City Council and certain
staff members have not. I am sorry that my statements may have inferred that you were
guilty by association, which was not my intent. Please accept my apology.
Sincerely,
Timothy R. Bartlett
a Palm Desert resident
Email: bartlettcC�aol.com
73-382 Salt Cedar Street
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: 760.773.3035
Cel I: 760.534.7007