It took 12 years to get the permit for Carlsbad which opens next year. The same groups appeared at every administrative hearing. Then when they struck out they got to go to court and sue to shit down the project. 12 years to turn the shovel. 3-4 bites of the apple should be enough.
Even with friends in California I have never understood its management. It always seems to be the opposite of common sense with destructive legislations and fruity people.