MA 2020-0002 Walden Pool Equip Setback (02.03.2020)
February 3, 2020
Gregory Walden
Fred Rock Pools Inc.
P.O. Box 790
Cathedral City, CA 92253
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2020–0002
WALDEN / POOL EQUIPMENT SETBACK
Dear Mr. Walden:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment
application (MA 2020-0002), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta
Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
Grant up to a 10% adjustment to decrease the side yard setback by 6-inches, from
5-feet to 4-feet 6-inches to accommodate proposed pool equipment, per the
attached exhibit.
DECISION:
Approval is granted for the requested adjustment based on the following findings
and subject to the conditions of approval listed below:
1. Minor Adjustment 2020-0002 is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, in
that the proposal does not alter the approved land use for the property or
affect land use on surrounding similar properties.
2. Minor Adjustment 2020-0002 is consistent with the intent of the La Quinta
Zoning Code and subject Specific Plan in that the requested adjustment will
be conditioned to comply with all other development standards as required
under said Zoning Code and subject Specific Plan.
3. Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2020-0002 is in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act. The adjustment requested falls
under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305(a) as a “Minor Alterations to Land” -
Class 5 Categorical Exemption.
4. Approval of Minor Adjustment 2020-0002 is not detrimental to the public
health, safety and general welfare, nor injurious or incompatible with other
properties and land use in the vicinity. The adjustment has no impact on
health or safety issues and will not affect physical land use characteristics in
the vicinity. The adjustment will be compatible with the architectural styles
of the existing single-family homes.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. A building permit shall be obtained prior to construction. The proposed
construction shall comply with all other development standards as required
under the La Quinta Zoning Code.
2. Design of the proposed remodel and addition shall be consistent with the
attached exhibit, on file with the Design and Development department.
Please be advised that the City only approves three Minor Adjustments per lot,
regardless of the percentage of the development standard adjusted. This approval
relates only to the minor adjustment referenced herein and does not imply any
entitlement or approval of a building permit for any structures shown on the plans
on file. This approval consists of only one Minor Adjustment, as previously
described. All other development standards of the La Quinta Zoning Code are
applicable and shall be adhered to in preparing plans for building plan check. If you
have any additional questions, please contact me at 760-777-7086 and/or at
sfernandez@laquintaca.gov .
Sincerely,
Sijifredo Fernandez
Associate Planner
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Bonding GridBonding Grid5'5'39'12'6'
6'
6'
7' 6"
4' 6"
Scale: 1/8" = 1 ft
POOL PUMP: VSF PENTAIR PUMP CONTROL : EASYTOUCH 5 FUCTION WITH
20K ICLOR
HEATER: 400k BTU MASTERTEMP FILTER: 320 PENTAIR CLEAN AND CLEAR
DECK TYPE :BRUSH GRAY RAISE BEAM :
TANNING SHELF: 8' WIDE TANNINGV SHELF DEPTH: 9"
RETURNS: 3 SKIMMER: 1
POOL MAIN DRAIN: 2 VAC LINE: 1
WATER FEATURE : N/A
GAS LINE: 1.5"SPA LIGHT :1 COLOR LEDLIGHT
POOL LIGHT : 2 COLORLED LIGHT
SIZE: 6' X 12'SQ. FT: 35'1"
DEPTH: 3' 6" FT.PERIMETER: 28
SPILLWAY: N/A RAISE HEIGHT: 1'6"
SIZE: 6' X 12'GAL:1041
SIZE: 39' X 18'AREA: SQ FT:539'3" SQ FT.
DEPTH: 3' X 5'6"SKIMMER: 1
RETURNS: 3 TILE:
PERIMETER:113'1" FT.GAL: 13240
NAME: GREGORY WALDEN
Address: 56455 JACK NICLAUS BLVD.
CITY: LA QUINTA ST: CA ZIP: 92253
OWNER
POOL SPECS
SPA SPECS
PLUMBING
DECK
OWNER
EXISTING HOME
Tanning
Shelf
Self Latching Door
Main Panel
Gas Meter
Pool Equipment
Pool Control Panel
3'5'6"
Property Line
9"
Self Latching Door
Skimmer and
Autofill
Fire Pit 8' X 12'
NOTES :
1. ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE SEISMICALLY ANCHORED
2. ALL GFI OUTLETS WILL BE WEATHER AND TAMPER PROOF
3. ALL OUTLETS SUPPLIED BY SINGLE PHASE. 15A AND 20A . 125V OR
240V BRANCH CIRCUITS FOR SWIMMING POOL PUMP
4. PROVIDE 36" WORKING CLEARANCE FOR POOL EQUIPMENT
5. POOL SAFETY BARRIERS
EXIT DOORS ALARMS
SELF CLOSING SELF LATCHING DOORS
6. POOL AND SPA SPLIT MAIN DRAIN SUCTION MINIMUM 3' APART
ANTI-COVERS 10" ASME/ANSI APPROVED
BUILDING CODES:
2019 California Residencial
2019 California Electrical Code
2019 California Mechanical
2019 California Plumbing Code
2019 California Green Code
Alumawood Post
Gas Line quick
connect bib
Infinity Tile to be
1" Slope
Putting Green
4'x4' Fire Pit
PLANNING APPROVAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
CASE# ____________________
EXHIBIT# ____________________
INITIAL sfernandez
DATE 02/03/2020 4:31:14 PM
MA2020-0002