DD 2025-0005 Mechanical Pool Equipment - 56415 Jack Nicklaus Blvd (11.12.2025)
November 12, 2025
Rene Leon
83949 Hopi Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
SUBJECT: DIRECTOR’S DETERMINATION 2025-0005 FOR ENCROACHMENT OF
MECHANICAL POOL EQUIPMENT AT 56415 JACK NICKLAUS BLVD.
Dear Mr. Leon:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your proposal to locate mechanical
swimming pool equipment within the side yard setback located at 56415 Jack Nicklaus Blvd. In
residential zones, pool equipment may be located within the setback area with a Director’s
approval (La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC) Section 9.60.070(d)). This proposal is for the
replacement of an existing pump and is approved pursuant to the finding and conditions listed
below.
Finding:
Approval of the mechanical equipment location will not create conditions materially detrimental
to the public health, safety, and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible with other
properties or land uses in the vicinity. The equipment operates at a sound level of 46 dBA
measured at 1 meter which equates to approximately 3.3 feet, and within the permitted noise
limits established under Section 9.100.210 – Noise Control of the La Quinta Municipal Code
(LQMC). A minimum setback of four (4) feet will be maintained between the equipment and the
neighboring property line.
Conditions:
1. The mechanical equipment must maintain a minimum three (3) foot clearance of any
permanent obstructions.
2. The applicant shall obtain a building permit for the relocation and changeout of
equipment. The pool equipment shall comply with all applicable building codes adopted
by the City of La Quinta.
Thank you for your attention to these items, and if you have any questions, please contact Jack
Lima, Assistant Planner at (760) 777-7195 and/or by email at JLima@LaQuintaCA.gov.
Sincerely,
Cheri Flores
Interim Director, Design and Development Department
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Omar Rodriguez, Owner – NXT Gen Pools
83949 Hopi Ave.
Indio, CA. 92203
Re: Shahan Residence, 56-415 Jack Nicklaus Dr.
July 18, 2025
To whom it may concern:
I am writing this letter in hopes of receiving a variance (via directors determination) for the above
referenced property. NXT Gen Pools applied for and received a permit to remove the existing
spa/waterfall on this property and add a new pool and spa. The pool/spa equipment was existing and is
located in the South side yard approximately 4’ from the property line. The existing pool equipment has
remained in place and only the filter pump has been replaced. NXT Gen Pools replaced the existing
(noisy) filter pump with a new Hayward TriStar Variable Speed pump which is significantly quieter (46db,
see attached specs).
All inspections are completed and the pool project is 100% complete. This is the only remaining item
before receiving Final sign off.
We are requesting a variance based on the fact that the pool equipment is existing and has been in this
location for many years. The only change is that we replaced the noisy pump with a quiet one.
Thank you,
Omar Rodriguez, Owner – NXT Gen Pools
AUSTRALIA’S FIRST 10-STAR
ENERGY RATED PUMP.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
>> SUPER SILENT OPERATION
>> 10 STAR ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
>> SELF PRIMING
>> CUSTOMISE TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS
>> SEE THROUGH COVER
>> THROUGH-BOLT HOUSING ASSEMBLY
>> DURABLE
>> DIGITAL INTERFACE
>> INCLUDES UNIONS
SPEED (RPM)FLOW RATE*
(LPM)
TOTAL HEAD
LOSS (M)
INPUT WATTS
(W)
COST PER HOUR
(C)
1200 216 1.3 124 3.2
2400 432 5.1 852 22
3000 540 8.0 1665 43
CHARTED PERFORMANCE CURVE- FLOW (LPM) VS HEAD LOSS (M):
SAVE UP TO
ON ENERGY COSTS
MODEL
NUMBER
UNION CONNECT
(MM)
ENERGY
RATING
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
VOLTAGE
HERTZ/PHASE AMPS DIAMETER
(MM) W x L
HEIGHT
(MM)
UNIT WEIGHT
(KG)
NOISE LEVEL
(dBA@1M)
SP3220HVS 50/65 10 PLUG & PLAY 220-240 50/1 7.2 293 x 580 344 12 46
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONAL DRAWING
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TRISTAR VS PERFORMANCE COMPARISON
BEST IN-CLASS ENERGY EFFICIENCY EASY TO INSTALL
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