HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-03 2nd Review - MSA Response to City Incomplete Letter
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February 3, 2026
Jack Lima, Associate Planner
City of La Quinta Design and Development Department
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92252
Subject: MSA Response to City Incompleteness Letter for La Quinta Resort Renovation of
the Existing Family Swimming Pool CUP 2025-0004
Dear Jack,
This letter responds to the City’s Planning Incompleteness Letter dated January 6, 2026
for the CUP application. Responses to each comment are provided below for the City’s
review.
1. Statement of Operations
o Include the hours for seasonal operation
o Types of equipment and processes used
Response:
o Seasonal hours of operation would be 10am to 5pm.
o Construction equipment (temporary) and processes used:
Construction will consist of typical residential pool renovation activities,
which may include site preparation and protection; demolition and
removal of existing materials; excavation/grading as needed;
plumbing/electrical modifications; installation of the slide and associated
anchoring/foundation elements; pool shell repair/shotcrete as needed;
coping/decking repairs; and final cleanup and restoration.
Temporary construction equipment may include: skid-steer, excavator,
forklifts, dump trucks/trailers, concrete/shotcrete trucks, crane (if needed
for placement), and dumpsters.
o BMPs / construction controls: Construction will comply with applicable
City requirements and employ standard construction BMPs to minimize
dust, noise, and site runoff (e.g., watering for dust control, covered haul
trucks, stabilized staging, good housekeeping, and proper waste
disposal), consistent with the City’s requirements and any applicable
SWPPP/erosion-control measures.
2. Photo Samples / Renderings
o Please provide unobstructed renderings of the water slide tower
Response:
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o Renderings of the waterslide tower are included in the CUP architecture
plan set included in this 2nd submittal package.
3. Plan Set
o Please provide a detailed site plan with dimensions. The site plan is to be
prepared to scale and include all property lines with data. The site plan will
include all existing improvements which are noted whether they are to
remain, be replaced, or modified. Include dimensioning of the water slide
tower and its distance to the nearest property line. The plan set shall include
a grading plan, preliminary floor plans, elevations, including the water slide
structure, equipment room, kid’s water platy tower, restroom building,
cabanas, and lifeguard stations. Provide elevations of any new permanent
structures. Please include the location(s) of all ground mounted mechanical
equipment such as pool pumps, etc. Label the dimension all ground
mounted mechanical equipment to the nearest property line.
Response:
o The requested site plan and plan set are included with this second submittal
under the CUP Plan Set. The plans are prepared to scale and show property
lines with data; existing improvements identified as to remain, be replaced,
or modified; water slide tower dimensions and setback to the nearest
property line; the grading plan; preliminary floor plans; and elevations for
the water slide structure, equipment room, kid’s water play tower, restroom
building, and cabanas. Ground-mounted mechanical equipment is shown.
Lifeguard stations will be located at the slide and pool during operational
hours.
4. Primary Reports / Studies / Exhibits
o Preliminary Title Report
Response:
o A Prelim Title Report is included with this resubmittal.
5. Supplemental Reports / Studies / Exhibits
o Parking Study for the anticipated generated daily traffic use
o Noise Study
o It is recommended that community outreach be conducted
Response:
o Parking Study: The pool will remain an accessory amenity to the existing
resort and will only be available to registered guests and authorized users.
The pool will not be open to the public (i.e., no day-use admissions,
memberships, ticket sales, or public events are proposed as part of this
project). Accordingly, as a like-for-like improvement to an existing amenity,
the project is not anticipated to increase parking demand or daily traffic
compared to existing conditions; therefore, a parking study may not be
warranted based on the proposed scope of work.
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o Noise Study: As requested, a noise study is underway and will be
provided to the City. The anticipated completion date is February 13th.
o Community Outreach: The Applicant is engaging a qualified consultant
to conduct the community outreach effort. We will keep the City informed
as engagement activities are scheduled and completed and provide any
related documentation.
6. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption Justification Letter
o Please provide the CEQA Exemption Justification Letter mentioned in the
initial application
Response:
o The CEQA Exemption Justification Letter is included with this 2nd submittal
package.
7. Property Owner Authorization
o Please provide written authorization from the property owner
Response:
o The signed owner authorization form is included with this 2nd submittal
package.
We look forward to continuing to work with the City to advance the CUP application. Please
let us know if any additional information is needed.
Thank you,
Nicole Vann
Planner/Project Manager