Planning Projects

Project Name: Casa Verona

Project Address: Easterly terminus of Verona Rd

Project APN: 677-020-032

Case Numbers: 5.1527 CZ, TTM 38042

Application Submittal Date: March 4, 2021

Project Manager: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Associate Planner, glenn.mlaker@palmspringsca.gov

Project Description: The project involves a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide the vacant 6.44-acre parcel into thirty-one (31) single-family residential lots for the purpose of constructing new homes. The property was re-zoned to a smaller lot single-family residential zone from “R-1-D” (7,500-square foot lot minimum) to “R-1-E” (5,000-square foot lot minimum).

Current Status: Approved with no movement at this time.

Related Documents:

• City Council Staff Report-October 17, 2022
• Planning Commission Staff Report- September 14, 2022

Project Location:

ARC GIS Map - Casa Verona project #29

Project Name: Cody Place Commercial

Project Address: 900 S Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA

Case Number: PDD-2023-0008, 5.1056 PD-314

Project Manager: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, Edward.Robertson@palmspringsca.gov

Project Description: An amendment to develop three separate commercial buildings totaling 12,300 square feet in size with required parking and landscaping consistent with the development standards of the Cody Place PDD 314.

Status: Approved by Planning Commission on January 24, 2024 and Architectural Review Committee on February 20, 2024. The residential component has been completed; the commercial project is going through final plan check review.

Related Documents:

• Planning Commission Staff Report- January 24, 2024
• Architectural Review Committee Staff Report- February 20, 2024

Project Location:

ARC GIS Map - Cody Place Commercial project #30

Project Name: DAP Campus Expansion and Vista Sunrise II Special Needs Housing

Project Address: 1695 N. Sunrise Way and 1527 N. Sunrise Way

Project APN(s): 507-100-041, -042, -044, -045, & -026

Case Numbers: 5.0934 PD-281, GPA, DA & 3.1047 MAJ

Application Submittal Date: 05/26/20

Project Manager: Glenn Mlaker, AICP, Associate Planner, glenn.mlaker@palmspringsca.gov

Project Description: A General Plan Amendment to change the land use from Public/Quasi-Public and Medium Density Residential to Mixed-Use/Multi-Use; an amendment to the existing Planned Development District (PDD 281) in lieu of change of zone to allow an increase in building height and a reduced front yard setback and an expansion of the PDD boundary to include the entire campus; and a Major Architectural Application for overall site improvements to include a 18,500-square foot Pavilion addition connecting two medical buildings, and sixty-one (61) special needs housing units. In addition, a Development Agreement (DA) to establish a five (5) year entitlement term, and request for fee exemptions and various obligations.

Current Status: Vista Sunrise II affordable housing project is complete; DAP expansion is a phased project and has not begun (updated Nov. 5, 2025)

Related Documents:

• City Council Staff Report and Exhibits- December 10, 2020

Project Location:

ARC GIS Map - DAP Expansion and Vista Sunrise II project #12.

Project Name: Dream Hotel

Address: 450 S Calle Alvarado

Submitted: 11/20/2013

Case Number: 5.1132 PD 333

APN: 508-034-011

Project Manager: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, Edward.Robertson@palmspringsca.gov

Project Description: A mixed-use project involving a 156-room resort hotel and 40-unit residential condominiums on a 7.8-acre site. The project also includes amenities common to a resort hotel, such as event/restaurant building and expansive pool area. The main hotel building will be five-stories high, while the remainder of the buildings on-site are two- and three-stories high.

Previous Updates: Amendment application approved by City Council on June 5, 2023. Approved by the Architectural Review Committee on April 15, 2024. Final development plans for residential components were reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) on June 18, 2024, previous plans were submitted to the ARC on May 7, 2024 & April 15, 2024. Currently awaiting permit from Building & Safety as of November 2024.

Current Status: On hold while developer undertakes a "value engineering" process aimed at reducing costs to meet its budget. (10/23/25)

Related Documents:

• City Council Staff Report including Project plans- June 5, 2023
• Architectural Review Staff Report- April 15, 2024
• ARC Staff Report- June 18, 2024, Exhibit 1 & 2

Project Location:

ARC GIS Map - Dream Hotel project #1.

Project Name: Elan

Project Address: 777 S Palm Canyon Dr

Case Number: 5.1378 PD-379, ZC

Related Case: TTM 36914 3.3876 MAJ

Project Manager: Ken Lyon, Principal Planner, ken.lyon@palmspringsca.gov or Planning Staff at planning@palmspringsca.gov

Project Description: 56-detached single-family residential (SFR) units and 25-multi-family residential (MFR) condominiums. The multi-family portion of the project fronts Palm Canyon Drive and includes five 2-story buildings, each containing five dwelling units. The single-family occupies the majority of the site between the multi-family units and Belardo Road. All units in the development contain a two-car garage. Common areas include a community pool space, parking, landscape, fencing and restrooms for residents and their visitors.

Status: Under construction (Permit #2020-1858).

Related Documents:

• Planning Commission Staff Report (Final PD)- November 13, 2019
• City Council Staff Report (Preliminary PD)- September 21, 2016
• Plans (Continued)

Project Location:

ARC GIS Map - Elan project #7.

Project Name: Electric Vehicle (“EV”) Charging Center

Project Applicant: Ramp Charging, LLC.

Project Address: South of Tipton Road & I-10 Interchange

APNs: 516-110-001 & 516-110-013

Case Numbers: DP-2025-0012, AR-2025-0080, GPA-2025-0001, CUP-2025-0006

Application Submittal Date: 7-11-2025

Project Manager: Ken Lyon, RA, Principal City Planner (ken.lyon@palmspringsca.gov)

Project Description: A General Plan Amendment (“GPA”) requesting to change the Land Use Designation from Open Space – Desert to Regional Commercial, a Development Permit, a Major Architectural Application and a Conditional Use Permit application proposing an EV Charging center for passenger vehicles and medium and heavy vehicles with approximately 120 charging stalls for passenger and some commercial vehicles and roughly eight (8) charging stalls for heavy duty trucks. Electric power would come from the SCE grid supplemented with up to eight megawatts of on-site photovoltaic solar panels and battery storage. The project includes related commercial uses including a roughly 12,000-square foot travel center building with fast-food restaurants a convenience store and lounge, two free-standing commercial buildings, roughly 4,500 square feet and 2,500 square feet respectively suitable for restaurant, retail or other freeway-oriented uses, parking and landscaping. The project proposes to take access from the Tipton Road interchange at the I-10.

Current Status: (as of January, 2026) In review; EIR required.

Preliminary renderings of the roughly 12,000 sf Travel Center building:

Preliminary Elevations of the two smaller free-standing commercial buildings:

Project Name: Escena III

Project Address: 1000 North Gene Autry Trail; Corner of Artisan Way & Copper Way.

Project APN(s): 508-070-028

Case Number: PDD-0001-2023/ 5.0666-PDD

Related Case: TTM 37706, 5.0982 – PDD 290

Project Manager: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner edward.robertson@palmspringsca.gov

Project Description: Proposal to developing 40 new SFD homes within the Escena Master Planned Community. The proposed final development plans will represent the Modern Architecture Series consisting of the Contemporary, International and Mid-Century styles consistent with the requirements of the Escena Design Guidelines. The proposed plans will consist of three (3) different floor plans designated as Plan 1, Plan 2, and Plan 3, ranging from 2,279 to 2,402 square feet in size. Each of the floor plans will have three (3) different elevation schemes designated as Elevation A, B, and C. Each of the floor plan types has three different elevation types representing the Modern Series consisting of the International, Mid-Century and Contemporary Styles.

Current Status: Going through Final Development Plans review and approval process by the Architectural Review Committee. (10/23/25)

Related Documents:

• Planning Commission Staff Report- January 24, 2024
• Item 4B Plans
• ARC Staff Report- September 3, 2024

Project Location:

ARC GIS Map - Escena III project #31.

Project Name: Farrell Self Storage

Project Address: 900 N. Farrell Dr

Project APN: 507-350-038 & 507-350-037

Case Number: 3.4313 MAJ

Application Submittal Date: February 10, 2022

Project Manager: Alex Rubalcava, Assistant Planner, alex.perez@palmspringsca.gov

Project Description: A 65,284-square foot, one-story self-storage facility proposed on a 4.20-acre site located at the northeast corner of Farrell Drive and Computer Way. The project includes an RV/boat storage area, new landscaping and other related on- and off-site improvements.

Current Status: Approved by the Planning Commission on April 27, 2022 and by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) on July 18, 2022. Project is currently undeveloped.

Related Documents:

• ARC Staff Memorandum- July 18, 2022

Project Location:

ARC GIS Map - Farrell Storage project #25.

Project Name: Garnet Cannabis Facility

Project Address: Garnet Road & I-10 Off-Ramp

Project APN: 666-430-001

Case Number: 5.1434 CUP

Related Case: 3.4068 MAJ

Application Submittal Date: 11/29/2017

Project Manager: Glenn Mlaker, AICP – Associate Planner, Glenn.mlaker@palmspringsca.gov

Project Description: A Conditional Use Permit and Major Architectural Application to construct two-story, 103,600-square foot cannabis operation and dispensary facility consisting of four (4) buildings located on a 4.73-acre vacant lot.

Current Status: Approved

PROJECT SUMMARY

TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS

• Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was prepared per City’s criteria – Approved by the Planning Commission
• These criteria require the Level of Service (LOS) to be Level D or better – Level B at Cerritos/EPCD
• Six key intersections have been studied – Traffic will function at an acceptable level at all studied intersections
• The Traffic Impact Analysis has been approved by the Planning Commission
• This project is exempt from further environmental review – NOE filing has been completed
• PC-imposed conditions include:
• New improved access on EPCD, Widening Smoke Tree Lane (3 Lanes), New Pedestrian Pathway, Safety & traffic calming measures

Project Manager: Noriko Kikuchi: Noriko.Kikuchi@palmspringsca.gov

Link to Planning Commission packet: ITEM 4A - DP-2025-0006_PC Packet_07022025.pdf