Planning Projects

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Please see below for a list of projects that have been formally submitted to the Planning Department. The status of each of these developments, as well as a rendering of the project, are included in the description.

Please see below for a list of projects that have been formally submitted to the Planning Department. The status of each of these developments, as well as a rendering of the project, are included in the description.

  • Dream Hotel

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    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: Glenn Mlaker, Principal Planner, Glenn.Mlaker@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)

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    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: Glenn Mlaker, Principal Planner, Glenn.Mlaker@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)

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  • Electric Vehicle ("EV") Charging Center

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    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 March, 2026) In review; EIR processing begun.

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




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




    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 March, 2026) In review; EIR processing begun.

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




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



  • Escena III

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    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: Glenn Mlaker, Principal Planner, Glenn.Mlaker@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)

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    Project Location:

    ARC GIS Map - Escena III project #31.

    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: Glenn Mlaker, Principal Planner, Glenn.Mlaker@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)

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    Project Location:

    ARC GIS Map - Escena III project #31.

  • Garnet Cultivation Facility

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    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 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

  • In-N-Out

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    PROJECT SUMMARY

    MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (PLANNING COMMISSION)


    • Approved on 07/08/2025


    • Approval included: Site plan, access, circulation, traffic impact


    • Approval is subject to conditions


    • PC required significant design changes


    • City has NOT received revised plans as of 11/4/2025

    Next steps >>>>>>

    JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING REVIEW

    • Required by the PC as a condition of approval


    • Not a public meeting


    • Meeting date has not been set


    • No property owner/neighborhood notification required


    • No decision will be made at the meeting


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    MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW

    (ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE)

    • Meeting date has not been set


    • Property owner notification (500-foot radius) is not required by law


    • Meeting notification will be sent to all neighborhood organizations located within 1 mile of the site


    • Scope of review will be limited to architectural design


    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



    PROJECT SUMMARY

    MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (PLANNING COMMISSION)


    • Approved on 07/08/2025


    • Approval included: Site plan, access, circulation, traffic impact


    • Approval is subject to conditions


    • PC required significant design changes


    • City has NOT received revised plans as of 11/4/2025

    Next steps >>>>>>

    JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING REVIEW

    • Required by the PC as a condition of approval


    • Not a public meeting


    • Meeting date has not been set


    • No property owner/neighborhood notification required


    • No decision will be made at the meeting


    >>>>>>>>

    MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW

    (ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE)

    • Meeting date has not been set


    • Property owner notification (500-foot radius) is not required by law


    • Meeting notification will be sent to all neighborhood organizations located within 1 mile of the site


    • Scope of review will be limited to architectural design


    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

  • Las Palmas Estates

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    Project Name: Las Palmas Estates

    Project Address: Camino Norte and North Palm Canyon Drive, west of the intersection of North Palm Canyon Drive and Camino Monte Vista.

    Project APN(s): 505-370-015, 505-370-016, 505-370-017, & 505-370-023

    Case Number: 3.4194 MAJ

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

    Project Description: Las Palmas LLC is proposing the additional developments of four single-family houses located at Las Palmas Estates Drive on Lots 10-13. Lots 10-13 will range from 3,151 to 3,884- sq. ft structures with detached guesthouses, outdoor pools, & patio.

    Current Status: Approved; partially under construction.

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    Project Location:

    ARC GIS Map -Las Palmas Estates #35.

    Project Name: Las Palmas Estates

    Project Address: Camino Norte and North Palm Canyon Drive, west of the intersection of North Palm Canyon Drive and Camino Monte Vista.

    Project APN(s): 505-370-015, 505-370-016, 505-370-017, & 505-370-023

    Case Number: 3.4194 MAJ

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

    Project Description: Las Palmas LLC is proposing the additional developments of four single-family houses located at Las Palmas Estates Drive on Lots 10-13. Lots 10-13 will range from 3,151 to 3,884- sq. ft structures with detached guesthouses, outdoor pools, & patio.

    Current Status: Approved; partially under construction.

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    Project Location:

    ARC GIS Map -Las Palmas Estates #35.

  • Miralon

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    Project Name: Miralon

    Project Address: 801 N Sunrise Way Palm Springs, CA

    Case Number: 5.0982 PD-290

    Project Manager: Glenn Mlaker, Principal Planner, Glenn.Mlaker@palmspringsca.gov

    Project Description: A 309-acre development consisting of (752) single-family residences and (398) multi-family homes, amenity center, and open spaces, consisting of trails, dog parks, community gardens and sustainable landscaping/orchards. Please see other projects listed within this website to learn more.

    Current Status: Single Family residential units by various builders have been completed. New units are under construction in various stages.

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    Project Location:

    ARC GIS Map - Miralon #4.

    Project Name: Miralon

    Project Address: 801 N Sunrise Way Palm Springs, CA

    Case Number: 5.0982 PD-290

    Project Manager: Glenn Mlaker, Principal Planner, Glenn.Mlaker@palmspringsca.gov

    Project Description: A 309-acre development consisting of (752) single-family residences and (398) multi-family homes, amenity center, and open spaces, consisting of trails, dog parks, community gardens and sustainable landscaping/orchards. Please see other projects listed within this website to learn more.

    Current Status: Single Family residential units by various builders have been completed. New units are under construction in various stages.

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    Project Location:

    ARC GIS Map - Miralon #4.

  • Mixed-Use Project by Old Las Palmas Company ("RIOS")

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    Project Name: Mixed-Use Project by Old Las Palmas Company ("RIOS")

    Project Address: 575 N Palm Canyon Drive

    Project APNs: 505-322-001 thru -004

    Case Number: 5.1541 CZ, 3.4191 MAJ/DEV, TTM 38190, 6.560 VAR

    Application Submittal Date: August 10, 2021 (Original)

    Project Manager: Noriko Kikuchi, AICP, Associate Planner. Noriko.Kikuchi@palmspringsca.gov

    Project Description: A request by Rios, on behalf of Old Las Palmas partners, LLC, for the approval of change of zone, major development permit, Tentative Tract Map, and Variance applications for a proposed mixed-use project which includes 24 residential condominium units and a 5,411- square foot commercial space on 2.45-acre undeveloped parcels located at 575 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD/R-2, section 10.

    Current Status: Extension of Time through April 10, 2027 (Approved by Planning Commission on Sept. 9, 2025)

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    Project Location:

    ARC GIS Map - Mixed - Use project by Las Palmas project #34.

    Project Name: Mixed-Use Project by Old Las Palmas Company ("RIOS")

    Project Address: 575 N Palm Canyon Drive

    Project APNs: 505-322-001 thru -004

    Case Number: 5.1541 CZ, 3.4191 MAJ/DEV, TTM 38190, 6.560 VAR

    Application Submittal Date: August 10, 2021 (Original)

    Project Manager: Noriko Kikuchi, AICP, Associate Planner. Noriko.Kikuchi@palmspringsca.gov

    Project Description: A request by Rios, on behalf of Old Las Palmas partners, LLC, for the approval of change of zone, major development permit, Tentative Tract Map, and Variance applications for a proposed mixed-use project which includes 24 residential condominium units and a 5,411- square foot commercial space on 2.45-acre undeveloped parcels located at 575 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone CBD/R-2, section 10.

    Current Status: Extension of Time through April 10, 2027 (Approved by Planning Commission on Sept. 9, 2025)

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    Project Location:

    ARC GIS Map - Mixed - Use project by Las Palmas project #34.

  • Nexus Hotel - Approved

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    The Nexus Hotel and Residential Project proposes redeveloping an existing paved parking lot with a nine-story resort hotel and residential building consisting of 125 hotel rooms and 132 residential condominium units which will be associated with the hotel and have access to hotel amenities and services; and a 6,040 square foot standalone restaurant. Located at 847 East Andreas Road.

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


    The Nexus Hotel and Residential Project proposes redeveloping an existing paved parking lot with a nine-story resort hotel and residential building consisting of 125 hotel rooms and 132 residential condominium units which will be associated with the hotel and have access to hotel amenities and services; and a 6,040 square foot standalone restaurant. Located at 847 East Andreas Road.

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

  • Orchid Tree Resort / Community Church Redevelopment

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    Project Name: Orchid Tree Resort / Community Church Redevelopment

    Project Applicant: New Church II, LLC.

    Project Address: The block bounded by Belardo, Arenas, Baristo and Cahuilla.

    APNs: 513-151-037, 513-151-038, 513-151-039, 513-151-040, 513-151-041, 513-151-042, 513-151-043, 513-151-044,

    Case Numbers: DA-2025-0001, DP-2025-0010, AR-2025-0077, CAMJ, 2025-0002, AR-2025-0078, CUP-2025-0008, HSPB 23, HSPB 72, (Former Case No’s: 3.0678 MAJ, 5.1345 CUP / TTM)

    Application Submittal Date: 8-22-25

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

    Project Description: A comprehensive redesign of the Community Church and Orchid Tree Resort & Spa proposing a four-story luxury five-star hotel with accessory uses including restaurants, cocktail lounge, spa, meeting & event (assembly) space, a private club, a small gym, hotel guest rooms, condominiums, open outdoor recreational space with pools, cabanas, hot tubs, dining and assembly areas (event spaces), landscaping, and surface and underground off-street parking.

    The project includes adaptive reuse of the Class 1 historic Community Church for restaurant, private club, kitchen, and back of house uses, and restoration of the eight (8) Class 1 historic bungalows of the former Orchid Tree Hotel as hotel guest rooms. The project includes demolition of existing structures at 205 South Belardo Road, 239 West Arenas Road, and 200 South Cahuilla Road. The project applications include a Development Agreement (“DA”), Development Permit (“DP”), Major Architectural application (“AR”), Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to Class 1 historic sites, (“CAMJ”), a Minor Architectural application for demolition of existing buildings (“AR / HDEMO”), and a Conditional Use Permit (“CUP”), seeking to engage the high-rise ordinance, and approval of the restaurants, cocktail lounge, spa, and private club uses. An Operations Covenant Agreement was approved by City Council on April 23, 2025. A tentative tract map application (“TTM”) will be required for the condominium uses.

    Current Status: (as of March, 2026) Applications currently in review.




    Project Name: Orchid Tree Resort / Community Church Redevelopment

    Project Applicant: New Church II, LLC.

    Project Address: The block bounded by Belardo, Arenas, Baristo and Cahuilla.

    APNs: 513-151-037, 513-151-038, 513-151-039, 513-151-040, 513-151-041, 513-151-042, 513-151-043, 513-151-044,

    Case Numbers: DA-2025-0001, DP-2025-0010, AR-2025-0077, CAMJ, 2025-0002, AR-2025-0078, CUP-2025-0008, HSPB 23, HSPB 72, (Former Case No’s: 3.0678 MAJ, 5.1345 CUP / TTM)

    Application Submittal Date: 8-22-25

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

    Project Description: A comprehensive redesign of the Community Church and Orchid Tree Resort & Spa proposing a four-story luxury five-star hotel with accessory uses including restaurants, cocktail lounge, spa, meeting & event (assembly) space, a private club, a small gym, hotel guest rooms, condominiums, open outdoor recreational space with pools, cabanas, hot tubs, dining and assembly areas (event spaces), landscaping, and surface and underground off-street parking.

    The project includes adaptive reuse of the Class 1 historic Community Church for restaurant, private club, kitchen, and back of house uses, and restoration of the eight (8) Class 1 historic bungalows of the former Orchid Tree Hotel as hotel guest rooms. The project includes demolition of existing structures at 205 South Belardo Road, 239 West Arenas Road, and 200 South Cahuilla Road. The project applications include a Development Agreement (“DA”), Development Permit (“DP”), Major Architectural application (“AR”), Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to Class 1 historic sites, (“CAMJ”), a Minor Architectural application for demolition of existing buildings (“AR / HDEMO”), and a Conditional Use Permit (“CUP”), seeking to engage the high-rise ordinance, and approval of the restaurants, cocktail lounge, spa, and private club uses. An Operations Covenant Agreement was approved by City Council on April 23, 2025. A tentative tract map application (“TTM”) will be required for the condominium uses.

    Current Status: (as of March, 2026) Applications currently in review.



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