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RESOLUTION NO. 1032
A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL
APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED 73,812-SQUARE-FOOT
MIXED -USE PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES 24 RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND A 5,411-SQUARE-FOOT
COMMERCIAL SPACE WITH A MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
OF 30 FEET/TWO-STORIES ON 2.4-ACRE UNDEVELOPED
PARCELS LOCATED AT 575 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE,
ZONE CBD/R-2, SECTION 10 (CASE 3.4191 MAJ).
THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
A. Old Las Palmas Partners, LLC, Owner ("Applicant") filed an application with the City,
pursuant to Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC) Section 94.04.00 (architectural review) for the
development of a 73,812-square-foot, mixed -use project. The proposed project includes 24
residential condominium units and a 5,411-square-foot commercial space with a maximum
building height of 30 feet/two-stories on 2.4-acre undeveloped parcels located at 575 North
Palm Canyon Drive ("the Project").
B. On April 8, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2042, amending Section
94.04.00 of the PSZC to reassign review of Major Architectural Review (MAJ) applications
from the City's Planning Commission to the City's Architectural Review Committee.
C. On April 17, 2023, the City's Architectural Review Committee held a public meeting in
accordance with applicable public law. At said meeting, the Architectural Review Committee
carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the Project,
including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE RESOLVES:
Section 1: The proposed project is considered a project pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City of Palm Springs has evaluated the project under
CEQA Guidelines and a'Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared. The MND was
adopted by the City Council on March 9,.2023, and a Notice of Determination (NOD) was filed
with California State Clearinghouse and recorded with Riverside County on March 13, 2023
and March 14, 2023, respectively.
Section 2: As demonstrated in the staff report, the Project conforms to the Architectural
Guidelines of PSZC Section 94.04.00 ("architectural review"), subject to conditions of approval.
Section 3: Based upon the foregoing, the Architectural Review Committee hereby approves
Case 3.4191MAJ, for the construction of a 73,812-square-foot mixed -use project which
includes 24 residential condominium units and a 5,411-square-foot commercial space with a
maximum building height of 30 feet/two-stories on 2.4-acre undeveloped parcels located at
Architectural Review Committee Resolution No. 1032 April 17, 2023
Case 3.4191 MAJ —575 North Palm Canyon Drive Page 2 of 2
575 North Palm Canyon Drive, subject to the following conditions:
1) Mechanical Equipment Enclosure Requirement. Ground -mounted or rooftop
mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened Sections 93.01.00(G)(2) & (3)
and 93.03.00(B).
2) Trash Enclosure Requirement. Trash enclosure shall be designed to accommodate
trash, recyclable materials, and organic waste in compliance with State law and shall be
satisfactory to the requirements of Palm Springs Disposal Services.
3) Outdoor Lighting Requirement. The outdoor lighting plan shall be in full compliance with
the outdoor lighting standards of PSZC Section 93.21.00, and the finish of all outdoor
lighting fixtures to complement the site and building designs.
ADOPTED this 17th day of April, 2023.
AYES: DOCZI, MCCOY, POEHLEIN, THOMPSON, WALSH, ROTMAN, JAKWAY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ATTEST:
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Christopher Hadwin
Director of Planning Services
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA