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PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF MEMO
DATE: MAY 7, 2024
DISCUSSION ITEM FOR MAY 22, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
SUBJECT: A REVIEW OF THE DRAFT ENVIRINMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (DEIR)
FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A HIGH CUBE TWO-STORY
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING WITH AREA OF 739,360-SQUARE FEET FOR
WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES ON THIRTY-EIGHT (38) ACRES LOCATED
AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE
AND 19TH AVENUE, ZONED M-2, CASE NO. 3.4361 MDP & MAJ (GM).
FROM: PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
On September 13, 2023, the Planning Commission held a study session to review
preliminary plans for a proposed high cube 739,360-square foot warehouse building on a
thirty-eight (38)-acre property located north of the I-10 freeway within the M-2 Zone. The
proposed project is the first large fulfillment center within the city.
A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) has been prepared and is currently out for
a 45-day public review and comment period ending on June 17, 2024.
The attached DEIR is a large document that is being distributed at this time to allow for
the Planning Commission sufficient time to read, study and develop questions or
comments in advance of an anticipated public hearing on July 24, 2024. There is no
formal action required at this time. This item will appear on the May 22, 2024 Planning
Commission agenda as a discussion item. Staff will provide a brief discussion to
familiarize the Commission of the report and process ahead.
The Planning Commission may focus on the Executive Summary (Chapter 1), the
Introduction (Chapter 2), the Project Description (Chapter 3), and the Environmental
Impact Analysis (Chapter 4). One of the most important elements is Table 1-3 “Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program” found on pages 1-8 through 1-23. This table provides
a detailed list of potential impacts and the level of significance with associated mitigation
measures.
The Appendix document which is 2,292 pages long is available on the Planning
Departments web site. This document contains the technical reports used to prepare the
DEIR. The Appendix contains the Air Quality, Biology Report, Cultural Report, Energy
Report, Geotechnical Report, Greenhouse Gas Report, Phase 1 Environmental Site
Assessment, Preliminary Hydrology Report, Noise Study, Traffic Study, and Vehicle Miles
Planning Commission Staff Memo
May 7, 2024 -- Page 2
Palm Springs Fulfillment Warehouse - EIR Distribution
Traveled (VMT) Report. These reports were used to analyze the potential impacts of
development on the environment. The Appendix document can be found at the following
link:
https://www.palmspringsca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/88405/63850084462097
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PREPARED BY: Glenn Mlaker, AICP – Associate Planner
REVIEWED BY: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner
REVIEWED BY: Christopher Hadwin, Director, Department of Planning Services
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Vicinity Map
B. Draft Environmental Impact Report