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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chambers
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
www.palmspringsca.gov
AGENDA
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Item No., and contact information before being unmuted to speak.
· You may also submit your public comment to the Architectural Review Committee
electronically. Materials may be emailed to: planning@palmspringsca.gov . . Transmittal
prior to the start of the meeting is required. Any correspondence received during or after the
meeting will be distributed to the committee members and retained for the official record.
Tuesday
September 3, 2024
5:30 PM Regular Meeting
John Walsh
Lance O'Donnell
Jacqueline Thomas
Jim Harlan
Anna Bastin
Russell (Russ) MacDonald
Danny Castro
Dan Thompson, Alternate Member
Staff Liaisons:
Christopher Hadwin, Director of Planning
Ken Lyon, Principal Planner
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner
Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate
Alex Rubalcava, Assistant Planner
Irene Cruz, Administrative Assistant
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Agenda available for public access at the City Hall
exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Services counter by 9:00
pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Chair and Vice Chair. Election of officers pursuant to PSMC
2.06.020. [Officer terms will be from this election through June 30, 2025.]
ADOPTION OF UPDATED RULES OF PROCEDURE
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The Architectural Review Committee will discuss the order of
the agenda, may amend the order, note abstentions and request Consent Calendar items be
removed from the consent calendar for discussion.
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the
Architectural Review Committee on the Consent Calendar and other agenda items; and items of
general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. Although the Architectural
Review Committee values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take
any action on items not listed on the posted Agenda. Three (3) minutes assigned for each
speaker
1.CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items
may be removed by the Commission for separate discussion at this time.
A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 18, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
discussion are considered at this time.
2.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
3.NEW BUSINESS:
A.A REQUEST BY MYCG, INC. ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER, CHRISTOPHER
FREEMAN, FOR APPROVAL OF MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL (MAJ) AND
ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION (AMM) APPLICATIONS TO CONSTRUCT A
3,280-SQUARE-FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE, 1,061-SQUARE-FOOT ATTACHED
FOUR-CAR GARAGE, AND A 332-SQUARE-FOOT DETACHED ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT ON A HILLSIDE PARCEL LOCATED AT 1961 VISTA PALIZADA (LOT
67) (APN: 504-400-011), WITHIN THE DESERT PALISADES SPECIFIC PLAN, ZONE
ESA-SP, SECTION 4 (CASE AR-2024-0027 & AMM-2024-0002). (AR)
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RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution determining the project exempt from CEQA and
approve, subject to conditions.
B.A REQUEST BY HERITAGE GROUP, ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER, SHAUL
MEZRAHI, FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A
15-UNIT MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON A 1.37-ACRE SITE
LOCATED WITHIN THE SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN AT 211 NORTH SUNRISE WAY,
ZONE MDR (CASE NO. AR-2023-0103) (AR).
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution determining the project exempt from CEQA and
approve, subject to conditions.
C.A REQUEST BY TOLL BROTHERS, INC., FOR THE APPROVAL OF FINAL
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR FORTY (40) NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS
IN PLANNING AREA 1A, TRACT 37706 OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 231
WITHIN THE ESCENA DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1000 NORTH GENE AUTRY
TRAIL, ZONE PDD 231 (CASE PDD-0001-2023/5.0666-PD231) (ER).
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution determining the project exempt from CEQA and
approve, subject to conditions.
D.A REQUEST BY PLC COMMUNITIES, LLC, FOR THE APPROVAL OF FINAL
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR 71 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ON 60-FOOT-WIDE
LOTS WITHIN THE PHASE 2 SECTION OF THE MIRALON DEVELOPMENT LOCATED
AT 801 SUNRISE WAY, ZONE PDD 290, SECTION 35 (CASE PDD-2024-0001/5.0982-PD
290 (ER).
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution determining the project exempt from CEQA and
approve, subject to conditions.
ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: Brief general
comments and/or other issues of concern from members of the Architectural Committee.
PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Update the Architectural Committee on important items.
ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee of the City of Palm Springs will adjourn
to the next regular meeting at 5:30 pm on September 16, 2024, at 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon
Way, Palm Springs.
It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an
attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is
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Pursuant to the Government Code Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of public records in connection
with the meeting is the Department of Planning Services, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets
are available for public inspection at: Office of the City Clerk, City Hall. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s
website: www.palmspringsca.gov. If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please
contact the Department of Planning Services at (760) 323-8245.
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California )
County of Riverside ) ss.
City of Palm Springs )
I, Anita Fields, Administrative Specialist, City of Palm Springs, California, certify this Agenda was posted at or before 9:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, as required by established policies and procedures.
/s/ Anita Fields
Anita Fields,
Administrative Specialist
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