HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2B -S Connelly email - Chick Fil_Planning IssuesTo Palm Springs Planning Commission
December 11, 2024
Re Item 2B REQUEST BY LILAC 19, LLC, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF BUILDING “I” AT THE SPRINGS SHOPPING CENTER TO INCLUDE THE
DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A QUICK SERVICE
RESTAURANT NAMED CHICK-FIL-A WITH A DRIVE-THROUGH LOCATED AT 5200 EAST RAMON
ROAD, ZONE M-1-P (PDD 291) (CASE NO CUP 2024-0001)(GM).
I am opposed to this project and urge you to reject it based on the potential for negative
environmental impacts and noncompatible community goals.
The triple lane drive through for 49 or more vehicles idling will increase greenhouse
gasses with all these vehicles lined up idling.
The traffic flow in this area is currently very congested and this will increase the
congestion and traffic delays.
The report relies on an ERS that was prepared in 2005 when this area was mostly
vacant and undeveloped. The ERS needs to be updated as the air quality in Palm
Springs is often deemed unhealthy by the AQMD.
This is another trash fast food drive through among many others in the location and I
urge you to consider the guidelines and recommendations consistent with the Blue
Zone Project adopted by Palm Springs and reject this request.
Scott Connelly
Palm Springs