City staff noted that some of the commission's earlier requests conflicted with state housing laws, though the developer did add a walkway so pool cleaners and landscapers can reach backyards.
The property's new tribal trust status means only part of the closed golf course would remain under city land-use review, commissioners learned Tuesday.
Staff wants a General Plan Amendment for the closed Bel Air Greens golf course to take effect only alongside a full development plan — a compromise commissioners first floated in 2022.
The developer missed deadlines for a construction cost estimate and model room completion, but still plans to start construction by Oct. 1, city staff said.
Members of the city's Historic Site Preservation Board differed over whether additions to the historic Hal Forrest Residence enhance its preservation or simply adapt it to a family's needs.
A proposal being reviewed later this month would pause approvals for 45 days while the city studies new regulations, as Indio and Coachella move toward permanent bans on the facilities.
The Post has rounded up the latest on three key developments currently underway in the city: Chick-fil-A, the Dream Hotel, and the Orchid Tree Hotel.
One developer was sent back to fix backyard access before building 16 condos, while another won two more years to find a buyer for a stalled apartment site troubled by trespassers.
At least six different bridge projects are currently planned or under construction in the city. When complete, they’ll hopefully reduce road closures due to events like blow sands and flooding.
Split vote advances the final phase of Escena, including a 150-unit apartment complex.
Detached home prices in Palm Springs dropped 6% year-over-year while available listings saw the largest drop-off in the Coachella Valley.
The Historic Site Preservation Board found the 1975 office building lacks sufficient historic significance, allowing the city's renovation project to move forward with standard permitting.
