Planning Commission - April 14, 2026

The City of Desert Hot Springs Planning Commission held a meeting on April 14, 2026, primarily to consider Development Permit number 25-9 for a new mechanical supplier warehouse facility. The proposed project involves constructing a two-story, 48,759 square foot warehouse on a 2.52-acre site zoned for light industrial use. The facility will serve as a distribution center for HVAC products, with no manufacturing or packaging on site. The commission reviewed site plans including parking, landscaping, and truck circulation, and discussed operational details such as expected truck traffic and local hiring intentions. After public testimony and staff recommendations, the commission unanimously approved the development permit and certified the CEQA notice of exemption. No other procurement or budget matters were addressed during the meeting.