Planning Commission Meeting | February 24th, 2026

The City of Palm Springs Planning Commission held a meeting on February 24, 2026, focusing primarily on two major development projects. The first was a request by EMP2 LLC (DBA Suncal) for approval of two tentative tract maps involving 94 lots within the Ensena development, including a master plan for future high-density residential development. The commission discussed density requirements, lot layouts, and traffic concerns, ultimately voting to continue the item to allow the developer to better allocate density across the planning area to meet the minimum 15 dwelling units per acre required by the general plan. The second project was a development permit request by TJ Properties LLC for a 19,347 square foot medical office building, including a surgery center and fertility clinic, on a site previously damaged by a domestic terrorism attack. The commission reviewed site plans, security measures including fencing and a guard house, architectural design, and landscaping. They approved the project with conditions addressing pedestrian access, landscaping (favoring California fan palms over date palms), parking lot shading, and enhanced pedestrian amenities along Palm Canyon Drive. The commission also discussed potential conditions related to the building's security features and future use. Both projects involved detailed planning and zoning considerations, with motions and votes taken to guide future development and ensure compliance with city standards and community concerns.