Planning Commission Meeting | July 28th, 2026

The City of Palm Springs Planning Commission held a meeting on July 28, 2026, addressing multiple development projects and related planning issues. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a 16-unit condominium project involving a general plan amendment, development permit, and tentative tract map. The project aims to replace an abandoned parking lot with mid-range housing units and includes infrastructure improvements such as installation of a center median on Sunrise Way. The commission also considered a two-year extension request for a 15-unit apartment complex project, citing delays primarily due to coordination with Southern California Edison for underground utility work. The extension was approved with conditions emphasizing timely progress on construction drawings and utility applications. Additionally, the commission reviewed a large-scale residential development proposal by EMP2 LLC (doing business as Suncal) involving tentative tract maps for 75 and 19 lots within the Asena development. Discussions focused on density distribution, traffic impacts, HOA boundary concerns, and access for multifamily units. The commission expressed concerns about traffic congestion and access points, particularly for the multifamily apartment site, and requested further study and collaboration between the developer, city staff, and HOA. The project was continued to a future meeting to allow resolution of these issues. Throughout the meeting, public comments and detailed staff reports informed the commission's deliberations, with motions passed to approve the condominium project and extension request, and to continue the larger Asena development project for further review.