ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM DESERT
MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

12:30 P.m. - 3:00 P.m.

Development Services Conference Room, City Hall

73-510 Fred Waring Drive

Palm Desert, CA 92260

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person, and up to two Commissioners may attend remotely.

 

• To participate via Zoom, use the following link: https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/83648797515 or call [phone], Zoom Meeting ID: 836 4879 7515

 

• Written public comment may also be submitted to [email protected]. E-mails received by 9:30 a.m. prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Commission. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Commission as soon as practicable and retained for the official record. Emails will not be read aloud except as an ADA accommodation.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

NON-­AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT

This time has been set aside for the public to address the Architectural Review Commission on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Commission to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting.

4.

CONSENT CALENDAR

All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Calendar within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the Architectural Review Commission for a separate discussion.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  To approve the consent calendar as presented.

4.a

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the Minutes of May 27, 2025.

5.

CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER

Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.

6.

BUSINESS ITEMS

Items listed in this section are presented for the Commission's review and action. Public comment is allowed on each item, with a three-minute time limit for each speaker. The Commission may provide direction, request additional information, or take action as appropriate.

6.a

CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A SIGN PROGRAM FOR AN EXISTING, MULTITENANT COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 72-171 HIGHWAY 111

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Staff recommends the ARC approve the request for a comprehensive sign program approval, determining the requirements of the findings have been met.

6.b

PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Provide feedback on proposed Citywide Landscape Master Plan.

7.

INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

7.a

COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES

7.a.1

Cultural Arts Committee

Liaisons provide updates to facilitate communication between the Cultural Arts Committee and the Architectural Review Commission. These are informational items with no formal action.

7.b

CITY STAFF

City staff will provide updates on relevant projects, activities, and other matters within the Commission's scope. These are informational items with no formal action.

7.c

ATTENDANCE REPORT

8.

REQUESTS FOR ACTION

Commissioners may propose future agenda items within the Commission's scope. Items that receive support from at least one other Commissioner may be placed on a future agenda for discussion and possible action. No formal action may be taken at this time.

9.

ADJOURNMENT

The next Regular Meeting will be held on July 8, 2025, at 12:30 p.m.

10.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Agenda Related Materials: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with this meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items considered in open session, and documents provided to a majority of the legislative bodies are available for public inspection at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.palmdesert.gov.

Americans with Disabilities Act: It is the intention of the City of Palm Desert to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, [phone], at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda for the Architectural Review Commission was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.

 

/S/ Melinda Gonzalez 
Executive Administrative Assistant