ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM DESERT
MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, March 25, 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. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Architectural Review 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:

  Approve the Consent Calendar as presented.

4.a

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the Minutes of March 11, 2025.

5.

CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER

6.

ACTION CALENDAR

The public may comment on individual Action Items within the three-minute time limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda.

6.a

CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A FACADE MODIFICATION TO AN EXISTING RETAIL STOREFRONT FOR WHITE HOUSE BLACK MARKET AT 73061 EL PASEO SUITES 6&7

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Staff recommends the Architectural Review Commission find that the project satisfies all findings for design review approval and approves the project.

6.b

CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A DESIGN REVIEW TO MODIFY A FOUR-STORY STAYBRIDGE SUITES HOTEL LOCATED AT 74755 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Staff recommends the Architectural Review Commission find that the project satisfies all findings for design review approval and approves the project with the following conditions:

  1. Design is subject to review and approval of precise grading plan.
  2. Final construction documents shall be reviewed by ARC subcommittee for conformance with the design review.

7.

REPORTS & REMARKS

7.a

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSIONERS

7.b

CITY STAFF

7.c

ATTENDANCE REPORT

8.

ADJOURNMENT

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

9.

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