The Palm Springs Architectural Review Committee voted unanimously Monday to deny construction of a nearly 5,000-square-foot hillside home near the city's only designated historic ruins. Developer Santa Rosa PS, LLC, has 15 days to appeal the decision to the Planning Commission.
Driving the news: The proposed single-family residence would have been built on a 1.56-acre hillside property at the western terminus of West Santa Rosa Drive, approximately 65 feet from the Avery Field Cabin ruins, which were designated as a Class 1 landmark in 2019.
Looking back: This marks the second time the project appeared before the committee, which had previously asked for revisions including more accurate drawings, new site sections, and a reduction in square footage.
At issue: Committee members cited multiple reasons for the denial, including concerns about the pad size, color and materials, the building's arrangement on the site, continuity with surrounding homes, view corridors, and hydrology questions raised by neighbors.
What changed: The developer had reduced the home's total footprint by 45 square feet and moved the structure more than 4 feet from the neighboring property line in response to October feedback.
What they're saying: "We've done our best to appease as many people … and [we] realize this view is an issue, but when you have a property next to a vacant lot, views can't be guaranteed," said developer Mark Temple.
What's next: If the developer appeals and the Planning Commission upholds the denial, the matter would go to the City Council for final determination.
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