Planning commission approves 30‑unit Amboy Resort CUP after applicant and staff agree edits

The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission on a 5‑0 vote approved a conditional use permit and adopted a negative declaration for the Amboy Resort, a proposed 30‑unit resort of 3D‑printed cabins on the southern five acres of a 10‑acre parcel on Amboy Road.

The commission approved the Conditional Use Permit (CUP 24‑4) after the applicant agreed to edits to several conditions of approval addressing water‑quality submittals, archaeological testing and the extent of paved surfaces. The motion to adopt the negative declaration and approve the CUP carried unanimously: Commissioner Crucichet — aye; Commissioner Paul Hanna — aye; Commissioner Walker — aye; Vice Chair Garcia — aye; Chair Keur — aye.

The project applicant described the development as a small eco‑resort of 30 roughly 200‑square‑foot cabins, two community buildings (about 1,900 and 1,920 square feet), and a 3,500‑square‑foot covered patio. Parking is proposed along the southern edge of the developed half and the plan calls for no vehicle access within the core resort area; a concrete walking/golf‑cart path would provide on‑site circulation.

Jean Aldman, an applicant representative with Azure Print Homes, told the commission the units are manufactured from recycled materials and are intended to be energy…