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Council denies neighbors’ appeal, advances 82‑unit Redtail affordable housing and approves city loan support
Summary
Council denied an appeal by nearby homeowners over privacy concerns and approved a $3.8 million city loan commitment to support Redtail’s 82‑unit 100% affordable development at 305 West San Rafael, with conditions to pursue hedging/screening and ARC design review.
The Palm Springs City Council on Jan. 14 denied an appeal from nearby property owners and approved a $3.8 million city funding commitment to support an 82‑unit, 100% affordable development at 305 West San Rafael proposed by Redtail Multifamily Development.
Planning staff explained the project is taking advantage of state density‑bonus provisions for 100% affordable housing that allow increased height, density and some parking waivers where statutory criteria are met. Associate planner Glenn Malacker noted the project would have three buildings fronting San Rafael, parking to the south and clear‑story windows set high on the south elevations. “They are providing 3rd floor clear story windows that are about 6 to 7 feet from the…
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