Planning commission approves 8‑home subdivision at 2700 East Alejo Road

The Palm Springs Planning Commission on Jan. 26 unanimously approved a major development permit for eight detached single‑family residences at 2700 East Alejo Road.

Neil Curry, representing the project owners, told the commission the design has evolved over about two years and that the development will be built in phases. "We actually decided already which lots will have a 3‑car garage," Curry said, noting three of the eight homes will include three‑car garages because of lot sizes. He described the accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as designed to "flip" toward the backyard as a next‑gen suite or toward the street with a private patio intended for long‑term rental.

Commissioners asked technical and design questions before the vote. Commissioner Rotman sought clarity on whether curb cuts must be shown on a tract map and staff replied that curb cuts are not required on tentative tract maps and driveway locations are generally handled through later encroachment permits. Commissioners also discussed façade variety and use of color; one commissioner asked that ARC evaluate whether the proposed front elevations display enough variety compared with nearby developments.

Chair Wurmick moved to approve the permit, and the motion was seconded. A roll‑call vote recorded unanimous approval. Commissioners asked staff to refer matters of color and street‑facing frontage variety to the Architectural Review Committee for further refinement prior to final design review.

The commission’s action approved the project as presented with the noted ARC referrals; the developer may now proceed to the next design and permitting steps under those conditions.