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ARC approves 82‑unit 100% affordable project with conditions after neighbors press for privacy screening and trash relocation
Summary
The Architectural Review Committee approved an 82‑unit, 100% affordable housing project at 305 W. San Rafael Drive on Feb. 18 with conditions to add stairwell screening, bring more light into entry vestibules, add screening trees north of the parking lot and relocate trash enclosures to address neighbors’ privacy, noise and drainage concerns.
The Palm Springs Architectural Review Committee approved on Feb. 18 an 82‑unit, 100% affordable apartment project at 305 W. San Rafael Drive, imposing several site and design conditions intended to mitigate neighbor privacy and nuisance concerns.
Staff explained the condominium‑scale proposal had already received planning commission and council approvals for the density bonus and development permit and that the ARC's review was limited to architecture, materials, lighting and landscape without materially increasing project cost. The project proposes three connected buildings (27 one‑bed, 32 two‑bed, 23 three‑bed units) arranged in 2‑ and 3‑story portions with 137 parking spaces, retention basins and shared open space.
Nearby homeowners raised privacy, trash and drainage concerns in public comment. Linda Sackett, who owns the property…
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