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zone palm springs community open house january 26, 2026
Please see letter below from the Sunrise Park Neighborhood Organization re: proposed city rezoning:
sunrise park neighborhood organization RE: proposed rezoning
Dear Sunrise Park Neighbors:
Recently, several residents of our neighborhood have expressed strong concerns to members of the Board over the proposed rezoning of several parcels along North Luring Drive and North and South Saturmino Dr. One of the purposes of the rezoning is to give the City the option to replace the low-rise commercial buildings that currently occupy these parcels with mixed-use five to seven story buildings that would include affordable housing units.
Several of these parcels are currently occupied by buildings that are directly across the street from single family residences along E Andreas Drive, and just one building away from many more single and multi-family units along South Saturmino, North Cerritos, and South Avenida Elenora.
An itemized list of the concerns that we have heard are as follows:
· Loss of Privacy. Residents occupying units in the upper stories of these potential buildings would have unobstructed views of the backyards of the closely adjacent properties.
· Loss of Mountain Views. Five to seven-story buildings would partially block the westerly views of the mountains from the closely-adjacent properties. We have enclosed two photos of the existing views of the mountains, one from the backyard of the single family residence at 1860 E. Andreas Rd, the other from the common pool area of the high-density condominium complex on the northeast corner of E. Tahquiitz Canyon Way and N. Cerritos Dr. We invite everyone to imagine the obstruction to the mountain views in these locations that would result if a 5-7 story building were to replace the 1-2 story structures that presently occupy the parcels along N. Luring Drive.
· Negative Impacts on home values. Owners and and renters of these properties have expressed how much they love the views of the surrounding mountains from inside the houses, their back yards, and when walking the neighborhood. Obstructing the mountain views may have negative effects on both property values and the rental market.
· Loss of neighborhood “feel”. These new buildings would be out scale with the low-density, low-profile single-family homes that dominate Sunrise Park.
· Increased traffic. There is the potential for several hundred housing units if multi-floor buildings are constructed along N. Luring and N. Sunrise Way. The negative impacts of this increased density could include:
o Increased traffic volume on our arterial roads and our quiet residential streets.
o Increased amounts of intrusive street parking.
The Board of Sunrise Park Neighborhood Organization shares the concerns of the residents who have approached us. Several Board members will be expressing these concerns to City officials and City council members at a upcoming Community Open House on Monday January 26th from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Sunrise Park residents are strongly encouraged to join us and add your voice to ours. Or, if you prefer, you can speak out at a virtual Zoom meeting that being held on Wednesday February 4 from 2-3:30 PM.
Sincerely
Sunrise Park Neighborhood Organization
future dates to mark on your calendar
February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
Sunrise Park Neighborhood Modernism Tour
March 14, 2026 (Saturday)
Annual Neighborhood Meeting/Details to Follow
latest news and events in our neighborhood
SUNRISE PARK PRESENTS $3,000 CHECK TO P.s. CULTURAL cENTER
The Sunrise Park Neighborhood Organization (SPNO) presented a $3,000 check to our friends at the Palm Springs Cultural Center (PSCC) during their Matching Funding Program. Our contribution is being matched dollar for dollar by the Supple Family Foundation. Our SPNO Board has requested that half of our gift be earmarked to support the Certified Farmer’s Market and the other half to support Palm Springs Cultural Center Programs. Pictured here are (left to right) David Secor, SPNO treasurer, Jerry Braun, board member, Michael Green, PSCC Executive Director, Eric Smith, Theatre Manager, and Rob McCann, SPNO board member. In recognition of our gift, the Theatre will dedicate two seats in the main theatre to Sunrise Park Neighborhood Organization as part of their “Best Seat in the House” program. Be sure to look for our SPNO seats when you next visit the theatre.
SUNRISE PARK PRESENTS $2,000 CHECK FOR SUMMER CAMP
Our Charitable Contribution Provides Scholarships for Kids
The Sunrise Park Neighborhood Organization (SPNO) presented a $2,000 check to the Palm Springs Parks & Rec Department on the first day of Summer Camp at the Palm Springs Pavilion on June 20. The funds were used to pay for scholarships for kids to attend camp. Pictured here are, from left, David Secor, SPNO treasurer, and Kathy Cohn, SPNO board member, who presented the check at the event.
Get INvolved with modernism Week 2024 in Sunrise Park
Hey Neighbors,
Would you like to participate in the Modernism Week Tour for the Sunrise Park Neighborhood? We are looking for homes that reflect the mid-century modern design aesthetics and principles, both in exterior and interior architectural details and in interior décor and furnishings. The homes can either be original and well-preserved, accurately restored to original, or renovated to reflect the principles of mid-century modern design. Homes with a recognized architect or an interesting history are especially welcome.
The tour will be Sunday, February 18, 2024 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and tour hosts will be provided with a cleaning stipend. A celebratory cocktail thank-you party for the homeowners and other volunteers will follow the tour. Neighbors who have had their homes on tour have loved the experience and described it as very rewarding.
We are working with Modernism Week who will need to approve the homes on the tour by late August. If you are interested in having your home on the tour or would like more information, please contact David Secor via email at spnotreasurer@gmail.com.
P.S. Planning Commission Meeting RE: COD West Valley Campus
There was a Palm Springs Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, June 7, at 5:30 p.m. regarding the West Valley College of the Desert Campus.
· View the Planning Commission meeting at the City’s website: www.palmspringsca.gov/pstv, YouTube, or Channel 17 (Spectrum). Meetings are re-broadcast (following the meeting) on Wednesday at 1:30 pm and Sunday at 1:30 pm.
· Submit your public comment to the Planning Commission electronically. Material may be emailed to: planning@palmspringsca.gov Any correspondence received after the meeting will be distributed to the Planning Commission and retained for the official record. Click on the link below for more information.
June 2nd FIRST FRIDAY FREE FILMs AT P.S. CULTURAL Center
Who loves ya, baby?!! Well, the Sunrise Park Neighborhood Organization does! And so does the Palm Springs Cultural Center!!!
Visit the PSCC this First Friday, 6/2 for the Fellini's Casanova at 7pm, and be sure to let them know you're from Sunrise Park, because then the movie is free!!!
Are you a film fanatic? Why not make it a double-feature? "Golden Delicious" from Cinema Diverse also plays at 4:30pm. (Also Free!)
Secret password, I'm lucky enough to live in Sunrise Park!!!
Free First Friday Film Screenings for Sunrise Park
Great News… Free First Friday Film Screenings for Sunrise Park Neighbors!
Our good neighbor, the Palm Springs Cultural Center is offering SPNO members free entry to any of their regular theatrical screenings on the first Friday of each month. “Firebirds” and “The Duke” are the first two free First Friday Film screenings being offered to us on Friday, May 6th.
Just go to the theater’s concessions area at 2300 East Baristo Road, say you’re a Sunrise Park neighbor and sign in. You’ll receive free entry to the film of your choice, excluding special events/festival screenings. Go to PSCulturalCenter.org the first week of each month for film titles and show times. Join your neighbors for these special, free events and express our thanks to the Palm Springs Cultural Center!
Traffic speeds have been reduced in and around Sunrise Park.
Great news! Traffic speeds are being reduced in and around Sunrise Park.
Neighbors in Sunrise Park and other neighborhoods in Palm Springs have expressed concerns about traffic speeds in and around our neighborhood. In an effort to reduce the number of traffic collisions and fatalities in the city, thirty-six segments of local streets are set to have reduced speed limits. Most of the street segments will have speed limits lowered by 5 mph, while a few street segments will be reduced by 10 or 15 mph.
The roads in and around Sunrise Park with speed limits reductions are:
- Alejo Road from Sunrise Way to Farrell Drive (45 mph to 40 mph)
- Amado Road from Sunrise Way to Farrell Drive (40 mph to 35 mph)
- Baristo Road from Sunrise Way to Farrell Drive (40 mph to 35 mph)
- Baristo Road from Farrell Drive to El Cielo Road (40 mph to 35 mph)
- Farrell Drive from Alejo Road to Ramon Road (45 mph to 40 mph)