Architectural Review No. 24-08 - Coachella Library Annex

The City of Coachella is overseeing Architectural Review No. 24-08 for the Coachella Library Annex, located at 1538 7th Street in Riverside County, California. This forecast project involves the demolition of an existing 7,700 square foot building and the construction of a new 10,804 square foot facility. The new building will feature a roofed entrance hallway leading to a study hall and food lab area. The interior is designed with a community space in the west portion, including a stage, seating, and bookshelves, while the east end will house a media lab, digital makerspace, and maker space, potentially including a recording room and ceramic studio. The project is classified under NAICS code 541310 and is currently claimed as a categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines section 15303. Administrative oversight is managed by Anahi Fernandez, a Management Analyst for the City of Coachella. While the current plans outline specific amenities and a detailed floor plan, these elements remain subject to change. The project was formally documented with a Notice of Exemption filing dated September 10, 2025.