FRANK SINATRA AND PORTOLA MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT

The Portola Springs Residential Development Project, identified by solicitation number 2022120165, is a construction initiative by the City of Palm Desert located at the southwest corner of Frank Sinatra Drive and Portola Avenue in Riverside County, California. The project entails the creation of a 156-lot single-family residential development and associated infrastructure. Key deliverables include the construction of three stormwater retention basins, utility connections, internal roadways, and landscaping. The development will feature 2.73 acres of common open space, which includes a 0.29-acre central recreation area. The project is managed by the City of Palm Desert, with Sijifredo Fernandez and Carlos Flores serving as primary administration personnel. It is statutorily exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, as it maintains consistency with the City's 2016 General Plan Update regarding land use, zoning designations, and density limits. Formal notices of exemption and determination were issued on May 28, 2026, certifying environmental compliance and project approval status.