KPC Coachella Specific Plan EIR

The KPC Coachella Specific Plan is a large-scale master-planned development proposal encompassing approximately 2,808 acres within the City of Coachella, California, designed to create a comprehensive mixed-use community centered around residential, commercial, educational, and public amenity uses. The project envisions approximately 9,538 residential units, including a dedicated active adult and senior-oriented village, alongside 305 acres of commercial space featuring mixed-use buildings, an entertainment center, a performing arts theater, and hotel rooms. A college/university overlay is included to support higher education institutions with a focus on healthcare, while 71 acres are allocated for public schools—three elementary and one middle school. Public open space and recreational infrastructure are a major component, with 379 acres reserved for parks, greenways, and amenity centers, and 770 acres designated for drainage and open space to manage environmental impacts. Circulation infrastructure will occupy 179 acres, including arterial, major, and secondary roadways, while 68 acres are set aside for agricultural production, and 91 acres are designated as non-participating. The development must adhere to the City of Coachella Zoning Ordinance (Title 17 CMC), Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, and other municipal regulations governing building height, setbacks, parking, signage, and energy performance. Specific requirements apply to Live/Work units, mandating physical separation between residential and commercial functions and limiting occupancy to no more than two employees. Environmental compliance is governed by CEQA, with mitigation measures addressing air quality, noise, water, waste, and habitat impacts, referencing standards such as Appendix G of CEQA and specific environmental thresholds for pollutants and emissions. The project is undergoing environmental review as an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), with public comment open until December 2, 2025, through the City’s Development Services Division, and supporting documentation available via the City’s website. While the plan outlines extensive land use, compliance standards, and public engagement procedures, no formal contract language, pricing structure, award criteria, delivery schedules, administrative data, or federal acquisition clauses are currently defined or publicly available, indicating this remains a planning and environmental review stage prior to contract award or construction commencement.