Three separate properties in Twentynine Palms were declared a Public Nuisance and the structures were declared Dangerous Buildings. The owner of the property at 6664 Sahara Avenue is deceased and the new owners have not responded. The City will demolish the structure, clean up and place a lien on the property. For the other two properties, the owners shall provide the City with written consent to enter upon the property for the purpose of removing weeds, rubbish and junk within 45 days.
A small collection facility and recycling buy back center has requested that the project be exempt from CEQA and the Administrative Use Permit be approved. After informative public comments, the Planning Commission ruled that more research needed to be done to ensure land use stipulations are adhered to and tabled their decision until the January 21, 2025 meeting.
The Reset Hotel, located at 7000 Split Rock Avenue in Twentynine Palms, has asked for a five-year deferment for the utilities undergrounding to the three power poles serving the property. The Commission required further information on plans for Phase II and reassurance that these plans are moving forward. Utilities undergrounding for this phase needs to take place near the start of construction. The deferment was supported by several members of the public and the developer answered any further questions satisfactorily. The five-year deferment was unanimously approved.
