Public Notice of Availability and Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration
Kimana Resort & Spa
LEAD AGENCY: City of Desert Hot Springs
11999 Palm Drive
Desert Hot Springs, California 92240
CONTACT PERSON: Patricia Villagomez, Principal Planner, (760) 329-6411
PROJECT LOCATION: The project site is on vacant lands located in the southeastern portion of the city of Desert Hot Springs, in the north of the Coachella Valley. The site is located southwest of the southern terminus of Hermano/Quinta Way, and west of Yerxa Road/Hidalgo Street. Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 656-150-003 & 642-252-001
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed Kimana Resort project proposes the development of the approximately 5.2-acre site with a resort/spa. Accommodations for 23 rooms will be provided on-site, in addition to a total of 20 “glamping” units consisting of a combination of airstream trailers and tent units. A reception building, including a coffee bar and hotel restaurant will be provided on site. Two buildings will provide spa therapy and treatment services.
FINDINGS/DETERMINATION: The City has reviewed and considered the proposed project and has determined that no significant impacts will occur with implementation of the project’s mitigation measures. The City hereby prepares and proposes to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for this project.
PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD: A 30-day public review period for the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration will commence on December 3rd, 2025, and end on January 3rd, 2026, for interested individuals and public agencies to submit written comments on the document. Any written comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration must be received at the above address within the public review period. In addition, you may email comments to the following address: pvillagomez@cityofdhs.org.
Copies of the Initial Study are available for review at the above address and on the City’s website. CLICK HERE to view.