ApprovedSite Plan
Art and Barbie Art Studio (Development Permit 26-1)
Description
A 3,000-square-foot, two-story art studio with roll-up doors, leaseable studio space, and event use on a vacant 0.15-acre lot in the commercial downtown zone, approved with a condition to refine the architectural design.
Impact summary
Supporters say it fills a long-missing cultural gap downtown and could seed an arts district that draws visitors from across the valley.
Applicant
- Name
- Deborah Williams
- Address
- North side of Pearson Boulevard, east of West Drive, Desert Hot Springs (APN 639-232-040)
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · Planning Commission
Approved5–0, unanimous
Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
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