Overview
- The commission voted to continue review of the proposed In‑N‑Out at 1801 E. Palm Canyon Drive rather than grant final approval, leaving the project status as pending.
- Officials provided a concrete list of recommended changes that include squaring off parts of the building, extending the patio cover, adding more shade trees and incorporating additional breeze block elements.
- In‑N‑Out representatives defended the site‑specific design and said they will review the commission’s recommendations and submit revisions for another design review.
- The restaurant has been under Palm Springs review since 2024 and Monday’s hearing was the fifth required design review, during which some commissioners expressed frustration that prior revisions still felt too close to a standard corporate look.
- Because this would be Palm Springs’ first In‑N‑Out, the commission’s demands and any further revisions could delay a final approval, affect the project timeline and increase the chance of appeals if residents remain dissatisfied.