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File #: 25-1072    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: New Business
File created: 8/28/2025 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 9/4/2025 Final action:
Title: Heavenly Rooted Estate Special Permit for Short Term Rental Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 312-071-050 Record No.: PLN-2024-18884 Glendale area A Special Permit for a short-term rental located in an Agricultural General zone on a parcel between 2.5 and 10 acres not operated as a farm-stay, and a Special Permit to exceed the Neighborhood Concentration 20% density limit for short-term rentals on an access road. The parcel is approximately 4 acres in size and is currently developed with a single-family residence, accessory structures, and recreational areas such as a basketball court and bocce ball court. A maximum occupancy of 14 is proposed for gatherings. The parcel is served with on-site water and an on-site wastewater treatment system, and power is supplied by PG&E. Parking is provided in multiple locations including adjacent to the residence, two locations along the driveway, and adjacent to the basketball court.
Attachments: 1. 18884 Staff Report 9.4.25, 2. Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution 18884, 3. Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval, 4. Attachment 1B - Operations Plan, 5. Attachment 1C - Site Plan, 6. Attachment 2 - Applicant's Evidence in Support of Required Findings, 7. Attachment 3 - Referral Agency Comments and Recommendations, 8. Attachment 4 - Public Comments
To: Planning Commission

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Consent

SUBJECT:
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Heavenly Rooted Estate Special Permit for Short Term Rental
Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 312-071-050
Record No.: PLN-2024-18884
Glendale area

A Special Permit for a short-term rental located in an Agricultural General zone on a parcel between 2.5 and 10 acres not operated as a farm-stay, and a Special Permit to exceed the Neighborhood Concentration 20% density limit for short-term rentals on an access road. The parcel is approximately 4 acres in size and is currently developed with a single-family residence, accessory structures, and recreational areas such as a basketball court and bocce ball court. A maximum occupancy of 14 is proposed for gatherings. The parcel is served with on-site water and an on-site wastewater treatment system, and power is supplied by PG&E. Parking is provided in multiple locations including adjacent to the residence, two locations along the driveway, and adjacent to the basketball court.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission:

1. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1), which does the following:

a. Finds the Planning Commission has determined the project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and

b. Finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and

c. Approves the Heavenly Rooted Estate Special Permits as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A).

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DISCUSSION:
Project Location: The project site is located in the Glendale area, on the north side of Hilltop Lane, approximately 500 feet northeast of the intersection of Glendale Drive and Hilltop Lane, on the property known as 95 Hilltop Lane.

Present General Plan Land Use Designation: Residential Estates (RE2.5-5), Density: (Cluster) Range is 2.5 to 5 acres per unit; Residential Low Density (RL), Density: R...

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