The Santa Clarita Planning Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved two residential development proposals after hearing public concerns ranging from hillside stability to construction traffic and neighborhood impacts.

Both agenda items at the Planning Commission, a hillside single-family residence in Saugus and a parcel map with a new home on Lost Canyon Road, received the go-ahead following staff presentations and discussion.

Mikhail Street Residence

Commissioners first took up Master Case 23-033, a proposal to build a 5,630-square-foot, two-story residence with garages, a pool, spa, fire pit, and a 1,010-square-foot pool house on a 4.9-acre vacant parcel at the southern end of Mikhail Street.

Assistant Planner Marlene Mancia told commissioners the site had been graded decades ago under Los Angeles County jurisdiction and is considered suitable for development. 

“The project will limit development to the flat portion of the parcel, preserving the existing remnant hillsides and the majority of vegetation,” she explained.

Several residents voiced conditional support, saying the long-vacant lot could be an improvement, but urged protections. 

One neighbor said: “I’m not opposed to the project … my main concern is just that the entrance for the residents be moved over to the Milestone side because of the amount of turns and traffic.”

Commissioners discussed hours of construction, parking requirements for workers, and ensuring completed road repairs after sewer connections. 

Chair Lisa Eichman suggested tighter oversight, “There’s no reason why anything should be parked on McHale or Milestone. All construction traffic needs to be handled on site.”

The project was passed with construction hours Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Lost Canyon Road Parcel Map

The second item, Master Case 24-263, called for legalizing a parcel at 16100 Lost Canyon Road and constructing a single-family residence. Planning staff recommended approval under Class 3 and Class 15 CEQA exemptions, noting the project’s consistency with existing land use and zoning.

No objections raised, commissioners voted to adopt Resolution P25-09, approving the tentative parcel map and administrative permit.

Looking Ahead

Planning Manager Patrick Leclair closed the meeting with a brief forecast of future hearings. 

The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for December. 

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