New Hillside Home Proposed for El Mirador Drive in Pasadena

Hearing Officer to consider permit application for 4,000-square-foot residence with attached garage and ADU

Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:08am

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A Hillside Development Permit application for the construction of a new two-story, 4,020-square-foot single-family home at 1409 El Mirador Drive in Pasadena is set to be considered by a Hearing Officer on April 15. The project, submitted by Space International Inc., also includes a 623-square-foot attached garage and a 423-square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit. City planning staff are recommending approval of the permit with conditions.

Why it matters

This proposed development in Pasadena's hillside residential district highlights the ongoing tension between preserving the character of established neighborhoods and accommodating new construction. The Hearing Officer's decision will impact the future look and feel of this particular neighborhood.

The details

The project calls for a two-story, 4,020-square-foot single-family home with a 623-square-foot attached garage and a 423-square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit. A Variance is also required because the proposed garage placement deviates from the Zoning Code's garage location requirement. The property is located in Council District 6 and falls within the RS-2-HD zoning district, which requires a Hillside Development Permit for new single-family construction.

  • The Hearing Officer is scheduled to consider the application on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
  • The decision is subject to a 10-day appeal period.

The players

Alex Garcia

The Hearing Officer who will consider the Hillside Development Permit application.

Space International Inc.

The applicant who submitted the project proposal for the new home on El Mirador Drive.

Joseph Weaver

The planner assigned to the project case.

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What’s next

The Hearing Officer will decide whether to approve or deny the Hillside Development Permit application at the April 15 meeting. The decision can be appealed within 10 days.

The takeaway

This proposed hillside development highlights the ongoing challenge of balancing new construction with preserving the character of established residential neighborhoods in Pasadena. The Hearing Officer's decision will set the tone for future development in this area.