a) Specific Plan Amendment Case No. 15, Map 101-26; (b) Amendment of Zoning Map 101-26, Zone Change Case No. 23

This project, identified as Permit Number PLN25-00135, involves a land use and zoning amendment for an approximate 2.5-acre parcel located at the southeast corner of Renfro Road and Palm Avenue in unincorporated Western Rosedale, California. The scope of work includes amending the Land Use Element of the Western Rosedale Specific Plan to change the map code from Rural Residential (RR) to Urban Estate Residential (UER), as well as changing the zone classification from Limited Agriculture (A-1) to Estate 1/2 acre (E 1/2) or a more restrictive district. The project was approved by the Kern County Board of Supervisors with an adoption date of December 9, 2025. The administrative process was managed by the Kern County Planning and Natural Resources Department under the authority of Interim Director Craig M. Murphy. A Notice of Exemption was issued under the California Environmental Quality Act, citing no significant environmental impact. Total permit fees of 6,846.00 USD were paid by Prasayus Corp on September 4, 2025, covering various costs including zone change fees, general and specific plan amendments, fire review, and legal description reviews. Primary points of contact for the project include Supervising Planner Asha Chandy and representatives from Countryside Corp and professional engineering services.