Estes Shop Front Edge of Road Easement Setback Variance (PLN25-00195)

The applicant seeks approval for a zoning variance to reduce the required front setback of a partially constructed 1,800 square-foot accessory shop from 50 feet to 27 feet from the edge of the road easement at 1940 Little Creek Road in unincorporated Auburn, California. This request is being processed as a ministerial determination under Placer County Code Sections 18.36.050 and 18.36.070, which align with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical exemptions Classes 3 and 5 for minor land use alterations and small construction projects. No competitive solicitation, contract award, or financial pricing details are involved; the action is purely a land use adjustment decision made by the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency. The project does not require environmental impact review, and the approval hinges solely on compliance with local zoning exemptions and the limited deviation from the standard setback requirement. The agency has confirmed the project’s eligibility for exemption and is not imposing additional technical construction standards, inspection protocols, or performance metrics beyond those inherently tied to the exemption categories. The sole point of contact for the application is Claudia Garcia, a Technician with the Environmental Coordination Services division of Placer County, reachable via phone and email at the agency’s office in Auburn. No contract clauses, federal acquisition regulation provisions, payment terms, accounting codes, or delivery schedules apply, as this is not a procurement or financial agreement. Similarly, there are no representations, certifications, or socioeconomic determinations required from the applicant, nor are there any subcontracting, invoicing, or administrative oversight structures typical of federal contracts. The project’s approval is administrative and based on regulatory exemptions, with the only formal deliverable being the issuance of the variance by the Zoning Administrator. The action date of October 23, 2025, indicates when the variance was granted, and the posted date of October 27, 2025, reflects when the forecast record was made public. The project remains entirely within the jurisdiction and authority of Placer County and does not involve federal funding, contracting mechanisms, or compliance with federal acquisition standards.