PLN25-00332 Corthell Garage Side Setback Variance

Project PLN25-00332, managed by the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency, involves a request for a variance to construct a 1,050 square foot detached two-car garage at 9425 Bridge Creek Ln. in unincorporated Newcastle, California. The purpose of the structure is to store the property owner's truck and travel trailer, as requested by the Homeowners Association, and to support a roof-mounted solar array. The variance specifically addresses the side property line setback, requesting approval to build ten feet from the line where a 30-foot setback is normally required. The project is categorized as exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303 and 15305, as well as Placer County Code Sections 18.36.050 and 18.36.070, due to the nature of the construction as a small structure and minor alteration in land use limitations. The entitlement action date for this variance is November 20, 2025, with Claudia Garcia serving as the primary technician for the project.