PLN25-00337 Michel (As-Built) Garage Front (Edge of Easement) Setback Variance

The applicant is seeking approval for a variance to retain an unpermitted, as-built 600-square-foot attached garage that was converted from a prior unpermitted carport and now extends into the front setback area of a single-family residence in Auburn, California. The garage is positioned only ten feet three inches from the edge of the road easement, which significantly deviates from the standard 50-foot front setback requirement. The structure is already constructed and in use, and the request aims to legalize its presence without requiring relocation or demolition. The property owner is asking the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency to grant an exception based on the existing condition, acknowledging the noncompliance while seeking to avoid enforcement action. The request is formally listed under PLN25-00337 and has been posted by the agency, with Claudia Garcia identified as the primary point of contact for inquiries. The project is categorized as a forecast with no solicitation or set-aside details, indicating it is an administrative land use review rather than a procurement. The property is located in a residential zone where setbacks are strictly enforced to ensure safety, access, and neighborhood character, making this variance request significant due to the substantial deviation from code. Approval would set a precedent for similar as-built structures and requires evaluation of impacts on visibility, traffic safety, and compliance with zoning intent while considering the circumstances of the conversion from carport to enclosed garage.