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Zoning administrator approves Freire front-setback variance in Soda Springs
Summary
Placer County approved a front-setback variance and a 2% height administrative exception for a Serene Road home in Soda Springs after staff described lot constraints, neighborhood pattern and public support; condition 3 was corrected to reference Serene Road and a 10-day appeal period applies.
The Placer County Zoning Administrator approved a front-setback variance and an administrative height exception for a residence at 1072 Serene Road in Soda Springs (PLN25-00344), citing site constraints, neighborhood context and public support.
Senior planner Heather Beckman told the panel the property is a constrained 0.2-acre lot that sits within the 100-year floodplain and a greenbelt, and that the existing two-story residence encroaches into the front setback. The proposal uses the existing foundation, raises the structure and adds a one-car garage, covered front entry and additional living area. Staff recommended approval, noting the proposal maintains at least 39.7 feet from the edge of pavement — exceeding the Department of Public Works 30-foot guideline for snow clearance — and that the 2% height increase would be visually minimal.
Monica Grimetos of Placer County Engineering and Surveying said engineering supports the project subject to the staff report conditions, and Environmental Health offered no comment. One written letter and an in-person speaker (Carrie Hoyt) were recorded in support. Hearing officer Crystal Jacobson determined the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and approved both the variance and the administrative height relief, adopting staff findings and the corrected condition of approval (condition 3 revised to reference Serene Road). Jacobson noted a 10-day appeal period for others with a filing fee of $774.
