Zoning Board of Adjustment

ZBA Members Gerardo Arzate, Chairman Kyle Newton, Vice Chairman Kirk Strahan, Member Priscilla Contreras, Member Ramiro Salinas, Member John Herriage, Member Nancy Wells, Member (Alternate) Norberto Brito, Member (Alternate) ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CITY HALL, 411 W. 8TH ST. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – FIFTH FLOOR June 04, 2025 8:30 A.M. I. Opening Items 1. Invocation 2. Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. II. Consent Items 3. Motion to approve the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting minutes for May 21, 2025. III. Public Hearing The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on the following items: 4. CASE FILE NO. 2025-04-V Open a public hearing to consider the approval of the request of Christopher Tetley, owner, for a variance from Section 14-7-7 of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance to allow a structure (carport) to be built at zero feet (0’) side yard setback instead of the required fifteen feet (15’) side yard setback in a Single Family-Three (SF-3) Zoning District, Lot 56, Block 7, North Park Addition, 9th Filing. (610 E. 95th St. ) 5. CASE FILE NO. 2025-06-V Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of Gilbert V. Vasquez owner, for a variance from Section 14-7-7 of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance to allow a carport to be built with a five feet (5) side yard setback instead of the required ten feet (10’) side yard setback in a Two Family-One (2F-1) Zoning District, Lots-6-8, Block 93, College Addition. (1521 Golder Ave.)  6. CASE FILE NO. 2025-07-V Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of The Kent Companies, owner, Prince Signs, contractor for a variance from Section 14-10- 1(d) (3) of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance to allow approximately 433 sq. ft. of Freestanding Identification signage instead of the maximum 400. sq. ft. allowed per Case in a R, Retail Zoning District, Lot 2, Block 1, Yukon Ridge Commercial, 1st Filing. (3700 E Yukon Road.) 7. CASE FILE NO. 2025-08-V Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of Kenia Fabela, owner, contractor for a variance from Section 14-7-8 (4) of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance to allow a structure (mobile home) to be placed with an eight (8) feet street side yard setback instead of the ten (10) feet street side yard setback in a GR, General Residence Zoning District, Lot 12, Block 14, Patterson Addition. (201 Fitch Ave.) 8. CASE FILE NO. 2025-09-E Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of Robyn L. Miller, owner, for a Special Exception of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance Section 14-15-1 (d) (2) (C) to permit a mobile or HUD-manufactured home on a lot with an existing single family residence in a SF-3, Single Family-Three Zoning District, being Lot 31, Block 2, Hillside Addition. (3801 Bowie Ave.) 9. CASE FILE NO. 2025-10-V Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of Robert Doporto, owner, for a variance from Section 14-7-5 of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance to allow a carport to be built with a thirteen feet (13’) front yard setback instead of the required twenty five feet (25’) front yard setback in a Two Family-One (2F-1) Zoning District, Lot 32, Block 14, Harrisdale Addition 5th Filing Replat Lots 26-30 and 23, Block 14. (2916 Catalina Dr.) 10. CASE FILE NO.2025-11-V Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of Stephen Garcia, owner, for a variance from Section 14-7-5 of the City of Odessa zoning Ordinance to allow a structure (carport) to be built at five feet (5’) front yard setback instead of the required fifteen feet (15’) front yard setback and from Section 14-7-8 (d) to allow the structure at zero foot (0’) side yard setback instead of a ten feet (10’) side yard setback in a LC, Light Commercial Zoning District, Lot 7, Block 2, Jones Subdivision, 1st Filing, Replat of Block 77 Original Town. (400 Jefferson Ave.) IV. Adjourn  ZBA Members Gerardo Arzate, Chairman Kyle Newton, Vice Chairman Kirk Strahan, Member Pricilla Contreras, Member Paul Anthony Rios, Member Henry Enriquez, Member Norberto Brito III, (Alternate) ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CITY HALL, 411 W. 8TH ST. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – FIFTH FLOOR May 21, 2025 8:30 A.M. I. Opening Items 1. Invocation II. Consent Items 2. Approve the minutes of the May 07, 2025, Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting. III. Public Hearing The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on the following items: 3. CASE FILE NO. 2025-03-V Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of David Veloz, owner, for a variance from Section 14-7-7 of the City of Odessa zoning Ordinance to allow a structure (carport) to be built at zero feet (0’) side yard setback instead of the required fifteen feet (15’) side yard setback in a Single Family-Three (SF-3) Zoning District, Lot 1, Block 9, Lydale Addition, 1st Filing. (4332 Locust Ave.) 4. CASE FILE NO. 2025-04-V Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of Christopher Tetley, owner, for a variance from Section 14-7-7 of the City of Odessa zoning Ordinance to allow a structure (carport) to be built at zero feet (0’) side yard setback instead of the required fifteen feet (15’) side yard setback in a Single Family-Three (SF-3) Zoning District, Lot 56, Block 7, North Park Addition, 9tht Filing. (610 E. 95th St.) 5. CASE FILE NO. 2025-05-V Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of Sheryl Walker, owner, for a variance from Section 14-7-5 of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance to allow  a structure (carport) to be built with a two feet (2’) front yard setback instead of the required twenty feet (25’) front yard setback in a Two Family-One (2F-1) Zoning District, Lot 01, Block 125, College Addition,1stFiling Supplemental Plat. (1701 N. Lincoln Ave.) IV. Adjourn Be it said and remembered that at 8:32 a.m. on the 21st day of May 2025, there came on and was held a Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting in the Council Chambers, 5th Floor, 411 W. 8th St., Odessa, Texas. MEMBERS PRESENT: Gerardo Arzate, Chairman Kyle Newton, Vice Chairman Anthony Paul Rios Kyle Newton Norberto Brito III MEMBERS ABSENT: Kirk Strahan, Member Priscilla Contreras, Member OTHERS PRESENT: Maria Prieto, Planning Manager ; Cheynna Torres, Planning Technician; Dan Jones, City Attorney The minutes of the May 7, 2025, Zoning Board of Adjustments Commission meet were approved, motion for approval being made by Vice-Chairman, Kyle Newton, seconded by member, Anthony Rios, with the vote being a unanimous “aye”.  ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TO: DOCKET NO. 2025-03-V SUBJECT: David Veloz, Owner APPLICANT: Variance from Section 14-7-8 (d) of REQUEST: the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance Lot 1, Block 9, Lyndale Addition, 1st PROPERTY INVOLVED: Filing (4332 Locust Ave.) Maria Prieto Presents:13 notices sent one approval zero returned or protest. The property involved in this request is located at 4332 Locust Ave. This site is currently zoned Single Family-Three (SF-3) Zoning District and is occupied by a single-family residence. The property is surrounded by single family residential development to the north, south, east and west. The applicant is David Veloz, owner, and the purpose of the request is to obtain a variance to allow the construction of a 570 sq. ft. carport to be built with a zero-foot (0’) side yard setback instead of the required fifteen feet (15’) side yard setback. The applicant is requesting a variance from Section 14-7-8 (d) of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Staff cannot support the variance request, and recommends that the request be denied, and that the carport be located at the rear of the property, maintaining a six-foot (6') separation between the main residence and the accessory structure. Should the Board choose to approve this request, the Planning staff would recommend adoption with the following conditions: 1. That no other structures or additions may be placed within the fifteen feet (15’) side yard setback. 2. The eave of the carport shall be kept entirely within the property line. 3. That the carport shall not be enclosed in the future. 4. Shall meet building code requirements and obtain a permit from the Building Inspections Department. Board Member Anthony P. Rios recused himself due to personal ties with the applicant. Member Norberto Brito noted the Carport Overlay District allows carports within setbacks, which aligns with the applicant’s request. Staff clarified that corner lots have unique overlay requirements, and the applicant seeks a zero-foot side yard setback instead of the required ten feet. Chairman Arzate opened the public hearing. Homeowner David Veloz explained the hardship due to weather exposure and the removal of a previous carport. He intends to build a compliant and visually appealing structure. No other public comments were made chairman Arzate closed public hearing. Member Brito moved to approve the variance with staff-recommended conditions. Seconded by Member Henry Enriquez. Motion passed 4-0 with one abstention. AYE: Gerado Arzate, Kyle Newton, Henry Enriquez, Norberto Brito III NAY: None ABSTAIN: Anthony Rios ABSENT: Kirk Strahan, Priscilla Contreras  TO: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SUBJECT: DOCKET NO. 2025-04-V APPLICANT: Christopher Tetley, Owner REQUEST: Variance from Section 14-7-7 of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance PROPERTY Lot 56, Block 7, North Park Addition, 9th Filing (610 E 95th St.) INVOLVED: Maria Prieto presents: The property involved in this request is located at 610 E 95th St. This site is currently zoned Single Family-Three (SF-3) Zoning District and is occupied by a single-family residence. The property is surrounded by single family residential development to the north, south, east and west. The applicant is Chistopher Tetley, owner, and the purpose of the request is to obtain a variance to allow the construction of a 378 sq. ft. (14 ft. x 27 ft.) carport to be built with a zero-foot (0’) side yard setback instead of the required five feet (5’) side yard setback. The applicant is requesting a variance from Section 14-7-7 of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance Analysis of this request is that the variance will be contrary to the public interest for several reason. First, reducing the side yard setback to zero feet (0’) will create hazards and hardships to the adjacent property due to the proximity of the structure and will cause flow of rainwater to fall onto adjacent property. Second, it will reduce the amount of light, air, or open space for the adjacent property owner and set a negative precedent for other owners to place their structures on side and front yards. Staff recommends denial of the applicant’s request for a zero-foot (0') side yard setback. Instead, staff proposes reducing the width of the carport from fourteen feet (14') to nine feet (9') to comply with the required five-foot (5') side yard setback. Should the Board choose to approve this request, the Planning staff would recommend adoption with the following conditions: 1. That no other structures or additions may be placed within the five feet (5’) side yard setback. 2. That the carport shall not be enclosed in the future. 3. The eave of the carport shall be kept entirely within the property line. 4. Shall meet building code requirements and obtain a permit from the Building Inspections Department. Board Member Anthony Rios asked staff about driveway access if the carport were built on the side of the home. Ms. Prieto (Staff) explained that a curb cut from the front street would be required to create a new driveway, referencing the 24-inch side yard overhang allowance per Zoning Ordinance 14-7-8. With no further questions, Chairman Arzate opened the public hearing. Homeowner Christopher Tetley spoke in favor, outlining plans to expand the driveway and install a gutter system to manage water runoff from the carport. Due to uncertainty regarding the right-of-way and whether a curb cut would be permitted in this neighborhood, the public hearing was closed. Board members expressed concern and recommended tabling the case until the curb cut issue is resolved. Motion to table passed 5-0. Member Anthony Rios moved to table the case until confirmation is received regarding the curb cut. Seconded by Norberto Brito III. AYE: Gerado Arzate, Kyle Newton, Anthony Rios, Henry Enriquez, Norberto Brito III NAY: None ABSENT: Kirk Strahan, Priscilla Contreras  ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TO: DOCKET NO. 2025-05-V SUBJECT: APPLICANT: Sheryl Walker, Owner Variance from Section 14-7-5 of the REQUEST: City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance Lot 1, Block 125, College Addition, PROPERTY 1stFiling Supplemental Plat (1701 N. Lincoln Ave.) INVOLVED: Maria Prieto presents: 11 sent notices with zero approvals/protest/returned The property involved in this request is located at 1701 N Lincoln Ave. This site is currently zoned Two Family-One (2F-1) Zoning District and is occupied by a single-family residence. The property is surrounded by single family residential development to the north, south, east and west. The applicant is Sheryl Walker, owner, and the purpose of the request is to obtain a variance to allow the construction of a 528 sq. ft. carport to be built with a two-foot (2’) front yard setback instead of the required twenty-five foot (25’) front yard setback. The applicant is requesting a variance from Section 14-7-5 of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance. The variance will be contrary to the public interest if approved. First, the proposed carport structure will reduce the amount of light, air, or open space for the adjacent property owner and set a negative precedent for other owners to place their structures within the front yard setback. Second, a carport will create safety issues for traffic southbound from N. Lincoln Ave. approaching the intersection. Staff analysis of this request is to deny the applicant’s request for the structure carport to be located in the front yard with a two foot (2’) front yard setback. The property is located in close proximity with an intersection which might hinder visibility of traffic if the carport is placed in the front yard setback. However, should the Board choose to approve this request we recommend the following conditions, which would require: Should the Board choose to approve this request, the Planning staff would recommend adoption with the following conditions:  1. That no other structures or additions may be placed within the twenty five feet (25’) front yard setback. 2. That the carport shall be attached to the main residence. 3. That the carport shall not be enclosed in the future. 4. Shall meet building code requirements and obtain a permit from the Building Inspections Department. Board Member Anthony Rios asked staff to clarify the reason for the variance request. Ms. Prieto (Staff) referenced the applicant’s letter, which cited the absence of a garage and vehicle damage as justification. Mr. Rios noted that the submitted photos appeared to show a garage on the property. Member Norberto Brito recommended tabling the case, citing the applicant’s absence and lack of clarity regarding the request. Motion to table passed 5-0. Member Norberto Brito moved to table the case due to the applicant’s absence. Seconded by Anthony Rios. AYE: Gerardo Arzate, Kyle Newton, Anthony Rios, Henry Enriquez, Norberto Brito III NAY: None ABSENT: Kirk Strahan, Priscilla Contreras Chairman turns to the Zoning board members for motion to adjourn: Member Anthony Rios makes a motion to adjourn; Seconded by member Kyle Newton The Motion was approved by the following votes: 5-0 AYE: Gerardo Arzate, Kyle Newton, Anthony Rios, Henry Enriquez, Norberto Brito III NAY: None Absent: Kirk Strahan, Priscilla Contreras There being no further business to come before the commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:07 a.m. Cheynna Torres, Planning Technician, placed the minutes in the Minute book on May 21, 2025 ──────────────────── Chairman, Gerardo Arzate  TO: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FROM: Maria Prieto, Planning Manager SUBJECT: DOCKET NO. 2025-04-V APPLICANT: Christopher Tetley, Owner REQUEST: Request to remove from table. Variance from Section 14-7-7 of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance PROPERTY INVOLVED: Lot 56, Block 7, North Park Addition, 9th Filing (610 E 95th St.) This site is currently zoned Single Family-Three (SF-3) Zoning District and is occupied by a single-family residence. The property is surrounded by single family residential development to the north, south, east and west. The applicant is Chistopher Tetley, owner, and the purpose of the request is to obtain a variance to allow the construction of a 378 sq. ft. (14 ft. x 27 ft.) carport to be built with a zero-foot (0’) side yard setback instead of the required five feet (5’) side yard setback. The applicant is requesting a variance from Section 14-7-7 of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance, which states: Sec. 14-7-7 Side Yard In the following zoning districts the minimum required side yard shall be in accordance with the following schedule[1] and no building, structure or use shall hereafter be located so as to have a smaller side yard on each side of such building than herein required, and no side yard existing at the time of passage of this ordinance shall be reduced below the minimum set forth herein: Schedule minimum side yards - residential uses (See Exhibit A & B) (Ordinance 2019-13 adopted 4/9/19; Ordinance 2020-08 adopted 3/10/20). The following criteria as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance are to be used by the Board of Adjustment in evaluating variance requests. The burden of proof in meeting each of these criteria is upon the applicant. A. The variance request is not contrary to the public interest. B. Special conditions exist for the applicant that do not generally exist for others. C. A literal enforcement of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship. D. The spirit of the zoning ordinance is observed, and substantial justice is done. Analysis of this request is that the variance will be contrary to the public interest for several reason. First, reducing the side yard setback to zero feet (0’) will create hazards and hardships to the adjacent property due to the proximity of the structure and will cause flow of rainwater to fall onto adjacent property. Second, it will reduce the amount of light, air, or open space for the adjacent property owner and set a negative precedent for other owners to place their structures on side and front yards. Staff recommends denial of the applicant’s request for a zero-foot (0') side yard setback. Instead, staff proposes reducing the width of the carport from fourteen feet (14') to nine feet (9') to comply with the required five-foot (5') side yard setback. This variance request was presented to the Zoning Board of Adjustment on May 15, 2025. The Board requested to table the case to allow time for obtaining approval from Public Works/Engineering for a curb cut, which would be necessary to access the carport if the variance were approved. Should the Board choose to approve this request, the Planning staff would recommend adoption with the following conditions: 1. That no other structures or additions may be placed within the five feet (5’) side yard setback. 2. That the carport shall not be enclosed in the future. 3. The eave of the carport shall be kept entirely within the property line. 4. Shall meet building code requirements and obtain a permit from the Building Inspections Department. Information in order of inclusion: --Exhibit A – Side Yard Setback --Exhibit B – Site Plan --Area of notification map --Aerial map  2025-04-V Aerial Map 610 E 95th St. Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of Christopher Tetley, owner, for a variance from Section 14-7-7 of the City of Odessa zoning Ordinance to allow a structure (carport) to be built at zero feet (0') side yard setback instead of the required fifteen feet (15') side yard setback in a Single Family T hree (SF-3) Zoning District, Lot 56, Block 7, North Park Addition, 9th Filing (610 E 95th St)  TO: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FROM: Maria Prieto, Planning Manager SUBJECT: DOCKET NO. 2025-06-V APPLICANT: Gilbert V. Vasquez, Owner REQUEST: Variance from Section 14-7-7 of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance PROPERTY INVOLVED: Lots-6-8, Block 93, College Addition (1521 N. Golder Ave.) The property involved in this request is located at 1521 N. Golder Ave. This site is currently zoned Two Family-One (2F-1) Zoning District and is occupied by a single-family residence. The property is surrounded by single family residential development to the north, south, east and west. The applicant is Gilbert V. Vasquez, owner, and the purpose of the request is to obtain a variance to allow the construction of a 450 sq. ft. (18’x25’) carport to be built with a five- feet (5’) side yard setback instead of the required ten feet (10’) front yard setback. The applicant is requesting a variance from Section 14-7-7 of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance, which states: Sec. 14-7-7 Side Yard In the following zoning districts the minimum required side yard shall be in accordance with the following schedule[1] and no building, structure or use shall hereafter be located so as to have a smaller side yard on each side of such building than herein required, and no side yard existing at the time of passage of this ordinance shall be reduced below the minimum set forth herein: Schedule minimum side yards - residential uses: Schedule minimum required side yards. (See Exhibit A) The following criteria as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance are to be used by the Board of Adjustment in evaluating variance requests. The burden of proof in meeting each of these criteria is upon the applicant. A. The variance request is not contrary to the public interest. B. Special conditions exist for the applicant that do not generally exist for others. C. A literal enforcement of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship. D. The spirit of the zoning ordinance is observed, and substantial justice is done. The variance will not be contrary to the public interest if approved. First, the proposed carport structure will not be adjacent to any other structure that might hinder the amount of light, air, or open space for an adjacent property owner. There is a special condition that exists for this request that will not set a negative precedent for other owners to place their structures within the side yard setback. The property is located in the Carport Overlay Zone, however, 2F-1, Two Family-One zoning districts were not included in the overlay. Second, the proposed carport will not create safety issues for traffic eastbound on W. 16th St. due to the sixty foot (60’) distance to the approaching the intersection with N. Golder Ave. Staff analysis of this request is to approve the applicant’s request for the structure carport to be located in the side yard with a five feet (5’) side yard setback. Should the Board choose to approve this request, the Planning staff would recommend adoption with the following conditions: 1. That no other structures or additions may be placed within the ten foot (10’) side yard setback. 2. That the carport shall be attached to the main residence. 3. That the carport shall not be enclosed in the future. 4. Shall meet building code requirements and obtain a permit from the Building Inspections Department. Information in order of inclusion: --Exhibit A – Side Yard Setback --Exhibit B – Site Plan --Exhibit C - Survey --Area of notification map --Aerial map  EXHIBIT A ZONING 14 Attachment 6 Minimum Side Yards - Residential Uses DISTRICTS TYPE USE FD SF-E SF-1 SF-2 SF-3 SF-4 SPD 2F-1 2F-2 GR 4-F MF-1 MF-2 MHE MH MU U P O MC NS R R-1 CB-1 CB-2 LC HC LI HI PD Minimum Required Side Yard Single-Family 5' 15' 15' 8' 6' 5' 5' 6' 6' 5' 5' 6' 5' 5' 6' 5' * 5' - 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' - - Detached and Two-Three † and Four-Family Dwellings Minimum Required Side Yard for Single-Family None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None - - - - - - - - - - * - - - - Attached and Special # # # # # + # # # # # # # # # Housing Minimum Required Side 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' Yard for Multiple-Family * ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** †† Dwellings Minimum Required Side Yard Mobile or HUD- ## 6' ## - ## ## ## ## ## ++ Manufactured Home Minimum Required Side Yard for Single-Family Detached and Two-Family 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' - 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' Dwellings Located on Lots Platted Prior to December 28, 1971 - Indicates side yard not applicable for type of housing * See section 14-2-5 † See section 14-7-8(g) # See section 14-7-8(e) + See section 14-7-8(5) ** See section 14-7-8(b) †† See sections 14-7-8(b), (g), (i) ## See section 14-7-8(h) ++ See section 14-7-8(7), (8) 14 Attachment 6:1 Publication, Dec 2022 12’ ROW Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of Gilbert V. Vasquez owner, for a variance from Section 14-7-7 of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance to allow a carport to be built with a five feet (5) side yard setback instead of the required ten feet (10’) side yard setback in a Two Family- One (2F-1) Zoning District, Lots-6-8, Block 93, College Addition Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of Gilbert V. Vasquez owner, for a variance from Section 14-7-7 of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance to allow a carport to be built with a five feet (5) side yard setback instead of the required ten feet (10’) side yard setback in a Two Family-One (2F-1) Zoning District, Lots-6-8, Block 93, College Addition Exhibit B Exhibit B pg 2  TO: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FROM: MARIA PRIETO, PLANNING MANAGER SUBJECT: DOCKET NO. 2025-07-V APPLICANT: Todd Watkins, owner Prince Signs, LLC, Agent REQUEST: Variance from Section 14-10-1(d) (1) of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance PROPERTY INVOLVED: Lot 2, Block 1, Yukon Ridge Commercial, 1st Filing (3700 E Yukon Rd.) The property involved in this request is located 3700 E Yukon Rd. This site is currently zoned Light Commercial (LC) and is occupied by a gasoline service station and a carwash. The property has a total lot area of approximately 5.86 acres. Land use in the area consists of a football stadium to the north and vacant land to the south, east and west. The applicant is Prince Signs, LLC agent, and the purpose of the request is to allow an additional 32.33 sq. ft. of Freestanding Identification Sign to the already existing wall and freestanding sign allowance of 512.44 sq. ft. which was approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment on June 7, 2024. The additional 32.33 sq. ft. freestanding sign will advertise the carwash located to the south of the property. The total existing and proposed Signs are as follows: Approved Wall & Freestanding Signs U Proposed Additional Freestanding U Sign D. 199.706 Sq. Ft. Freestanding A. 32.33 Sq. Ft. Freestanding D2. 199.706 Sq. Ft. Freestanding E. 19.33 Sq. Ft. Wall Sign F. 18.69 Sq. Ft. Wall Sign G. 26.25 Sq. Ft. Wall Sign B. 24.38 Sq. Ft. Wall Sign B. 24.38 Sq. Ft. Wall Sign The proposed freestanding sign will measure 15 ft. 3 inches in height and face N. Grandview Ave. The additional sign will have a 128 feet in distance from a freestanding (D2) facing N Grandview Ave. and will be placed at 46 ft. from the front property line. (see attached site plan) In order to allow the additional sign area, the applicant is requesting a variance from Section 14-10-1(d) (1) of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance which states: 14-10-1 (d) (1) Individual businesses located on a separate lot or tract shall be entitled to a business identification sign, the maximum area in square feet of which is derived by one and seventy-five hundredths (1.75) times the linear feet of street frontage occupied by a separate business on its own lot or tract, but in no case shall total business sign area for the business or use exceed four hundred (400) square feet. The following criteria as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance are to be used by the Board of Adjustment in evaluating variance requests. The burden of proof in meeting each of these criteria is upon the applicant. A. The variance request is not contrary to the public interest. B. Special conditions exist for the applicant that do not generally exist for others. C. A literal enforcement of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship. D. The spirit of the zoning ordinance is observed and substantial justice is done. The Planning Staff recommends denial of the sign request to prevent proliferation of sign usage. Staff analysis of this request is that the additional 32.33 Sq. Ft. Freestanding signage is not a reasonable request due to excessive amount of signage and sign lighting will create a distraction to motorists on E. Yukon Rd. and N. Grandview Ave. and may also affect adjoining properties that have not yet been developed. Several of the new signs added to the existing freestanding sign are not advertising the main businesses and creating much of the excess signage. For instance, the Kwik Eats and food item signage are in addition to the existing Kwik sign. Second, the second new freestanding sign already advertises the Kwik car wash so having additional signage saying Car Wash on the other freestanding adds to the overall total signage greatly exceeding the sign ordinance allowance. In essence, the applicant is asking for an additional increase from what was previously approved, which does not meet the spirit and intent of the ordinance to maintain safety and adequate open space. Staff is willing to work with the applicant to find solutions so they can move forward but a significant reduction in signage is necessary to meet the previously approved sign allowance and best ensure public safety for oncoming motorists. Therefore, the Planning Staff recommends denial of the sign request to prevent proliferation of sign usage. Information in order of inclusion: --Area of notification map --Copy of site plan Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of The Kent Companies, owner, Prince Signs, contractor for a variance from Section 14-10-1(d) (3) of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance to allow approximately 433 sq. ft. of Freestanding Identification signage instead of the maximum 400. sq. ft. allowed per Case in a R, Retail Zoning District, Lot 2, Block 1, Yukon Ridge Commercial, 1st Filing. (3700 E Yukon Road.) Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of The Kent Companies, owner, Prince Signs, contractor for a variance from Section 14-10-1(d) (3) of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance to allow approximately 433 sq. ft. of Freestanding Identification signage instead of the maximum 400. sq. ft. allowed per Case in a R, Retail Zoning District, Lot 2, Block 1, Yukon Ridge Commercial, 1st Filing. (3700 E Yukon Road.)  TO: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FROM: Maria Prieto, Planning Manager SUBJECT: DOCKET NO. 2025-08-V APPLICANT: Kenia Fabela, Owner REQUEST: Variance from Section 14-7-8 (4) of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance PROPERTY INVOLVED: Lot 12, Block 14, Patterson Addition (201 Fitch Ave.) The property involved in this request is located at 201 Fitch Ave. This site is currently zoned General Residence (GR) Zoning District and is occupied by a single-family residence. The property is surrounded by single family residential development to the south, east and west, and industrial development to the north. The applicant is Kenia Fabela, owner, and the purpose of the request is for a variance to allow a structure (mobile home) to remain located on the property with a seven feet, ten inch (7’10”) street side yard setback instead of the ten (10) feet street side yard setback. The applicant is requesting a variance from Section 14-7-8 (4) of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance, which states: Sec. 14-7-8 (4) Special Side Yard Regulations On a corner lot used for one-family, two-family or multiple-family dwellings a minimum side yard of ten (10) feet shall be observed. On lots which were official lots of record prior to December 28, 1971, the minimum side yard adjacent to a side street shall comply with the required side yard for the respective districts as specified in section 14-7-7 or with any side yard shown on a plat of record. The following criteria as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance are to be used by the Board of Adjustment in evaluating variance requests. The burden of proof in meeting each of these criteria is upon the applicant. A. The variance request is not contrary to the public interest. B. Special conditions exist for the applicant that do not generally exist for others. C. A literal enforcement of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship. D. The spirit of the zoning ordinance is observed, and substantial justice is done. Staff analysis of this request is that there are no special conditions associated with property that do not exist for others in the area. The applicant’s request to reduce the street side yard setback to seven feet and ten inches (7’10”) instead of the required ten feet (10’) will create a precedence for the surrounding properties to follow. The property is located at an intersection, which might hinder visibility of traffic approaching the intersection. The applicant was issued a permit that specified the required street side yard setbacks but failed to comply with these requirements. Additionally, the applicant did not request any inspections after placing the mobile home on the property. Had the applicant contacted the inspections department, they could have taken appropriate corrective measures. Staff recommends DENIAL of this request for not satisfying the above variance criteria outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. Should the Board choose to approve this request, the Planning staff would recommend adoption with the following conditions: 1. No other structures or additions may be placed within the 10-foot street side yard setback. 2. No additional structures, additions or modifications may be made to the structure or property without first contacting the Building Inspections Department, obtaining a building permit, and scheduling the required inspections. Information in order of inclusion: --Exhibit A – Street Side Yard Setback --Exhibit B – Site Plan --Area of notification map --Aerial map Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of Kenia Fabela,owner, contractor for a variance from Section 14-7-8 (4) of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance to allow a structure (mobile home) to be placed with an eight (8) feet street side yard setback instead of the ten (10) feet street side yard setback in a GR, General Residence Zoning District, Lot 12, Block 14, Patterson Addition. (201 Fitch Ave.) Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of Kenia Fabela,owner, contractor for a variance from Section 14-7-8 (4) of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance to allow a structure (mobile home) to be placed with an eight (8) feet street side yard setback instead of the ten (10) feet street side yard setback in a GR, General Residence Zoning District, Lot 12, Block 14, Patterson Addition. (201 Fitch Ave.)  TO: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FROM: Maria Prieto, Planning Manager SUBJECT: DOCKET NO. 2025-09-E APPLICANT: Robyn L. Millar, Owner REQUEST: Special Exception from 14-15-1 (d) (2) (C) of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance PROPERTY INVOLVED: Lot 31, Block 2, Hillside Addition (3801 Bowie Ave.) The property involved in this request is located at 201 Fitch Ave. This site is currently zoned Single Family-Three (SF-3) Zoning District and is occupied by a single-family residence. The property is surrounded by single family residential development to the east, south and west, and vacant land with a drill site to the north. The applicant is Robyn L. Millar, owner, and the purpose of the request is to permit a mobile or HUD-manufactured home (15’2” x 28’) on a lot that is already occupied by a single-family residence. The applicant is requesting a Special Exception from Section 14-15-1 (d) (2) (C) of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance, which states: Sec. 14-7-8 (4) Special Side Yard Regulations Permit the location on a lot occupied by a single-family detached dwelling of a mobile or hud-manufactured home subject to such spacing, health, sanitation, access, parking and occupancy standards as the Zoning Board of Adjustment may prescribe. The HUD manufactured home will be placed at the rear of property with a thirty foot (30’) side yard setback and fourteen feet and five inches from the main residence thus abiding by side yard setback and building separation requirements. Nonetheless, this arrangement will be in violation of the Single Family- Three District Zoning Ordinance requirements in the following manner: 1. Insufficient Lot Area: - each single family dwelling unit requires 5,000 sq. ft. - each mobile home unit requires 4,800 sq. ft. Total 9,800 sq. ft. The lot measures 7,370 sq. ft., therefore, the lot area is short by 2,430 sq. ft. 2. Two additional off street paved parking spaces will need to be provided. 3. Single Family- Three District does not allow for hud-manufactured homes in this zoning district. There are no special criteria listed to evaluate Special Exception requests and the Board of Adjustment is not bound to follow them as with the variance request; however, the Planning Department has followed the variance format to analyze this request as follows: A. There are no special circumstances existing on the property related to shape, size or topography. B. A variance is not necessary to permit the applicant the same rights presently enjoyed by surrounding property owners under the ordinance. C. Granting of the Special Exception for this specific property will not affect the land use plan by restricting the amount of light, air or open space due to the size of the hud-manufactured home in question. D. The Exception, if granted, will not be considered detrimental to the public welfare or to the value of the property in the vicinity. Staff analysis of this request is that there are no special conditions associated with property that do not exist for others in the area. The applicant’s request to place a hud manufactured home on a lot that is already occupied by a single-family residence will create a precedence for surrounding properties in the area. Staff recommends DENIAL of this request for not satisfying the above criteria outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. Should the Board choose to approve this request, the Planning staff would recommend adoption with the following conditions: 1. Location of a modular home structure shall meet all Zoning Ordinance requirements related to setbacks. 2. That the structure shall not be used as a means for conducting business.  3. That all utilities shall be tied to the main residence. 4. No other structures or additions shall be placed on the property without first contacting the Building Inspections Dept. and obtaining a building permit. Information in order of inclusion: -- Site Plan -- Area of notification map -- Aerial map  Each box = som refleds the Nw corver ofour lot. 1' in back yard. This diagram The lot extends further South than this Main House graph paper as noted on botlom of g Page. Both existing outbuildirngs ill be moved. 1 14.5' from mam resiotence to ADU Gas Ga s live From alley 34.5 From to house house to alley Fence 6+ From ADU to gas 15'2" wide X 28' long Iine ADU = 4252ft liung space 30 from Ab0 to fence loл 1.5 38 Rear Fence Proposal for 44' North fence by empty lot to gas line Millar  200ft public Notification 2025-09-E Aerial Map 3801 Bowie Ave Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of Robyn L. Miller, owner, for a Special Exception of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance Section 14-15-1 (d) (2) (C) to permit a mobile or HUD-manufactured home on a lot with an existing single family residence in a SF-3, Single Family-Three Zoning District, being Lot 31, Block 2, Hillside Addition. (3801 Bowie Ave.)  2025-09-E Aerial Map 3801 Bowie Ave Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of Robyn L. Miller, owner, for a Special Exception of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance Section 14-15-1 (d) (2) (C) to permit a mobile or HUD-manufactured home on a lot with an existing single family residence in a SF-3, Single Family-Three Zoning District, being Lot 31, Block 2, Hillside Addition. (3801 Bowie Ave.)  TO: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FROM: Maria Prieto, Planning Manager SUBJECT: DOCKET NO. 2025-10-V APPLICANT: Robert Doporto, Owner REQUEST: Variance from Section 14-7-5 of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance PROPERTY INVOLVED: Lot 32, Block 14, Harrisdale Addition 5th Filing Replat Lots 26-30 and 23, Block 14 (2916 Catalina Dr.) The property involved in this request is located at 2916 Catalina Dr. This site is currently zoned Two Family-One (2F-1) Zoning District and is occupied by a single-family residence. The property is surrounded by single family residential development to the, south, east and west and industrial development to the north. The applicant is Robert Doporto, owner, and the purpose of the request is to obtain a variance to allow the construction of a 460 sq. ft. (20’x23’) carport to be built with a thirteen feet (13’) front yard setback instead of the required twenty-five feet (25’) front yard setback. The applicant is requesting a variance from Section 14-7-5 of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance, which states: Sec. 14-7-5 Side Yard In the following zoning districts the minimum required front yard shall be in accordance with the following schedule and no building or structure shall hereinafter be located, erected or altered so as to have a smaller front yard than hereinafter required, and no front yard existing at the time of passage of this ordinance shall be reduced below the minimum set forth in the following schedule except as hereinafter provided: Schedule minimum required side yards for 2F-1, Two Family-One District. (See Exhibit A) The following criteria as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance are to be used by the Board of Adjustment in evaluating variance requests. The burden of proof in meeting each of these criteria is upon the applicant. A. The variance request is not contrary to the public interest. B. Special conditions exist for the applicant that do not generally exist for others. C. A literal enforcement of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship. D. The spirit of the zoning ordinance is observed, and substantial justice is done. The variance will not be contrary to the public interest if approved. First, the proposed carport structure will leave thirteen feet (13’) plus the five-foot (5’) Right of Way which will not hinder the amount of light, air, or open space for adjacent property owners. This property currently does not include a garage for vehicle coverage. Similar homes in the area originally included garages, but many have since been enclosed and converted into interior living space. Staff analysis of this request is the applicant’s request to reduce the front yard to thirteen feet (13’) instead of the required twenty-five feet (25’) front yard setback will not create any hazards or hardships to surrounding properties, however, approval of this request might create a precedence for the surrounding properties to follow. Should the Board choose to approve this request, the Planning staff would recommend adoption with the following conditions: 1. That no other structures or additions may be placed within the thirteen-foot (13’) font yard setback. 2. That the carport shall be attached to the main residence. 3. That the carport shall not be enclosed in the future. 4. Shall meet building code requirements and obtain a permit from the Building Inspections Department. Information in order of inclusion: --Exhibit A – Side Yard Setback --Exhibit B – Site Plan --Area of notification map --Aerial map  Minimum Required Page 61 of 152 Front Yard Except 35’ TYPE USE As Herein-After Future Provided FD Development 35’ Single Family Estate SF-E 25’ Single Family Residence - 1 SF-1 25’ Single Family Residence - 2 SF-2 25’ Single Family Residence - 3 SF-3 20’ Single Family Residence - 4 SF-4 Scheduled minimum required front yards 25’ See Special Dwelling 14-7- SPD 6(9) 25’ Two Family Residence – 1 2F-1 25’ Two Family Residence - 2 2F-2 20’ General Residence GR 25’ Four Family Residence 4-F 25’ Multi-Family Residence - 1 15’ See Multi-Family Residence – 2 14-7- 6(7) 25’ Mobile Home Estate Exhibit A MF-1 MF-2 MHE 15’ Mobile Home MH DISTRICTS See Mixed Use MU 25’ 14-2-5 University U Method of Measuring Front Yards 15’ Parking P 20’ Office O See 14-7- Medical Center MC 6(11) MINIMUM REQUIRED FRONT YARD SPECIFIED IN FEET 20’ Neighborhood Service NS Retail R Retail - 1 R-1 Central Business - 1 CB-1 Central Business – 2 CB-2 See 14-7-6(11) Light Commercial LC Heavy Commercial HC Light Industrial LI Heavy Industrial HI See 14-7- Planned Development PD 6(8) Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of Robert Doporto, owner, for a variance from Section 14-7-5 of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance to allow a carport to be built with a thirteen feet (13’) front yard setback instead of the required twenty five feet (25’) front yard setback in a Two Family-One (2F-1) Zoning District, Lot 32, Block 14, Harrisdale Addition 5th Filing Replat Lots 26-30 and 23, Block 14. (2916 Catalina Dr.) Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of Robert Doporto, owner, for a variance from Section 14-7-5 of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance to allow a carport to be built with a thirteen feet (13’) front yard setback instead of the required twenty five feet (25’) front yard setback in a Two Family-One (2F-1) Zoning District, Lot 32, Block 14, Harrisdale Addition 5th Filing Replat Lots 26-30 and 23, Block 14. (2916 Catalina Dr.)  TO: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FROM: Maria Prieto, Planning Manager SUBJECT: DOCKET NO. 2025-11-V APPLICANT: Steven Garcia, Owner REQUEST: Variance from Section 14-7-5 and from Section 14-7-8 (d) of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance PROPERTY INVOLVED: Lot 7, Block 2, Jones Subdivision, 1st Filing, Replat of Block 77 Original Town (400 Jefferson Ave.) The property involved in this request is located at 400 Jefferson Ave. This site is currently zoned LC, Light Commercial Zoning District and is occupied by a single-family residence. The property is surrounded by single family residential development to the north, east and west and medical offices to the south. The applicant is Steven Garcia, owner, and the purpose of the request is to obtain a variance to allow a 312 sq. ft. carport to be placed with a five-foot (5’) front yard setback instead of the required fifteen foot (15’) front yard setback and allow said carport to be placed at zero foot (0’) street side yard setback instead of the ten feet (10’) street side yard setback from Section 14-7-8 (d) of the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance, which states: Sec. 14-7-5 Front Yard In the following zoning districts the minimum required front yard shall be in accordance with the following schedule and no building or structure shall hereinafter be located, erected or altered so as to have a smaller front yard than hereinafter required, and no front yard existing at the time of passage of this ordinance shall be reduced below the minimum set forth in the following schedule[1] except as hereinafter provided: Schedule minimum required front yards. (See Exhibit A) Sec. 14-7-8 Special Side Yard Regulations (d) On a corner lot used for one-family, two-family or multiple-family dwellings a minimum side yard of ten (10) feet shall be observed. On lots which were official lots of record prior to December 28, 1971, the minimum side yard adjacent to a side street shall comply with the required side yard for the respective districts as specified in Section 14-7-7 or with any side yard show on a plat of record. A. The variance request is not contrary to the public interest. B. Special conditions exist for the applicant that do not generally exist for others. C. A literal enforcement of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship. D. The spirit of the zoning ordinance is observed, and substantial justice is done. Staff analysis of this request is the applicant’s request to reduce the front yard setback to five feet (5’) instead of the required fifteen feet (15’) and street side yard setback to zero feet (0’) instead of the required ten feet (10’) street yard setback will not create any hazards or hardships to surrounding properties to light, air, or open space. The proposed front yard setback of five feet (5’) including eighteen feet (18’) Right of Way will provide twenty three feet (23’) of visibility for westbound traffic on E 4th St. approaching the intersection, in addition, the street side yard setback facing Jefferson Ave. provides a nineteen feet (19’) Right of Way that will not hinder visibility for southbound traffic on Jefferson Ave. approaching the intersection. However, the approval of this request will create a precedence for the surrounding properties to follow. Should the Board choose to approve this request, the Planning staff would recommend adoption with the following conditions: 1. That no other structures or additions may be placed within the five feet (5’) front yard setback. 2. That no other structures or additions may be placed within the zero feet (0’) street side yard setback. 3. That the carport shall maintain a six foot (6’) separation from any other structure. 4. That the carport shall not be enclosed in the future. 5. Shall meet building code requirements and obtain a permit from the Building Inspections Department. Information in order of inclusion: --Exhibit A --Site Plan --Area of notification map --Aerial map  Minimum Required Page 61 of 152 Front Yard Except 35’ TYPE USE As Herein-After Future Provided FD Development 35’ Single Family Estate SF-E 25’ Single Family Residence - 1 SF-1 25’ Single Family Residence - 2 SF-2 25’ Single Family Residence - 3 SF-3 20’ Single Family Residence - 4 SF-4 Scheduled minimum required front yards 25’ See Special Dwelling 14-7- SPD 6(9) 25’ Two Family Residence – 1 2F-1 25’ Two Family Residence - 2 2F-2 20’ General Residence GR 25’ Four Family Residence 4-F 25’ Multi-Family Residence - 1 15’ See Multi-Family Residence – 2 14-7- 6(7) 25’ Mobile Home Estate MF-1 MF-2 MHE Exhibit A 15’ Mobile Home MH DISTRICTS See Mixed Use MU 25’ 14-2-5 University U Method of Measuring Front Yards 15’ Parking P 20’ Office O See 14-7- Medical Center MC 6(11) MINIMUM REQUIRED FRONT YARD SPECIFIED IN FEET 20’ Neighborhood Service NS Retail R Retail - 1 R-1 Central Business - 1 CB-1 Central Business – 2 CB-2 See 14-7-6(11) Light Commercial LC Heavy Commercial HC Light Industrial LI Heavy Industrial HI See 14-7- Planned Development PD 6(8)  Exhibit A - 1 (9) In the SPD District a front yard may be reduced to zero provided that provisions are made for handling the storage of automobiles off the street without creating a traffic hazard and all front yard lines in an SPD District shall be subject to approval on the Site Plan as hereinafter specified to assure a compatible relationship to adjacent development and adequate provision for the health and safety of the occupants and the public. (10) Gasoline pump islands with or without canopy shall be located no closer than 20' to the property line. Canopies attached to the pump islands shall provide at least 14' of clearance from the ground to the bottom of the canopy and shall be located no closer than 10' to the property line. (11) In the MC, R, R-1, LC, HC, CB-2, LI, and HI districts a minimum 25 foot front yard is required for all non-residential uses except where provision is made for adequate site design, by addressing traffic circulation, parking, visual clearance and surrounding development on an adopted site plan. In the CB-1 district no front yard is required except no structure may be erected nearer than thirty (30) feet to the centerline of any street on which such structure fronts and all residential buildings located in the LC, HC, and LI districts shall provide a minimum front yard of fifteen (15) feet. Residential uses in the MC, R, and R-1 districts shall provide a minimum front yard of twenty-five (25) feet. (12) In all districts where establishments providing service directly to the automobile are permitted, a setback and drive for stacking waiting vehicles shall be provided so that a minimum of four (4) automobiles may be accommodated between the front property line and the service window or order board of the facility. (13) Where single-family residential lots front upon the major or secondary traffic arteries of University Boulevard, 42nd Street, 52nd Street, Dixie Boulevard, Maple Avenue, Tanglewood Lane, West County Road, Golder Avenue, Crane Avenue or Dawn Avenue, a screening fence or wall may be constructed in the required front yard as a buffer and separation from the visual and noise impact of vehicular traffic generated by the proximity of the thoroughfares. No screening fence or wall authorized in the front yard under the provisions of this section shall exceed eight (8) feet in height and no fence or wall shall be located nearer than ten (10) feet to the front property line and in all cases a screening fence, wall or related landscape planting shall be so located and arranged as to assure a driver of a vehicle clear vision of the street and sidewalk when entering or leaving the premises and prior to the vehicles entering or leaving the street. The space created between the screening fence or wall may be used for the customary front lawn or as an entry garden or landscaped area including paved areas, sculpture, water features and trees. (14) In a Mobile or Hud-Manufactured Home Park or Special Housing Arrangement where the location of a fence or wall has been approved on the Site Plan so as to be located within the required front yard, such fence or wall may be erected to a maximum height of six (6) feet provided that the location and height of such fence or wall within the front yard does not obstruct the clear vision of streets or sidewalks for a vehicle driver entering or leaving the lot or tract. (15) Lots in Single Family –Three (SF-3) Zoning Districts with a lot depth of one hundred (100) feet or less shall have a twenty (20) foot front yard setback. Sec. 14-7-7 Side Yard In The Following Zoning Districts The Minimum Required Side Yard Shall Be In Accordance With The Following Schedule And No Building, Structure Or Use Shall Hereafter Be Located So Page 65 of 152 14 ft. distance from mobile home Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of Stephen Garcia, owner, for a variance from Section 14-7-5 of the City of Odessa zoning Ordinance to allow a structure (carport) to be built at five feet (5’) front yard setback instead of the required fifteen feet (15’) front yard setback and from Section 14-7-8 (d) to allow the structure at zero foot (0’) side yard setback instead of a ten feet (10’) side yard setback in a LC, Light Commercial Zoning District, Lot 7, Block 2, Jones Subdivision, 1st Filing, Replat of Block 77 Original Town. (400 Jefferson Ave.) Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request of Stephen Garcia, owner, for a variance from Section 14-7-5 of the City of Odessa zoning Ordinance to allow a structure (carport) to be built at five feet (5’) front yard setback instead of the required fifteen feet (15’) front yard setback and from Section 14-7-8 (d) to allow the structure at zero foot (0’) side yard setback instead of a ten feet (10’) side yard setback in a LC, Light Commercial Zoning District, Lot 7, Block 2, Jones Subdivision, 1st Filing, Replat of Block 77 Original Town. (400 Jefferson Ave.)