TO: Zoning Commission
THRU: Jennifer C. Baptiste – Planning & Zoning Division Manager
FROM: Alannah Hudson, CZO – Planner I
DATE: October 13, 2026
RE:Title
A26-35 Order of Approval – Findings of Fact: A variance request to reduce required setbacks at 514 Quality Rd (0426944091000), owned by Saribet M. Sandoval and Carmelo S. Noyola.
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
District 2 – Councilmember Malik Davis
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 2: A Responsive City Government Driving Economic Diversity and Sustainability
? Objective 2.1: Expand and diversify the City’s tax base to promote long-term fiscal resilience and economic stability. Relief provided by this variance will allow for a newly constructed home to be occupied and contribute towards the City’s tax base, rather than having to be removed and left vacant.
Goal 4: A Thriving, Livable Community
? Objective 4.5: Support the development of vibrant, well-connected neighborhoods that enrich the quality of life for all residents. The request for variance supports the typical single family residential property use and allows for the use of a newly constructed home, rather than leaving a usable property within a neighborhood vacant.
Executive Summary:
The applicant has submitted a variance (A26-35) from the Unified Development Ordinance to reduce the required side yard setback from 10 feet to 3.6 feet, post-construction. The case was initially on the agenda for the August 11th Zoning Commission meeting, and the case was tabled until the September 8th Zoning Commission meeting, where it was seen in a quasi-judicial evidentiary hearing. There was one speaker in opposition. The Commission voted unanimously to approve the variance request.
On September 8, 2026, the Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve the Variance in question.
Background:
Owner: Saribet M. Sandoval and Carmelo S. Noyola
Applicant: Saribet M. Sandoval
Requested Action: Reduce setbacks to...
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