SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 1, Block 1, Alexander Commercial Subdivision, Phase XIV, located at 1119 Fenwick Drive, Suite 104 (2743 square feet).
ZC-024-2025
District V
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
1. On September 18,2023, City Council made a motion to approve a special use permit for a restaurant serving alcohol.
- The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the special use permit for a restaurant serving alcohol and staff did not support the application.
2. On November 16,2020, City Council made a motion to approve a special use permit for a restaurant serving alcohol.
- The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the special use permit for a restaurant serving alcohol and staff supported the application.
BACKGROUND
Initiated By: Sosahar Enterprises, LLC, Owner; Mulas Authentix Mexican Cuisine, LLC, Applicant; and Christian Castro, Representative
Council District: V - Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.
Proposed use: Restaurant serving alcohol at suite 104 (Mulas Restaurant)
Minimum Zoning Required for Proposed Use without an SUP: B-4 (Highway Commercial District) zoning district.
Current Zoning: The current zoning at this location is a B-3 (Community Business District) zoning district.
Site: The site is currently occupied by a commercial plaza that includes Eye Care of Laredo, Reyes Dental, Laredo Optical, Mulas Restaurant, De La Fuente Insurance, Honey- Beauty Spa, Laredo Medical Center, and Las Barricas Restaurant.
Surrounding land uses: To the north of the site is Fenwick Drive, vacant developed land, and Zacate Lake. To the east of the site is North Bartlett Avenue, residential use, and vacant undeveloped land. To the south of the site is Villas Laredo (multi-family residential use), Community Home Care, Inc. and a commercial plaza that includes Remax real estate services, Party Place Wacky Wor...
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