SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 98.89 acres, as further described by meets and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located east of Cuatro Vientos Road and Cielito Lindo Boulevard, from AG to R-1A.
ZC-029-2025
District I
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On March 25, 1996, City Council made a motion to approve a zone change from R-1A to AG (Ordinance 96-O-045).
- The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff supported the application.
BACKGROUND
Initiated By: Rhodes Enterprises, Inc, Owner; Howland Engineering & Surveying Co, Representative and Applicant
Council District: I - Gilbert Gonzalez
Proposed use: The proposed use is Residential.
Site: The site is currently vacant undeveloped land.
Surrounding Land uses: To the north, east and south of the site is vacant undeveloped land. To the west of the site is Cuatro Vientos Boulevard and vacant undeveloped land.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Neighborhood Mixed Use and Agriculture / Rural.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Cuatro Vientos Road as an Expressway and the proposed road Cielito Lindo Boulevard as an Major Arterial.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 10 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Planning & Zoning Commission in a ___ to ___ vote recommended ___ of the zone change.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff does not support the R-1A zoning district for the entire 98.89 acre tract. Staff supports a B-3 zoning designation for an area being a two hundred fifty (250) foot buffer along the western edge of the tract as it abuts the Expressway, Cuatro Vientos Road, which has approximately 17,000 trips a day.
Staff supports ...
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