SUBJECT
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Review and consideration of the Bella Vista Subdivision Masterplan. The intent is residential.
PL-088-2025
District III - Cm. Melissa R. Cigarroa
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
APPLICANT: Polaris Office Suites, Inc.
ENGINEER: Daniel Gomez Engineering, P.C.
SITE: This 66.00-acre tract of land is located north of State Highway 359 and east of Judith Gutierrez Parkway. The current zoning for this 184-lot development is R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area) and B-4 (Highway Commercial District). This tract is located in District III - Cm. Melissa R. Cigarroa.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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APPROVE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS:
Planning:
1. Please note, "Where a subdivision borders on or contains a railroad right-of-way, the Commission may require a buffer zone between the railroad right-of-way and the residential development to be at a distance of 300' minimum suitable for the appropriate use of the intervening land, as for park purposes in appropriate districts. Such distances shall also be determined with due regard for the requirements of approach grades and future grade separation." (? 3-2 E. - Subdivision Ordinance).
2. Ensure Las Palmas Ave. is measured by scale at 60' Right-of-Way (ROW) as it serves as a local collector.
3. Coordinate with the Environmental Department and comply with the vegetative buffering requirements of the Land Development Code (?24-57, Land Development Code).
4. Submit a masterplan revision to the City of Laredo Building Department GIS Division within 10 days of Planning and Zoning Commission approval in a geo-referenced CAD file (? 2-3.2 (a) 4 - Subdivision Ordnance).
5. All improvements as per the Subdivision Ordinance.
6. Provide a plat note prohibiting access for lots within Block 3 through Judith Gutierrez Parkway as double frontage lots should be avoided (? 3.3 D. - Subdivision Ordinance).
7. Conform to Section 24-56 of the Laredo Land Development Code (P...
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