SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 23, El Rancho Subdivision, Unit 1, located at 4101 Pecan Circle Drive, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
ZC-051-2025
District III
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Norma C. Rodriguez, Owner
Council District: III - Melissa R. Cigarroa
Proposed Use: The proposed use is not identified. The applicant did not identify a specific proposed use.
Site: The site is currently vacant developed land.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is State Highway 359, Stripes Convenience Store, vacant undeveloped land, Maria Luisa Drive. To the east of the site is vacant developed land, AAA Wheels and Tires, a single-family residential use, and Rancho Grande Drive. To the south of the site is Pecan Circle Drive, multi-family residential uses, single-family residential uses, and CMC Construction Services. To the west of the site is a single-family residential use, Texas G Auto & Semi-Truck Sale, display of heavy machinery/junk yard, vacant developed land, and Wildcat Drive.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as High Density Residential.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Pecan Circle Drive as a Local Street and also identifies State Highway 359 as an Expressway.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 22 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
Staff supports the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. There are B-3 zoning districts within the vicinity of the site, such as to the west and east. The proposed zone change would not create an isolated zoning district.
2. The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location since the site abuts State Highway 359. The Long R...
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