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 Nationalization of Vehicles Enterprises on Lot 1, Block 1, Fragoso - Olivas Plat and Lot 12B, Block 2, Tesoro Plaza, located at 500 Tesoro Lane and 5215 Tesoro Plaza Drive.
ZC-008-2025
District VII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Initiated By: Chapulin Investments, LLC, and Alejandro Cerda Flores, Owner/Applicant; Cristobal Rodriguez, Representative
Council District: VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
Zoning District: B-3 (Community Business District) and B-4 (Highway Commercial District)
Proposed use: The proposed use is a Nationalization of Vehicles Enterprises
- Definition: shall mean a business which is involved in facilitating the necessary documentation required of owners, for the export from the United States and import to Mexico and other countries in Latin America, of vehicles, new and used; and/or a business which must comply with Title 19, Part 192 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Site: The site is occupied by a vacant commercial structure and a parking lot with vehicles on site.
Citations or Violations: On October 01, 2024, the owners of the properties received a warning violation stating:
- 5215 Tesoro Plaza Drive is in violation since the property is zoned B-3 and requires a Special Use Permit for a Nationalization of Vehicles Enterprises.
- 500 Tesoro Lane is in violation since the property is zoned B-4 and requires a Special Use Permit for a Nationalization of Vehicles Enterprises. The property is also in violation for not being paved.
Surrounding land uses: To the north of the site is a vacant lot and the Laredo Fire Fighters Reception Hall. To the east of the site is La Hacienda Hotel and San Bernardo Avenue. To the south of the site is Tesoro Lane and the Red Roof Inn Laredo. To the west of the site is Tesoro Apartments, Comunidad Cristiana Reino De Los Cielos, Muscle and Fitness Center, and Teso...
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