SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 6, Block 666, Eastern Division, located at 1206 East San Carlos Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
ZC-079-2025
District IV
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Juan A. Villarreal, Owner; Cornerstone Land Use Consulting, LLC c/o Daniel Tijerina, Jr., Representative
Council District: IV - Cm. Ricardo "Rick" Garza
Proposed Use: The proposed use is commercial. The applicant did not identify the specific proposed use.
Site: The site is currently vacant developed land.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Bustamante Street, single-family residential uses, an apartment complex, a drive thru store, Little Character Daycare & Learning Center, Bee's Medical Supply, and a commercial plaza. To the east of the site is single family residential uses, a mobile home, an apartment complex, and North Stone Avenue. To the south of the site is East San Carlos Street, apartment complexes, and a commercial plaza. To the west of the site is a communication tower, a single family residential use, McPherson Road, and H&J Equipment Rentals & Sales.
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 San Carlos Street as Local Street.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 30 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
Staff supports the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. The proposed zone change is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan's designation as High Density Residential (R-3, R-2, B-1R, B-1 R-O), which includes B-1 zoning districts.
2. The commercial designation is more appropriate for the site than residential...
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