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SUBJECT
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Public hearing and discussion of an ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation request by Dr. Arturo Garza-Gongora, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo to annex approximately 5.00-acres, more or less, tract of land located east of Bob Bullock Loop and north of E. Del Mar Boulevard; providing for the effective date of the ordinance; authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory; and establishing the initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District) for the subject tract, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit A.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and the initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District). Staff supports the proposed annexation and initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District).
THIS ITEM IS FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION ONLY. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME.
AN-006-2026
District VI – Cm. Dr. David Tyler King
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Section 43.0673 of the Texas Local Government Code, a public hearing before the City Council is required for the proposed annexation. Following the public hearing scheduled on October 19, 2026, the petition will return to the City Council for the introduction of an annexation ordinance schedule for November 16, 2026.
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Annexation Type: Voluntary Annexation
Petitioner: Dr. Arturo Garza-Gongora
Tract: Approximately 5.00-acres, more or less
Location: East of Bob Bullock Loop and north of E. Del Mar Boulevard
Site: The site is currently developed as an existing ranch house
Council District: District VI – Dr. David Tyler King
Proposed Use: R-1 (Single Family Residential District)
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
To the north is a vacant and undeveloped tract, followed by The Coves at Winfield development. To the east are a ranch house with associated accessory structures, a cellula...
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