SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, Block 881, Eastern Division, located at 1600 Clark Boulevard, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
ZC-053-2026
District IV
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On February 2013 , the City Council made a motion to approve a conditional use permit for school administrative offices, assembly hall, and teacher training facility.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: The Student Alternatives Program, Inc., Owner; Jairo Romeo - Lasco Development, Applicant; Andres Rubio, Representative
Council District: IV - Cm. Ricardo “Rick” Garza
Proposed Use: The proposed use is a gas station.
Site: The site is currently a vacant commercial building.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Clark Boulevard, single family residential uses, O’Kane Street, Stripes, Show it Signs (Sign Shop-retail), the Dog House Pet Grooming, and Oriental Acupuncture, and apartments. To the east of the site is North Mendiola Avenue, Tapeyste Avenue, and primarily single-family residential uses. To the south of the site is Gustavus Street, Musser Street, single-family residential uses, and apartments. To the west of the site is North Meadow Avenue, single family residential uses, Lil’ Kidz Klub, commercial plaza that contains a Dr. Alvarez, MD - Family Practice Clinic, collectible shop (retail), pharmacy, and another commercial plaza that contains a Pronto’s Superette (grocery store/meat market), Alma’s Pet Care, and D’Martha Beauty Center, and apartments.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Low Density Residential.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Clark Boulevard as a Modified Principal Arterial, Meadow Avenue as a Major Collector, and Gustavus Street, and Mendiola Avenue as a Local Street.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
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Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 29 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
Staff supports the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location, as the site abuts two high-traffic corridors, Meadow Avenue and Clark Boulevard.
2. Commercial uses are more compatible at this location than residential uses.
3. Although the proposed zone change is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan’s designation as Low Density Residential (R-1, R-1-MH, R-1A, R-1B, R-S, B-1R, R-O with exceptions), there are existing B-1 zoning districts within the vicinity of the site.
Notice to the owner/applicant:
1. The approval of the zone change does not guarantee the issuance of the building permit and requires full compliance with all applicable municipal codes and regulations.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Planning & Zoning Commission in a ___ to ___ vote recommended ___ of the zone change.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
IMPACT ANALYSIS
B-1. The purpose of the B-1 limited business district is to provide for business and commercial development serving a limited geographic area or neighborhood.
Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern?
No. There are limited commercial uses with the vicinity of the proposed site, such as daycare, sign shop (retail), doctor’s office, collectibles store (retail).
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
No. The proposed zone will not create an isolated zoning district. There are B-3 zoning districts to the northwest and west of the site.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhoods?
No. The proposed zone change is not anticipated to have a negative impact with the surrounding area or neighborhoods since the proposed site is abutting Clark Boulevard, which is classified as a Modified Principal Arterial on the Long-Range Thoroughfare Plan.
Are there substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing zoning?
Yes. The existing zone does not allow for a gas station as intended by the applicant.
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