SUBJECT
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Concerning a voluntary annexation application by Ramona Cean on behalf of Terraval, LLC., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 10.40 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and south of Pinto Valle Drive. 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 M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning.
Staff supports the application and initial zoning.
AN-003-2024
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
This item was introduced by the Honorable Vanessa Perez at the regular council meeting of July 22, 2024.
Pursuant to Ordinance 2020-O-130, there are two (2) annexation cycles per year.
BACKGROUND
Texas Local Government Code Section 43.0673 requires a public hearing before City Council. The public hearing was held on June 24, 2024. The petition for annexation was presented before the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 16, 2024 for a recommendation. The petition for annexation will subsequently go before City Council for final reading of the ordinance on August 5, 2024.
Tract 3 is as follows:
Voluntary Annexation:
Tract 3 - 10.40 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and south of Pinto Valle Drive.
Petitioner: Ramona Cean on behalf of Terraval, LLC.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the proposed annexation and zoning designation on May 16, 2024, and in a 6 to 0 vote, recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning.
Proposed Use: M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) - Existing platted lot used for transport and warehousing.
Site: The tract contains a warehouse within an existing platted lot known as Lot 1, Block 1, Forza Transportation, Unit 1.
Surrounding land uses: Adjacent to this tract and to the north is vacant undeveloped land. To the east and west are existing communications towers. To the south, and across FM 1472 is an aggregate materials/excavation facility.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map identifies this tract as Medium Density Residential with a portion not designated. RE:
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Future Transportation Plan identifies Pinto Valle Drive as an Industrial Collector. FM 1472 is identified as an Expressway. RE:
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/departments/planning-and-zoning/plans
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 4 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff supports the annexation.
Staff supports the initial zoning. While not in conformance with the Future Land Use designation of Medium Density Residential, the existing warehouse and truck yard is not out of character with the aggregate material/excavation facility to the south and the Pinto Valle Industrial Park to the northwest. Additionally, the site is flanked by two communications towers to the northwest and southeast.
IMPACT ANALYSIS
M-1 (Light Manufacturing District):
The purpose of the M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) is to encourage the development of manufacturing and wholesale business establishments which are clean, quiet, and free of hazardous or objectionable elements such as noise, odor, dust, smoke or glare. Research activities are encouraged. This district is further designed to act as a transitional use between heavy industrial uses and other less intense and residential uses.
Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern?
No. The land to north, east, and west is undeveloped. The Pinto Valle Industrial Park is located to the northwest. To the southwest across the highway is an aggregate extraction facility.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
No. The surrounding areas are unzoned except the area to the south which is zoned AG. Across FM 1472, the area is zoned B-3.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood?
No. There are no residential neighborhoods in the area.
Are there substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing zoning?
N/A
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