SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Kimberly Plaza Subdivision, located at 4800 McPherson Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
ZC-036-2026
District IV
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On April 1, 2019, City Council made a motion to approve a special use permit for a restaurant serving alcohol. (Ordinance No. 2019-O-049)
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: TXINV Family Limited Partnership, Owner; Raul Cantu, Applicant.
Council District: IV - Cm. Ricardo Garza
Proposed Use: The proposed use is Groceries/Related Products (Wholesale).
- The applicant was advised about applying for a conditional use permit (CUP), and decided to attempt the zone change instead of applying for the CUP.
Site: The site is currently occupied by a commercial structure, which includes, Suarez Restaurant, Mr. Corn, and Obregon’s Restaurant.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is a commercial plaza, which includes, Saludos Brewing and Print x Press, and single-family residential uses. To the east of the site is McPherson Road, and Multi-Family Residential uses. To the south of the site is Broadacres Apartments. To the west of the site is Broadacres Apartments and single-family residential uses.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Neighborhood Mixed-Use.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long-Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies McPherson Road as a major arterial.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
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Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 21 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Planning & Zoning Commission in a ___ to ___ vote recommended ___ of the zone change.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff does not support the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. The proposed zone change is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan's designation as Neighborhood Mixed-Use (All Except, M-1, M-2, B-4, AH, FH, OG, FiH), which does not include B-4 zoning districts.
2. The property is surrounded by residential uses to the south and west of the site.
3. The proposed zone change may introduce uses that are incompatible with the surrounding land uses.
Notice to the owner/applicant:
1. The approval of the zone change does not guarantee the issuance of a building permit and requires full compliance with all applicable municipal codes and regulations.
IMPACT ANALYSIS
B-4. The purpose of the B-4 District (Highway Commercial District) is to provide for those businesses and services serving a regional area which are to be located primarily along principal (major) arterial streets or the freeway, as classified in the Transportation Plan of the City of Laredo. It is intended for this zoning classification to exist primarily along principal arterial streets or the freeway and to impose site development regulations to ensure adequate access of all uses within this classification.
Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern?
Yes. The surrounding land uses include residential uses, such as single family residences, apartments and town-homes. The surrounding land uses also include commercial uses, such as a commercial plaza.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
The property is surrounded by residential zoning districts (R-1 and R-2 zoning).
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood?
Yes. The proposed zone change is anticipated to have a negative impact with the surrounding area or neighborhoods, as it may introduce uses that are dissimilar to the area.
Are there substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing zoning?
The existing zone does not allow for a Groceries/Related Products (Wholesale) as intended by the applicant.
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