SUBJECT
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Public hearing and discussion of an ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation request by Radcliff Killam II, on behalf of Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo to annex approximately 5.15-acres, more or less, tract of land located east of FM 1472 and north adjacent to Killam Industrial Park; 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) for the subject tract, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit A.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed annexation and the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Staff supports the proposed annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
THIS ITEM IS FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION ONLY. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME.
AN-008-2026
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
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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: Radcliff Killam II, on behalf of Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd.
Tract: Approximately 5.15-acres, more or less
Location: East of FM 1472 and north adjacent to Killam Industrial Park
Site: The site is currently vacant and undeveloped
Council District: District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
Proposed Use: Public right-of-way (ROW) for Vallecillo Road, a proposed roadway intended to provide a connection between FM 1472 and Interstate Highway 35.
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
To the north is vacant and undeveloped land. To the east are an existing portion of Vallecillo Road and vacant and undeveloped land. To the south and west are warehouse and industrial uses.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Future Land Use Map identifies this tract as Light Manufacturing
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
TRANSPORTATION PLAN:
The Future Transportation Plan identifies Vallecillo Road as Principal Arterial
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument/21421/638941324987500000
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Letters sent to surrounding property owners within 200 feet: (9)
In Favor: (0) Opposed: (0)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The petition for annexation was considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 1, 2026. The P&Z Commission, in a 5 to 0 vote, recommended approval of the proposed annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff supports the proposed annexation.
Staff supports the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
IMPACT ANALYSIS
M-1 (Light Manufacturing District)
The purpose of the M-l 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 pattern?
No. The surrounding area is predominately industrial in nature, consisting of warehouse, distribution, and other industrial uses.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
No. The proposed M-1 zoning is consistent with the industrial development pattern surrounding the subject tract.
Will this change adversely influence living condition in the neighborhood?
No. There are no residential neighborhoods in area.
Are there substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing zoning?
N/A
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