SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for a second single family residential detached on Lots 11 and 12, Block 937, Eastern Division located at 1702 East O’Kane Street.
ZC-041-2025
District IV
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated By: Project Martinez Legacy, LLC, Owner; Abraham Martinez, Applicant; Miguel Gomez, Representative
Council District: IV - Cm. Ricardo Garza
Proposed use: The proposed use is a second single family residential detached.
Site: The site is currently occupied by a residential structure.
Minimum Zoning District Required for Proposed Use: R-3 (Mixed Residential District) zoning district.
Current Zoning District: The site is currently zoned as a R-1 (Single Family Residential District) zoning district.
Surrounding land uses: To the north of the site is single family residential uses and Reynolds Street. To the east of the site is single family residential uses and Tapeyste Avenue. To the south of the site is O'Kane Street, a vacant lot, and single family residential uses. To the west of the site is North Mendiola Avenue, single family residential uses, and a Valero gas station.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Low Density Residential.
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Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan does not identify East O’ Kane Street and North Mendiola Avenue
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Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 24 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Planning & Zoning Commission in a ___ to ___ vote recommended ___ of the conditional use permit.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff supports the proposed conditional use permit for the following reasons:
1. The area predominately abuts single family residential uses.
2. According to the Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan, additions to existing neighborhoods will diversify housing options while preserving a low-density neighborhood character.
3. The property consists of two lots. By adding another single family residential detached use, it would not change the characteristics of the neighborhood. The current zoning already allows one single family residential detached per lot. Thus, two lots allows two single family detached uses.
4. The Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) encourages the increase on housing density as it accommodates families by creating multi-generational households without being forced to leave the neighborhood. Therefore, the addition of the single-family residential detach use coincides with the Comp Plan by increasing housing density.
5. The proposed use is not anticipated to have a negative impact on the existing neighborhood.
Additional Comments:
1. Should the owner plan to sell the single family residential detached uses, the owner shall subdivide the properties and shall be responsible to apply for the appropriate zoning requirements.
General Comments:
1. The approval of the conditional use permit does not guarantee the issuance of the building permit.
2. The use authorized by the conditional use permit is required to abide by all relevant municipal codes.
If approved, Staff suggests the following conditions:
1. The Conditional Use Permit is restricted to the site plan, as per Exhibit A, which is made part hereof for all purposes.
2. Landscaping shall be provided and maintained for the complete duration in accordance with the City of Laredo Land Development Code.
3. All permits, licenses, certifications and inspections required by the codes and ordinances of the City of Laredo shall be kept up to date and current including but not limited to: a. Food Manager License (annual), b. Food Handler's Permit (annual), c. Certificate of Occupancy with Occupant Load. Occupant Load being the approved capacity of a building or portion thereof.
4. Owner shall comply with Building, Health, Safety, Fire, Environmental, and all applicable codes and regulations as required.
5. The proposed use shall satisfy any applicable goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
6. The approval of the conditional use permit does not guarantee the issuance of the building permit.
7. The use authorized by the conditional use permit is required to abide by all relevant municipal codes.
IMPACT ANALYSIS
Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern?
No. The area is predominately single family residential uses.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
The zoning will not change.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood?
It is not anticipated to have a negative impact on the neighborhood.
Are there substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing zoning?
Yes. The existing R-1 does not allow for a second single family residential detached as intended by the applicant.
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