SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 8, Block 1, Los Pinos Subdivision, located at 3401 Pine Street, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District).
ZC-005-2027
District I
body
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Maria Isabel Soliz, Owner
Council District: I - Cm. Gilbert Gonzalez
Proposed Use: The proposed use is a Four Family (Quadraplex).
Site: The site is currently vacant land.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Pine Street, and single-family residential uses. To the east of the site is vacant land and single-family residential uses. To the south of the site is residential uses (mobile homes and single-family structures). To the west of the site is single-family residential uses, and Crest Lane.
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 Pine Street as a major collector.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 38 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Planning & Zoning Commission in a ___ to ___ vote recommended ___ of the zone change.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
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 Low Density Residential (R-1, R-1-MH, R-1A, R-1B, R-S, B-1R, and R-O), which does not include R-2 zoning districts.
2. The proposed zone change is incompatible with the established development pattern of the surrounding neighborhood, which is characterized by single-family residential uses.
3. Although R-2 zoning exists adjacent and across the street, the area immediately surrounding the property is still predominantly developed with single-family homes. The property abutting the site is vacant, and the R-2-zoned property across the street is currently developed with a single-family residence rather than a multifamily use.
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.
IMPACT ANALYSIS
R-2. The purpose of the R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) is to provide an area for higher density residential uses and those public and semi-public uses normally considered an integral part of the neighborhood they serve.
Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern?
The surrounding neighborhood is predominantly developed with single-family residences. However, there are no comparable multifamily developments within the vicinity.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
No. The proposed zone will not create an isolated zoning district.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhoods?
It may be anticipated to negatively impact the surrounding neighborhood, as a multifamily use may generate greater parking demand and increased vehicle activity compared to a typical single-family residence.
Are there substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing zoning?
Yes. The existing zone does not allow for the four family (quadraplex) as intended by the applicant.
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