SUBJECT
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Public hearing and recommendation of an ordinance for the voluntary annexation and initial zoning for M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land containing 150.8236-acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit “A,” and known as Annexation Tract 4 (Gilpin Tract) located northwest of Nicolas D. Hachar road and River Bank Drive.
AN-004-2026
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
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BACKGROUND
Voluntary Annexation:
Tract 4 - 150.8236-acres, more or less, located northwest of Nicolas D. Hachar road and River Bank Drive.
Petitioner: Robert J. Gilpin
Council District: District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
Proposed Use: M-1 (Light Manufacturing District)
Site: The site is vacant and undeveloped.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north and east is the Pinnacle Industrial Center, which includes developed sites and areas under construction. To the south is the El Pico Water Treatment Plant. To the west is vacant and undeveloped land extending toward the Rio Grande River.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map identifies this tract as High Density Residential and Parks.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Future Transportation Plan identifies FM 1472 as expressway.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument/21421/638941324987500000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: (11) In Favor: (0) Opposed: (0)
STAFF COMMENTS:
Property owners have 180 days following the effective date of an annexation to request a zone change without a fee charged.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The P&Z Commission, in a _ to _ vote, recommended ____ for the proposed annexation.
The P&Z Commission, in a _ to _ vote, recommended ____ for the proposed initial zoning.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff supports the proposed annexation.
Staff supports the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The proposed zoning is consistent with the surrounding industrial development pattern, as the subject tract is located within the Pinnacle Industrial Center and surrounded by existing M-1 zoning uses.
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 industrial uses and other less intense and residential uses.
Is this change contrary to the established land pattern?
No. The area is characterized by industrial development, including the Pinnacle Industrial Center and the El Pico Water Treatment Plant.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
No. The subject tract is located within the Pinnacle Industrial Center and is surrounded by industrial zoning.
Will this change adversely influence living condition in the neighborhood?
No. There are no established 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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