SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 11 and 12, Block 937, Eastern Division, located at 1702 O’ Kane Street, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi - Family Residential District).
ZC-027-2024
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 multi-family residential. The applicant has not identified what type of multi-family use is being proposed.
Site: The site is currently occupied by a residential structure.
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.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/LaredoPlanning/wp-content/uploads/
2021/03/viva-laredo-city-of-laredo-comprehensive-plan.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan does not identify East O’ Kane Street and North Mendiola Avenue
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
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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 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 Low Density Residential (R-1, R-1-MH, R-1A, R-1B, B-1R, and R-O), which does not allow for R-2 zoning districts.
2. The proposed site abuts predominantly single family residential uses, such as, R-1 zoning districts.
3. The proposed use is anticipated to have a negative impact in the surrounding area or neighborhood due to the high increase in traffic from the proposed multi-family uses.
General Comments:
1. The approval of the zone change does not guarantee the issuance of the building permit.
2. The use authorized by the zone change is required to abide by all relevant municipal codes.
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?
Yes. The area is predominately single-family residential uses.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
No. There is R-2 zoning to the south of the site.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood?
It may be anticipated to have a negative impact in the surrounding area or 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 multi-family residential intended by the applicant.
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