SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the south 44 feet of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1229, Eastern Division, located at 2515 North Malinche Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
ZC-042-2025
District IV
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: The Estate of Alfonzo Valls, Owner; Dr. Patrick L. Valls, Applicant; and Jeffrey G. Puig, P.E, and R.P.L.S, Representative
Council District: IV Ricardo “Rick” Garza
Proposed Use: The proposed use is Single Family Residential
Site: The site is currently occupied with two single family residential homes.
-The applicant is currently going through a replat.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Stewart Street, single family residential uses, and multi-family residential uses. To the east of the site is North Bartlett Avenue, Torre Fuerte International (Church), Fire Station #5, and First Responder Park, single family residential uses, and multi-family residential uses. To the south of the site is Reynolds Street and single family residential uses. To the west of the site is North Malinche Avenue, Stripes, single family residential uses, and manufactured residential uses.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as High Density Residential.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Malinche Avenue as a Major Collector and Stewart Street as a Local Street.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 32 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
Staff supports the zone change for the following reasons:
1. The proposed zone change is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan’s designation as High Density Residential (R-3, R-2, B-1R, B-1, R-O), which does not include R-1A; however, the proposed zone change only allows for a single family residential use.
2. The proposed use is in character with the surrounding land uses. The site is primarily surrounded by residential uses to the north, east, west, and south of the site.
3. The proposed site meets the minimum lot width requirement of 42 feet for R-1A zone districts as per the Laredo Land Development Code, Section 24.77.1 Dimensional Standards. The property lot width is about 138.9 feet.
4. The proposed site meets the minimum lot area requirement of 4,500 square feet for R-1A zone districts as per the Laredo Land Development Code, Section 24.77.1 Dimensional Standards. The property lot area is approximately 9,645.21square feet.
5. The proposed zone change is not anticipated to have a negative impact in the surrounding area or neighborhood.
General Comments:
1. The approval of the zone change does not guarantee the issuance of the building permit, certificate of occupancy, or any other permit which may be required.
2. Any use allowed under the current zone or proposed zone change is required to abide by all relevant municipal codes.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Planning & Zoning Commission in a ___ to ___ vote recommended ___ of the zone change.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
IMPACT ANALYSIS
R-1A. The Purpose of the R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) is to provide for residential uses and those public uses normally considered an integral part of the residential neighborhood they serve. In addition, this district provides for the subdivision of single family residential lots with a minimum of 4500 square feet.
Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern?
No, there are residential uses abutting the site.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
Yes.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhoods?
No, it is not 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 zone does not allow for a R-1A lot size home as intended by the applicant.
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