SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 5, Riverhill South Subdivision, Phase I, located at 4401 Nogal Lane, from R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District).
ZC-020-2026
District II
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On January 21, 2020, City Council made a motion to approve a zone change from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to R-1MH (Single-Family Manufactured Housing District). (Ordinance Number 2018-O-070)
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: New Santa Fe, Ltd, Owner; Porras Nance Engineering, Applicant and Representative
Council District: II - Ricardo Richie Rangel, Jr.
Proposed Use: The proposed use is Residential - Multi-Family Residential.
Site: The site is currently occupied with a manufactured home.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Riverhill Loop, vacant developed land, and manufactured homes. To the east of the site is multi-family residential uses. To the south of the site is manufactured homes and vacant developed land. To the west of the site is Nogal Lane, vacant developed land, and manufactured homes.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Neighborhood Mixed-Use.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Riverhill Loop as a Local Street and Nogal Lane as a Local Street.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 20 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
Staff supports the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. The proposed zone change is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan’s designation as Neighborhood Mixed Use ( ALL EXCEPT M-1, M-2, B-4, AH, AN, FH, OG, FiH), which includes R-2 zoning districts.
2. The proposed zone change is abutting R-2 zoning districts to the north and east of the site.
3. There is multi-family residential uses abutting the site to the east.
4. The proposed zone change is not anticipated to have a negative impact in the surrounding area or neighborhood.
Notice to the owner/applicant:
1. The approval of the zone change does not guarantee the issuance of a building permit and requires full compliance with all applicable permanent codes and regulations.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Planning & Zoning Commission in a ___ to ___ vote recommended ___ of the zone change.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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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?
No, there are multi-family residential uses to the east of the site.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
No, the proposed site is abutting R-2 zoning districts to the north and east of the site.
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 multi-family residential uses as intended by the applicant.
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