SUBJECT
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Public hearing and discussion of an ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation request by Robert J. Gilpin, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing approximately 150.8236-acres, more or less, tract of land located northwest of Nicolas D. Hachar Road and River Bank Drive; providing for the effective date of the ordinance; authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory; and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) for the subject tract, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit “A.”
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed annexation and the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Staff supports the proposed annexation and the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
AN-004-2026
District 7 - Cm. Vanessa Perez
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Section 43.0673 of the Texas Local Government Code, a public hearing before the City Council is required for the proposed annexation. Following the public hearing scheduled on May 18, 2026, the petition will return to the City Council for the introduction of an annexation ordinance scheduled for June 15, 2026.
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Annexation Type: Voluntary annexation
Petitioner: Robert J. Gilpin
Tract: Approximately 150.8236 acres, more or less
Location: Northwest of Nicolas D. Hachar road River Bank Drive (Pinnacle Industrial Center)
Site: Vacant and undeveloped
Council District: District 7 - Cm. Vanessa Perez
Proposed Use: M-1 (Light Manufacturing District)
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
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
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 petition for annexation was considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission on April 16, 2026.
The P&Z Commission, by a 7 to 0 vote, recommended approval of the proposed annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
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?
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