SUBJECT
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a special use permit for a Smoking Establishment (Cigar Lounge with On-Premise Alcohol Consumption) on Lot 3B, Block 1, Laredo Arena Subdivision, Unit 4, located at 2411 Jacaman Road, Suite 400 (approximately 1,469 square feet).
The Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission recommended approval of the special use permit for a Smoking Establishment (Cigar Lounge ONLY - NO ON PREMISE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION).
The P&Z Commission also recommended approval of the applicant’s request to amend Conditions Number’s 3, 4, and 5 as follows:
- Condition Number 3: Amend the hours of operation to extend Thursday hours from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Condition Number 4: Amend the minimum age requirement for patrons from 18 years old to 21 years old.
- Condition Number 5: Amend the minimum age requirement for patrons from 18 years old to 21 years old.
Staff does not support the application.
ZC-076-2025
District V
title
body
Council District: District 5 Zone Case: ZC-076-2025
Letters sent to property owners: 12
In Favor (within 200 radius): 0
Opposed (within 200 radius): 0
In Favor (outside 200 radius): 0
Opposed (outside 200 radius): 0
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS - Approve with changes
The Planning & Zoning Commission in a 5 to 0 vote recommended approval of the special use permit for a Smoking Establishment (Cigar Lounge ONLY - NO ON PREMISE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION).
The Commission also recommended approval of the applicant’s request to amend Conditions Number’s 3, 4, and 5 as follows:
- Condition Number 3: Amend the hours of operation to extend Thursday hours from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Condition Number 4: Amend the minimum age requirement for patrons from 18 years old to 21 years old.
- Condition Number 5: Amend the minimum age requirement for patrons from 18 years old to 21 years old.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION - Does not support
Staff does not support the proposed special use permit.