SUBJECT
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Public hearing and recommendation of an ordinance for the voluntary annexation and initial zoning for M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land containing 25.85-acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit A, and known as Annexation Tract 9 (Vallecillo Road Portion No. 3 Tract) located West of Interstate Highway 35 and North of Killam Industrial Boulevard.
AN-009-2026
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
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BACKGROUND
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Annexation Type: Voluntary Annexation
Petitioner: Radcliff Killam II, on behalf of Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd.
Tract: Approximately 25.85-acres, more or less
Location: West of Interstate Highway 35 and north of Killam Industrial Boulevard
Site: The site is currently vacant and undeveloped
Council District: District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
Proposed Use: Public right-of-way (ROW) for Vallecillo Road, a proposed roadway intended to provide a connection between FM 1472 and Interstate Highway 35.
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
To the north is vacant and undeveloped land. To the east are Interstate Highway 35 and vacant and undeveloped land. To the south and west are warehouse and industrial uses, along with vacant and undeveloped land.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Future Land Use Map identifies this tract as Light Manufacturing
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
TRANSPORTATION PLAN:
The Future Transportation Plan identifies Vallecillo Road as Principal Arterial
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument/21421/638941324987500000
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: (3) In Favor: (0) Opposed: (0)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The P&Z Commission, in a _ to _ vote, recommended ____ for the proposed annexation.
The P&Z Commission, in a _ to _ vote, recommended ____ for the proposed initial zoning.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff supports the proposed annexation.
Staff supports the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
IMPACT ANALYSIS
M-1 (Light Manufacturing District)
The purpose of the M-l 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 heavy industrial uses and other less intense and residential uses.
Is this change contrary to the established land pattern?
No. The surrounding area is predominately industrial in nature, consisting of warehouse, distribution, and other industrial uses.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
No. The proposed M-1 zoning is consistent with the industrial development pattern surrounding the subject tract.
Will this change adversely influence living condition in the neighborhood?
No. There are no residential neighborhoods in area.
Are there substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing zoning?
N/A
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