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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 31.64 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached “Exhibit A”, located south of Facultad Boulevard and west of US Highway 83, from R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District).
ZC-011-2026
District II
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On February 20, 2024, City Council made a motion to approve a zone change from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1MH (Single-Family Manufactured Housing District). (Ordinance Number 2024-O-015)
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Hapo Development, LLC, Owner; Porras Nance Engineering, Applicant and Representative
Council District: II - Ricardo Richie Rangel, Jr.
Proposed Use: The proposed use is Residential - Single Family Residential.
Site: The site is currently vacant undeveloped land.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Facultad Boulevard, vacant undeveloped land, and single family residential use. To the east of the site is US Highway 83 and vacant undeveloped land. To the south of the site is vacant undeveloped land. To the west of the site is vacant undeveloped land.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Agricultural/Rural
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies US Highway 83 as an Expressway and Facultad Boulevard as a Local Street.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 3 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
Staff supports the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. The proposed zone change meets the Laredo Land Development Code, Section 24.65.9, R-1B Single Family High Density District requirement, stating R-1B zoning districts shall be for new subdivision developments.
2. The proposed zone change is abutting R-1B zoning districts to the north of the site.
3. 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
recommendation
IMPACT ANALYSIS
R-1B. The purpose of the R-1B (Single Family High Density 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 3,000 square feet.
Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern?
No, there are residential uses to the north of the site.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
No, the proposed site is abutting R-1B zoning districts.
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 R-1B lots as intended by the applicant.
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