SUBJECT
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Public hearing and discussion of an ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation request by Lucia Elizondo Paez, on behalf of All Carriers, Inc., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing approximately 8.42-acres, more or less, tract of land located south of FM 1472 and west of Ben-Hur Ranch Road; 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-002-2026
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: Lucia Elizondo Paez, on behalf of All Carriers, Inc.
Tract: Approximately 8.42 acres, more or less
Location: South of FM 1472 and west of Ben-Hur Ranch Road
Site: Vacant and undeveloped
Council District: District 7 - Cm. Vanessa Perez
Proposed Use: M-1 (Light Manufacturing District)
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
To the west are existing trailer yards. To the north and across FM 1472 are existing trailer yards within the Ashley Acres Development. To the southeast is an existing aggregate extraction facility.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Future Land Use Map identifies this tract as Agricultural Rural.
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: (3) 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 6 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 development pattern, which includes industrial and transportation-related uses to the west, similar uses along the FM 1472 corridor, and an aggregate materials operation to the south. In addition, the subject tract is part of a larger tract (All Carriers) already zoned M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
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 surrounding area is predominately industrial in nature, including uses to the west and along the FM 1472 corridor.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
No. The subject tract is part of a larger tract already zoned M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
Will this change adversely influence living condition in the neighborhood?
No. There are no residential neighborhoods in the area.
Are there substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing zoning?
N/A.
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