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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the south 87.3 feet of Lot 6 and east 20.56 feet of south 87.30 feet of Lot 7 and west 35 feet of the south 47.82 feet of Lot 7, Block 34, Eastern Division, as further described by metes and bounds in attached “Exhibit A”, located at 1102 Cedar Avenue, from R-O (Residential/Office District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
ZC-071-2025
District III
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On May 3, 1999, the City Council approved a conditional use permit for an adult daycare.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Professional Clean Service, Inc., Owner; Francisco Garcia & Martha I. Cruz Garcia, Applicant/Representative
Council District: III - Cm. Melissa R. Cigarroa
Background: The applicant initially requested a B-3 zoning; however, the application was amended to a B-4 zoning request on November 17, 2025. The applicant was advised that pursuing a B-4 zoning request would be challenging; however, the applicant decided to proceed with the B-4 zoning request.
Proposed Use: The proposed use is for a car lot.
Site: The site is currently occupied by a car lot.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Guadalupe Street, Cedar Avenue, the Outlet Furniture Store, a vacant building Los Jacales restaurant, and single-family residential uses. To the east of the site is Chihuahua Street, CVS Pharmacy, Logan Avenue, Total Makeover Spa & Salon, and a vacant commercial building. To the south of the site is Chihuahua Street, Cedar Avenue, Lexington Avenue, Rosario Street, vacant lot, junk yard (inoperable vehicles), single-family residential uses, multi-family residential uses (apartments and a duplex), Stor-In-Town mini storages. To the west of the site is a bridge system located between Guadalupe and Chihuahua Street, vacant land, the Kansas City Southern Railroad, vacant commercial buildings, Chihuahua Street, and Guadalupe Street.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Downtown Mixed-Use.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Chihuahua Street as an Industrial Collector and identifies Cedar Avenue as a Local Street.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 27 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
Staff does not support the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. The proposed zone change is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan’s designation as Downtown Mixed-Use (CBD, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-1B, R-1A, R-O, AE), which does not include B-4 zoning districts.
2. The proposed zone change will create an isolated zoning district.
3. The surrounding area is predominantly zoned B-3. While a nearby property is zoned B-4, it is not utilized for a B-4-specific use, as it operates as a retail store (O’Reilly Auto Parts) which is a permitted use within the B-3 zoning district.
Notice to the owner/applicant:
1. The approval of the zone change does not guarantee the issuance of the building permit and requires full compliance with all applicable municipal codes and regulations.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Planning & Zoning Commission in a ___ to ___ vote recommended ___ of the zone change.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
IMPACT ANALYSIS
B-4. The purpose of the B-4 District (Highway Commercial District) is to provide for those businesses and services serving a regional area which are to be located primarily along principal (major) arterial streets or the freeway, as classified in the Transportation Plan of the City of Laredo. It is intended for this zoning classification to exist primarily along principal arterial streets or the freeway and to impose site development regulations to ensure adequate access of all uses within this classification.
Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern?
The area surrounding the site includes a mix of residential and commercial uses; however, a significant portion of the vicinity consists of a bridge system between Guadalupe and Chihuahua Street, as well as the Kansas City Southern Railroad.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
Yes. The proposed zone will create an isolated zoning district.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhoods?
No. The proposed zone change is not anticipated to have a negative impact with the surrounding area or neighborhoods.
Are there substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing zoning?
Yes. The existing zone does not allow for a car lot as intended by the applicant.
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