SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 71.8 acres, as further described by meets and bounds on attached Exhibit A, located north of Cielito Lindo Boulevard and east of Ejido Avenue, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District).
ZC-038-2025
District I
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On January 16, 2001 City Council made a motion to approve a zone change from AG (Agriculture District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). (Ordinance Number: 2001-O-017)
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Village 83 South, Ltd., Owner; Porras Nance Engineering, Applicant and Representative
Council District: I Gilbert Gonzalez
Proposed Use: The proposed use is Residential
Site: The site is currently vacant undeveloped land.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is vacant developed land and single family residential uses.To the East of the site is vacant undeveloped land.To the south of the site is Cielito Lindo Boulevard ,vacant undeveloped land and vacant developed land. To the west of the site is Ejido Avenue, single family residential uses, and vacant developed land.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Medium Density Residential, Neighborhood-Mixed Use, and Parks.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Ejido Avenue as a Minor Arterial, and Cielito Lindo as a Major Arterial.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 24 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
Staff supports the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. The proposed zone change is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan’s designation as Neighborhood Mixed Use ( ALL EXCEPT, M-1, M-2, B-4, AH, AN, FH, OG. B4 allowed with exceptions**), which includes R-1B. The proposed zone change is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan’s designation as Medium Density Residential ( R-1, R-O, R-2, B-1R, R-1B, small format market),which includes R-1B. However, the proposed zone change is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan’s designation as Parks, which does not include R-1B.
2. The proposed site meets the minimum lot area requirement of 3,000 square feet for R-1B zone districts as per the Laredo Land Development Code, Section 24.77.1 Dimensional Standards. The property lot area is approximately 71.8 acres (1 acre = 43,560 feet).
3. The proposed use is compatible with the area since there are residential districts within the vicinity.
4. The proposed zone change is not anticipated to have a negative impact in the surrounding area or neighborhood.
General Comments:
1. The approval of the zone change does not guarantee the issuance of the building permit, certificate of occupancy, or any other permit which may be required.
2. Any use allowed under the current zone or proposed zone change is required to abide by all relevant municipal codes.
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. The area is predominately residential uses and vacant land.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
Yes.
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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