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Concerning a voluntary annexation application by Radcliffe Killam II on behalf of Charco Land Sales, LLC., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 289.72 acres, more or less, located north of east Del Mar Boulevard and east of Bob Bullock Loop. 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 R-1 (Single Family Residential District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning. Staff supports the application and initial zoning.
AN-012-2023
District VI - Cm. Dr. David Tyler King
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
This item was introduced by the Honorable Dr. David Tyler King at the regular council meeting of March 18, 2024.
Pursuant to Ordinance 2020-O-130, there are two (2) annexation cycles per year.
BACKGROUND
Texas Local Government Code Section 43.0673 requires a public hearing before City Council. The public hearing was held on February 5,2024 and February 20, 2024. The petition for annexation was presented before the Planning and Zoning Commission on December 7, 2023 for a recommendation. The petition for annexation will subsequently go before City Council for final reading of the ordinance on April 2, 2024.
Tract 4 is as follows:
Voluntary Annexation:
Tract 4 - 289.72 acres, more or less, located north of East Del Mar Boulevard and east of Bob Bullock Loop.
Petitioner: Radcliffe Killam II - Charco Land Sales, LLC.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the proposed annexation and zoning designation on December 7, 2023 and in a 6 to 0 vote recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District).
Site: Vacant Undeveloped Land
Surrounding land uses: Adjacent to this tract to the southwest is the Roberto Santos Elementary School. To northwest and north is the San Isidro Northeast Development and the proposed Harmony Hills/Rodriguez Ranch Development. This tract is out of and part of the Coves Subdivision Master Plan and the Coves at Winfield Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Number Two.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map identifies this tract as Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, Mixed Use Center, High Density Residential, Neighborhood Mixed Use, and Parks. RE:
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Future Transportation Plan identifies Bob Bullock Loop as a Freeway. East Del Mar Boulevard is identified as a Principal Arterial:
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument/10254/638273408739870000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 65 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff supports the annexation.
Staff supports the initial zoning. The area proposed for annexation, within the approved Coves Master Plan, is predominantly single family in nature.
IMPACT ANALYSIS
R-1 (Single Family Residential District):
The purpose of the R-1 Single Family Residential is to provide an area for residential uses and those public and semi-public uses normally considered and integral part of the residential neighborhood they serve.
Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern?
No. The area to the northwest is residential in nature.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
No. The adjacent land to the southwest is zoned R-1.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood?
No.
Are there substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing zoning?
N/A
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