SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 27.8 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located east of Port Texas Drive and east of Peoples Boulevard, from R-1-MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) and R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to AG (Agricultural District).
ZC-003-2027
District VII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: ND Hachar Trust, Owner; Victor J. Linares, P.E., Applicant/Representative.
Council District: VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
Proposed Use: The proposed use is Agricultural.
Site: The site is currently vacant undeveloped land.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north, east, and south of the site is predominantly vacant undeveloped land. To the west of the site is residential uses.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Low Density Residential and Neighborhood Mixed-Use.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Port Texas Drive and Peoples Boulevard as local streets.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 91 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Planning & Zoning Commission in a ___ to ___ vote recommended ___ of the zone change.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff supports the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. The subject property is currently vacant and undeveloped, with predominantly undeveloped land surrounding it to the north, south, and east. The proposed AG zoning generally allows for less intensive land uses compared to commercial or industrial zoning districts and may provide a more compatible transition between the existing residential neighborhood and potential future development.
2. The intended use of the property as green space would provide a buffer between the existing residential neighborhood and potential future development to the east.
Notice to the Owner/Applicant
1. The approval of the zone change does not guarantee the issuance of a building permit. Any future development must comply with all applicable municipal codes and regulations.
IMPACT ANALYSIS
Is this change contrary to the established land-use pattern?
The subject property is currently vacant and undeveloped, with predominantly vacant, undeveloped land to the north, south, and east, and existing residential uses to the west. The proposed zoning is not anticipated to be contrary to the existing land-use pattern.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
No. It does not create an isolated zoning district.
Will the change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhoods?
The proposed zone change is not anticipated to adversely influence living conditions in the existing residential neighborhood, as the applicant intends to maintain the property as green space.
Are there substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing zoning?
No substantial reasons have been identified indicating that the property cannot be used in accordance with its existing zoning designation.
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