SUBJECT
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Public hearing and recommendation of an ordinance for the voluntary annexation and initial zoning for R-1 (Single Family Residential District) on a tract of land containing 5.00-acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit A, and known as Annexation Tract 6 (Garza-Gongora Tract) located East of Bob Bullock Loop and North of E. Del Mar Boulevard.
AN-006-2026
District VI - Cm. Dr. David Tyler King
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BACKGROUND
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Annexation Type: Voluntary Annexation
Petitioner: Dr. Arturo Garza-Gongora
Tract: Approximately 5.00-acres, more or less
Location: East of Bob Bullock Loop and north of E. Del Mar Boulevard
Site: The site is currently developed as an existing ranch house
Council District: District VI - Dr. David Tyler King
Proposed Use: R-1 (Single Family Residential District)
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
To the north is a vacant and undeveloped tract, followed by The Coves at Winfield development. To the east are a ranch house with associated accessory structures, a cellular communications tower, and a commercial service yard with outdoor equipment and storage. To the south, across E. Del Mar Boulevard, are a church and vacant and undeveloped land. To the west are a tract currently under development for an apartment complex, a commercial vehicle and trailer storage yard, a fireworks stand, and Bob Bullock Loop.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Future Land Use Map identifies this tract as Low Density Residential.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
TRANSPORTATION PLAN:
The Future Transportation Plan identifies this segment of E. Del Mar Boulevard as a Principal Arterial.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument/21421/638941324987500000
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: (10) In Favor: (0) Opposed: (0)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The P&Z Commission, in a _ to _ vote, recommended ____ for the proposed annexation.
The P&Z Commission, in a _ to _ vote, recommended ____ for the proposed initial zoning.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff supports the proposed annexation.
Staff supports the initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District). The proposed R-1 zoning is consistent with the Low-Density Residential designation identified on the Future Land Use Map and is compatible with the existing residential use of the subject tract.
IMPACT ANALYSIS
R-1 (Single Family Residential District)
The purpose of the R-1 (single family residential district) 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 pattern?
No. The proposed R-1 zoning is consistent with the existing residential use of the subject tract. Residential development is also established to the north of the subject tract within The Coves at Winfield.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
No. The proposed R-1 zoning is consistent with the residential development pattern in the vicinity.
Will this change adversely influence living condition in the neighborhood?
No. The proposed R-1 zoning is not anticipated to adversely affect living conditions in the surrounding area.
Are there substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing zoning?
N/A
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