SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 9.7 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, north of Shiloh Drive and east of Kirby Drive, from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
ZC-001-2027
District VI
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On August 4, 2014, the City Council made a motion to approve a B-4 zone change from a B-3 zone change.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Killam Development, LTD & Killam Ranch Properties, LTD, Owner; Ladera Development, LLC, Applicant; Hector A. Alaniz, Representative
Council District: II - Cm. Dr. David Tyler King
Proposed Use: The proposed use is for condominiums.
Site: The site is currently vacant undeveloped land.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Eskimo Drive, apartments, single-family residential uses, and vacant land. To the east of the site is vacant undeveloped land and Bob Bullock Loop. To the south of the site is vacant undeveloped land, Shiloh Drive, and mini storages with storefronts of the following: Trendy Closet, Jackson Hewitt, P.T. Armory, A&P Energy Solutions, South Texas Breakers, Universal Staffing, Infinite Apparel & Collectables, Chkn Peak Bike & Fitness, and SEC Financial, and a commercial plaza that includes: 550 Pizzeria, Winfield Communities, Pet Vet, and The Social Barber. To the west of the site is Kirby Drive, Fisk Street, Huber Street, Shiloh’s Park, and single-family residential uses.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Neighborhood Mixed-Use.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Kirby Drive as a as Local Street.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 18 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Planning & Zoning Commission in a ___ to ___ vote recommended ___ of the proposed zone change.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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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, AH, AN FH, OG), which allows B-3 zoning districts.
2. The proposed zone change will allow for residential uses that are consistent with and complementary to the existing land uses in the surrounding area. The proposed B-3 zoning district is compatible with the existing residential development located north and west of the proposed site. Per the application, the intended use are condominiums.
3. The proposed zone change provides a transition from higher-intensity uses to less- intensive uses within the surrounding area.
4. The proposed zone change abuts an existing B-3 zoning district to the north of the site.
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.
IMPACT ANALYSIS
B-3. The purpose of the B-3 Community Business District is to provide for those businesses and services serving a trade area larger than a neighborhood, but smaller than the entire City and located primarily along minor or principal arterial streets, as classified in the Transportation Plan of the City of Laredo. It is intended for this zoning classification to exist primarily abutting minor or principal arterial streets while preserving established residential neighborhoods along such streets.
Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern?
No. There are multi-family and single-family residential uses within the vicinity of the site.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
No. There is a B-3 zoning district to the north of the site.
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 since there are already existing multi-family and single-family residential uses within the proposed site.
Are there substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing zoning?
Yes. The existing zone does not allow for condominiums as intended by the applicant.
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