SUBJECT
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Public hearing and discussion of an ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation request by Gary Jacobs, on behalf of Las Islitas Farms, LLC, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo to annex approximately 42.47-acres, more or less, tract of land located east of FM 1472 and north of the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course; 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-1B (Single-Family High-Density District) for the subject tract, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit A.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed annexation and the initial zoning of R-1B (Single Family High-Density District). Staff supports the proposed annexation and initial zoning of R-1B (Single Family High-Density District).
THIS ITEM IS FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION ONLY. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME.
AN-010-2026
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Section 43.0673 of the Texas Local Government Code, a public hearing before the City Council is required for the proposed annexation. Following the public hearing scheduled on October 19, 2026, the petition will return to the City Council for the introduction of an annexation ordinance schedule for November 16, 2026.
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Annexation Type: Voluntary Annexation
Petitioner: Gary Jacobs, on behalf of Las Islitas Farms, LLC
Tract: Approximately 42.47-acres, more or less
Location: East of FM 1472 and north of the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course
Site: The site is currently vacant and undeveloped
Council District: District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
Proposed Use: R-1B (Single-Family High-Density District)
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
To the north is vacant and undeveloped land. To the east is FM 1472 and vacant and undeveloped land. To the south is the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course. To the west is vacant and undeveloped land.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Future Land Use Map identifies this tract as Medium Density Residential
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
TRANSPORTATION PLAN:
The Future Transportation Plan identifies FM 1472 as an expressway
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument/21421/638941324987500000
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Letters sent to surrounding property owners within 200 feet: (3)
In Favor: (0) Opposed: (0)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The petition for annexation was considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 1, 2026. The P&Z Commission, in a 5 to 0 vote, recommended approval of the proposed annexation and initial zoning of R-1B (Single Family High-Density District).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff supports the proposed annexation.
Staff supports the initial zoning of R-1B (Single Family High-Density District). The proposed initial zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map, which designates the subject tract Medium Density Residential. The proposed zoning is also compatible with the surrounding development pattern, which consists primarily of vacant and undeveloped land, with the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course located to the south. The golf course provides a recreational use that complements the proposed residential development.
IMPACT ANALYSIS
R-1B (Single-Family High-Density District)
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 three thousand (3,000) square feet.
Is this change contrary to the established land pattern?
No. The surrounding land pattern consists primarily of vacant and undeveloped land, with the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course located to the south. The proposed R-1B zoning is also consistent with the Medium Density Residential designation identified on the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
No. The surrounding area is largely vacant and undeveloped.
Will this change adversely influence living condition in the neighborhood?
No. This tract is surrounded by vacant and undeveloped land, with the exception of the Municipal Golf Course located to the south.
Are there substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing zoning?
N/A
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