SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for a Heavy Machinery Sales/Display (Outdoor) and Truck/Trailer Rental on Lot 1, Block 1, DCAF Mines Road Plat, located at 16111 FM 1472.
ZC-054-2026
District VII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Initiated By: MMT Ventures, LLC., Owner; Victor J. Linares, Applicant/Representative
Council District: VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
Proposed use: The proposed use is a Heavy Machinery Sales/Display (Outdoor) and Truck/Trailer Rental.
Minimum Zoning District Required for Proposed Use: B-4 (Highway Commercial District) zoning district.
Current Zoning District: The site is currently zoned as a B-3 (Community Business District) zoning district.
Site: The site is currently vacant land.
Surrounding land uses: To the north of the site is FM 1472 (Mines Road) and vacant undeveloped land. To the east of the site is Game Creek Boulevard and vacant undeveloped land. To the south of the site is Spearhead Lane, Antler Crossing Avenue, Indian River Avenue, Wild Flower Avenue, and mixed residential uses. To the west of the site is vacant land, Harlequin Transport, and Gallegos Trailers.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Neighborhood Mixed-Use.
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Transportation Plan: The Long-Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies FM 1472 as an Expressway, but does not identify Spearhead Lane.
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Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 23 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Planning & Zoning Commission in a ___ to ___ vote recommended ___ of the conditional use permit.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
A Conditional Use Permit is intended to provide for those land uses where additional regulation is necessary to protect the property and surrounding area. It is primarily intended for property located in older section of the city and is intended to promote development and/or redevelopment of such property, which is consistent with the land use patterns of surrounding property.
Staff supports the proposed conditional use permit for the following reasons:
1. The site is located along FM 1472 (Mines Road), which is identified as an Expressway on the City’s Thoroughfare Plan. The location along a major transportation corridor is suitable for commercial and industrial-oriented uses that require direct access to high-capacity roadways.
2. The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area, as there are similar commercial and trucking-related uses located in the vicinity, including Harlequin Transport and Gallegos Trailers west of the site. The proposed use would not introduce a dissimilar land use pattern into the area.
3. Although residential uses exist to the south of the property, the drainage easement provides a buffer between the proposed use and the nearby neighborhood. Additionally, the Conditional Use Permit process allows the City to impose operational conditions intended to mitigate potential impacts to adjacent residential properties.
General Comments:
1. The approval of the conditional use permit does not guarantee the issuance of the building permit and requires full compliance with all applicable municipal codes and regulations.
If approved, Staff suggests the following conditions
1. The Conditional Use Permit is restricted to the site plan, "Exhibit A", which is made part hereof for all purposes.
2. The hours of operation shall be limited to, Monday to Saturday, 8:00am to 6:00pm.
3. The repair, servicing, dismantling, painting, body work, lubrication, welding, or mechanical work of heavy trucks, trailers, heavy machinery, or commercial vehicles shall be prohibited on the property.
4. Vehicle access shall be limited exclusively to FM 1472 (Mines Road). Access through Spearhead Lane or adjacent residential streets shall be prohibited.
5. No outdoor storage of discarded parts, tires, fluids, scrap materials, or inoperable vehicles shall be permitted.
6. Owner shall comply with all notes and restrictions listed on the recorded plat entitled “DCAF Mines Road Plat”, recorded in Volume 492, Pages 732-761, Deed Records, Webb County, Texas, including all the notes related to the drainage easement.
- Lot 1 Block 1 shall receive surface runoff from Lot 2 and Lot 3 Block 1 through drainage easement. Lot 2 shall receive surface runoff from Lot 3 through drainage easement. No improvements shall be constructed in such a way as to impede the drainage flow. If fence/wall which has the potential to block drainage runoff must be constructed, it must have adequate number and size of opening to permit surface water runoff to continue to flow.
- The pond of this plat is subject to a maintenance and monitoring agreement dated 02/19/2020 between the City of Laredo and DCAF properties L.L.C. said agreement as recorded in Volume 4741 Pages 0181-0191, Official Public Records of Webb County Texas.
- Lot 1, 2, and the west part of Lot 3 Block 1 will drain towards the back of the lot. Owner shall not change the grades or construct flow restricting fences, buildings, structures or other improvements in such manner that impedes the established drainage flow. Fence/wall which has the potential to block drainage runoff must be constructed with adequate number and size of openings to permit surface water runoff to continue to flow.
7. The paving or use of the drainage easement area for the parking or placement of heavy trucks, trailers, heavy machinery, storage, commercial vehicles, or similar equipment shall be prohibited at all times.
8. The establishment shall be kept in a sanitary condition.
9. Lighting of property shall be screened to avoid adverse impact on adjacent residential neighborhoods.
10. Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the City of Laredo Land Development Code.
11. The owner shall provide an opaque block fence or wall of not less than 7 (seven) feet in height along any side or rear property lines which abut or adjoin property containing a residential use or residential zoning district. Apartment complexes, residential condominiums or residential townhomes shall be similarly screened irrespective of which zoning district they occur in.
12. Plywood, sheet metal, and corrugated steel fencing is prohibited.
13. The establishment must make provisions to keep litter to a minimum, and to keep it from blowing onto adjacent streets and properties.
14. Signage shall be consistent with the City's Sign Ordinance.
15. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the City of Laredo Land Development Code.
16. There shall be no ground vibrations created or sustained on the site which are perceptible without instruments at any point on any property adjoining the subject property. Any outdoor music shall be at the decibel levels stated in the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Article IX, Noise Nuisances.
17. The proposed use shall not exceed the "Occupant Load" as set forth in the Certificate of Occupancy with Occupant Load issued to the CUP business holder.
18. The proposed use shall, during all hours of operation, maintain, free from obstruction or impediment to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency, all exit accesses, exits or exit discharges.
19. The proposed use shall undergo an annual Fire Inspection.
20. All permits, licenses, certifications and inspections required by the codes and ordinances of the City of Laredo shall be kept up to date and current, including but not limited to: a. Food Manager License (annual), b. Food Handler's Permit (annual), c. Certificate of Occupancy with Occupant Load. Occupant Load being the approved capacity of a building or portion thereof.
21. Owner shall comply with Building, Health, Safety, Fire, Environmental, and all applicable codes and regulations as required.
IMPACT ANALYSIS
Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern?
There are similar uses west of the site. There are residential uses to the south of the site.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
The zoning will not change.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood?
It may be anticipated to have a negative impact to the surrounding neighborhood and area.
Are there substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing zoning?
Yes. The existing zone does not allow for the proposed use as intended by the applicant.
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