SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, EMTZ Plat, located at 20847 FM 1472, from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
ZC-058-2025
District VII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated By: Eduardo Martinez, Owner/Applicant; Daniel Gomez, Representative
Council District: VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
Proposed use: The proposed use is industrial.
Site: The site is currently vacant land.
Surrounding land uses: To the north of the site is FM 1472 and vacant undeveloped land. To the east of the site is FM 1472 and vacant undeveloped land. To the south of the site is vacant land. To the west of the site is industrial uses.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Neighborhood Mixed Use.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/LaredoPlanning/wp-content/uploads/
2021/03/viva-laredo-city-of-laredo-comprehensive-plan.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies FM 1472 as an expressway.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
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Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 8 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 proposed site meets the minimum lot area requirement of 9,000 square feet for M-1 zone districts as per the Laredo Land Development Code, Section 24.77.1 Dimensional Standards. The property lot area is approximately 4.43 acres (1 acre = 43,560 feet).
2.The property predominately surrounded by M-1 zoning to the south and west of the site.
3. The proposed use is compatible with the area since there are similar uses to the west of the site.
4. The proposed zoning will not create an isolated zoning district.
General Comments:
1. The approval ...
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