SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, West 1/2 of Lot 2, and North 8.85 feet of the alley of Block 889, Eastern Division, located at 1601 Garfield Street, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
ZC-064-2025
District III
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated By: Rodolfo Sepulveda, Owner.
Council District: III - Cm. Melissa R. Cigarroa
Proposed use: The proposed use is commercial.
Site: The site is currently occupied by a single family residential home, a parking lot, and commercial structures.
Surrounding land uses: To the north of the site is Garfield Street and residential uses. To the east of the site is residential uses. To the south of the site is a commercial plaza, which includes the following businesses: Dulceria Dona Lucy, Laredo's Liquor Store, and Universal Snacks. To the west of the site is North Meadow Avenue and a commercial plaza, which includes the following businesses: Gallo Fino Barbershop, Acara Home Health Agency, WaterTree, and Cizors Hair Studio.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Low Density Residential.
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 Garfield Street as a Local Street and North Meadow Avenue as a Major Collector.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 28 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. There is predominately B-1 zoning districts to the south and west of the proposed site.
2. The proposed zone change does no...
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