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File #: 26-P&Z-442    Version: 1
Type: Public Hearing and Recommendation of an Ordinance Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/2/2026 In control: Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda: 3/19/2026 Final action:
Title: Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Kimberly Plaza Subdivision, located at 4800 McPherson Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). ZC-036-2026 District IV
Attachments: 1. ZC-036-2026 - Maps, 2. ZC-036-2026 - Signage
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SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Kimberly Plaza Subdivision, located at 4800 McPherson Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).

ZC-036-2026
District IV

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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On April 1, 2019, City Council made a motion to approve a special use permit for a restaurant serving alcohol. (Ordinance No. 2019-O-049)

BACKGROUND
Initiated by: TXINV Family Limited Partnership, Owner; Raul Cantu, Applicant.

Council District: IV - Cm. Ricardo Garza

Proposed Use: The proposed use is Groceries/Related Products (Wholesale).

- The applicant was advised about applying for a conditional use permit (CUP), and decided to attempt the zone change instead of applying for the CUP.

Site: The site is currently occupied by a commercial structure, which includes, Suarez Restaurant, Mr. Corn, and Obregon's Restaurant.

Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is a commercial plaza, which includes, Saludos Brewing and Print x Press, and single-family residential uses. To the east of the site is McPherson Road, and Multi-Family Residential uses. To the south of the site is Broadacres Apartments. To the west of the site is Broadacres Apartments 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 McPherson Road as a major arterial.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000

Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 21 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Planning & Zoning Commission in a ___ to ___ vote recommended ___ of the zone change.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff does not support the proposed zone change for the following reasons:

1. The proposed zo...

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