SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 2.044 Acre Tract, as further described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit A, located south of Shiloh Drive and east of Snow Falls Drive, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
ZC-067-2025
District VI
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated By: Alejandro J. Villarreal, Owner; Ricardo Ramos, Representative
Council District: VI - Cm. Dr. Tyler King
Proposed use: The proposed use is commercial.
Site: The site is currently vacant land.
Surrounding land uses: To the north of the site is Shiloh Drive and single family residential uses. To the east of the site is vacant land, Aquademy Swim School and Fitness, and Plantation Drive. To the south of the site is single family residential uses. To the west of the site is Snow Falls Drive, a proposed commercial structure, and the North Laredo Wastewater Plant.
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 Shiloh Drive as a Principal Arterial.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 55 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Planning & Zoning Commission in a ___ to ___ vote recommended ___ of the zone change.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff supports the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. The proposed zone change does not create an isolated zoning district. There is B-1 zoning districts to the east and west of the proposed site.
2. The proposed site meets the minimum lot width requirement of 46 feet for B-1 zone districts as per the Laredo Land Development Code, Section 24....
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