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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 20.29 acres, as further described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit A, located north of River Bank Drive and west of Kickapoo Drive, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District).
ZC-061-2025
District VII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On December 18, 2006, City Council made a motion to approve a zone change from AG (Agriculture District) and R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District). (Ordinance Number 2006-O-323)
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: J.O Alvarez Inc. and Roberto Garza-Gongora, Owner; and Howland Engineering & Surveying Co, Applicant and Representative
Council District: VII Vanessa Perez
Proposed Use: The proposed use is Residential - Single Family Residential.
Site: The site is currently vacant undeveloped land.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Enterprise Street, vacant undeveloped land, LLG Forwarding (government office), and Amikoo USA Inc. (logistics service). To the east of the site is Kickapoo Drive and single family residential uses. To the south of the site is Riverbank Drive and single family residential uses. To the west of the site is vacant undeveloped land.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Medium Density Residential.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Riverbank Drive as a Minor Arterial.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 79 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
Staff supports the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. The proposed zone change is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan's designation as Medium Density Residential (R-1, R-O, R-2, B-1R, R1-B), which includes R-1...
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