SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1005, Eastern Division, located at 1007 South Meadow Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
ZC-062-2026
District II
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Javier De Leon, Owner
Council District: II - Cm. Ricardo Richie Rangel Jr.
Proposed Use: The proposed use is commercial.
- The applicant did not specify the specific proposed use.
Site: The site is currently occupied by The Znack Zone.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is vacant developed land. To the east of the site is Buena Vista Avenue, Tacos Lira (restaurant), Preciosa Drive Thru (Beer Store), reception hall, manufactured homes, single-family residential uses, and vacant developed land. To the south of the site is Barrios street, Razo Auto Sales (car dealership), vacant developed land, and vacant building. To the west of the site is Meadow Avenue, Templo Revelacion (church), Priscillas Diamond Hall (reception hall), Chacon Bat Park, and vacant developed land.
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 Meadow Avenue as a Major Collector.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 9 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 is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan's designation as Neighborhood Mixed Use (ALL EXCEPT M-1, M-2, B-4, AH, AN, FH, OG, FiH), which allows B-3 zoning districts.
2. The proposed sit...
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