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File #: 26-P&Z-479    Version: 1
Type: Public Hearing and Recommendation of an Ordinance Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/30/2026 In control: Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action:
Title: Public hearing and recommendation of an ordinance for the voluntary annexation and initial zoning for M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land containing 150.8236-acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A," and known as Annexation Tract 4 (Gilpin Tract) located northwest of Nicolas D. Hachar road and River Bank Drive. AN-004-2026 District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
Sponsors: Planning & Zoning Commission
Attachments: 1. Maps, 2. Survey (Exhibit A), 3. Metes & Bounds (Exhibit A), 4. Closure Calculations Report, 5. Study, 6. Annexation Agreement & Service Plan (Exhibit B), 7. Annexation Ordinance
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SUBJECT
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Public hearing and recommendation of an ordinance for the voluntary annexation and initial zoning for M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land containing 150.8236-acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A," and known as Annexation Tract 4 (Gilpin Tract) located northwest of Nicolas D. Hachar road and River Bank Drive.

AN-004-2026
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez

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BACKGROUND
Voluntary Annexation:
Tract 4 - 150.8236-acres, more or less, located northwest of Nicolas D. Hachar road and River Bank Drive.

Petitioner: Robert J. Gilpin

Council District: District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez

Proposed Use: M-1 (Light Manufacturing District)

Site: The site is vacant and undeveloped.

Surrounding Land Uses: To the north and east is the Pinnacle Industrial Center, which includes developed sites and areas under construction. To the south is the El Pico Water Treatment Plant. To the west is vacant and undeveloped land extending toward the Rio Grande River.

Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map identifies this tract as High Density Residential and Parks.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39

Transportation Plan: The Future Transportation Plan identifies FM 1472 as expressway.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument/21421/638941324987500000

Letters sent to surrounding property owners: (11) In Favor: (0) Opposed: (0)

STAFF COMMENTS:
Property owners have 180 days following the effective date of an annexation to request a zone change without a fee charged.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The P&Z Commission, in a _ to _ vote, recommended ____ for the proposed annexation.
The P&Z Commission, in a _ to _ vote, recommended ____ for the proposed initial zoning.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff supports the proposed annexation.

Staff supports the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The proposed zoning is con...

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