SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.08 acre tract of land, as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit A, located south of Cerralvo Drive and west of Riverbank Drive, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District).
ZC-037-2026
District VII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Deerfield Land Development, LC., Owners; Madhouse Development, Inc., Applicant; Alyssa Flores, Representative.
Council District: VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
Proposed Use: The proposed use is Multi-Family Residential (Apartments).
Site: The site is currently vacant undeveloped land.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is vacant land and single family residential uses. To the east of the site is Riverbank Drive and single family residential uses. To the south of the site is George Washington Middle School. To the west of the site is vacant land and Barbara Fasken Recreation Center.
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 a minor arterial.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 25 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 Medium Density Residential, which includes R-2 zoning districts. The Comprehensive Plan encourages a variety of housing types and residential densities in appropriate locations in order to accommodate future popu...
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