SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance 2022-O-185, which authorized a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 5A, Block 1, Encino Plaza Subdivision, Unit 2A, located at 7518 McPherson Road, Suite 510 (4,176 square feet) in order to remove Cosmos Bar and Grill and Encino Plaza, Incorporated and replace with Cosmos Bar & Grill-Lombrana Properties as the parties to whom the permit is issued and to amend the site plan to add additional square footage.
ZC-055-2026
District V
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On June 20, 2016, the City Council made a motion to approve a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a restaurant serving alcohol.
On October 17, 2022, the City Council made a motion to approve a Special Use Permit Amendment on the condition of keeping the original hours of operation from 11:00am to 2:00am.
On November 7, 2022, the City Council made a motion to approve a Special Use Permit Amendment in order to remove Junction Partners, Limited and Encino Plaza, Limited for Cosmos Bar and Grill Restaurant and replace with Cosmos Bar and Grill and Encino Plaza, Incorporated.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Lombrana Properties, Owner; Gerardo Pinzon, Applicant/Representative
Council District: V - Cm. Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.
Proposed Use: The proposed use is for a restaurant serving alcohol.
Minimum Zoning District Required for Proposed Use: B-1 (Limited Commercial District) zoning district.
Current Zoning District: B-3 (Community Business District) zoning district
Site: The site is currently occupied Cosmos Bar & Grill.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is vacant undeveloped land, Del Mar Boulevard, Walgreens, Bank of America, a commercial structure that includes Chipotle, Great Clips, Menta Dentistry, and Urgent Care, and China Express. To the east of the site is Quick Quack Car Wash, Laredo Emergency Room, and McPherson Road. To the south of the site is vacant commercial building, IBC Bank...
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