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File #: 26-P&Z-446    Version: 1
Type: Public Hearing and Recommendation of an Ordinance Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/11/2026 In control: Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda: 3/19/2026 Final action:
Title: Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 16, D-5 Acres Subdivision, located at 7102 Los Nietos Street, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District). ZC-030-2026 District III
Attachments: 1. ZC-030-2026 - Maps, 2. ZC-030-2026 - Zone Change Signage
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SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 16, D-5 Acres Subdivision, located at 7102 Los Nietos Street, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District).

ZC-030-2026
District III

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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On December 8, 2003, the City Council approved an annexation and establish the initial zoning of R-1. (Ordinance Number 2003-O-306).

BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Baltazar Luna and Rosila Gonzaga, Owner; and Esperenza Martinez, Representative

Council District: III Melissa R. Cigarroa

Proposed Use: The proposed use is for a mobile home.

- The applicant was advised about applying for a conditional use permit (CUP), and decided to attempt the zone change instead of applying for the CUP.

Site: The site is currently occupied with a manufactured home.

Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Tempo Street, single family residential uses, manufactured homes, and Family Baptist Church. To the east of the site is Riata Road and Bennett trailer leasin. To the south of the site is Los Nietos Street and outside the city limits is manufactured homes and vacant land. To the west of the site is Dasaw Lane, single family residential uses, manufactured homes, and vacant developed land.

Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Low Density Residential.

https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39

Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Los Nietos Street and Riata Drive as a Local Streets.

https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000

Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 21 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0

Staff supports the proposed zone change for the following reasons:

1. Although, the proposed zone change is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan's designation as Low Density Residential (R-1, R-1-MH, R-1A, R-1B, R-S, B-1R, and RO *wi...

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