SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a special use permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 5, Block 1, Trautmann M & I Subdivision located at 8601 McPherson Road.
ZC-063-2025
District VI
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Mei Wah, Inc., Owner; Evelin M. Ceniceros Mujica, Applicant; Gustavo Guerrero, Representative
Council District: VI - Dr. David Tyler King
Proposed Use: The proposed use is for a restaurant serving alcohol.
Site: The site is currently occupied by a commercial structure.
Minimum Zoning District Required for Proposed Use: B-1 (Limited Commercial District) with a special use permit.
Current Zoning District: B-3 (Community Business District)
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Rodriguez Antonio C MD FAAP, Purvi Gala(Optometrist), and Raul's BBQ. To the east of the site is single family residential uses. To the south of the site is a commercial plaza which includes, Que Sabrossas, Laredo Tactical, Cinco Villa, etc. To the west of the site is McPherson Road.
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 McPherson Road as Major Arterial.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 23 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
A Special Use Permit is used for those types of uses that warrant individual attention on a case by case basis and should not be categorized in a zoning district. A Special Use Permit is basically an overlay on top of the existing zoning designation and can be limited in many respects, such as time, fencing, setbacks, landscaping, etc. A Special Use Permit is required for those restaurants located in R-O, B-1, B-3 districts that wish to s...
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