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SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Block 2106A, and Lots 1 and 2, Block 1421A, Colonia Hermosa Subdivision of Blocks in the Eastern Division, located at 2300, 2315, and 2400 Winding Drive, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
ZC-083-2026
District II
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Pedro Gonzalez III, Owner
Council District: II – Cm. Ricardo “Richie” Rangel
Proposed Use: The proposed use is a Demolition Company with Outside Storage.
Site: The site is currently occupied by heavy equipment machinery and an opened warehouse structure.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Winding Drive (Wooster) and vacant land. To the east of the site is residential uses, vacant land, and South US Highway 83. To the south of the site is Chacon Creek. To the west of the site is vacant land.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as High Density Residential.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Winding Drive as a local street.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 28 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 does not support the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. The proposed zone change is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan’s designation as High Density Residential (R-3, R-2, B-1R, R-O), which is intended to accommodate residential development. The requested M-1 zoning district is not included among the zoning districts identified under this land use category.
2. The proposed zone change would create an isolated in...
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