SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the west 83 feet of Lots 7 and 8, Block 765, Western Division, as further described by metes and bounds in attached "Exhibit A", located at 2819 Flores Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
ZC-021-2026
District VIII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Presentacion Pena, Owner; Jaime Barrera, Applicant/Representative
Council District: VIII - Cm. Alyssa Cigarroa
Proposed Use: The proposed use is for a baseball bat manufacturing (ABC Bats).
Site: The site is currently occupied by a vacant commercial structure.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site are residential uses, such as apartments and single-family homes, and Frankfort Street. To the east of the site is a vacant commercial building, vehicle inspection sation, single-family residential uses, San Agustine Avenue, apartments, and a commercial plaza. To the south of the site is Alamo Street, single family residential uses, and a vacant lot. To the west of the site is Flores Street, Convent Avenue, and single-family residential uses.
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 Frankfort Street and Flores Avenue as a Local Street.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 37 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
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 High Density Residential (R-3, R-2, B-1R, B-1, R-O), which includes B-1 zoning districts
2. There are B-3 zoning districts to the east of the site near San Agustin Avenue.
3. The proposed use represen...
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