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SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for a cabinet shop (manufacturing) on the north half (1/2) of Lot 4, Block 365, Western Division, located at 1809 San Dario Avenue.
ZC-086-2026
District VIII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Initiated By: Carlos Mendiola, Owner/Applicant
Council District: VIII – Cm. Alyssa Cigarroa
Proposed use: The proposed use is for a cabinet shop (manufacturing).
Minimum Zoning District Required for Proposed Use: M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) zoning district.
Current Zoning District: The site is currently zoned as a B-1 (Limited Business District) zoning district.
Site: The site is occupied by a commercial building.
Citations, Warnings, and/or Complaints: A citation was issued on November 13, 2025 for operating a business without a Certificate of Occupancy.
Parking Notice to the owner/applicant:
1. The submitted site plan indicates that approximately 1,700 square feet is reserved for parking; however, it does not clearly show the layout or dimensions of the proposed spaces.
- The site plan also illustrates an 18-foot-wide gate, which may limit the ability to accommodate the required parking spaces and maneuvering area. Due to the lack of detail, Staff is unable to verify whether the site can meet the required three (3) off-street parking spaces.
- The applicant has not proposed shared parking.
2. The required parking arrangement must be clearly demonstrated prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
3. The conditional use permit does not guarantee the property could be used for the proposed use until the parking issues have been resolved.
Surrounding land uses: To the north of the site is Sanchez Street, single family residential uses, Machete Inspections (car inspection station), and Donde Su Garantia Es Su Mecanico (auto repair shop). To the east of the site is San Eduardo Avenue and single family residen...
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