SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.33 Acre Tract, as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit A, located east of Don Beto Drive and north of Grisell Drive, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District).
ZC-035-2026
District V
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Jorge & Beatriz Flores, Owners; Francisco Ramos, Applicant/Representative.
Council District: V - Cm. Ruben Gutierrez
Proposed Use: The proposed use is Multi-Family Residential.
Site: The site is currently vacant undeveloped land.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is multifamily residential uses (apartments). To the east of the site is vacant undeveloped land. To the south of the site is single family residential uses and Grisell Drive. To the west of the site is single family residential uses, Don Beto Drive, and Casa Verde Road.
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 Don Beto as a local street.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 33 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 2
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 Low Density Residential, which does not include R-2 zoning districts.
2. The site is located towards the back of an established neighborhood and is anticipated to have a negative impact with the creation of additional density, which will significantly impact the est...
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