SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.05 acre tract of land, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of FM 1472 and east Iron Mine Road, from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
ZC-034-2025
District VII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated By: Jose J. Gutierrez and Judith E. Gutierrez, Owner/Applicant; Peua Consulting, LLC., Representative
Council District: VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
Proposed use: The proposed use is industrial.
Site: The site is currently occupied by tractor trailers (Frontera Trayler LLC).
Surrounding land uses: To the north of the site is FM 1472 and vacant land. To the east of the site is vacant land. To the south of the site is vacant undeveloped land. To the west of the site is vacant land, Silence Lines (tractor trailers), Mystik Truck Lube, and Iron Mine Road.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Neighborhood Mixed Use.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/LaredoPlanning/wp-content/uploads/
2021/03/viva-laredo-city-of-laredo-comprehensive-plan.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies FM 1472 as an Expressway.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 6 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 supports the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. The proposed site meets the minimum lot area requirement of 9,000 square feet for M-1 zone districts as per the Laredo Land Development Code, Section 24.77.1 Dimensional Standards. The property lot area is approximately 3.05 acres (1 acre = 43,560 feet).
2. The property predominately surrounded by M-1 zoning to the north, south,...
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