SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 8.0432 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit A, located south of Inspiration Parkway and east of Bob Bullock Loop, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
ZC-026-2026
District VI
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On June 5, 2023, the City Council approved of the zone change request from an R-1 zoning district to an R-2 zoning district. (Ordinance No. 2023-O-096)
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Charco Land Sales, LLC, Owner; Orlando D. Navarro, Applicant/Representative
Council District: VI - Cm. Dr. Tyler King
Proposed Use: Commercial. The applicant did not identify the specific proposed commercial use.
Site: The site is currently vacant undeveloped land.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Inspiration Parkway and vacant undeveloped land. To the east of the site is residential uses, Victory Drive, True Patriot Drive, vacant undeveloped land, and JB Alexander High School 9th Grade Campus. To the south of the site is residential uses. To the west of the site is Bob Bullock Loop and undeveloped 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 Inspiration Parkway a minor arterial and Victory Drive as a local street.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 27 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 design...
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