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SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 10, Block 810, Western Division, located at 3013 San Dario Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
ZC-077-2026
District VIII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Francisco Jaime and Idania S. Jaime, Owners; Christopher J. Jaime, Applicant/Representative.
Council District: VIII - Cm. Alyssa Cigarroa
Proposed Use: The proposed use is for Heavy Machinery Rental (Outdoor Display).
Site: The site is currently occupied by the proposed use, Creed Equipment Rentals.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is More’s Car Audio, Power Car Wash and Detail, and Blair Street. To the east of the site is residential uses and San Eduardo Avenue. To the south of the site is a residential use, a vacant commercial structure, and Jackson Street. To the west of the site is San Dario Avenue and Highway I-35.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Neighborhood Mixed Use.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies San Dario as a Freeway.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 24 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and Zoning Commission in a ___ to ___ vote recommended ___ of the proposed 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 Neighborhood Mixed Use (ALL EXCEPT M-1, M-2, B-4, AH, AN, FH, OG, FiH), which does not allow B-4 zoning districts.
2. The proposed use involves the outdoor display and storage of large construction equipment. Due to the property's proximity to residentia...
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