SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.8 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located west of Bernadette Lane and southwest of Aquero Boulevard, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District).
ZC-073-2025
District VII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Aquero, Ltd., Owner; Porras Nance Engineering, Applicant/Representative
Council District: VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
Proposed Use: The proposed use is residential. The applicant did not specify the specific proposed use.
Site: The site is currently vacant undeveloped land.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is predominantly vacant undeveloped land. To the east of the site is Aquero Boulevard, Juan Ramirez Middle School, and vacant undeveloped land. To the south of the site is predominantly vacant undeveloped land and the Rio Grande River. To the west of the site is predominantly vacant undeveloped land.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Parks.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Aquero Boulevard as a Proposed Collector.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 4 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
Staff supports the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. The proposed use complements and is in character with the surrounding residential uses to the south.
2. The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location since the surrounding zones to the south of the site allows for residential uses.
3. Density is encouraged in residential areas as per the Comprehensive Plan.
4. Although the proposed zone change is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan's designation as Parks, the proposed use is not an...
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