SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 12A, Block 2, Tesoro Plaza Subdivision, located at 5217 Tesoro Plaza Drive, from B-3 (Community Business District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
ZC-050-2025
District VII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Hector Miguel Bernal Zamora, Owner Veronica Rios, Applicant and Representative
Council District: VII - Vanessa Perez
Proposed Use: The proposed use is for Truck Parking, Mechanic Shop, and Office Trailer.
- The applicant was advised about applying for a conditional use permit (CUP), and decided to attempt the zone change instead of applying for the CUP.
Site: The site is currently vacant developed land.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Laredo Fire Fighters Reception Hall, vacant developed land, Ministerio De Salvacion Church, and Kohls. To the east of the site is San Bernardo Avenue and Americas Best Value Inn hotel. To the south of the site is Nationalization of Vehicles Enterprises, Muscle & Fitness Center, Tesoro Apartments, Comunidad Cristiana Reino De Los Cielos Church, and the Laredo Fire Department Federal Credit Union. To the west of the site is Tesoro Plaza Drive, Apartments, Grupo MCA (customs broker), and trailer parking.
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 Tesoro Plaza Drive as a Local Street.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 13 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
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), wh...
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