SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8, Block 911, Western Division, located at 2001 Baltimore Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
ZC-045-2026
District VIII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Fernando Galvan, Owner and Applicant; George J. Algelt, Representative
Council District: VIII - Cm. Alyssa Cigarroa
Proposed Use: The proposed use is for a plant nursery.
Site: The site is currently occupied with the plant nursery and a single family residential home.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Baltimore Street, Imperial Equipment Industries, Inc. (forklift dealer), Union Pacific Railroad, and single family residential uses. To the east of the site is Vidaurri Avenue, single family residential uses, vacant developed land, and a grocery store. To the south of the site is Lafayette Street, single family residential use, and vacant developed land. To the west of the site is Union Pacific Railroad, Santa Isabel Avenue, single family residential uses, and manufactured homes.
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 Baltimore Street as a Local Street.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 25 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 zone change is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan's designation as High Density Residential (R-3, R-2, B-1R, B-1, R-O), which allows B-1 zoning districts.
2. The p...
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