SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 2, Block 624, Western Division, located at 2416 Ventura Street, from R-2 Multi-Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District).
ZC-009-2026
District VIII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Luis Castillo, Owner/Applicant
Council District: VIII - Cm. Alyssa Cigarroa
Proposed Use: The proposed use is for an existing manufactured home and to add a single-family detached residential dwelling.
Site: The site is currently occupied by a manufactured home.
Background: On March 7, 2016, the City Council made a motion to approve a conditional use permit for the temporary placement of a manufactured home during the construction of a single-family residential structure.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north is Water Street and mixed residential uses. To the east is Headen Avenue and mixed residential uses. To the south is Ventura Street, single-family residential uses, and vacant land. To the west is North Wilhelm Avenue, single-family residential uses, and vacant land.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Medium Density Residential.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Ventura Street as a Local Street.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 30 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
Staff supports the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. The proposed use is compatible at this location, as there are similar uses, such as manufactured homes, within the surrounding area.
2. The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location since there are R-3 zoning districts within the vicinity of the site.
3. Although, the proposed zone change is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan's designation a...
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