Legislation Details

File #: 26-P&Z-604    Version: 1
Type: Public Hearing and Recommendation of an Ordinance Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/11/2026 In control: Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda: 6/18/2026 Final action:
Title: Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for a convenience store and gas station (serving alcohol with on-premise consumption) on Lot 3A, Block 1B, Emerald Valley Subdivision, Phase II, located at 4506 Ben-Cha Road. ZC-051-2026 District III
Attachments: 1. ZC-051-2026 - Maps, 2. ZC-051-2026 - Narrative
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SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for a convenience store and gas station (serving alcohol with on-premise consumption) on Lot 3A, Block 1B, Emerald Valley Subdivision, Phase II, located at 4506 Ben-Cha Road.

ZC-051-2026
District III

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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On April 1st, 2002, City Council made a motion to approve a zone change from B-4 to B-3. (Ordinance 2002-O-061)

BACKGROUND
Initiated By: Commercial Net Lease Realty, Owner; 7-Eleven Inc, Applicant; Tim Llaoa, Representative

Council District: V - Cm. Melissa R. Cigarroa

Proposed use: The proposed use is for a convenience store and gas station (serving alcohol with on-premise consumption)

Minimum Zoning District Required for Proposed Use: B-1 (Limited Business District) zoning district.

Current Zoning District: The site is currently zoned as a B-3 (Community Business District) zoning district.

Site: The site is currently occupied by a Stripes Convenience Store.

Surrounding land uses: To the north of the site is Emerald Valley Drive, Stat Emergency Center, ATEX services and ATEX rentals, and Gamez & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services. To the east of the site is Emerald Valley Drive, U.S. Renal Care, Emerald Valley Apartments, Condominiums, and United Rentals. To the south of the site is Ben-Cha Drive, C&C Veterinary Services and vacant undeveloped land. To the west of the site is Bob Bullock Loop.

Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Neighborhood Mixed-Use.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/LaredoPlanning/wp-content/uploads/
2021/03/viva-laredo-city-of-laredo-comprehensive-plan.pdf#page=39

Transportation Plan: The Long-Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Bob Bullock Loop as an Expressway.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000

Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 22 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0

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