SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 20, Block 12, Lomas del Sur Subdivision, Unit V, located at 3115 Lomas del Sur Boulevard, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
ZC-060-2026
District II
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Commerce Bank, Ignacio Urrabazo, Owner/Applicant; Gabriel C. Castillo, Representative
Council District: II - Cm. Ricardo Richie Rangel, Jr.
Proposed Use: The proposed use is for a Bank Branch Facility.
Site: The site is currently vacant land.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Lomas Del Sur Boulevard and single family residential uses. To the east of the site is Circle K, Danny's Restaurant, South Ejido Avenue. To the south of the site is Dr. Joaquin G. Cigarroa Middle School and single family residential uses. To the west of the site is vacant land and single family residential uses.
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 Lomas Del Sur as a Minor Arterial.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 21 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 Neighborhood Mixed-Use (All except M-1, M-2, B-4, AH, AN, FH OG FiH), which includes B-3 zoning districts.
2. The property is located along Lomas del Sur Boulevard, a minor arterial roadway designed to accommodate high traffic volumes and provide access to commercial uses
3. The pr...
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