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SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 0.47 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, Block 914, Eastern Division, located at 1717 and 1719 Mercer Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District).
ZC-085-2026
District II
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Margarita de la Garza & Mario G. de la Garza, Owners; Howland Engineering & Surveying Company, Applicant/Representative
Council District: II – Cm. Ricardo “Richie” Range, Jr.
Proposed Use: The proposed use is for single family residential uses.
Site: The site is currently occupied by residential structures.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Mercer Street, Green Street, Saint Joseph Catholic Church, single-family residential uses, apartments, and manufactured homes. To the east of the site is Tapeyste Avenue, Buena Vista Avenue, single family residential uses, and manufactured homes. To the south of the site is Wooster Street, Marion Street, single-family residential uses, manufactures homes, and vacant land. To the west of the site is Mendiola Avenue, Meadow Avenue, single family residential uses, apartments, manufactured homes, and Saint Joseph’s parking lot.
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 Mercer Street and Tapeyste Avenue as Local Streets.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 38 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
Staff supports the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. The proposed use 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 R-2 zo...
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