SUBJECT
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Public hearing and discussion of an ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation request by Lucia Elizondo Paez, on behalf of All Carriers, Inc., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by annexing approximately 8.42-acres, more or less, tract of land located south of FM 1472 and west of Ben-Hur Ranch Road; providing for the effective date of the ordinance; authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory; and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) for the subject tract, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A."
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed annexation and the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Staff supports the proposed annexation and the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
AN-002-2026
District 7 - Cm. Vanessa Perez
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Section 43.0673 of the Texas Local Government Code, a public hearing before the City Council is required for the proposed annexation. Following the public hearing scheduled on May 18, 2026, the petition will return to the City Council for the introduction of an annexation ordinance scheduled for June 15, 2026.
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Annexation Type: Voluntary annexation
Petitioner: Lucia Elizondo Paez, on behalf of All Carriers, Inc.
Tract: Approximately 8.42 acres, more or less
Location: South of FM 1472 and west of Ben-Hur Ranch Road
Site: Vacant and undeveloped
Council District: District 7 - Cm. Vanessa Perez
Proposed Use: M-1 (Light Manufacturing District)
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
To the west are existing trailer yards. To the north and across FM 1472 are existing trailer yards within the Ashley Acres Development. To the southeast is an existing aggregate extraction facility.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Future Land Use Map identifies this tract as Agricultural R...
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