SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a special use permit for oil and/or gas extractions (well site B) on approximately 4.39 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in "Exhibit 1", located north of State Highway 255 and east of FM 1472.
ZC-060-2025
District VII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Needmore Dolores, LLC, Owner; Kimmeridge Texas Gas, LLC, Applicant; Rafael Reniu, Representative
Council District: VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
Proposed Use: The proposed use is for an oil and/or gas extractions (well site B - 340H).
Site: The site is currently vacant undeveloped land.
Background: On April 2, 2024, the City Council approved Ordinance 2024-O-042, which annexed approximately 303.02 acres. This includes the area of the location of both wells.
Minimum Zoning District Required for Proposed Use: AG (Agricultural District) with a special use permit.
Current Zoning District: M-1 (Light Manufacturing District)
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north, east, south, and west of the site is predominantly vacant undeveloped land.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes a large portion of the area as Light Industrial and a smaller portion of the area as Heavy Industrial.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies State Highway 255 as an Expressway.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 5 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
A Special Use Permit is used for those types of uses that warrant individual attention on a case by case basis and should not be categorized in a zoning district. A Special Use Permit is basically an overlay on top of the existing zoning designation and can be limited in many respects, such as time, fencing, setbacks, landscaping, etc. A S...
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