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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 71.8 acres, as further described by meets and bounds on attached Exhibit A, located north of Cielito Lindo Boulevard and east of Ejido Avenue, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District).
ZC-038-2025
District I
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On January 16, 2001 City Council made a motion to approve a zone change from AG (Agriculture District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). (Ordinance Number: 2001-O-017)
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Village 83 South, Ltd., Owner; Porras Nance Engineering, Applicant and Representative
Council District: I Gilbert Gonzalez
Proposed Use: The proposed use is Residential
Site: The site is currently vacant undeveloped land.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is vacant developed land and single family residential uses.To the East of the site is vacant undeveloped land.To the south of the site is Cielito Lindo Boulevard ,vacant undeveloped land and vacant developed land. To the west of the site is Ejido Avenue, single family residential uses, and vacant developed land.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Medium Density Residential, Neighborhood-Mixed Use, and Parks.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Ejido Avenue as a Minor Arterial, and Cielito Lindo as a Major Arterial.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 24 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
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. B4 allowed with exceptions**), which includes R-1B. The prop...
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