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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 6 and the east half (1/2) of Lot 5, Block 92, Eastern Division, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 720 Laredo Street from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
ZC-025-2026
District III
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Alejandro and Elizabeth Martinez, Owner/Representative
Council District: III - Cm. Melissa R. Cigarroa
Proposed Use: The proposed use is for an auto dealer (primarily used - used car lot).
Site: The site is currently occupied by a minor repair shop.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Corpus Christi Street, Logan Avenue, vacant land, single family residential uses, a commercial plaza, which includes title bond company and Cristi's Party room, and a retail shop, Nueva Vida Maternity Clinic - Doctor's Hospital, Happy Day Care, and a vacant lot. To the east of the site is Logan Avenue, Tilden Avenue, Rodel (Broker Company), residential uses, such as single-family and multi-family uses, Nueva Vida Maternity Clinic - Doctor's Hospital, and a vacant lot. To the south of the site is Laredo Street, Guadalupe Street, vacant land, auto body shop, residential uses, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and a vacant commercial building. To the west of the site is Cedar Avenue, Lexington Avenue, residential uses, Carousel Learning Academy (daycare), vacant commercial building, and a vacant lot.
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 Laredo Street and Logan Avenue as a Local Street.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 26 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
Staff supports the propos...
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