SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for a warehouse/storage (inside) and heavy machinery sales/display (outdoor) on Lots 6 and 8, Block 544, Western Division, located at 2303 Santa Rita Avenue (Suite B, 9,000 square feet).
ZC-075-2026
District VIII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On August 3, 2026, the City Council made a motion to introduce the item as a B-1 zoning district.
On July 27, 2026, the City Council made a motion to table the item as a M-1 zoning district.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Big Gear of Laredo, Inc., Owner; Omar Karin Camacho, Applicant
Council District: VIII - Cm. Alyssa Cigarroa
Proposed Use: The proposed use is a warehouse.
The conditional use permit will be for heavy machinery retail sales and services and wholesales of general merchandise.
Minimum Zoning District Required for Proposed Use: B-4 (Highway Commercial District) zoning district.
Current Zoning District: The site is currently zoned as an R-3 (Mixed Residential District) zoning district. The property is currently requesting a zone change to a B-1 zoning district.
Site: The site is currently occupied by a warehouse.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Shea Street, Garden Street, and mixed residential uses that includes both single-family residential uses and manufactured homes. To the east of the site is Santa Cleotilde Avenue, Main Avenue and mixed residential uses that includes both single-family residential uses and manufactured homes. To the south of the site is Poggenpohl Street, Gonzalez Street, mixed residential uses that includes apartments, single-family residential uses, and manufactured houses, and Trinity Christian Center. To the west of the site is Sana Rita Avenue, Shea Street, Poggenpohl Street, Vidaurri Avenue, railroad tracks, and industrial uses.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as High Density Residential.
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