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 Storage of Flammable and Explosive Products (Above-Ground Fuel Storage Tank) on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Block 3, Amended Plat of Millennium Park, located at 18702, 18706, 18710 Metropolitan Road and 18701, 18705, 18709 World Trade Center Loop.
ZC-054-2025
District VII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Initiated By: GPSS Metropolitan Road Owner, Owner; Outpost, Mitch Violett, Applicant; Korp Group, PLLC, Representative
Council District: VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
Zoning District: M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) zoning district
Proposed use: Storage of Flammable and Explosive Products (Above-Ground Fuel Storage Tank)
Site: The site is occupied by an industrial trucking company (Transmaquila, Inc.)
Surrounding land uses: To the north of the site is Natap Lane and industrial uses, such as, Cross Docking and Warehouse Systems, Valverde Fordwarding, and A Z Warehouse. To the east of the site is World Trade Center Loop and industrial uses, such as, Rapid Transport, Elyssen Logistics and Engineering, R S Forwarding, and Snider Fleet Solutions. To the south of the site is World Trade Center Loop and industrial uses, such as, Rush Truck Center - Laredo Northwest and Oak Truck Lines. To the west of the site is Metropolitan Road, industrial uses, such as, Select Energy Services, and Mines Road (FM 1472).
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Light Industrial.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/LaredoPlanning/wp-content/uploads/
2021/03/viva-laredo-city-of-laredo-comprehensive-plan.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Metropolitan Road, World Trade Center Loop, and Natap Lane as a local street.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 17 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0 ...
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