SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 2, 4, 6, and 8, Block 544, Western Division, located at 2303 Santa Rita Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
ZC-058-2026
District VIII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Big Gear of Laredo, Inc., Owner; Omar Karin Camacho, Applicant; Andres Vera, Jr., Representative
Council District: VIII - Cm. Alyssa Cigarroa
Proposed Use: The proposed use is a warehouse.
- The proposed use may also be considered through a conditional use permit (CUP). However, the applicant notified staff via email of their decision to proceed with the requested zone change rather than pursue a CUP.
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.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Shea Street, Santa Rita Avenue, and Poggenpohl Street as Local Streets.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 37 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
Staff does not support the propo...
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