SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 10.8 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of Tesis Drive and west of Colegio Lane, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1B (Single-Family High Density District).
ZC-072-2025
District II
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Initiated by: HAPO Holdings, LLC, Owner; Porras Nance Engineering, Applicant/Representative
Council District: II - Cm. Ricardo "Richie" Rangel, Jr.
Proposed Use: The proposed use is residential (single-family high density residential use).
Site: The site is currently vacant undeveloped land.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Conseijero Lane, Estudiantes Drive, Cuenca Drive, Wilfrano Drive, single-family residential uses, and vacant undeveloped land. To the east of the site is Facultad Boulevard, Tutor Drive, single-family residential uses, vacant undeveloped land, and US Highway 83. To the south of the site is predominantly vacant undeveloped land. To the west of the site is vacant undeveloped land and the Rio Grande River.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Agricultural Rural.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Tesis Drive and Colegio Lane as Local Streets.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 64 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
Staff supports the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location since the property abuts R-1B zoning to the north and east of the site.
2. The proposed use complements and is in character with the surrounding uses. The site is primarily surrounded by single-family residential uses to the north and east.
3. The proposed zone change meets t...
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