SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 25.2 acres, located north of Juan Escutia Boulevard and east of Pausa Drive, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
ZC-033-2026
District VI
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On March 1, 2021, the City Council approved an annexation and establish the initial zoning of AG and R-1A. (Ordinance Number 2021-O-062).
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Rodriguez Zertuche Development LLC, Owner and Howland Engineering and Surveying Co., Applicant and Representative.
Council District: VI - Cm. Dr. Tyler King
Proposed Use: Single Family Residential
Site: The site is currently vacant undeveloped land.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is vacant land outside the city limits. To the east of the site is vacant land and vacant land outside the city limits. To the south of the site is vacant developed land and single family residential uses. To the west of the site is vacant developed land and single family residential uses.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Low Density Residential, Neighborhood Mixed Use, Medium Density Residential, and High Density Residential.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Juan Escutia Boulevard as a Local Street.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 25 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
Staff supports the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. The proposed zone change is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan's designation as Low Density Residential (R-1, R-1-MH, R-1A, R-1B, R-S, B-1R, and R-O with exceptions) and Neighborhood Mixed Use ( ALL EXCEPT M-1, M-2, B-4, AH, AN, FH, OG, FiH), which does include R-1A zoning districts. However, the proposed zone chan...
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