SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 151, Block 1, Villas San Agustin, Unit 11, Located at 11101 Riverbank Drive, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District).
ZC-039-2025
District VII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On February 02, 2004 City Council made a motion to approve a zone change from R-1 (Single Family Reduced Area District) and M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to (Agriculture District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). (Ordinance Number: 2004-O-012)
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Mines Road Development, Ltd, Owner; and Devin "Buck" Benson, Representative
Council District: VII- Vanessa Perez
Proposed Use: The proposed use is Apartments.
Site: The site is currently vacant developed land.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is Entrada Loop, single family residential uses, and vacant developed land. To the east of the site is single family residential uses and vacant developed land. To the south of the site is Zebra Drive, vacant developed land, and single family residential uses. To the west of the site is Riverbank Drive and vacant developed land.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Parks.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Riverbank Drive as a Minor Arterial.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 47 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
Staff supports the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. The proposed use coincides with the existing residential uses within the proposed site.
2. There is an existing R-2 zoning district and similar uses within the vicinity of the proposed site.
2. Although the proposed zone change is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan's designation as...
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