SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 8 and 10, Block 347, Eastern Division, located at 2802 Springfield Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District).
ZC-032-2025
District IV
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Antonia Margarita Vigil, Owner; Samantha Yvonne DeLeon, Applicant and Representative
Council District: IV Ricardo "Rick" Garza
Proposed Use: The proposed use is Residential - Second Dwelling Manufactured Home
Site: The site is currently occupied with a single family residential home.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north of the site is East Lyon Street, single family residential uses, Tejano Mart (gas station), Perfect Cuts, Orlandos Snacks, and Murillos Tires. To the East of the site is Springfield Avenue, vacant developed land, and single family residential uses. To the south of the site is East Kearney Street, El Fogon (Restaurant), J's Tire Shop, and Mixed Residential uses. To the west of the site is Marcella Avenue, single family residential uses, and vacant developed land.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Neighborhood-Mixed Use.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Bartlett Avenue as a Major Collector, but does not identify Fenwick Drive.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 38 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 Plans designation as Neighborhood-Mixed-Use (ALL EXCEPT M-1, M-2, B-4, AH, AN, FH, OG, FiH), which includes R-3.
2. The proposed site meets the minimum lot width and lot depth requirements of 46 feet (lot width) and 120 (lot depth) for R-3 districts as ...
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