SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 32 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Lomas Del Sur Road and east of Cuatro Vientos Road, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
ZC-040-2026
District I
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On December 6, 2021, City Council approved an annexation and establish the initial zoning of R-1A and B-3. (Ordinance Number 2021-O-237).
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Cuatro Vientos South, Ltd., Ricardo M. Villarreal, Representative
Council District: I - Cm. Gilbert Gonzalez
Proposed Use: The proposed use is commercial. The applicant did not identify the specific proposed use.
Site: The site is currently vacant, undeveloped land.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north, east, south, and west of the site is predominantly vacant, undeveloped land.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as High Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, and Neighborhood Mixed Use.
https://www.openlaredo.com/planning/
2017_Comprehensive_Plan-Viva_Laredo.pdf#page=39
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Cuatro Vientos Road as an Expressway. However, Lomas del Sur Road is being proposed as a 120-foot-wide road.
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/home/showpublisheddocument
/17680/638703100333370000
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 8 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Planning & Zoning Commission in a ___ to ___ vote recommended ___ of the zone change.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff does not support the proposed zone change for the following reasons:
1. The proposed zone change is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan's designation as High Density Residential, Medium Density Residential and Neighborhood Mixed Use. These designations do not support B-4 zoning districts.
2. The proposed site is abuttin...
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