SUBJECT
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Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation request by Jose Julio Gutierrez and wife, Judith Elena Gutierrez, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo to annex approximately 0.25 acres of land, more or less, located south of FM 1472 and east of Iron Mine Road; providing for the effective date of the ordinance; authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory; and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) for approximately 0.25 acres of land, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A."
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
AN-002-2025
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Pursuant to Ordinance 2020-O-130, there are two (2) annexation cycles per year.
BACKGROUND
Texas Local Government Code Section 43.0673 requires a public hearing before City Council. The public hearing was held on January 20, 2026. The petition for annexation was presented before the Planning and Zoning Commission on November 6, 2025 for a recommendation. The petition will subsequently go before City Council for final reading of the ordinance on March 16, 2026.
Tract 2 is as follows:
Voluntary Annexation:
Tract 2 - 0.25 acres of land, more or less, located south of FM 1472 and east of Iron Mine Road.
Petitioner: Jose Julio Gutierrez and wife, Judith Elena Gutierrez
Council District: District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
Proposed Use: M-1 (Light Manufacturing District)
Site: The subject tract is part of a 3.30-acre unplatted tract located inside the City limits.
Surrounding Land Uses: To the north, the adjoining tract is currently used as a trailer yard. The areas to the east, south, and west are ...
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