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SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2002-O-277
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1877, Eastern Division, located at 815 South Canada Ave., from R-2 (Multifamily Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-67-2002 |
Initiated by: Elsa Alvarado |
Staff source: Keith Selman, Planning Director
Cindy Collazo, Asst. City Manager |
Prior action: This item was introduced by Hector J. Garcia at the City Council meeting of 10/21/02. |
Council District: II - Hector J. Garcia
Proposed use: Residential and Commercial (an apartment complex and a laundry mat).
Site: The site is currently occupied by an eight (8) unit apartment complex.
Surrounding land uses: Although the site is located on Loop 20, the area surrounding the site is occupied by two vacant blocks and residential type uses. The only commercial uses in the immediate area are Kika's restaurant, a beer run, a snowball shop, and a small beauty salon, all east of the site along Loop 20.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Retail/Office.
Transportation Plan: Although the Long Range Thoroughfare Plan does not recognizes South Canada Ave., it does identify Loop 20 as a Major Arterial and a Truck Route.
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 18 In Favor: 2 Opposed: 0 |
The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location. The proposed change is not only consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the surrounding zoning trend, but is also highly compatible to this location, as this site directly abuts Loop 20, which is identified by the Long Range Thoroughfare Plan as a Major Arterial and a Truck Route.
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P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The P & Z Commission, in a 8 to 0 vote, recommended approval of the zone change. |
Staff supports the proposed zone change. |
B-3 (Community Business District): The purpose of the B-3 District is to provide for those businesses and services serving a trade area larger than a neighborhood, but smaller than the entire city and located primarily along minor or principal arterial streets, as classified in the Transportation Plan of the City of Laredo. It is intended for this zoning classification to exist primarily abutting minor or principal arterial streets while preserving established residential neighborhoods along such streets.
Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern?
The established land use pattern is primarily residential.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
No, the adjoining zoning districts are B-3, B-1, and R-3.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood?
Although the site is currently located within a area currently devoted to residential uses, the area has already evidenced a trend towards commercial zoning especially along the Loop, which indicates a transition from residential to commercial uses.
Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accord with existing zoning? No, the current zoning allows for sufficient uses that are compatible with the immediate surrounding area.
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CITY OF LAREDO ORDINANCE NO. 2002-O-277
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1877, Eastern Division, located at 815 South Canada Ave., from R-2 (Multifamily Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date.
WHEREAS, a zone change has been requested by the owners of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1877, Eastern Division, located at 815 South Canada Ave., from R-2 (Multifamily Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); and,
WHEREAS, the required written notices were sent to surrounding property owners at least ten (10) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 3, 2002; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has recommended approval of the proposed zone change; and,
WHEREAS, notice of the zone change request was advertised in the newspaper at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing held before the City of Laredo City Council on this matter; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on October 21, 2002, on the request and finds the zone change appropriate and consistent with the General Plan of the City of Laredo; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council does not consider the impact, if any, of private covenants and deed restrictions on the subject property with the adoption of this ordinance; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:
Section 1: The Zoning Map of the City of Laredo be and is hereby amended by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1877, Eastern Division, located at 815 South Canada Ave., from R-2 (Multifamily Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
Section 2: This ordinance shall be published in a manner provided by Section 2.09 (D) of the Charter of the City of Laredo.
Section 3: This ordinance shall become effective as and from the date of publication specified in Section 2.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE __________ DAY OF _________________, 2002.
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ELIZABETH G. FLORES
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR.
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JAIME FLORES
CITY ATTORNEY
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BY: ALLAN W. MCGRAW
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY