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SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2002-O-061
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 9.00 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located east of Bob Bullock Loop and southeast of Dorel Dr., from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-12-2002 |
B.B. Loop 20 Property, Ltd. |
Keith Selman, Planning Director
Cynthia Collazo, Asst. City Manager |
Prior action: This item was introduced by Louis H. Bruni at the City Council meeting of 03/25/02. |
Council District: II- Louis H. Bruni
Proposed use: Residential (apartments)
Site: The site is currently vacant.
Surrounding land uses: The site is completely surrounded by vacant land.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Retail/Office.
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare identifies Bob Bullock Loop as a Major Arterial and a Truck Route.
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 3 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0 |
The proposed zone change is appropriate for this location. The site of the proposed B-3 designation is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as well as being complementary to the surrounding large B-4 zoned tracts.
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P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The P & Z Commission, in a 7 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.
No. The surrounding area is primarily vacant.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
Yes. The adjoining zoning districts are B-4, and R-1.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood?
No. There presently no other residential areas in the vicinity.
Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accord with existing zoning? No, the existing zoning allows for sufficient uses that are compatible with the surrounding area.
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CITY OF LAREDO ORDINANCE NO. 2002-O-061
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY rezoning 9.00 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located east of Bob Bullock Loop and southeast of Dorel Dr., from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a zone change has been requested by the owner of 9.00 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located east of Bob Bullock Loop and southeast of Dorel Dr., from B-4 (Highway Commercial 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 February 21, 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 March 25, 2002, on the request and finds the proposed zone appropriate and consistent with the General Plan of the City of Laredo.
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 to change the current zoning designation of 9.00 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located east of Bob Bullock Loop and southeast of Dorel Dr., from B-4 (Highway Commercial 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