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SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 216
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance 95-O-014 and authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit to R. C. Kahn Enterprises, Ltd. to revise the site plan of the existing manufactured housing park on Lot 6, Kahn Subdivision, located at 9505 Mines Road; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-48-2002 |
R. C. Kahn Enterprises, Ltd. |
Keith Selman, Planning Director
Cynthia Collazo, Asst. City Manager |
Prior action: On 01/03/95, City Council approved Ordinance No. 95-O-014, authorizing a Special Use Permit for the existing mobile home park, known as Monique's Mobile Village. This item was introduced by Jose A. Valdez, Jr. at the City Council meeting of 08/19/02. |
Council District: VII - Jose A. Valdez, Jr.
Proposed use: Commercial and Residential (The applicant proposes removal of those mobile homes occupying the most western 245 feet of the property and replacing them with a retail complex, whose specific uses are as yet undetermined. The existing mobile home park, known as Monique's Mobile Home Villa shall be confined to the middle 533 feet of the lot, while the existing landscaping business located on the most eastern portion of the property shall remain as is) Of the original 29 mobile home spaces, 21 spaces shall remain.
Site: Lot 6 is a large lot measuring approximately 1,326 feet in length and 267 to 153 feet in width, at it's western and eastern borders respectively. Monique's Mobile Home Villa currently occupies approximately the western 778 feet of the lot, while and approximately the rear 548 feet of the lot are occupied a landscaping business.
Surrounding land uses: The area north of the site is vacant and undeveloped while the area to the south is occupied by a predominantly industrial uses including the Tanjore warehouse complex, the Bruni International US Custom Brokers complex, Laredo Cotton Transfer, Trans Terre Forwarding Agency, Teleflex, Vilore Foods, Alcalosa Forwarding, Alesa Forwarding, Parker and Company, Universal Truck Services, and Jerry Resendez Enterprises. East of the Site are the Mustang Industrial Equipment Company, and La Bodeguita Shipping.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Warehouse/Light Industrial.
Transportation Plan The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Mines Road. as a Truck Route and a Super Street at this location.
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 11 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 1 |
The proposed Special Use Permit amendment is appropriate at this location. The reduction in area devoted to the mobile home park will facilitate the introduction of commercial uses on the frontage of this site and encourage the eventual transition of the entire property to commercial and industrial uses much more consistent with the surrounding land use pattern and zoning designations.
A Special Use Permit is used for those type uses that warrant individual attention on a case by case basis and should not be categorized into a specific zoning district. A Special Use Permit is basically an overlay on top of the existing zoning designation and can be limited in many respects such as time, fencing, setbacks, landscaping, etc. |
P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The P&Z Commission, in a 7 to 0 vote, recommended approval of the Special Use Permit. |
Staff supports the proposed Special Use Permit. |
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?
No, the site is completely surrounded by commercial and industrial uses.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
No, the adjoining zoning districts are B-3 and M-1.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood?
A reduced version of the existing mobile home park will remain, but will be moving towards eventually removal.
Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accord with existing zoning? No, but the proposed zone is more compatible with the surrounding zoning districts and land uses.
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CITY OF LAREDO ORDINANCE NO. 2002-O-216
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY amending Ordinance 95-O-014 and authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit to R. C. Kahn Enterprises, Ltd. to revise the site plan of the existing manufactured housing park on Lot 6, Kahn Subdivision, located at 9505 Mines Road; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a request has been received to amend Ordinance 95-O-014 and authorize the issuance of a Special Use Permit to R. C. Kahn Enterprises, Ltd. to revise the site plan of the existing manufactured housing park on Lot 6, Kahn Subdivision, located at 9505 Mines Road; 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 July 18, 2002; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has recommended approval of the proposed Special Use Permit; and,
WHEREAS, notice of the Special Use Permit 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 August 19, 2002, on the request and finds the Special Use Permit appropriate and consistent with the General Plan of the City of Laredo.
WHEREAS, all conditions imposed by the Special Use Permit shall be met before the activity sanctioned by the Special Use Permit may commence.
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 amending Ordinance 95-O-014 and authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit to R. C. Kahn Enterprises, Ltd. to revise the site plan of the existing manufactured housing park on Lot 6, Kahn Subdivision, located at 9505 Mines Road.
Section 2: The Special Use Permit is further restricted to the following provisions herewith adopted by the City Council:
1. The Special Use Permit is restricted to the site plan, Exhibit "
B, which is made a part hereof for all purposes.
Section 3: This ordinance shall be published in a manner provided by Section 2.09 (D) of the Charter of the City of Laredo.
Section 4: This ordinance shall become effective as and from the date of publication specified in Section 3.
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