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SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2002-O-298
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 3.1570 acres, as further described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit "A", located north of Shiloh Drive and west of McPherson Road, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-78-2002 |
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Keith Selman, Planning Director
Cynthia Collazo, Asst. City Manager |
Prior action: This item was introduced by Gene Belamares at the City Council meeting of 11/18/02. |
Council District: VI - Gene Belmares
Site: The site is currently vacant and undeveloped.
Surrounding land uses: The site is surrounded by vacant and undeveloped land with the exception of Skate Palace and an Exxon station to the west and the Mesquite Grill Restaurant, Picarillo Gifts, Pasteleria Jardin, Postal Center Plus, Appliance Depot, Del Norte Liquors, a beauty shop, Zep Computers, Mobile Video, Nenitas Daycare and Hollywood Garden Nursery south of the site along Shiloh Dr.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Retail/Office.
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Shiloh Drive at this location as a Modified Major Arterial and McPherson Road at this location as a Major Arterial.
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 9 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0 |
The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location. The proposed change is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, which recognizes this area as Retail/Office, and is compatible with the surrounding land uses and zoning districts.
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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?
No. The established land use pattern along this corridor is commercial.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts?
Yes. The surrounding zoning districts are R-1, and B-3.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood?
No. There is a significant amount of traffic along this corridor. This area is better suited for commercial uses.
Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accordance with existing zoning? No, the existing zoning allows for residential uses.
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CITY OF LAREDO ORDINANCE NO. 2002-O-298
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 3.1570 acres, as further described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit "A", located north of Shiloh Drive and west of McPherson Road, from R-1 (Single Family 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 3.1570 acres, as further described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit "A", located north of Shiloh Drive and west of McPherson Road, from R-1 (Single Family 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 17, 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 November 18, 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 3.1570 acres, as further described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit "A", located north of Shiloh Drive and west of McPherson Road, from R-1 (Single Family 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