An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 8.0432 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit A, located south of Inspiration Parkway and east of Bob Bullock Loop, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District). ZC-026-2026 District VI

The City Council is considering a zoning change for approximately 8.0432 acres located south of Inspiration Parkway and east of Bob Bullock Loop, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District). This is a rezoning request for vacant undeveloped land.

Comprehensive Plan Alignment: The Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan designates this area as High Density Residential. The proposed B-3 zoning is considered to have Weak/None alignment with the Comprehensive Plan due to this conflict. Staff also notes concerns about compatibility with adjacent residential neighborhoods and a school campus, as well as potential traffic impacts on local streets.

Staff Recommendation: Staff does not support the proposed B-3 zoning due to incompatibility with the Comprehensive Plan and potential negative impacts on adjacent residential areas. Staff recommends a B-1 (Neighborhood Business District) zoning instead, which allows for lower-intensity, neighborhood-serving commercial uses.

Previous Action: On June 5, 2023, the City Council previously approved a zone change for this property from R-1 to R-2. This current proposal is to rezone from R-2 to B-3.