October 15, 2012 - City of Laredo

Date:
10/15/12
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional
Use Permit for a thrift store on Lots 5 and 7, Block 169, Western Division, located at 1020
Santa Maria Avenue; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the
application and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Condi-
tional Use Permit. ZC-42-00 12
Initiated by:
Maria Teresa Uvalle Sanchez
Jose Sarquis Garcia
Prior action: None.
BACKGROUND
Council District: VIII - The Honorable Cindy Liendo Espinoza
Proposed use: Thrift store
Site: Vacant commercial building
Staff source:
Horacio De Leon, Asst. City Manager
Nathan R. Bratton, Planning Director
Surrounding land uses: The property to the north is the Holding Institute Community Center. South
of the property are Valero, Templo Yireh, Cantu-Castillo Law Office, law offices, travel agency and
World Wide Autom. East of the property are Zaffirini Castillo, Gabriel Garcia Cano P.C., Paletas,
law offices, U.S. Customs Ofice, Motel Posada Del Carmen, Warehouse Retail and Ingrid's Ropa
Usada.
Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan identifies this area as high density residential.
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Santa Maria Avenue and Wash-
ington Street as Major Collectors.
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 19 In Favor: 1 Opposed: 1
STAFF COMMENTS
Staff supports the issuance of the proposed Conditional Use Permit at this location. A thrift shop requires
a B-3 designation, rather than the current R-0 zoning district. The proposed use is compatible with the
surrounding uses.
Should the Commission recommend in favor of the request, staff suggests the following conditions:
1. The C.U.P. shall be issued to Maria Teresa Uvalle Sanchez and Jose Sarquis Garcia, and is non-
transferable.
2. The C.U.P. is restricted to the site plan, Exhibit "B", which is made part hereof for all purposes.
3. The C.U.P. is restricted to the activities described in letter, Exhibit "A", which is made part
hereof for all purposes.
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P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The P & Z Commission, in a 2 to 9 vote, recommended
approval of the conditional use permit.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff supports the proposed conditional use
permit.