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City engineer Amiri Barra represented the project and said he concurred with staff comments. The revised master plan packet presented a figure of about 1,276 lots for the development. During discussion, the planning director clarified that the master plan review does not itself change zoning: “When they indicate multifamily, we're advising the applicant that a zone change will be required. We're not requesting a zone change. We're just advising them.”

Commissioners moved to approve the master‑plan revision and the preliminary plat subject to staff comments; the motions passed on voice votes. Engineer Javier Guarra also appeared for the preliminary plat and indicated concurrence with staff comments.

Why it matters: The Cielo Vista master‑plan revision and preliminary plat set the conceptual layout for more than a thousand lots and will guide future rezoning and development proposals. The commission’s action advances the project to later platting and zoning steps while maintaining staff review rights.

Next steps: The applicant must address staff comments and, where necessary, seek separate zone changes for multifamily or nonconforming uses identified in the master plan before filing final plats and applying for permits.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, 05/15/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved a revision to the Cielo Vista master plan and the preliminary plat for Cielo Vista Phase 2, subject to staff comments; the revised plan covers roughly 1,276 lots and advises applicants that a master plan does not grant zoning.","taxTitle","Laredo, Webb County, Texas","taxId",2820,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6238939,"Commission backs rezoning for San Ysidro Phase 2 to allow townhouses/duplexes after developer and staff assurances",778,1755000,2533000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3340510-06a8541f74d4a3cd70fa5225926a86bb&start=1755&end=2533","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3340510-06a8541f74d4a3cd70fa5225926a86bb/thumbnail_1755000.jpg","/articles/6238939/Laredo/Webb-County/Texas/Commission-backs-rezoning-for-San-Ysidro-Phase-2-to-allow-townhousesduplexes-after-developer-and-staff-assurances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238939-5432b469a4c6e828d1f91bcd9264234c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770845509&Signature=aMJXrykL6CndcUFOlanM0hw8juwljRDoQfz0cWXej45mKstUl0Vkw7DrG7a6nDni0Ytur063Wc0U7fGt5ekHaVU8AO3tdd3rdNl1R7CXFLpHOgyIPg6uuFMKqz40nl-Ws4XJyyscy5UwTfwbE25s0lGqNVGPlE2zBZ~9xsk1bS7ZzX5iXeiBn-fcTJaaFfeTqkZSl4D9I2n6PRj3w6TmFQoHhpaCpsRe66IBy2AkNcByfcMwS-YUILTYru03HyyYlcPk2dFgI63k-Tl1KsNeehL8yJjANdk92DgQ0X40qwFP8Wtu53m5uPqK2VBptfxd5HtrMxBuiV0K3OLUNVa98A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Laredo Planning and Zoning Commission voted to support a zoning change from R‑1 (single family) to R‑2 (multifamily/townhome) for Lots 2 and 3, Block 7, San Ysidro Northeast — Las Palmas Subdivision Phase 2 (11110 and 11082 Cabatina Drive). The developer’s representative and staff told the commission the previously approved master plan and recorded plat anticipated multifamily development, and that the planned units would be townhouses or duplexes at a modest density.

Oscar Castillo of Pega Consulting told the commission the master plan and the recorded plat for the subdivision “indicate the very same” multifamily designation and that the plat and master plan calculations assumed multifamily. Castillo said the future development would use a planned‑unit development (PUD) approach and include a park inside the development.

Residents asked questions in Spanish and expressed concerns about density and traffic. A resident asked whether roads could handle increased traffic; the developer’s representative said Silicolindo Boulevard is a collector designed to carry increased traffic and estimated “probably between 10 and 12 per acre” for units, describing the anticipated development as townhouses/duplexes rather than large apartment blocks.

Staff supported the change and the commission moved to close the public hearing and vote to support staff’s recommendation; the motion passed by voice vote. The developer stated they preferred to move forward rather than table the item.

Why it matters: The rezoning affects future housing types and density in the San Ysidro neighborhood, and commissioners weighed master‑plan consistency, infrastructure capacity and neighborhood concerns before approving the change.

Next steps: If the rezoning proceeds, the developer would later submit PUD and plat documents that specify unit types, layout, park provision and infrastructure improvements for staff and commission review.","The commission voted to support a rezoning from R‑1 to R‑2 in the San Ysidro Northeast Las Palmas Phase 2 area, after the developer and staff explained the master plan and recorded plat anticipate limited‑density multifamily such as townhouses or duplexes and a PUD with a park.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6238944,"Commission approves permit for second detached single‑family at 1702 E. O'Kane despite neighbor opposition",578,1131000,1709000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3340510-06a8541f74d4a3cd70fa5225926a86bb&start=1131&end=1709","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3340510-06a8541f74d4a3cd70fa5225926a86bb/thumbnail_1131000.jpg","/articles/6238944/Laredo/Webb-County/Texas/Commission-approves-permit-for-second-detached-singlefamily-at-1702-E-OKane-despite-neighbor-opposition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238944-719b6d684f207138917855a7ae12369d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770845509&Signature=dJuwSlTK9mj26INz700rN~QCtJFkWOLDrUZkk2n~Ppa7Eqe6lQJ7AwTRNGUfEEsrYy2I6je1sWrlCwgkhBGCwz3hB6GTRJuqHLxCR8iZ0vHuTa9jrDf95CJeEtJo-tzeY1Y0xyz9UFGB2EpY0zr9YWRowob8hBEKr52OybUYbpjN1y3DlFtoEOnKqwUyjJaUrZlNn7aSx4pJLLgLwjHl1b3tIJOhKzruA9RRQ4IL5oHZR2BIiCKkXuTl6c7J1A6pBOk7XOank-TrdTksxFMbgLpbZmxX2yu6lz9kcGjaeZuUNXW817a3dbA131JVz7S7QCPwl8O~HRdTp9vPvKT8qQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Laredo Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional‑use permit allowing a second detached single‑family residence on Lots 11 and 12, Block 937, Eastern Division at 1702 East O'Kane Street.

Applicant representative Miguel Gomez said the owner rehabilitated the existing structure and proposes to build an additional roughly 1,000‑square‑foot home behind the existing house. Gomez told the commission the new home would be “consistent with the neighborhood” and explained constraints that make a two‑story house less desirable.

A nearby property owner told the commission they opposed the permit and said neighbors fear increased traffic and changes to the neighborhood’s character; the speaker emphasized long residency in the neighborhood. In response, a planning staff member noted the proposed use would remain single‑family detached dwellings on two lots and said, “we don't anticipate…that because it's so similar, it's exactly the same as the rest of the land uses that it would pose any sort of negative impact.” Staff also explained the existing dwelling encroaches across the lot line and that the authority’s review concluded the proposal is consistent with surrounding uses.

Commissioners asked whether the lots were platted separately (they are) and discussed replatting and down‑zoning as possible alternatives if the property were later subdivided. The commission voted to approve staff recommendations; a voice vote recorded multiple “Aye” responses and the motion carried.

Why it matters: The approval permits an additional single‑family dwelling on a property where a structure currently encroaches across two platted lots. Neighbors expressed concern about cumulative effects on neighborhood character and traffic; staff concluded the immediate proposal is compatible with adjacent single‑family homes.

Next steps: The applicant may proceed with permitting subject to any building‑department requirements; staff noted that future subdivision or replatting would require additional zone changes and approvals.","The commission approved a conditional‑use permit to allow a second detached single‑family dwelling on two platted lots at 1702 East O'Kane Street after staff concluded the proposal is consistent with surrounding single‑family uses; neighbors voiced opposition citing neighborhood character and traffic concerns.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6238949,"Laredo commission approves conditional-use permit for coffee shop drive‑through with safety conditions",421,235000,656000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3340510-06a8541f74d4a3cd70fa5225926a86bb&start=235&end=656","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3340510-06a8541f74d4a3cd70fa5225926a86bb/thumbnail_235000.jpg","/articles/6238949/Laredo/Webb-County/Texas/Laredo-commission-approves-conditional-use-permit-for-coffee-shop-drivethrough-with-safety-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238949-a79a58d9f61be03d1c325788be19d596/orig.mp4?Expires=1770845509&Signature=OV8bQ3JHlabMdsNBytssfK3gJba5E0DgqZ7o1q9fmdX4KA575POe7feCLFCrYZlrQsydFtMw~xVSFa0MHIwqeN0dI1mZNnuRqOUhTa0GO5tXjB0xVInyjLadtaVCZS~p4BXCM7IaQ3fDA2R-ylHe5CtktT458~KHzhxAEs5URFLrhMXOt-vuvhiP9wvxnFqpRpHlC3O4hEgIvxRv5Xn-YJcz9NrW71fL6w-BEMxBkkxlNTMoopbH6hGiuW5N1RRG1kxnzY5arIfVxuem8Zxw4bylvXwB-Yc62~shEOeUl9pyLvR0U74IEYX7IX24J78K~urrcj9Rsqqwr6Ep1XZ1Zw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Laredo Planning and Zoning Commission on a unanimous voice vote approved a conditional‑use permit for a restaurant with a drive‑through at 7617 Peaceful Meadow Court, but only after adding two conditions to staff’s recommendation: the side door that opens into a drive lane must be taken out of service and the drive‑through will be limited to a single lane.

Staff recommended denial of the conditional‑use permit, citing operational safety and parking deficiencies. A Planning Department staff member told the commission, “Primarily on parking. We are also very concerned about the positioning of the drive through…they're also proposing, their site plan proposes for a double, drive through. Doesn't meet the maneuvering space requirements.” The staff member added that a door on the west side of the building “is not in compliance with the building code because…somebody would step right into the lane of traffic.”

The applicant, Luis A. Estrada of Luis A. Estrada Properties LLC, was present and the record lists him as owner and representative. Commissioners discussed the staff concerns and proposed conditions. Commissioner Delmaris moved to approve staff’s recommendation conditioned on the west‑side door being disabled and the drive‑through being limited to a single lane; Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion. The commission voted in favor; the motion passed.

Why it matters: Planning staff flagged both safety and code‑compliance issues that, if unaddressed, could create vehicular conflicts and unsafe pedestrian egress. The added conditions are intended to mitigate those immediate risks while allowing the business use to proceed with changes to the site plan.

What was discussed: Commissioners and staff reviewed site‑plan details, including whether small parking/queue stalls were intended as parking or waiting/queue areas, and whether an existing drive‑through at the adjacent building altered staff’s safety assessment. Staff noted they could not verify that a building permit had been issued for the prior drive‑through and said the current configuration does not meet maneuvering standards.

Next steps: The approval is conditional. Staff told the commission that if the applicant refuses the added conditions, the next steps would involve a determination by legal staff; the commission did not adopt a specific enforcement timeline during the hearing.","The Laredo Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional‑use permit for a restaurant drive‑through at 7617 Peaceful Meadow Court, adding two safety conditions after staff raised parking and site‑layout concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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