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For each item staff provided location and zoning information and a proposed motion; applicant engineers (including Alfredo Martinez of Crane Engineering and representatives from Mesquite Land Development and others) stated concurrence with staff comments. Items included revisions to the Lago Del Valle master plan, preliminary consideration of Lago Del Valle Phase 11, and final replats converting specified lots and blocks into new lot configurations for residential use.

Motion to approve was called and seconded on each item; voice votes were recorded as “Aye” and motions passed. These approvals were largely procedural and relied on staff conditions and engineering concurrence recorded in the meeting.

Details recorded in the transcript include applicants and engineers on the record (Agave Investment, Crane Engineering, Mesquite Land Development, Long Fu), current zoning designations (R1A, R1B, R2, R3 in various items) and that staff comments and recommended motions were accepted by the applicants.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 07/03/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved revisions and final plats for Lago Del Valle subdivision phases and other replat requests after staff presentations and concurrence from applicant engineers; these items drew minimal debate and were approved by voice vote.","taxTitle","Laredo, Webb County, Texas","taxId",2820,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":44,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6179083,"Commission approves Villas at Sunset master plan and preliminary plat with traffic condition",1080,981000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5133662-14cf79cd899b48c44b350d6f8c82b93f&start=981&end=2061","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5133662-14cf79cd899b48c44b350d6f8c82b93f/thumbnail_981000.jpg","/articles/6179083/Laredo/Webb-County/Texas/Commission-approves-Villas-at-Sunset-master-plan-and-preliminary-plat-with-traffic-condition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6179083-29faa831027aef00219155fb1e18b219/orig.mp4?Expires=1770908225&Signature=kJ-FgkyDScKc~4BbBuOf-KW9ApBYVyYECOHa778RtlM~iG7OYFNAEKP8QjYzP6vS82sx4gtD2NzuGy9n5K-tqbmtmtWFwQw00U3wL9d1892J2EkiLd4rormVhwX8mTmJV0KdNdHoJeb~CcFKP1CUK46gwK2b5AyAs13uftrT3b-mPY6VN8imSeWCqLJsS3CYRCdPFc54~6vU9k0t7qOP72J2C0po3rBz8s7h4Nc6NnPf-CpRpSRSRqe8YQW~Btm-BTCMTHj5jRTAxhqQ48~Doa6A3a7GTKkMzQXdHA7BY19l04UprkxzjwOTzr3q7T-iph6VhqrKASS3oGRtMpnwZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning Commission approved the Villas at Sunset revised master plan and related preliminary plat reconsideration (project formerly known as Legacy Creek) subject to a condition that the intersection modifications required by staff be approved by the City of Laredo Traffic Safety Department.

Staff and the applicant said the revised master plan is intended for residential use. An engineer representing the applicant identified concurrence with staff comments except for planning comment number 3, which involved a requested realignment of a road to align with Esperanza Loop. The applicant explained that limited frontage prevented them from meeting fire‑code spacing for two entrances and that the project had previously received a verbal variance from the fire department for a slightly reduced separation.

Traffic staff cautioned about on‑street parking near the subdivision throat and said that parking there “makes it difficult to get in and out of that subdivision.” Albert Quintanilla, assistant director of traffic safety, explained that on‑street parking and closely spaced driveways could produce unsafe turning and queuing conditions and asked for additional throat distance or design changes to reduce conflict at the intersection.

Commissioners discussed the 30‑day automatic approval clock that applies to plats and master plans, and staff recommended an action that would approve the plan but make the approval contingent on traffic department concurrence with the intersection modification, thereby avoiding an automatic approval without technical sign‑off. The motion to approve was made subject to staff recommendations and modifying comment 3 so that approval is conditional on traffic approving the intersection modifications; the motion passed.

The transcript records the following clarifications and conditions: the master plan covers a 162‑lot development in the record and the preliminary plat reconsideration described a 67‑lot phase; the applicant will meet with traffic and fire to reconcile driveway spacing and intersection alignment; and, if traffic does not approve required intersection modifications, the conditional approval could result in denial.","The commission approved the Villas at Sunset master plan and reconsidered preliminary plat (formerly Legacy Creek) subject to a condition that intersection modifications be approved by the traffic department; the applicant accepted staff comments and will coordinate with traffic and fire departments on access spacing and safety.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6179088,"Commission delays vote on ordinance setting minimum distances for gas stations near homes, schools and day‑care centers",263,341000,604000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5133662-14cf79cd899b48c44b350d6f8c82b93f&start=341&end=604","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5133662-14cf79cd899b48c44b350d6f8c82b93f/thumbnail_341000.jpg","/articles/6179088/Laredo/Webb-County/Texas/Commission-delays-vote-on-ordinance-setting-minimum-distances-for-gas-stations-near-homes-schools-and-daycare-centers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6179088-8a0a1ef6ce575af7fc2395d941f988aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770908225&Signature=ikWRbWvChF8ZxlBBOGKZdcVfeFkSGllHdyTyz3hQe1vvXkBq7xJZ--LREKPogjpYrh2flfIM2vLxjCvrR-YsPXjdX5NbKkSvgmpW6yjZ9ghMsGQhVom9qFPrLtfcXylmzAwuywvSHDD2qNGVooJWWXMdKfVsL8~gtrmlZEFyxgxztt5Fe0yrbmzht3kkdEPcKR7kqFBZrPqHiZugR-HUKowi6w0vVMWnX47xuynj9aybJBe2B0PqO4DDcKNrTph8N1eCTlsqRF1h~loKPDXKHtt2ninGHk0vYHYO4uZ4U8NQxzSyUEZwdySa4M52nFg-A0Ng5eoqKlQ7fL8pnnwOgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Laredo Planning Commission voted to table consideration of an ordinance that would add distance requirements to Section 24.65 of the Laredo Development Code, intended to prevent gas stations from being located within specified distances of residential districts, schools or day‑care facilities.

Legal staff described the draft ordinance as originating with Councilmember Dr. Tyler King, and said it would impose a 100‑foot buffer if a facility’s tank capacity is less than 50,000 gallons and a 200‑foot buffer for facilities with 50,000 gallons or more, “to protect children, day care centers, and residences.” The staff member also said there is no current citywide ordinance on the topic.

Speakers raised questions about the draft’s definitions and practical effects. Orlando Navarro, a landowner and developer, said “there’s just information missing. We don't have a presentation. We don't have history,” and asked whether the rule would treat multiple smaller tanks as a single capacity or evaluate installed capacity. He also noted existing zone standards that in some cases already require 300 feet from residential districts and warned the proposed distances could create conflicts with planned residential developments.

Commissioners and staff discussed whether the rule would cover gasoline, diesel and kerosene; the transcript records questions about whether diesel should be treated the same as gasoline and a statement that verification was needed. Legal staff said existing gas stations that would fall within the new distances would become legal nonconforming uses and that the ordinance is not retroactive to require removal; however speakers noted a practical effect that if a nonconforming station closed and later sought to re‑open in the same location it could trigger the new standards and be prevented from reopening.

Traffic and zoning interactions were a persistent concern: commissioners asked whether the proposed distance standards conflict with existing zoning rules (for example, B4 zones that already require a 300‑foot separation from residential). Commissioners asked for clearer definitions of “gas station,” “fuel capacity,” and whether capacity means single tank size or total installed capacity across tanks.

After extended discussion, a commissioner moved to table the ordinance to collect more information; the motion was seconded and passed. The transcript records speaker concerns about missing data and a recommendation from several commissioners to reconvene with additional analysis and stakeholder input before acting.

Unresolved items recorded in the meeting: whether capacity refers to tank design capacity or operational fill level; whether diesel, kerosene and other fuel types are included; a crosswalk between the proposed distances and existing zoning restrictions; and a more complete inventory of existing gas stations that would become legal nonconforming uses under the draft code.","The commission heard detailed debate about a proposed amendment to Section 24.65 of the Laredo Development Code that would impose 100‑foot or 200‑foot buffers for gas stations depending on tank capacity; commissioners voted to table the item to obtain more information about definitions, fuel types, zoning conflicts and nonconforming uses.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6179093,"Planning commission approves special-use permit for aboveground fuel storage at Millennium Park site",178,143000,321000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5133662-14cf79cd899b48c44b350d6f8c82b93f&start=143&end=321","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5133662-14cf79cd899b48c44b350d6f8c82b93f/thumbnail_143000.jpg","/articles/6179093/Laredo/Webb-County/Texas/Planning-commission-approves-special-use-permit-for-aboveground-fuel-storage-at-Millennium-Park-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6179093-3c7f4123817e1be0d6e07b3db3d85ab1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770908225&Signature=F6SIqmfu72GOVxhe85g98F8brhveZGYQjZ6OY4oUCIkxqrW-OmCyFOLlx-PVVJc-u~TTMf4PAEnLvaZNLhzUk4m-A2z6~qp8TCQ7c2ZsT~i6tF1x~hXEzmressTdIHOIRrJFTVOG6fMQTshZiRjZ7wnU6x4XtxWVHU0Q-WSa1phbH5vA66klG8aGI2MbUf~U8mDOUnZrCQ7r5oh106u~NP-zhJCkMgx0oW5hOTwoY80nFMXFtz8iIb~vH6cINAicyiECwNl-sI0CpiyD9eTLF4dRXKOsoFxw6nbom3iNyMDErFsKhmw~G01BpVViStuLUSSyPHyu9glAH4fbQahElA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Laredo Planning Commission closed a public hearing and approved a special-use permit to allow aboveground storage of flammable and explosive products at Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Block 3, Amended Plat of Millennium Park, located near Metropolitan Road and World Trade Center Loop.

The commission’s approval followed a staff presentation describing the request as “storage of chemical and explosive products for an above ground fuel storage tank,” and a statement that staff recommended the permit. Applicant representatives identified the owner and the applicant group and said they were available to answer questions. Vihan Serna, representing Outpost, said he was “here to answer any questions you guys might have for the motion.”

The staff presentation included the property description, zoning overview, future land-use maps and a statement that staff supported issuance of the special-use permit. During the public hearing the applicant’s representative confirmed agreement with staff recommendations.

A motion to close the public hearing and approve the request with staff’s recommendation was made and seconded; the motion passed. The transcript records the action as: “Motion to close public hearing and go with staff recommendation to approve.”

No ordinance number, conditions text, or a roll-call vote tally were included in the transcript. The record shows procedural compliance with a public hearing and a staff recommendation but does not specify permit conditions or the detailed safety measures that will apply to the aboveground tanks.

What happens next: The permit now proceeds per the commission’s approval; any specific conditions, inspections or permits required by other departments (fire, building, environmental) were not described in the transcript and are therefore not reported here.","The City of Laredo Planning Commission closed a public hearing and approved a special-use permit to allow aboveground storage of flammable and explosive products at lots in the Millennium Park area, following a staff recommendation and applicant confirmation that they accept conditions.","actionData","errors"]

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