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Larry Gill, Austin, Texas, developer of project, stated the project has 293 units. He was attracted • to this piece of land because of Purgatory Creek. They are constructing two and three story buildings. On Hunter they are doing two-story buildings with tile roofs. All the trees on Hunter will be there when the project is completed. He reported that he has done five condominium projects in Austin and is experienced with conversions. The density is 14 units per acre for a low density. The lake in middle of the project will be an amenity. The project is two blocks from the new government center for the county courts and that is the target market. He respects the neighborhood's concerns, but the creek is between the project and the neighborhood, and they won't even know we are there. He asserted that he wants to be an asset to the city. Ed Theriot, Lockhart, Texas, architect for the project, stated the project has been developed as a Class-A non-student community. Safeguards have been put into place to safeguard that the residents reflect that goal. The density is just below 14 - it is right at 12 for a medium density. The rent levels will be high, and they will lease by the unit, not by the bedroom. They are incorporating occupancy restrictions implemented by the City for a residential district. Property rules will be strictly enforced. They are requesting a parking modification of 1.9 spaces per unit. This will be justified by the fact they will be providing residential garages that will be used as parking facilities only. The lease agreement will limit the number of cars to two per lease. Mark Wheeler, Austin, Texas, stated that he takes environmental impacts very seriously. He stated they are down zoning the property from commercial to apartment/multi-family. They are reducing the traffic impact for the intersections. Surrounding properties are zoned industrial, and • it would require an up zone to change the zoning to apartments. The property was originally purchased as a site for a grocery store, but later realized it would not fit on the site. Also, major retailers want to be on the freeway. There is no demand for this property as commercial. He referenced a study that indicates a shortage of high end apartments for this area. There being no further comment, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:24 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Terry and a second by Councilmember Thomaides, the City Council voted two (2) for and four (4) opposed, with Councilmembers Bose, Jones, Terry and Thomaides voting against, to approve Zoning Ordinance 2009-12, as previously captioned. The motion failed. 20. Remove from table to discuss graffiti abatement and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 54, Miscellaneous Offenses, of the San Marcos City Code by adding Article 4, Possession of Graffiti Implements; defining and establishing restrictions on the possession of graffiti implements; establishing penalties for the violation thereof, providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; providing for publication; and providing an effective date; and consider ordinance on first of two readings. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Narvaiz and a second by Councilmember Bose, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to table this item for further review. The motion carried unanimously. • RM021709 Minutes Page 6