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59 Regular Meeting January 27, 1985 Page 4 one else wished to speak in favor or in opposition, so Mr. Guerra closed the public hearing. Mr. Coddington moved for approval of the Or¿inance on first reading and Ms. Kissler seconded the mo- tion. During the discussion ~~r. Brown Dointed out the Zoning Co~nis- sion's decision was made prior to the traffic study report, and that it appears this development is not in a sensitive area of the Recharge Zone. He stated he wanted the Zoning Commission to make a recommen- dation to the Council on this new zoning request. Mr. Coddington stated he wanted the City to proceed using the $500,000 bond monies for traffic signalization and the excess towards improvements to the road and for the City to continue its negotiations with the State. Mr. Farr asked Mr. Gonzalez how long it would take to address the public safety concerns of the area. Mr. Gonzalez stated we will send a letter to the Highway Department directing their design of the sig- nalization at Loop 82 with five lanes, with their design to take approxi- mately 6 to 8 months and construction an additional 8 to 10 months, approximatley 15 months for improvements to Loop 82 and Post Road. Ms. Kissler stated she wanted to see this matter go back to the Zoning Commission with all the information now available for their reconsidera- tion. Mr. Robbins stated Post Road could handle the additional traffic of 60 units. Mr. Nicola stated he wanted to see the funds used for sidewalks and two lights and the rest to be used for paving. Mr. Gon- zalez stated it was in the realm of probability to be done for $500,000. Mr. Coddington withdrew his motion for approval of the Ordinance and Ms. Kissler withdrew her second. Council directed the matter go back to Zoning for reconsideration with all information available. Mr. Guerra introduced a public hearing and consideration of an Ordin- ance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THAT ORDINANCE WHICH REGULATES AND RESTRICTS THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND, DATED JUNE 13,1984 (VOL. 66) BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF TRACT TWO, THE MEADOWS OF MOCKINGBIRD HILL, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, PAGE 44, PLAT RE- CORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, LOCATED AT SAN MARCOS PARKWAY AND LEAH AVENUE, FROM "M" (SINGLE, DUPLEX AND NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESSES DISTRICT) TO "MF-5" (MULTI- FAMILY DISTRICT); AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN (MAP) OF THE MASTER PLAN OF SAID CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerra opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the request. Patsy Greiner was present to answer any questions of the Council. No one else wished to speak in favor, so Mr. Guerra asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. John Bean who lives in the area asked how this project would interface with the residential neighborhood. Mr. Robbins showed Mr. Bean on a map. No one else wished to speak in favor or in opposition to the request, so Mr. Guerra closed the public hearing. Mr. Brown moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Kissler se- conded the motion. Staff was directed to bring information to the Council at the February 10 meeting regarding who will repair the San Marcos Parkway and what position we are taking in this matter. The Council voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mr. Guerra introduced a public hearing and adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: L