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47 Regular Meeting July 14, 1986 Page 3 property to be rezoned, and that he would like to see the property rezoned to R-l because it will enhance the neighborhood. Sue Cohen feels R-l zoning of the property in question is what the neighborhood needs. She stated her family had spent a lot to restore and retain the historical significance and that MF4 would be detrimental to the neighborhood. The Council asked Mr. Robbins about The Georgian, and Mr. Robbins responded it is to be a condominium development in the 700 Block of San Antonio Street, wherein the facade has been okayed by the Historic Preservation Commission but the neighborhood character will not be preserved. Ruth Evans stated she moved into the neighborhood in 1981 and that she enjoys living there and would like to see the character remain the same (R-1). Gwen Smith stated she is in favor of R-l zoning for the property. Jo Terry stated she is in favor of R-1 zoning on the property and that she works at SWT with students regard- ing historical buildings. Patsy Greiner, representing the Ellisons, spoke in opposition of the zoning amendment stating the property has been used as rental property for 15 years. She stated CAD appraised the property at $149,000, and the Ellisons had the property appraised at $143,000 as MF and $129,600 as R-l. Terry Ellison, owner of the property stated they purchased the property in January, 1971 and that his family presently lives in the house (Mr. and Mrs. Ellison and five children). He stated he wanted the Council to act on the matter and not table it. Mrs. Ellison stated they needed to get their investment out of the house. Stephen Ellison also spoke in opposition to the zoning change. No one else wished to speak~n favor or in opposition to the request, so Mayor Younger closed the public hearing. Mayor Younger stated maybe the Council could consider zoning just one side of the street. Ms. Kissler stated the Council needed to look at the entire area as a historical district and thought it would destroy the district to allow this property to remain zoned MF4. Mr. Coddington stated he did not think the neighborhood would benefit with MF4 zoning. Ms. Kissler moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Mr. Nicola seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Coddington, Farr, Kissler, Nicola. NAY: Younger, Guerra. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Younger introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Zoning Ordinance, 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 LOT 1 OF THE SUM- MIT ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS AS SHOWN ON THE AMENDATORY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, PAGE 117, OF THE HAYS COUNTY PLAT RECORDS, A/K/A 1348 THORP LANE FROM "M" (S INGLE, DUPLEX AND NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESSES DISTRICT) TO "MF-5" (MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT); AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Younger opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or in opposition to the zoning change. No one did, so Mayor Younger closed th(~ public hearing. Mr. Nicola moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Mr. Coddington seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.