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City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 7, 2015 flipped the patio to help with the noise. Robert .Jett, 219 Parker Dr, addressed the Council regarding the Comprehensive Plan that was approved and the fact that it mentions neighborhoods being protected. He mentioned that this would be a party atmosphere in their neighborhood. He stated that if all it took was bushes and fences to block the sound then we wouldn't hear all the ambient noises from fire trucks and traffic. tie mentioned the traffic concerns in the area as well. Hooters will do well in San Marcos, but they shouldn't be allowed to open in their neighborhood. Joe Ptak, 505 Patricia, Sunset Acres representative for COMA, stated that the issue is the traffic that will place customers on Hays Street and spoke about traffic concerns for the neighborhood. He feels that the P &Z acted erroneously and feel that they should have asked for a TIA. He would like the Council to send it back to P &Z and requested that they approve this appeal. Robert Cleamon, 600 Commerce, Austin, TX representing the landowner, stated that the property is directly off of IH35. In terms of the compatibility the code already addresses these issues of the 300 ft buffer and that this project meets every single requirement in the code and zoning. It is appropriately zoned for commercial. He mentioned that there was a restaurant that operated 24 hours a day previously. He stated that Hooter's sales are 70% food and are no different than an Applebee's. Lupe Lopez, 220 Parker Dr, stated her concerns about the traffic that would impact their neighborhood. She stated that this is a quiet neighborhood and it's decent. There are no issues with the commercial, but she feels that there shouldn't be an increase of traffic in their neighborhood due to the restaurant. She feels like she is being runoff from her neighborhood. RW McDonald, 750 Mulberry Avenue, San Antonio, TX, property owner, stated that they have an easement to allow more ingress and egress which is a one way street. He explained the process of the traffic flows to and from the project. He stated that this property is zoned General Commercial and that it was a 24 hour diner before it was Car dealership. Mike (last name and address inaudible), representing Hooters, stated that they are a themed restaurant that is 70 -72% food. He stated that they will not be doing any outdoor events. He mentioned how Hooter's gets incredibly involved in the community once they are present, and listed the numerous charities that City of San Marcos Page 10