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122 Regular Meeting September 25t 1995 Page 3 be a more suitable use (Mr. Guerra present at this time - 8:31 p.m.). Mr. Cox stated the property owner needs direction what he can do with his property. Mr. Hart stated the property needs to follow the Master Plant and have the area conform. Mr. Cox asked if Mr. VanKleef would be interested in pursuing DP-2 zoningt and Mr. VanKleef stated he would prefer DP-2 to R-l zoning. Mr. 'VanKleef . indicated their project would be an improvement to a declining neighborhood. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: None. NAY: Moore, MooneYt Hart, Morris, Guerra, Cox, Hernandez. ABSTAIN: None. The Council directed the Planning and Development Staff to initiate DP-2 zoning on this property and to bring the residents opposed to the development into the dialogue. Mayor Morris 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 THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY REZONING A 3.38 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF PROSPECT AND QUARRY STREETS FROM IR-1" (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT [LOW DENSITY]) TO "TH-I" (TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT [LOW DENSITY]) AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris stated the owner of the property, Jack Lindstrom, is ill and unable to be at this meeting. Mayor Morris opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Jack Chaney,. Chair of the Heritage Neighborhood Association, noted the Council has received petitions opposing this rezoning. The neighborhood is opposed to the zoning because they are concerned with drainage, want to maintain the present low density of the neighborhood, the area will not handle more traffic, want to preserve the uniqueness of the neighborhood continuity of style and maintain the appearance of the neighborhood. Debbie Austin, a resident of Quarry Street, provided photographs of drainage problems in the area, stated the infrastructure would not tolerate more use and the water pressure is already low. She stated this project could consist of 16 units, which would impact the integrity of the neighborhood. Carl Deal stated we all know Jack Lindstrom as being a good citizen. He stated impact and integrity to the neighborhood are what lS in question. He stated this project has the potential to cause an impact to the neighborhood. Bill Peterson, who resides at the corner of Scott and Burleson, stated an additional problem is the possibility of how many might be living in this development. He stated more people and cars than TH-l zoning permits could inhabit this development and he agrees with Planning and Zoning's denial. Nina pryatel stated she likes the concept Mr. Lindstrom has in mind and is for this rezoning. She thinks it is a good idea and could be restricted in size. Jim Brace, representing Buddy Mostyn, stated they are opposed to this rezoning. George VonderLippe of 1229 Belvin stated he is opposed to this change and wants the property to remain as is. He thinks townhouses for senior citizens would be a good idea but not at this location. He does not want more than 3 units per acre to be allowed and would want more restrictions on the townhouses. Joel Barnard resides on Bishop Street and thinks the TH zoning would be appropriate. He stated drainage would need to be resolved before building permits are issued, and the density is the same density as R-1. He stated the uniqueness of the neighborhood he certainly would want maintained, and that Mr. Lindstrom would be interested in living in something along these lines. He stated zoning needs to be enforced if there is a problem, he is impressed with Mr. Lindstrom's project and thinks there may need to be more dialogue. Rodney Vanoudekerke of 323 Scott and Larry Hammonds of 309 Quarry both stated they are opposed to this zoning change. No one else wished to speak, so Mayor Morris closed the public hearing.