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58 Regular Meeting March 27, 1995 Page 2 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 22.26 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF RIVER ROAD AND STATE HIGHWAY 80 (1600 BLOCK OF RIVER ROAD) FROM "C" (COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) TO "MF-3" (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT [HIGH DENSITY]) AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the zoning amendment. No one did, so Mayor Morris closed the public hearing. Mr. Hart moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Mr. Moore seconded the motion. Mr. Guerra asked the proximity of the construction to the river and Mr. Patterson advised the construction will be up on a bluff, but half this property is located in the floodway. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Pro-Tem Guerra introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Zoning Ordinance, the caption which was read as follows (Mayor Morris filed a conflict of interest Corm with the City Secretary and abstained on this item due to her husband's interest in this property): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY REZONING AN 8.156 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY, LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH L.B.J. DRIVE AND HOLLAND STREET FOR "R-1" (SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT [LOW DENSITY]) TO "MF-2" (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT [MEDIUM DENSITY]) AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerra opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mr. Guerra closed the public hearing. Mr. Guerra expressed a traffic concern and asked how many units were to be constructed, and Mr. Patterson advised 98 units. Mr. Patterson stated the complex is close to the SWT campus and many students will walk to campus. Mr. Moore stated in the past the City has performed trip analyses and found nearby apartment complexes have as many as three trips per day to campus. Mr. Moore asked about the existing water on Holland, and Mr. Patterson stated the developer may be asked to assist with water improvements. Mr. Jenkins advised until the storage tank is built on Ranch Road 12, pressure problems will continue to exist in this area. Mr. Hart stated the wastewater service in the LBJ/Bishop/Sessoms area is undersized and requested more clarification regarding traffic and wastewater issues in this area. Mr. Jenkins stated more capacity is on the horizon with the Sink Creek Interceptor improvements, as this will take some of the lift stations off this area. Mr. Guerra stated he is concerned with the number of units and the fact there are no plans for reconstruction of the roadway. Mr. Patterson stated there is no current funding available for street improvements but will be addressed in the CIP in the future. Mr. Hart stated he wants the city to pay more attention to the thoroughfare process during the platting stage. The Council wants to discuss thoroughfare in their next Quarterly Workshop Meeting. On roll call for adoption of the zoning Ordinance, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moore, Mooney, Hart, Guerra, Cox, Hernandez. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Morris.