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161 Regular Meeting February 13, 1995 Page 3 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 0.941 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY, LOCATED IN THE 400 BLOCK OF SESSOM DRIVE, FROM "R-1" (SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT [LOW DENSITY]) TO "LB" (LIMITED BUSINESS DISTRICT) AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the zoning amendment. No one did, so Mayor Morris closed the public hearing. Mr. Hernandez moved for adoption of the zoning Ordinance and Mr. Mooney seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ORDERING A JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION BY THE CITY AND THE SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPEND~NT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE HELD ON MAY 6, 1995 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER, PLACE ONE, AND A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER, PLACE TWO, AND TO BE HELD WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER, PLACE 4, AND A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER, PLACE 5, FOR TERMS OF THREE YEARS EACH, AND TO FILL A VACANCY FOR A ONE YEAR TERM IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER, PLACE TWO¡ ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES FOR THIS ELECTION MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION¡ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Mooney seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN ,MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE 1994-1995 FISCAL YEAR TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR REPAIRS TO THE CONFEDERATE AIR FORCE HANGAR AT THE SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT¡ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Mooney seconded the motion. James Lux stated they are trying to make improvements. He stated the air show will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II and will be in recognition of veterans. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration reconsideration of an Ordinance adopted on third and final reading on January 23, 1995, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE II, DEFINITIONS, AND ARTICLE VI, SUBDIVISION DESIGN REQUIREMENTS, OF APPENDIX C, SUBDIVISIONS, OF THE SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES TO DEFINE "FLAG SHAPED LOTS" AND TO PROHIBIT SUCH LOTS WITHIN SUBDIVISIONS, INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS¡ AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. Mr. Moore moved for reconsideration of the Ordinance and Mr. Cox seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris moved to approve the Ordinance as presented so discussion could ensue and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. Mayor Morris stated she is extremely concerned with this limitation and does not want to see flag-shaped lots allowed in residential development but does see a need to allow this in commercial development and thinks this limitation will actually limit commercial development. Mr. Moore stated he thinks