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83 Regular Meeting December 12, 1994 Page 2 Council approves the issuance of a certificate, they will put the insurance coverage into effect. When the City is provided their proof of insurance, we will then issue the certificate. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution (Mr. Hart present to vote on this matter - 7:35 p.m.). Mr. Guerra 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, ABANDONING AND VACATING A PORTION OF CORNELL STREET LOCATED ADJACENT TO LOTS 7A, 8A AND 8B OF BLOCK 7 OF THE MACNAUGHTON ADDITION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE QUITCLAIM DEEDS TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Hart moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Guerra introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY O~ SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 25, STREETS, SIDEWALKS, RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSTRUCTION AND OFF-STREET PARKING, OF THE SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADD AN ARTICLE VII, ABANDONMENT OF CITY STREETS AND ALLEYS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mooney moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. The Council was advised the amendments would result in reduced costs to the applicants, elimination of the need for appraisals and a quicker process. The Council voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mr. Guerra introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, 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 ~I, 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. Mooney moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Mr. Patterson advised the Planning and Zoning commission is trying to address a problem which occasionally occurs and offering a variance process when the need does occur (Mr. Moore present at this time - 7:53 p.m.). He stated these lots cause problems with emergency access and there is difficulty providing services. Mr. Hart stated he has reservations regarding the amendment, because he does not want to prohibit someone from using their own property. Mr. Cox stated one of the problems with the flag shaped lots is causing a traffic bottleneck. Mr. Hernandez stated he thinks it should be the option of the person to buy such a lot and would want that flexibility allowed. Mr. Moore stated irregular shaped lots have caused difficulties, and emergency access is another concern. He stated we should create a standard, then deviate when it is appropriate. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moore, Mooney, Guerra, Cox. NAY: Hart, Hernandez. ABSTAIN: None. The Ordinance was approved on first reading.