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30 Regular Meeting January 24, 1994 Page 4 be put on the agenda for three readings. Mayor Morris introduced a public hearing to review the performance of work pursuant to a grant received by the City from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to provide affordable housing to low and moderate income residents of San Marcos. Mayor Morris opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Ollie Giles stated the advertising for --~-_.- the applications was confusing, and the bank refused further applications after 75 had been received. Mr. Patterson stated only four applications would be accepted and they were on a first come first serve basis. He stated the bank received an enormous amount of applications, and had to inform their customers they would not be accepting any further applications. However, if the bank did not find all of the applicants qualified, they would begin accepting more applications. Mr. Guerra stated the point Ms. Giles was making was the bank did not allow three full days of applications to be accepted. Ruben Rui z, State Bank & Trust, stated the applications were available for completion; however, they informed their customers they would probably find four qualified applicants from the 75 already received. Discussion ensued. Mr. Guerra stated the manner in which future advertising is presented should be clear to the public for all businesses involved. Ms. Giles stated all individuals shou~d be allowed to complete applications unless otherwise specified. Mr. Moore asked Mr. Patterson how many additional houses could be built before the present Revolving Fund is depleted. Mr. Patterson stated there was approximately $150,000 but it depended if the houses were sold at cost or subsidized. Mayor Morris introduced a public hearing and adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE FPTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MASTER PLAN OF THE CITY, FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO PUBLIC FOR 9.42 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2001 RIVER ROAD AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the amendment. No one did, so Mayor Morris closed the public hearing. Mr. Cox moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced a public hearing and adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MASTER PLAN OF THE CITY, FROM COMMERCIAL TO INDUSTRIAL FOR 0.82 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 408 S. GUADALUPE STREET AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the amendment. No one did, so Mayor Morris closed the public hearing. Mr. Cox moved for adoption of ¡ the Resolution and Mr. Moore seconded the motion. Mr. Moore asked if there was an immediate use for this land. Mr. Patterson stated there is, and the land would be operating an entire wholesale business. Mr. Moore asked if the proposed use fit the classification. Mr. Patterson stated that was correct. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution with Mayor Morris abstaining. Mr. Guerra asked if the facility was owned by State Bank and was someone else requesting a change. Mr. Patterson stated the change was requested from the individual purchasing the land.