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51 Regular Meeting December 8, 1997 Page 2 exceptions and simply does not want to see apartments built on this property. Mayor Moore introduced a public hearing and approval of an Ordinance on second reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 102.029 OF THE CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE SECTOR TWO PLAN; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; Al\ID PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Ms. Hughson stated she would be abstaining on this item because her homestead adjoins the property most under controversy in Sector Two and removed herself from the Chambers. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. John McBride, of Oak Heights Neighborhood, stated they opposed the plans of the charrette. He stated the City currently has an award winning Master Plan comprised of the neighborhoods and they have already determined their destiny. He felt an unwillingness of the Planning & Zoning Commissioners and the City Council and stated they were being forced to accept something they oppose. Mr. McBride stated the charrette agreed to 282 apartments which is only six less than the original plan. He stated the majority of the development will be over the aquifer and felt there is no consideration ofthe neighborhoods. He suggested Mr. Patterson's original plan with density limitations, "LB", and "PDD" Districts. He thanked the Council and staff for their time and effort for these considerations. Charles Swart, 1519 Ranch Road 12, stated he owns two acres east of the church which is currently listed "low density". He stated the proposed plan is to change to "medium density" and would like to urge the Council to remain "low density". Dr. Jack Weatherford stated he has never opposed anyone's request for a zoning change. Jake Isaac, Oaks Heights Neighborhood Association, stated he agreed to participate in the charrette and recommended some amendments to Section 2. He stated he worked with Camille Phillips and would like to propose the charrette be implemented through a "PDD". Larry Rasco, Oaks Heights Neighborhood, stated they did not oppose the charrette; however, would like the Council to consider the amendments submitted by Mr. Isaac. Dr. RF. Sowell, RR 12 and Bishop, stated he was asked to participate in the charrette and was unable to because he was out of town. After review of the plans, he would like to make the following recommendations: 1) stipulate "C" development on Ranch Road 12 inward facing, 2) preservation of foliage and 3) "C" use specified as "LB" or "PDD". If the land is sold as "C" would like a binding agreement to develop as "LB". Carol Grimm, Oaks Heights Neighborhood, stated she represented her neighborhood at the charrette and respects their concerns; however, she felt the seven resolutions proposed in the charrette plan are viable. Rick Salas, Oak Heights Neighborhood Association, stated he would like the Council to consider the amendments to the plan and felt there would be more support from the neighborhood. He encouraged dialogue of charrette activity to continue in the future. Dr. Weatherford suggested a modification to "PDD" by adding "or combination of more specific zoning districts"; however, he is in favor of the charrette plan. There were no other speakers so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Ron Patterson stated each neighborhood is required to have 5% dedicated parkland and the charrette proposal has three acres. He stated as far as the "drainage problem", the site must drain at no greater volume than prior to development. Stephen Jenkins stated you could minimize the rate of run-off to predevelopment rate, such as detention ponds and flow of runoff. Mr. Patterson stated the "water service" would be moving forward with the easement and would access from the northwest which will improve the pressure. Mr. Jenkins stated the "sewer" would be handled by the Sink Creek Interceptor and "roads" would be curb cuts regulated by the State with limitations. Mr. Patterson stated what the Council adopted will be part of the Master Plan. He stated currently there is 54 acres not zoned. He stated the "infrastructure" is addressed in the zoning process. Mr. Cox asked about the .inward facing commercial district. Mr. Patterson stated this was discussed and it was a consensus to have two curb cuts with commercial development to be inward, but not specified. He explained in an "LB" the developer would be an important part of the process for zoning and classification. Mr. Cox asked if "LB" was an appropriate approach. Mr. Patterson agreed explaining that "PDD" is a more cumbersome process and would tie down more issues and concerns of all parties. Mr. Patterson stated the "PDD" process has been in place in San Marcos for more than a decade. Mr. Guerra stated he would like to approve the Ordinance on second reading as presented and consider all the proposals on third reading. Council agreed. Mr.