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96 Regular Meeting September 22, 1997 Page 2 Mayor Moore introduced for consideration a public hearing and 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 ORDINANCE 1997-17 TO MAKE CORRECTIONS TO THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING THE REAR SETBACK FOR C-2 HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. There were no speakers so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Mr. Hart moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Mr. Cox remarked this Ordinance was to correct an error made in April. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency. Mayor Moore 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 1996-1997 FISCAL YEAR TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR THE 1998 EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION FLY-IN AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration removal from the table 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 ONE ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 804 GRAVEL STREET FROM "R-1" SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (LOW DENSITY) TO "MR" MOBILE HOME AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Ordinance and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. (Mr. Guerra present at this time - 7:55 p.m.). Mr. Hernandez stated he was not in favor of this zoning change if it was being used for rental property. He stated he felt it did not suit this neighborhood. Mr. Theriot stated the "MR" District is required if the mobile home is not going to be in a mobile home park. He stated the idea was to identify areas to concentrate on the "MR" District. Mr. Taylor stated once the property is zoned "MR" the owners of the property could not be prevented from renting the property. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Moore, Guerra. NAY: Hughson, Hart, Cox, Hernandez. ABSTAIN: None. Motion fails. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration reconsideration of a Zoning Ordinance. The Council did not wish to reconsider the Ordinance, the caption which reads 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