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43 Regular Meeting October 28, 1996 Page 2 that he joins with his neighbors to ask the Council to reconsider the annexation. He stated they already have adequate roads, police and fire protection and facilities for water. He stated he felt this was taxation without representation. Dave Taylor, Green Guy Recycling, stated he sees lots of waste recycled. He stated he did not want to see all this waste go into the landfills, but felt that would happen without the Green Guy Program. -- Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of a board appointment to the Human Services Advisory Board. Ms. Hughson moved to appoint Carroll David, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of a board appointment to the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Mr. Hernandez was not present to make his appointment. Mr. Guerra stated he would have a recommendation for Mr. Hernandez at the next meeting if he did not have a name. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of a board appointment to the Main Street Advisory Board. Mr. Cox moved to appoint Bob Sappington, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of four appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Ms. Hughson moved to reappoint Mike Davis and John Wade and to appoint Ronald Pope. Mr. Guerra moved to reappoint Margie Moore, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration a public hearing and approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDNANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTIONS 114.516 AND 114.517 OF THE CITY CODE TO REQUIRE SPECIFIC USE PERMITS FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL RETAIL OR WHOLESALE USES WITHIN "LI" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS; AMENDING SECTION 114.578 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING MEASUREMENT OF THE OFFSET DISTANCE BETWEEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND BUSINESSES SELLING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Mr. Guerra moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. Mr. Guerra asked if the public hearing was a requirement. Mr. Patterson stated this was a state requirement in the permitted use process. Mr. Hart questioned the discussion earlier over the use of deed restrictions in this process. Mr. Patterson stated SUP's could be allowed for long periods of time and he would not have to renew them unless something changed affecting the SUP. Mr. Hart asked if the Commission considered changing the definition of "LI" District. Mr. Patterson stated the use would become questionable and he felt the public hearing process was the way to go. Ms. Hughson asked about the business park zoning. Mr. Patterson stated staff would be getting together with the owners for feedback from them to see what they wanted and then the City could do initiated zoning once the needs of the business owners is determined. Mr. Cox asked if the distance between public schools and places that sell alcohol would conform with state law. Mr. Taylor stated that was correct. Mr. tten or if there was a concern. ivEhalkanin asked if Section 114.578 was the way the law was wri Mr. Patterson stated under "LI" a mobile home could move into the district and property owners did not think that was a compatible use in a planned business park. Ms. Hughson asked if heavy commercial businesses were allowed in light industrial districts. Mr. Patterson stated he would check and let Ms. Hughson know. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Zoning Ordinance, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDNANL CE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY REZONNG