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City Council Meeting Minutes January 30,2017 <br /> material standards for smaller building types. All buildings in the most intense <br /> districts have material standards. All apartment buildings have material <br /> standards. <br /> The following were provided when the assembly was asked, "What do you <br /> want to see the new code do to address this topic?" <br /> Existing Multifamily/Commercial Material Standards <br /> •P&Z& Council has recently passed a commercial material ordinance why not <br /> incorporate in code SMTX <br /> •Multifamily already have material standards that are in place <br /> • Does this code prevent an all metal building in a traditional neighborhoods <br /> Character Districts vs Transition Zones <br /> •Define and develop style standards for character districts <br /> • Have materials standards in transition zones fit the zones—ie. Gumby's <br /> • Need to determine what the material standards are for mixed use. MF vs <br /> commercial <br /> Small Business <br /> •Does too much (or depth of articulation)take away from necessary square <br /> footage from developer that may be needed for affordability to both developer <br /> down to tenant <br /> •Barrier for local business owners & favors national chains (supporting <br /> changes proposed) <br /> •Define size of smaller commercial developments that could have an <br /> alternative material standard <br /> Standards vs Creativity <br /> • Fully agree with complaints—prevents creativity and doesn't correlate with <br /> charm <br /> Historical Materials <br /> •Must protect heritage areas allow wood or wood type products <br /> City Compliance <br /> • Is city government going to be required to follow code smtx <br /> Ms. Gillfillan reviewed revisions to integrate affordable housing into the <br /> existing fabric of the city. Supporting diverse housing types offered by the <br /> market for affordable housing may not be enough due to the fact that San <br /> City of San Marcos Page 6 <br />