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4. Regular Meeting May 24, 1999 Page 4 the owners from requesting solely the M to MF-2 portion in the near future. Mr. Taylor stated that a rezoning request may come back within twelve months if there has been a significant change in circumstances. Deleting the C to MF-4 portion of the request could be considered a significant change. Mr. Moseley asked Isabel Garcia if the neighborhood would consider any rezoning. She stated they were not opposed to commercial development but would prefer low income single-family homes and hopes affordable housing will be developed. Mr. Mihalkanin stated commercial vs. multi-family could still result in a traffic issue and Saul Gonzales stated they preferred commercial. Mr. Hernandez stated something is going to happen, so the trailer park is going to get moved out. The residents should start preparing to relocate. He understands it will be a hardship but the owners are going to develop the property. The Council then voted unanimously to deny this rezoning. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration a public hearing 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 1.50 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF THE 300 BLOCK OF WONDER WORLD DRIVE, ALONG THE FUTURE EXTENSION OF STAGECOACH ROAD, FROM "c" (COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) TO "MF-4" (MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT); INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Andrew Gary stated he represented the Mitchells and they plan to build 200 apartments for senior citizens. The change is needed to meet parking requirements. No one else wished to speak, so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Mr. Cox seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 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, DESIGNATING A REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 14 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 312 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 109.36 ACRES OF LAND ON FRANCIS HARRIS LANE; MAKING STATUTORY FINDINGS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Hugh Jackson of Hays Energy was present to answer any questions. No one else wished to speak, so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Mr. Cox moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration 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, GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO JAMES LAMBERT FOR A MOBILE HOME AT 431 RIVERSIDE DRIVE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. James Lambert stated he owns the mobile home and has it there for security of his business property. Someone stays in the mobile home at night, and he needs to have this specific use permit for eighteen more months. D. V. Thomas stated he is an adjacent property owner and has had no break-ins at his business since the mobile home was located next to his property. No one else wished to speak, so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Mr. Hernandez moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Moseley seconded the motion. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to amend the Resolution to approve the specific use permit for a period of one year and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: