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2. Regular Meeting December 6, 1999 Page 2 He stated the Council is not following the Master Plan and is trying to destroy neighborhoods. (9) Mayor Moore congratulated Counc~l Member Rick Hernandez for successfully being elected to the National Lea~ue of Cities Board of Directors. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Drainage Advisory Board. Mr. Moseley did not have a nomination and this matter will be rescheduled for the next meeting. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to complete a vacancy on the Cemetery Commission. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to appoint Sara Kirkpatrick of Wimberley and Ms. Hughson moved to appoint Sue Nix of San Marcos. On roll call the following vote was recorded: KIRKPATRICK: Mihalkanin, Doiron, Moore, Moseley, Cox, Hernandez. NIX: Hughson. Ms. Kirkpatrick will complete the vacancy on the Cemetery Commission. 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 30.66 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF BISHOP STREET AND RANCH ROAD 12, FROM "R-1" (SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT [LOW DENSITY]) TO "PD~ (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT); INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Charles Soechting, representing Jack Weatherford, advised this matter has been an emotional issue and acknowledged that many present were opposed to this rezoning. He stated Dr. Weatherford purchased this property in 1961 for the purpose of developing it. He stated the Council approved a charrette process, and the development has now been fine tuned for two years and one month. He stated there have been two concerns raised: Amount of parking and a tree survey which are the two variances requested, and the variances were determined on November 6. He stated Dr. Gilcrease's adjoining property will serve as an extension of Hughson Drive and the parking issue is resolved with the addition of Dr. Gilcrease's property. The tree concern will be addressed December 17. He requested the Council vote to send this matter to the Planning and Zoning Commission for fine tuning. He stated Dr. Weatherford continues in good faith and appreciates the neighbors' concerns. He again requested the Council send this matter back to the Planning and Zoning Commission to ultimately get a favorable recommendation. Amelia Harris stated she has property next to Dr. Gilcrease's property and is opposed to this zoning change. She has counted 1,200 cars in an hour, four deer killed in one week and witnessed two accidents. She stated this development would create 200 additional cars per hour. She stated she wants the Council to think logically and stated the Council will be responsible for traffic accidents. This zoning allowing multi-family will devalue property and asked the Council to vote no. Camille Phillips stated she asked the Council to consider the charrette and now requests the Council to deny this zoning request. She stated Dr. Weatherford has requested this matter be returned to the Planning and Zoning Commission, but yet he chose to go through the process. She stated this type development does not need to be built over the Aquifer, and this property needs to stay zoned R-1. She requested the Council deny this zoning request. John McBride stated he lives at 703 Franklin and stated he does not want the Council to approve the zoning request or send the matter back to the Planning and Zoning Commission. He stated multi-family zoning would allow too much development in this area and stated development is a gamble, not an unlimited right. Dean Lodge who has resided at 109 Hughson Drive since 1974 stated he is not opposed to R-1 development. He stated traffic and infrastructure is a problem in