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City Council Meeting Minutes August 21,2018 <br /> interesting and sad what is going on in the community. The Comp plan should <br /> guide our development and we need to follow rules so we don't get sick. She <br /> expressed her concern about the demolition of the Lamar school and how <br /> there will be issues with pests and asbestos and citizens will be blasted with dust <br /> and bird and bat poop. <br /> Amy Meeks, read a letter on behalf of Preston Reese Morrison who lives on <br /> Burleson Street. He is opposed to the high-density development in his <br /> neighborhood. He stated that he lives in home that was built by his <br /> grandparents and the developers are proposing a development that doesn't fit <br /> the unique feel of the neighborhood. He stated that the only thing that should <br /> go on the site are homes that will add to the character. He stated that the <br /> headlights would be coming out at all hours of the night and hitting the homes <br /> on Burleson. He is concerned the renditions submitted by the developer may <br /> be different than what they build.He asked that the Council protect the <br /> neighborhood. <br /> PRESENTATIONS <br /> 2. Receive a Staff presentation and update related to the Loquat Road closure alternatives, <br /> and provide direction to the City Manager. <br /> Shaun Condor, Senior Engineer,and Melani Howard,Habitat Conservation <br /> Plan Program Manager,provided the Council with an update regarding the <br /> Sessom Creek Improvements Project and the Loquat Road closure <br /> alternatives. Mrs. Howard provided that removal of this section of Loquat <br /> that crosses Sessom Creek would restore the natural channel. Mr. Condor <br /> reviewed the public outreach that has been completed since December 2017 <br /> regarding the Loquat closure. He addressed the emergency response times and <br /> how the proposed options would adjust these times. He indicated a longer <br /> response time from emergency personnel. Following discussion and questions <br /> for the engineer and assistant fire chief,Council provided direction to have <br /> Loquat Street remain open for the time being. Council Member Hughson <br /> would like testing done at various times of the day to see what the exact <br /> response times are by emergency personnel, Council Member Derrick and <br /> Mihalkanin would like to look at information on putting a bridge in place,and <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Prewitt and Council Member Gonzales would like to look at <br /> other options. <br /> 3. Receive a Staff presentation and update on the following Fall 2018 Preferred Scenario <br /> Amendment Application: <br /> (a) PSA-18-04 (Lindsey Hill) - A Preferred Scenario Amendment from "Area of Stability - <br /> Existing Neighborhood" to "Growth Area - High Intensity" located at 500 W. Hutchison <br /> City of San Marcos Pages <br />