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9. Regular Meeting May 11, 1998 Page 2 Mayor Moore introduced for consideration a public hearing and approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 114.001 AND DIVISION 13 OF ARTICLE 5 OF THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE CITY CODE TO REPLACE THE "MF-1"; MULTI- FAMILY DISTRICT (LOW DENSITY) WITH A "CH" CLUSTER HOUSING DISTRICT (LOW DENSITY); INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. There were no speakers so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Ms. Hughson moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Mr. Taylor stated there was an error in Section 114.306 (5) which should be "group homes". Mr. Guerra asked if condos were allowed in cluster housing and Mr. Patterson stated that was correct. Mr. Guerra asked if a lodging house was considered a boarding house and Mr. Patterson stated that was correct. Mr. Cox asked if the Day Care Centers were for residents only. Mr. Patterson explained that was the intent; however, the wording in the Ordinance would allow non-residents. Ms. Hughson stated the maintenance on the greenbelts could be a problem. Mr. Patterson explained an association would have to be formed to care for the greenbelts. Ms. Hughson moved to amend Section 114.306 to omit condos and lodging house. Motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Guerra stated concern with the Ordinance being designed for the Oak Heights neighborhood and suggested visiting with other neighborhood associations for their input. Mr. Guerra moved to table the Ordinance until the staff could involve input from other organizations and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Hughson, Hart, Guerra, Cox, Hernandez. NAY: Mihalkanin, Moore. ABSTAIN: None. 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, AMENDING SECTION 114.487 OF THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE TO ADD CHURCHES AS A SPECIFIC USE ALLOWED IN "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor. Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Bucky Couch, Solid Rock Baptist Church, recommended the Council support this Ordinance. There were no other speakers so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Hart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 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 1.0 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 1200 BLOCK OF UHLAND ROAD FROM "PD" PRE-DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO "MF-4" MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT (HIGH DENSITY); INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Jim Byrn stated he was representing the Dobies and was available to answer any questions. There were no other speakers so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Mr. Cox moved for adoption of the Zoning