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City Council Meeting Minutes December 19,2018 <br /> for the January 15th City Council meeting. <br /> Mayor Hughson opened the Public Hearing at 6:12 p.m. <br /> Those who spoke: <br /> Mary Beth Harper,expressed her appreciation for updating the <br /> Extraterriortorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)map, but there is still information that is <br /> missing. She explained SM stands for San Marcos,A stands for air and there <br /> are building height restrictions,R is for rail and that she is concerned about <br /> the increased traffic that will arise from this since there is already a lot of <br /> traffic due to the trains. T is for trucks and she is concerned about traffic as <br /> well with the increased trucks that will be routed through. She is against this <br /> annexation and development. <br /> Lisa Marie Coppoletta, complimented the dais for listening to the concerns of <br /> Mary Beth Harper and the citizens. She would like to have seen the formation <br /> of a subcommittee and to see a development agreement. This subcommittee <br /> would provide an extra layer much like the Lindsey Hill and HEB on Hunter <br /> Road projects. She would like to confirm the developer can not change things <br /> and she wants to know what the risks are to the City. She expressed her <br /> concerns with the lack of buffer zones,water retention ponds,and barriers of <br /> vegetation. She feels this development will ruin the life of those in Caldwell <br /> County. She suggested pulling this item. <br /> Sara Lee Underwood Meyers, lives in Blanco Garden and doesn't know <br /> anything about this property. She urged the Council to pull this item so she <br /> can be better informed. <br /> Mike Schroeder,developer of this property,stated this project will bean <br /> economic engine in this community. He stated Katerra is high quality and will <br /> offer many jobs for San Marcos. This development will give back real estate <br /> that can be taxed. He also explained they are in the flight path of the airport so <br /> height limitations will be met and there is nothing much more suited to <br /> Industrial zoning as this type of property. BNSF and Union Pacific will be in <br /> San Marcos,and this is huge as Austin doesn't have a single rail opportunity. <br /> Allen Simon,expressed his support of this project and stated a project like this <br /> will create numerous jobs. In regards to traffic concerns, short rail will reduce <br /> truck traffic and wear and tear on roads. <br /> City of San Marcos Page 2 <br />