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66. Regular Meeting June 25, 2001 Page 2 Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Youth Commission. Mayor Chiu stated he will bring a nomination to the Council for consideration from the School District at the next meeting. Mayor Chiu 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, ADOPTING A REVISED SECTOR TWO PLAN; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Rolland Hesalroad stated he is President of the Castle Forest Neighborhood Association and the neighborhood is in favor of this Ordinance. He stated personally he thinks the property should be R-1 and thinks the neighborhood gave in too quickly. John McBride stated he lives in Sector 2 and urged the Council to adopt this Ordinance. He stated it has been a long process and viewed this Ordinance as a victory for the City and a compromise everyone can live with. Mr. McBride stated he appreciated all the work of the City Hall staff. Camille Phillips stated she lives in Sector 2 and appreciated the Planning Department and thinks the Ordinance is a good compromise. Joe Schneider stated he owns property in Sector 2 and hopes the Council will support this Ordinance. No one else wished to speak, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. Mr. Mayhew moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Montoya seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson stated the new commercial zoning designations are wonderful. Ms. Hughson asked what is proposed for the traffic calming on Franklin, and Mr. James stated the Planning Department would send this matter to the Engineering Department for determination. Ms. Hughson stated there is a plan for two curb cuts, one on Ranch Road 12 and one on Craddock. Ms. Hughson expressed concern for any curb cuts on Ranch Road 12 for safety reasons and to preserve the buffer. Mr. James stated it was a compromise to go from two to one curb cut on Ranch Road 12. Ms. Hughson inquired about Nevada Street from Indiana Street to Dale Street due to the steep slope as part of the street system in Oak Heights on Page 3-13, and Mr. James stated there will be a detailed general transportation engineering study on the ground. Ms. Hughson inquired how soon we can have the new zoning categories. Mr. James stated the Planning and Zoning Commission will fold these into the review of all the development regulations. Ms. Hughson stated she would prefer to "patch" now, before until the Development Ordinances are done. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he agreed we need to pursue the development zoning categories. Mr. Gilley confirmed Staff is being directed to proceed with commercial zoning categories. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he agrees with Ms. Hughson regarding the safety issue of a curb cut on Ranch Road 12. Mayor Chiu stated the Ordinance is allowing for one curb cut on Ranch Road 12 and the Planning and Zoning Commission or Staff can determine where that will be. Ms. Hughson then moved to amend the Ordinance to allow no curb cut on Ranch Road 12 and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Mr. Cox stated Staff has