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96. Regular Meeting March 26, 2001 Page 4 adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu 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 LOT 3, BLOCK 1, SAN MARCOS BUSINESS PARK, LOCATED AT 1917 DUTTON DRIVE, FROM "LIH (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT) TO "CH (COMMERCIAL DISTRICT); INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. Mr. Mayhew moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 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, READOPTING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 6 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES WITH AMENDMENTS AFTER PUBLIC HEARING AND REVIEW OF STUDIES; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mr. Taylor asked Chief Griffith if he had reviewed the 32 land use studies, and he responded yes. Mr. Taylor asked Chief Griffith if sexually oriented businesses impact crime in the vicinity of the business, and Chief Griffith stated where sexually oriented businesses are located, there is increased crime. Mr. Taylor asked Mr. Patterson if he had reviewed the 32 land use studies, and Mr. Patterson stated yes. Mr. Taylor asked if there is a detrimental impact on property values in the vicinity of sexually oriented businesses, and Mr. Patterson stated yes. The Council was advised a sexually oriented business cannot be located within 1000 feet of a public park, church, school, residential district, bar, residential use or other sexually oriented business and the total land area designated for the location of a sexually oriented business is 3% and all such properties are zoned Commercial. Mr. Taylor asked Mr. Patterson if Commercial zoning was a viable designation for a sexually oriented business, and Mr. Patterson stated yes. Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one wished to speak, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. Mr. Moseley moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion. Mr. Moseley moved to amend Sec. 18.242(a) (5) to complete the blank with 385.84 acres and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Moseley asked if Staff anticipated growth in this type business, and Mr. Taylor stated we have occasional inquiries. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading.