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23. Regular Meeting March 6, 2000 Page 3 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 ZONING AND REZONING A 15.80 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 1800 BLOCK OF RANCH ROAD 12 FROM UNZONED AND "R-1" SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (LOW DENSITY) TO "MF-2" MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT (MEDIUM DENSITY) AND BY ZONING AND REZONING A 42.48 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF THE 1800 BLOCK OF RANCH ROAD 12 FROM UNZONED AND "R-1" SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (LOW DENSITY) TO "P" PUBLIC DISTRICT; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Randall Morris stated he has been working on this project for five or six months and to the best of his knowledge, it has been done correctly. Mr. Morris stated he will only use a small portion of the land to develop an apartment complex and the remaining acres will. be set aside for public zoning. There is a need for cleanup on this property and Mr. Morris will be responsible for the cost and labor of the cleanup. Ms. Hughson asked what size will the units be? Mr. Morris stated the size of the units has not been determined and the plans have yet to be drawn up. Dianne Wassenich stated she is in favor of this project because the impervious cover will total 22% and the cleanup will be done by Mr. Morris and not the public. Jim Byrn stated an apartment complex would be easier than single family because of infrastructure; less water, traffic and sewer with a bonus of greenspace. Sherwood Bishop stated he supports this Zoning Ordinance because beginnings of a greenbelt would be established in San Marcos. Tom McNair, President of Hughson Heights Neighborhood, stated the traffic on Ranch Road 12 is already unbearable and building this apartment complex would increase the traffic tremendously. He feels there is too many apartment complexes in that area and there is no need for more. John McBride, resident of Oak Heights, stated this is the wrong place for this project and the reason for considering this Zoning Ordinance is the donation of greenspace. Mr. McBride stated the Master Plan says no apartments in this area and if the Council wants this project they should wait until the infrastructure can support it. There were no other speakers, so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration 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 THE CITY BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE 1.999-2000 FISCAL YEAR TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE RECLAIMED WATER PUMP STATION PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Moseley moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Cox seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Doiron not in the Council Chambers for this item). Mayor Moore introduced for consideration 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 THE CITY BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE 1999-2000 FISCAL YEAR TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE SPRING LAKE WATER LINE PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Hernandez moved to table the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Moseley seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Doiron not in the Council Chambers for this item).