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61. Regular Meeting March 27, 2000 Page 2 Mayor Pro-Tern Mihalkanin introduced for consideration one appointment to the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Ms. Hughson moved to appoint Marty Sorell (Neighborhood Association representative) to fill a vacancy, which passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-Tern Mihalkanin introduced for consideration one appointment to the San Marcos Electrical Board. Mr. Doiron moved to appoint Delanie Broadwater (resident of the City) to fill a vacancy, which passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-Tern Mihalkanin introduced for consideration one appointment to the Arts Commission. Mr. Moseley moved to appoint Adela Rojo to fill a vacancy, which passed unanimously. Mayor Pro- Tem Mihalkanin introduced for consideration one appointment to the Youth Commission. Mr. Hernandez moved to appoint Kyev Tatum (representing the Mitchell Opportunity Center) to fill a vacancy, which passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-Tern Mihalkanin 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 6.135 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 201 MILL STREET FROM "M" SINGLE-FAMILY, DUPLEX AND NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "MF-2" MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT (MEDIUM DENSITY) AND BY REZONING AN 11.661 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE REAR OF 201 MILL STREET FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "MF-3" MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT (HIGH DENSITY); INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Pro-Tern Mihalkanin opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Adam Gunther stated the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7 to 1 in favor of this development. The neighborhood is concerned the traffic flow would be increased because of this project. Mr. Gunther met with the neighborhood representatives to ask what they would like to see happen with the proposal and also met informally with the neighborhood regarding the site plan. The neighborhood wants restrictions placed on the zoning and he is willing to place this information in the contract with the Satterwhites. Claudia Marlow stated the Master Plan calls for specific zoning and she would like for it to remain "c" and "M-2". Paul Lyon, a representative of the Satterwhite family, stated the project is a reasonable request that has been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the developer has been honest with the neighborhood on what would be done with this project. Lee Tatsch stated he is from the Mill Street neighborhood and opposes this zoning change because there are currently too many apartments in this neighborhood. John Crowley stated he opposes this project because there is currently too much noise and traffic in this area. Ollie Giles stated she is a representative of all Neighborhoods in San Marcos, asked the Council to vote against this project because the Master Plan supports the neighborhoods. Isabel Garcia, a Mill View Neighborhood Representative, stated her main concern was the Master Plan, which states should be "C" commercial and wants to keep this parcel "C". Ms. Garcia gave the Council a handout from the internet and pointed out that most of the apartment complexes are located in their area. Saul Gonzales, a Neighborhood Representative, stated in the Sector Plan process there was agreement for PDD, and is the City following through with this plan. Mr. Gonzales stated he took the amendments of the contract to the neighborhood and they opposed the development of this project. Jacob Montoya stated he resides on Post Road, across the street from where this development is to take place. He opposes this development because traffic will be increased in the neighborhood once this project is completed and the developer may say the traffic will not increase by very much, but the reality is with all events at the stadium and other events in the city the traffic flow will increase. Ralph Gonzales stated he has met with the neighborhood and it is a consensus of the people of this area to not change the zoning. Janie Serrano stated there is currently an apartment complex in her back yard and with the majority being college students, trash and loud parties are very common in her neighborhood. Linda Hamilton stated she is against this development because the