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Regul2Jiß-Meeting Septmber 11, 2000 Page 2 Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Citizen Review Commission. Mr. Doiron moved to appoint Mike Stanley, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of three appointments to the Youth Commission. No nominations were made, and this will be rescheduled for the next meeting. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Human Development Commission. No nomination was received, and this will be rescheduled for the next meeting. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Cemetery Commission. No nomination was received, and this will be rescheduled for the next meeting. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of two appointments to the San Marcos Electric Utility (SMEU). Ms. Hughson moved to appoint David Elliott, which passed unanimously. The remaining appointment will be rescheduled at the next meeting. 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 108 OF THE PARK ADDITION, THIRD DIVISION, LOCATED IN THE 900 BLOCK OF CHESTNUT STREET, FROM "MF-4" (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT [HIGH DENSITY]) TO "MF-2" (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT [MEDIUM DENSITY]); INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Steve Henry, the owner of the property, stated he was requesting down zoning of the property to place a 5-plex on the property which he plans to own and manage. He and his wife are relocating to San Marcos. He stated he has designed the project to fit the character of the land and is providing a sidewalk on the Chestnut side of his property. He also added Jim Byrn was present if the Council wished to ask any engineering questions. No one else wished to speak, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. Mr. Moseley moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion. Mr. Cox stated there has been some objection to the lack of sidewalks in this area and Mr. Henry is satisfying this need on his property. Mr. Cox asked Mr. Gilley if sidewalks were scheduled to be constructed on Chestnut this year, and Mr. Gilley stated he would have to check on when that would occur and saw no reason why sidewalks could not be placed on Chestnut. Mr. Cox stated some land in this area had been set aside for greenspace and would this property be needed. Mr. Gilley indicated funding has been placed in the FY2000-2001 budget earmarked for the purchase of some greenspace and some CDBG funds for greenspace. Ms. Hughson asked if the City had access to the greenspace. Mr. Theriot stated the Planning and Zoning Commission discussed access to the City property and indicated there is an unimproved public right-of-way alongside this property and that Mr. Henry was interested in making it a driveway. There was some concern expressed for Mr. Henry to do so, so it was not allowed. The City still has the unimproved right-of-way to access the greenspace. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration reconsideration of three Zoning Ordinances. The Council did not wish to reconsider any of these Ordinances. The captions of these Ordinances 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 2, BLOCK Q OF HUGHSON HEIGHTS, SECTION #3, LOCATED AT 2901 NORTH BISHOP