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Regular Meeting December 11, 2000 190. Page 3 hearing. John James, the Chief Planner, stated most of the work on this Sector Plan was completed two years ago and put on hold until the Schulle Canyon decision could be made. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the Plan in May of 1998. One-quarter of the area is vacant and future uses of the vacant land were provided, and some changes have already occurred. Francis Horne stated low density was being recommended for his property. He stated it is a busy street located close to the University and thinks medium density would be more appropriate for that area to provide some student housing. Mr. Moseley indicated his willingness for the Council to look at the possibility of medium density for Dr. Horne's property and stated Dr. Horne makes a good argument. Ms. Hughson asked Mr. Patterson what is allowed in low density, and Mr. Patterson stated 6 per acre are allowed, which would include duplexes. Mr. Doiron asked Mr. Patterson if Dr. Horne addressed this issue with the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Mr. Patterson stated they looked at the future plan for the area and the Commission took the adjoining single- family neighborhood into consideration. Mayor Chiu stated he too would be interested in looking further into Dr. Horne's request. Mr. Doiron and Ms. Hughson stated they could support limited business. Mr. Doiron stated that is a pretty neighborhood, and it should be allowed to remain so. Mr. Moseley requested the Council consider the change at second reading to medium density and stated he did not think this change would creep into the neighborhood. The Council voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration 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, AMENDING THE TRAFFIC REGISTER MAINTAINED UNDER SECTION 82.067 OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE BY THE ADDITION OF PARKING LIMITATIONS IN THE 200 THROUGH 400 BLOCKS OF WEST SAN ANTONIO STREET; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Cox moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration removing from the table and considering adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN OF THE CITY MASTER PLAN, FROM MIXED USE TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR AN 8.13 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF PROPERTY, AND FROM MIXED USE TO COMMERCIAL FOR A 9.9 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF PROPERTY, BOTH TRACTS BEING LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF RANCH ROAD 12 AND BISHOP STREET; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.