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53. Regular Meeting October 9, 2000 Page 5 or auto shops. Ms. Hughson stated medium density allows townhouses, zero lot line, and multi-family homes. Mr. Cox asked how the City can assure how the buffer will be done. Mr. Patterson responded during the platting process, the City can require setbacks and can describe what must be there, such as natural vegetation. The City is limited regarding curb cuts to 35 feet between cuts. The State's requirements on Ranch Road 12 will be different from ours. Mr. Mayhew asked Dr. Weatherford what he thinks of Option 8, and Dr. Weatherford stated there are some things he is not comfortable with, and this is only 18 acres of the 54 acre-tract. Mayor Chiu asked Dr. Weatherford how wide is the buffer, and Dr. Weatherford stated in Option B it is 100 feet wide, about 2 to 3 acres. Dr. Weatherford thinks this is improper and said so before the Planning and Zoning Commission. Ms. Hughson moved to table this Resolution for two weeks to work out the buffer issue and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Hughson, Cox, Mayhew, Tatum. NAY: Doiron, Moseley, Chiu. ABSTAIN: None. Mr. Cox stated he would prefer limited business instead of commercial and for the buffer to be worked out. Mr. Cox stated he thinks the City needs more than a 30 foot buffer but may not need as much as 100 feet. 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 PARKING LOTS OF THE FISH HATCHERY, VERAMENDI PLAZA, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND CITY PARK; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moseley moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Cox seconded the motion (Mr. Doiron left the meeting at 8:45 p.m.). Mr. Cox asked if SWT had been advised of this Ordinance, and William Ford indicated they had not. Mr. Cox requested SWT be made aware of this Ordinance before its adoption and asked if there were other areas students park in where enforcement would be increased. Mr. Gilley stated the City has two parking technicians that are on leave, and that the City will be more aggressive with enforcement once they return. He stated Park Rangers also will be enforcing the Ordinance. Mr. Gilley stated staff is looking at privatizing parking downtown and we currently have temporaries working downtown.