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40. Regular Meeting January 28, 2002 Page 5 stated this property adds to the backside of an existing office. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Chiu introduced the continuance of a public hearing from the January 14, 2002 Council Meeting 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 30.66 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 508 CRADDOCK AVENUE, FROM "R-l" (SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT [LOW DENSITY]) TO "PDD" (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT); INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Regina Criswell stated she is an attorney representing Dr. Weatherford. Ms. Criswell stated Dr. Weatherford's first application process begain in 1996, and when he determined there was neighborhood opposition, he withdrew his application. The Sector 2 process began, and a consensus was reached to hold a charette to address the Weatherford property, and many participated in this process. A report on the agreement reached in the charette in 1997 was provided to the City Council. After that time many opposed the decision of the charette. Dr. Weatherford's zoning was denied. Ms. Criswell stated the PDD zoning was never made a part of the charette. Dr. Weatherford filed an application to go through the PDD process and filed in protest. Ms. Criswell stated petitions were filed, and signatures may not have been received legally. Ms. Criswell stated Dr. Weatherford wants the agreement of the charette upheld. Ms. Criswell stated Dr. Weatherford has not been treated fairly, and there is no basis for denial on any technicality. Camille Phillips stated she had asked for the charette process November 22, 1997, and that conditions have changed surrounding the Weatherford property since that time. She is opposed to this zoning request. Ms. Phillips stated she would be interested in hearing more about illegal petitions and meetings with Council. John McBride of 703 Franklin in Oak Heights stated he has spent time away from his family because he was at City Hall protecting the property of homes and protecting property rights and San Marcos' quality of life. He stated there are homeowners who are also aggrieved. No one else wished to speak, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion. Mr. Cox stated the Staff has recommended denial of this zoning request, and the site plan is not in conformity with the Sector Plan. On roll call for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance, the Council unanimously denied this Ordinance. Mayor Chiu 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, IMPOSING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THE