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36. Regular Meeting December 2, 2002 Page 4 should wait for the research to be completed by Mr. Mark Taylor. She stated the current Ordinance allows a specific number of signs. Mr. Patterson stated the current Ordinance restricts what roads can be used for placement of off-premise signs. He stated the Ordinance adopted in 1989 does not meet the current spacing regiment. He stated there is a provision allowing wooden off-premise signs to be restructured to a metal monopole support. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired whether there are signs the City has no record of. Mr. Patterson stated there are some signs, which were constructed before 1989, which may be illegal. There may be some property owners valid permit from TxDOT for some locations. Mr. Mihalkanin asked what is the effect on the sign moratorium. Mr. Mark Taylor stated the moratorium would continue. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he is in favor of tabling this matter to the next Regular Council Meeting scheduled for December 9, 2002. Mr. Mihalkanin asked if Council decides to modify this proposed Ordinance, would the entire process have to begin again. Mr. Mark Taylor stated no, the Council can modify the Ordinance as is so chooses. Mr. Taylor asked how many illegal signs might exist. Mr. Patterson stated there are probably a dozen, which might be illegal. Ms. Narvaiz stated if the current Ordinance is not enforced, then what will the new Ordinance accomplish. Mr. Patterson stated the new Ordinance will allow Staff to follow up on enforcement if an illegal sign comes to their attention. Mr. Mayhew stated he is interested in looking at ways the Council may want to amend, but supports the proposed amended Ordinance as it is written. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to table the Ordinance until the next Regular Meeting scheduled for December 9, 2002, and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE 2002-2003 CITY BUDGET TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE NORTH IH-35 WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT¡ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency, and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration reconsideration of a Zoning Ordinance. The Council did not wish to reconsider this Ordinance. The caption reads 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 19, BLOCK 3 OF THE WESTOVER ADDITION, LOCATED AT 1321 FRANKLIN DRIVE, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "R-1" SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (LOW DENSITY) ¡ INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS¡ AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on second reading, adoption of an Ordinance on third and final reading, and