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City Council Meeting Minutes May 19, 2020 <br />and under our regulatory authority under our Land Development Code. <br />Council Member Rockeymoore noted that Council Member Mihalkanin makes <br />a good point. He would like to hear from the applicant. <br />Mayor Hughson stated that we often state that we want development on the <br />east side of 11135, away from our environmentally sensitive areas. This project <br />meets that criteria. It is near the airport, The Whisper development, and FM <br />110. It would also be in the FM 110 TIRZ and contribute financial to that <br />effort. There will be development in that area, along FM 110, anyway. <br />Council Member Saul Gonzales stated that it will be to our benefit to have this <br />project in the city limits <br />MOTION TO DENY: a motion was made by Council Member Derrick, <br />seconded by Council Member Baker, to deny (Item #16) Ordinance 2020-34. <br />Council held discussion and expressed their concerns regarding future <br />economic outlook, sprawl and the creation of another donut hole within the <br />City. <br />Mr. Bill Glassgow noted that this property is in an Opportunity Zone. The <br />project in the Light Industrial area will provide jobs and the housing will be <br />affordable. <br />Mayor Hughson noted that her husband had helped build a number of <br />buildings such as the ones proposed and they were leased upon completion. <br />This is an opportunity for small businesses that are growing, perhaps moving <br />from someone's garage to a larger space. <br />Council Member Baker noted that between the airport and a Light Industrial <br />project is not a good place to live. Are there studies that show this is <br />detrimental to health? <br />Mr. Bill Glassgow noted that there are a number of airports in San Antonio <br />with residential nearby. Our airport is limited in activity and should not be a <br />problem. He also noted that affordable housing requires affordable land. The <br />motion failed by the following vote: <br />For: 3 - Council Member Derrick, Council Member Marquez and Council Member Baker <br />Against: 4 - Mayor Hughson, Mayor Pro Tem Mihalkanin, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Rockeymoore <br />and Council Member Gonzales <br />MOTION TO APPROVE: a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mihalkanin, <br />City of San Marcos Page 14 <br />