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22. Regular Meeting March 25, 2002 Page 3 Southwest Texas, lS opposed to the Noise and Party Ordinances. He stated these parties start at midnight and most end at 2:00 a.m. If the bars in San Marcos would close at 2:00 a.m, then it would alleviate some of these problems. He stated he is also concerned about the safety risks in turning off electricity at these parties. (18) Carolyn Pate stated she lS a resident of Hughson Heights and is in support of the proposed Noise and Party Ordinances. (19) Camille Phillips stated she was speaking on the behalf of the Council of Neighborhoods Association in support of the Noise and Party Ordinances. She also thanked the Council for the additional six new Police Officers. (20) Joe Flanagan stated he is the owner of Nephews bar and would like the Council to consider allowing bars to close at 2:00 a.m. He stated the keg parties would decrease because most of the people would just go home. (21) Justin Fischer, a Senator on the Student Body at Southwest Texas, stated he was opposed to the proposed Party Ordinance, which would turn off electricity. He stated he feels like the City has other options, which would not put people at risk. (22) Dianne Wassenich stated she lS in favor of the adoption of the proposed Noise and Party Ordinances. She also stated she had spoken to an owner of some duplexes on Sagewood, who lS in favor of the proposed Noise and Party Ordinances In order to protect his property values. virginia Mendez, Jody Shaffer, Michelle Janysek and Dr. Nico Schuler, signed up to speak during the Citizen comment period and requested to speak during Item 9 (Sector Five) . Council granted their request by consensus. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of two appointments to the Human Development Commission. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to appoint Pat Stroka to complete a vacancy, and Mr. Cox moved to appoint J.A. Whittaker to complete a vacancy, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration a public hearing 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 23.7 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1610 IH 35 NORTH FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND "LI" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO "MF-4" MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT (HIGH DENSITY) i INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance, and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked if the maximum density is 15 units per acre then why is the zoning request is for MF-4. Mr. Patterson stated the maximum density of 15 units per acre is a plat restriction. Ms. Hughson inquired if IH35 near this property would become one-way when construction is completed and noted the traffic pattern change. Mr. Patterson stated IH35 would become one-way and an overpass will loop at River Ridge. The Council then voted unanimously for the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance.