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City Council Meeting Minutes December 15, 2020 consider purchasing the property for parkland, in coordination with the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance. He would like Council to direct a restriction attached to the property that allows for a minimum of V2 acre lots that would lessen the impact on traffic safety, environmental and infrastructure concerns. Mr. Casseb express concerns of the neighborhood integrity. Lee Stern, spoke against the rezoning of the property due to aesthetic, environmental, and economic reasons. Mr. Casseb is concern with a new SF6 development will be smaller, cheaper housing, which most likely will become more student rentals. Expressed concern with the character of the neighborhood will decline Mr. Stern suggested the parcel under consideration would make a wonderful addition to a green belt. He stated if the area became a park, or a walking trail open to the public, the slope toward Sink Creek would be a beautiful and valuable addition to the community. It would enhance the peace and beauty of its surroundings. It wouldn't require the infrastructure needed to add more buildings. Melonie Caldwell, spoke in opposition to the rezoning and has concerns with houses on a certain number of acres. Other concerns are excessive traffic, drainage, wildlife and safety for the residents. Ms. Caldwell would like a new zoning code that would allow for a minimum of half acre lots. Jennifer Jensen, spoke in opposition to the zoning change would be a drastic change to the existing character of the neighborhood, result in significant and dangerous traffic problems on N.LBJ, and pose serious environmental concerns due to increased impervious surface cover and associated runoff. Ms. Jensen expressed concern that the proposed project will negatively affect the value of their property, have negative transportation impacts, significantly shift overland flow of water to residents further down Oakridge Dr., and destroy/degrade endangered species habitat. Cynthia Gonzales, spoke against the rezoning. Ms. Gonzales expressed concern with additional traffic when TXST is in session, also concerned that the proposed lot sizes are not in agreement with the surrounding neighborhood. Ms. Gonzales stated the neighborhood needs a park and not more houses. Mike Siefert, applicant of the proposed project and stated he met and listened to residents' feedback. He has added deed restrictions to include with proposal that cuts the proposed density in half. Mr. Siferet stated the lot size has been added to the deed restrictions and he is available to answer questions. City of San Marcos Page 9